How large is the printing plates market, and what is its growth trajectory?
The printing plates market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.94 billion in 2024 to $10.66 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-quality printed materials in packaging and labelling, growth in the e-commerce sector requiring more diverse packaging solutions, advancements in printing technologies enhancing plate durability and performance, rise demand for customized and short-run print jobs, adoption of digital printing technologies influencing plate production methods.
The printing plates market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued expansion of e-commerce fueling the need for more specialized packaging, growing focus on sustainability leading to increased demand for recyclable and eco-friendly printing plates, integration of artificial intelligence in printing processes optimizing plate usage, increasing demand for 3D printing technology driving innovation in plate materials, expansion of global markets and international trade requiring diverse printing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include evolution of hybrid printing technologies combining traditional and digital methods, expansion of biodegradable and compostable printing plates in line with sustainability goals, adoption of advanced AI and machine learning for optimizing plate production and performance, growth of 3D printing applications influencing the development of new plate materials and designs, increasing integration of IoT in printing systems for enhanced monitoring and control of plate usage.
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Which industry factors have accelerated the printing plates market’s expansion?
The rise in promotional and advertising activities is expected to propel the growth of the printing plates market going forward. Promotional and advertising activities refer to efforts aimed at increasing awareness, interest, and sales of products or services through various marketing strategies and communication channels. The increasing promotional and advertising activities are due to several factors, such as increasing competition, the need for brand differentiation, advances in digital marketing technologies, and a growing emphasis on reaching target audiences through multiple channels. Printing plates are used in promotional and advertising activities to create high-quality, consistent print materials such as brochures, posters, and flyers. For instance, in November 2023, according to an article published by the Advertising Association, a UK-based trade association for advertisers, agencies, media, and research services, advertising exports increased by 15.5% from 2021 to 2022, reaching a total of $20.28 billion (£15.6 billion). Therefore, the rise in promotional and advertising activities will drive the growth of the printing plates market.
What are the primary segments of the printing plates market?
The printing plates market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Flexographic Printing Plates, Screen Printing Plates, Gravure Printing Plates, Rotogravure Printing Plates, Thermal Printing Plates, Printing Plate Cleaning Machines, Corrugated Flexographic Printing Plates, Digital Flexographic Printing Plates, Digital Offset Printing Plates, Other Types
2) By Sales Channel: Direct Channel, Indirect Channel
3) By Application: Food And Beverage, Garment, Automotive, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Flexographic Printing Plates: Photopolymer Flexographic Plates, Laser Engraved Flexographic Plates, Water-Washable Flexographic Plates
2) By Screen Printing Plates: Polyester Screen Printing Plates, Stainless Steel Screen Printing Plates, Aluminum Screen Printing Plates
3) By Gravure Printing Plates: Copper Gravure Plates, Steel Gravure Plates, Nickel Gravure Plates
4) By Rotogravure Printing Plates: High-Quality Rotogravure Plates, Standard Rotogravure Plates, Engraved Rotogravure Plates
5) By Thermal Printing Plates: Thermal CTP (Computer-To-Plate) Plates, Thermally Processed Plates, Thermal Plates For Offset Printing
6) By Printing Plate Cleaning Machines: Automated Plate Cleaning Machines, Manual Plate Cleaning Machines, Hybrid Cleaning Machines
7) By Corrugated Flexographic Printing Plates: Corrugated Board Flexo Plates, Single-Sided Corrugated Flexo Plates, Dual-Sided Corrugated Flexo Plates
8) By Digital Flexographic Printing Plates: Digital Flexo Plates For Packaging, Digital Flexo Plates For Labels, Hybrid Digital Flexo Plates
9) By Digital Offset Printing Plates: Digital Offset Plates For Commercial Printing, Digital Offset Plates For Packaging, CTP Digital Offset Plates
10) By Other Types: Laser-Engraved Plates, Offset Printing Plates, Specialty Printing Plates
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Which firms are leading the printing plates market?
Major companies operating in the printing plates market are Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Toray Industries Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Sun Chemical Corporation, Element Solutions Inc., Agfa-Gevaert NV, Flint Group S.A., Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, Eastman Kodak Company, MacDermid Graphics Solutions LLC, Miraclon HoldCo Corporation, Inkcups Now Corporation, Anderson & Vreeland Inc., Lucky Huaguang Graphics Co. Ltd., Grafiflex SRL, Tampoprint AG, PlateCrafters, Tape & Label Converters Inc., ATL Printing and Converting
Which market trends are set to define the future of the printing plates market?
Major companies operating in the printing plates market are focusing on developing advanced sustainable flexo plate materials to enhance environmental performance and meet the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions. Eco-friendly and sustainable printing plates refer to plates designed with materials and processes that minimize environmental impact, reduce waste, and use fewer harmful chemicals. For instance, in May 2024, XSYS, a Germany-based provider of flexographic printing plates, launched the Nyloflex Eco Flexo Plate Series. The plates incorporate 19–29% renewable raw materials in their polymer layer, aligning with the industry’s shift towards more environmentally friendly practices. They also provide a 20% reduction in processing time, which enhances productivity while lowering energy and solvent consumption.
Which geographic trends are shaping the printing plates market, and which region has the highest market share?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the printing plates market in 2024. The regions covered in the printing plates market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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Printing plates are surfaces used in printing processes to transfer ink onto a substrate, such as paper, fabric, or plastic, to create an image, text, or pattern. These plates are integral to various printing techniques, such as offset printing, flexography, and gravure, and are typically made from metal, rubber, or plastic.
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