The web-to-print market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The web-to-print market has grown significantly in recent years. It will increase from $31.04 billion in 2024 to $32.97 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 6.2%.
Growth is attributed to the rise of self-publishing, demand for educational printed materials, marketing and advertising needs, enhanced security measures, and positive user reviews building trust in W2P platforms.
The web-to-print market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The web-to-print market is expected to experience solid growth, reaching $41.5 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 5.9%.
The growth is driven by the popularity of social media platforms, continuous improvements in print quality, customer attraction, and the falling costs of digital printing equipment. Key trends include improved finishing techniques, the introduction of subscription models, eco-friendly printing processes, the implementation of digital asset management systems, instant proofing tools, and multi-channel marketing.
The web-to-print market is predicted to experience expansion due to the increasing trend in E-commerce activities. E-commerce refers to the internet-based trading of goods and services. The proliferation of E-commerce activities, with advantages like tailored printing solutions, adaptability, and an extensive variety of products that respond to online consumer tastes and achieve the expected outcome, is increasing. Web-to-print technology improves e-commerce by delivering adjustable, on-demand printing solutions that adhere to individual customer preferences. This combination simplifies the ordering procedure, facilitating swift fulfillment and personalized product offerings on online retail platforms. For example, the United States Census Bureau, a US government agency, reported that in the first quarter of 2024, e-commerce sales represented 15.9% of total retail sales, denoting a 1.5% point climb from the equivalent period in 2023. Consequently, the escalation in E-commerce activities is promoting the expansion of the web-to-print market.
The web-to-print market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Fully Customizable Or Design-It-Yourself, Template-Based
2) By Offering: Print Solutions, Software And Services
3) By Application: Print Media And Advertising, Personalized Products, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Fully Customizable Or Design-It-Yourself: Custom Design Solutions, Personalized Print Products, User-Created Designs
2) By Template-Based: Pre-Designed Templates, Editable Templates, Template Customization Tools
Leading firms in the web-to-print market are producing print management software systems with the aim of increasing efficiency, expanding customization options, simplifying workflows, and offering comprehensive solutions to their clientele. Print management software systems are digital solutions aimed at streamlining and enhancing print-related tasks within businesses, such as print job submission, monitoring, and cost assignment. An example is the Gelatoconnect, a print management software system introduced by Gelato, a Norway-based software company, in March 2024. The system enhances production facility workflows, which improves efficiency and productivity for print service providers. It also allows companies to sync their systems with Gelato's platform, thereby providing them with access to a vast array of printing and shipping services globally.
Major companies operating in the web-to-print market are:
• Electronics For Imaging Inc.
• Printful Inc.
• CustomInk LLC
• Zazzle Inc.
• Radixweb
• Snapfish
• Jakprints
• GotPrint
• AlphaGraphics Seattle
• Smartpress.Com
• PrintRunner.com
• Design’N’Buy
• PsPrint
• Rush Flyers
• Overnight Prints
• Jukebox Print
• bannerbuzz.com
• UPrinting.com
• Next Day Flyers
• Amazing Print Corp.
• Primoprint
• Sticker Mule
• Printify Inc.
• OnPrintShop
• Racadtech Inc.
• Agfa-Gevaert Group
Europe was the largest region in the web-to-print market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the web-to-print market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.