The Future of Flexographic Printing to 2025

The global value of flexographic printing will rise from $167.7 billion in 2020 to $181.1 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6% at constant prices, driven by package and label printing as well as sanitary/kitchenware. The fastest growing regional markets will be Asia and Eastern Europe.

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There will be an increase in growth in global flexographic output through 2025, during a period of uncertainty and change. The global value of flexographic printing will rise from $167.7 billion in 2020 to $181.1 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6% at constant prices, driven by package and label printing as well as sanitary/kitchenware. The fastest growing regional markets will be Asia and Eastern Europe.

New flexo press sales are projected to increase by 0.4% per annum between now and 2025 to 1,362, valued at $1.62 billion – complemented by a thriving secondhand and press enhancement/refurbishment sector. Consumables demand will grow steadily, with flexo printing ink sales growing at 2.5% per annum in constant value terms to $6.66 billion by 2025, flexo plates at 3.1% per annum to $1.69 billion and flexo sleeves at 4.6% per annum $34.7 million.

Exclusive Content
  • In-depth market forecasts segmented by technological developments, consumables, application and geographic region
  • Comprehensive analysis of key market drivers and trends in the flexographic printing market to 2025
  • How the flexographic printing market is managing the digital challenge.
What will you discover?
  • The technological developments, which will address the increasing desire for shorter runs as the digitalisation drive continues
  • How consumer trends continue to drive the need for shorter, more customised manufacturing runs in consumer goods and packaging
  • The impact changes to sustainability measures are having upon the printing industry and how flexographic printing is adapting accordingly.

Who should buy the report?
  • Material suppliers
  • Manufacturers of flexographic press and prepress equipment
  • Suppliers of flexographic printing inks, plates and sleeves
  • Flexographic press operators
  • Packaging converters and printers
  • Consultants and analysts

The Smithers methodology

This report is based on extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research consisted of targeted interviews with printing material suppliers, converters and experts drawn from key markets.
This was supported by secondary research in the form of extensive literature analysis of published data, official government statistics, domestic and international trade organisation data, company websites, industry reports, trade press articles,
presentations, and attendance at trade events.

About the author:

DAVID ZWANG has been helping companies increase their productivity, margins and market reach for over 40 years. He specialises in process analysis, automation, engineering, and strategic development of firms in the fields of publishing and
packaging across the globe.

His expertise in production optimisation, strategic business planning, market analysis, and related and has transformed many businesses. He is currently the Chairman of the GWG (Ghent Workgroup) and sits on many national and international standards bodies.

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The Future of Flexographic Printing to 2025

Name The Future of Flexographic Printing to 2025

Date 6/1/2020

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