GITNUXREPORT 2025

Print Industry Statistics

Print industry shifts toward digital, eco-friendly practices and sustainable growth.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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Eco-friendly and recycled paper products account for about 35% of the print industry’s material usage

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The average lifespan of a printed magazine is approximately 3 months, highlighting challenges in the modern digital age

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The use of environmentally friendly inks increased by 22% from 2017 to 2022

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The renewable paper segment within the print industry increased by 12% annually from 2018 to 2022

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The number of printed catalogs in circulation declined by 30% between 2018 and 2022, reflecting shifting marketing strategies

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The share of revenue generated from environmentally sustainable printing practices increased by 18% from 2019 to 2022

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The use of biodegradable inks in the print industry increased by 30% from 2019 to 2023

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According to industry surveys, about 70% of print industry professionals believe sustainability will be a key factor in future growth

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The production volume of recycled paper in the print industry increased by 14% between 2017 and 2022

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The global print industry was valued at approximately $430 billion in 2021

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The U.S. print industry generated about $80 billion in revenue in 2022

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The packaging segment accounts for nearly 50% of the total print industry revenue

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The global demand for print books was around 750 million copies in 2022

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The growth of online advertising has resulted in a 15% decrease in traditional print advertising revenues since 2019

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The average annual consumption of printed newspapers per capita in the U.S. has decreased from 500 to 180 issues since 2000

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The global graphic arts market, which includes print, is projected to reach $218 billion by 2025

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80% of businesses still rely on business cards, despite digital alternatives

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The number of print menu installations in restaurants worldwide was approximately 2 million in 2020

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The global demand for labels and packaging printing is expected to increase at an annual rate of 4.5% through 2024

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The penetration of inkjet printers in commercial print shops reached 60% in 2021

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The adoption rate of automated finishing equipment in print shops has increased by 15% annually since 2019

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The global prepress segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% through 2027

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The U.S. magazine industry experienced a circulation decline of approximately 20% from 2018 to 2022

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The global demand for UV-curable inks increased by 10% annually since 2020

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The adoption of RFID technology in print management systems has risen by 18% annually since 2020

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The global demand for large-format printing is projected to reach $16 billion by 2024

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The use of eco-solvent inks grew by 15% from 2019 to 2022

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The global market for specialty printing—such as foil stamping and embossing—is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2026

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The use of 3D printing technology in the print industry is rising with an annual growth rate of 19% since 2019

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The global market value for printed textiles is expected to reach $6.5 billion by 2025

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The number of jobs in the print industry in North America was approximately 480,000 in 2022

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The global demand for label printing is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% through 2025

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The use of AI-driven print management systems increased by 22% from 2020 to 2023

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The offset printing segment accounted for about 60% of the global print market in 2022

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The number of print shops worldwide decreased by approximately 10% from 2018 to 2022 due to industry consolidation

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The global market for high-speed digital presses is expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2026

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The worldwide print-on-demand market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% through 2027

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Approximately 65% of print jobs in North America are now digital

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The Asia-Pacific region holds approximately 40% of the global print industry market share

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Digital printing sales grew by approximately 7% annually from 2018 to 2022

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The commercial printing segment has seen a decline of about 2% per year since 2018

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The average cost for printing a full-color brochure in bulk is around $1.50 per piece

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The number of packaging print jobs printed digitally increased by 25% from 2019 to 2022

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Approximately 55% of print shops in North America have invested in automation tools as of 2023

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The market share of digital presses in commercial printing increased from 45% in 2018 to 70% in 2023

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The majority of print shops (around 65%) have adopted web-to-print solutions by 2023, enhancing order efficiency

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The average lifespan of a printed billboard is roughly 2-3 weeks before it needs replacing or updating

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Key Highlights

  • The global print industry was valued at approximately $430 billion in 2021
  • The U.S. print industry generated about $80 billion in revenue in 2022
  • The packaging segment accounts for nearly 50% of the total print industry revenue
  • Digital printing sales grew by approximately 7% annually from 2018 to 2022
  • Approximately 65% of print jobs in North America are now digital
  • The global demand for print books was around 750 million copies in 2022
  • The commercial printing segment has seen a decline of about 2% per year since 2018
  • The growth of online advertising has resulted in a 15% decrease in traditional print advertising revenues since 2019
  • The average annual consumption of printed newspapers per capita in the U.S. has decreased from 500 to 180 issues since 2000
  • The global graphic arts market, which includes print, is projected to reach $218 billion by 2025
  • 80% of businesses still rely on business cards, despite digital alternatives
  • The number of print menu installations in restaurants worldwide was approximately 2 million in 2020
  • Eco-friendly and recycled paper products account for about 35% of the print industry’s material usage

Despite facing declines in traditional sectors, the global print industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation driven by digital innovation, sustainability efforts, and expanding markets in packaging and specialty printing.

