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The Future of Flexographic Printing to 2031

Get the definitive outlook for the global flexo printing market to 2031. This report delivers detailed market data by end-use application and region, and shows how flexo will perform against competing analogue and digital print technologies.

  • Flexo printing is a $260.1 billion market, but value grew only 0.4% CAGR over five years.
  • Value is forecast to rise at 2.9% CAGR to $299.6 billion by 2031, with volume up 3.0%.
  • Mature regions are seeing slow growth, while developing markets remain buoyant

The global flexo printing market is valued at $260.1 billion. Over the past five years, demand grew by a modest 0.4% CAGR in value while declining by 1.0% CAGR in volume. Growth is now forecast to resume, with value increasing at 2.9% CAGR to $299.6 billion between 2026 and 2031, and volume rising at 3.0% CAGR. Performance varies significantly by region, however: mature markets are seeing slow growth while developing regions remain buoyant.

This major study quantifies the global outlook for flexo printing through to 2031. It provides comprehensive market data segmented by end-use application and geographic region, and assesses flexo’s future performance against competing analogue and digital printing technologies. It also offers qualitative analysis of the key market trends and technological developments expected over the forecast period.

Key questions

  • How is flexo print affected by inflation?
  • Which end uses, outside of packaging, are growth areas for flexo printing?
  • How does flexo compete with the rise of digital printing?
  • Which regions offer the strongest growth opportunities for flexo printing to 2031?
  • What technological developments will shape the flexo printing market over the next five years?

Meet the expert
Jon Harper Smith is a leading authority on the global printing industry with over 40 years’ experience spanning ink chemistry, business strategy, and market analysis. As a subject matter expert for Smithers, he contributes to research reports, consultancy projects, and industry events, with a particular focus on graphics, publication, packaging, and industrial & functional print markets. Before joining Smithers, Jon held senior leadership roles at Fujifilm, most recently as Head of Strategy, where he played a central role in developing its inkjet ink and systems business.

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