Printing industry to grow 1-1.5% per year – market forecasts

Global printing output was valued at $785 billion in 2010, growing by around 1% in comparison with 2009, when values fell by more than 5%. In the period to 2016, Pira anticipates growth in the order of 1-1.5% annually, albeit heavily concentrated in emerging and some transitional economies, with demand continuing to fall in mature markets as print comes under further pressure from electronic alternatives (from The Future of Global Printing to 2016). Pira International Market Reports provide market sizes and forecasts broken down by product, end-use sector and geographic markets. Our printing studies are based on in-depth primary and secondary data, and provide the market information you need to stay competitive.

Here’s a sneak peak at a few of our printing focused reports – the full list is at the bottom of this email, and in our eStore.

The Future of Printing Inks, Plates and Consumables quantifies worldwide conventional print consumables demand in 2011 and forecasts the growth of regional and national market values and sizes through 2016, highlighting technology innovations, market trends, attitudes and regulations. Printers, equipment manufacturers, consumbables suppliers and standards organizations will benefit!

The Future of Print IV focuses on the European printing market, and includes analysis of major trends facing the print industry including demographic, economic, postal, and educational. Magazines, books, newspapers and promotional print are highlighted.

The Future of Offset Printing to 2016  Offset printing has taken a back seat in recent years to digital presses. Yet when you look at the offset printing market, a different picture emerges. This report guides you through market innovations, cutting edge technologies and industry drivers and trends.