Environmental Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices

  • Eco-friendly and recycled paper products account for about 35% of the print industry’s material usage
  • The average lifespan of a printed magazine is approximately 3 months, highlighting challenges in the modern digital age
  • The use of environmentally friendly inks increased by 22% from 2017 to 2022
  • The renewable paper segment within the print industry increased by 12% annually from 2018 to 2022
  • The number of printed catalogs in circulation declined by 30% between 2018 and 2022, reflecting shifting marketing strategies
  • The share of revenue generated from environmentally sustainable printing practices increased by 18% from 2019 to 2022
  • The use of biodegradable inks in the print industry increased by 30% from 2019 to 2023
  • According to industry surveys, about 70% of print industry professionals believe sustainability will be a key factor in future growth
  • The production volume of recycled paper in the print industry increased by 14% between 2017 and 2022

Environmental Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices Interpretation

Despite a 30% decline in printed catalogs and a fleeting magazine lifespan of just three months amid shifting digital marketing tides, the print industry is increasingly embracing sustainability—boosting recycled paper use by 14%, environmentally friendly inks by 22%, biodegradable inks by 30%, and revenue from green practices by 18%—affirming that, in the print world, going green isn't just a trend but a print industry survival tactic in the digital age.

Market Size and Industry Valuation

  • The global print industry was valued at approximately $430 billion in 2021
  • The U.S. print industry generated about $80 billion in revenue in 2022
  • The packaging segment accounts for nearly 50% of the total print industry revenue
  • The global demand for print books was around 750 million copies in 2022
  • The growth of online advertising has resulted in a 15% decrease in traditional print advertising revenues since 2019
  • The average annual consumption of printed newspapers per capita in the U.S. has decreased from 500 to 180 issues since 2000
  • The global graphic arts market, which includes print, is projected to reach $218 billion by 2025
  • 80% of businesses still rely on business cards, despite digital alternatives
  • The number of print menu installations in restaurants worldwide was approximately 2 million in 2020
  • The global demand for labels and packaging printing is expected to increase at an annual rate of 4.5% through 2024
  • The penetration of inkjet printers in commercial print shops reached 60% in 2021
  • The adoption rate of automated finishing equipment in print shops has increased by 15% annually since 2019
  • The global prepress segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% through 2027
  • The U.S. magazine industry experienced a circulation decline of approximately 20% from 2018 to 2022
  • The global demand for UV-curable inks increased by 10% annually since 2020
  • The adoption of RFID technology in print management systems has risen by 18% annually since 2020
  • The global demand for large-format printing is projected to reach $16 billion by 2024
  • The use of eco-solvent inks grew by 15% from 2019 to 2022
  • The global market for specialty printing—such as foil stamping and embossing—is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2026
  • The use of 3D printing technology in the print industry is rising with an annual growth rate of 19% since 2019
  • The global market value for printed textiles is expected to reach $6.5 billion by 2025
  • The number of jobs in the print industry in North America was approximately 480,000 in 2022
  • The global demand for label printing is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% through 2025
  • The use of AI-driven print management systems increased by 22% from 2020 to 2023
  • The offset printing segment accounted for about 60% of the global print market in 2022
  • The number of print shops worldwide decreased by approximately 10% from 2018 to 2022 due to industry consolidation
  • The global market for high-speed digital presses is expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2026
  • The worldwide print-on-demand market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% through 2027

Market Size and Industry Valuation Interpretation

Despite a $430 billion valuation in 2021 and resilient segments like packaging and print-on-demand, the print industry is navigating a shifting landscape where traditional print media declines are offset by innovations like digital integrations and eco-friendly inks, illustrating that printing's ink may be drying up for some—yet still flows robustly for others.

Regional Insights and Market Trends

  • Approximately 65% of print jobs in North America are now digital
  • The Asia-Pacific region holds approximately 40% of the global print industry market share

Regional Insights and Market Trends Interpretation

As digital takes the lion's share of North American print jobs, the Asia-Pacific region commands nearly half of the global print industry, highlighting a shifting landscape where pixels increasingly eclipse paper, yet the world’s printing heart still beats strongly across the Pacific.

Segment Performance and Market Share

  • Digital printing sales grew by approximately 7% annually from 2018 to 2022
  • The commercial printing segment has seen a decline of about 2% per year since 2018
  • The average cost for printing a full-color brochure in bulk is around $1.50 per piece
  • The number of packaging print jobs printed digitally increased by 25% from 2019 to 2022
  • Approximately 55% of print shops in North America have invested in automation tools as of 2023
  • The market share of digital presses in commercial printing increased from 45% in 2018 to 70% in 2023
  • The majority of print shops (around 65%) have adopted web-to-print solutions by 2023, enhancing order efficiency
  • The average lifespan of a printed billboard is roughly 2-3 weeks before it needs replacing or updating

Segment Performance and Market Share Interpretation

As digital printing surges ahead with a 7% annual growth and digital presses now commanding 70% of the market, while traditional commercial printing quietly declines, the industry's pivot toward automation, web-to-print solutions, and shorter-lived outdoor ads underscores a sector rapidly reinventing itself in the face of evolving consumer demands and technological innovation.

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