Printing and Related Support Activities refer to a collective term for all the activities such as producing newspapers, books, labels, business cards, stationery, and other items, as well as supporting tasks such as data imaging, platemaking, and bookbinding for educational and commercial purposes. The main types of printing and related support activities are printing and support activities for printing. Printing is a method of replicating text and pictures on paper using ink and a printing press. The different technologies include flexography printing, rotogravure printing, digital printing, offset printing, and others. Printing and related support activities are used for packaging, advertising, publishing, and other applications. The printing and related support activities market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides printing and related support activities market statistics, including printing and related support activities industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a printing and related support activities market share, detailed printing and related support activities market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the printing and related support activities industry. This printing and related support activities market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global printing and related support activities market grew from $355.78 billion in 2022 to $369.89 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The printing and related support activities market is expected to grow to $416.28 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.0%. The introduction of metal 3D and LED-UV printing is developing rapidly in the offline post-press and finishing services market. These save energy, has shorter lead times, are environmentally friendly, provides consistent quality and have longer life. These technologies permit the immediate post-press of print products and impresses with a variety of colors, even on uncoated stock. For instance, companies such as Materialise NV, a 3D printing service provider and software developer are heavily investing in metal 3D printing technologies. Major companies in the printing and related support activities market include Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd., Taylor Corporation, RR Donnelley, LSC Communications Inc., SHUTTERFLY INC., QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., ENNIS Inc., Japs-Olson Company, and The Crane Company and Gannett Co Inc. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the printing and related support activities market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the printing and related support activities market. The regions covered in the printing and related support activities market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the printing and related support activities market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The printing and related support activities market includes revenues earned by entities by printing material, screen printing, letterpress printing, and digital printing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global printing and related support activities market is segmented - 1) By Type: Printing, Support Activities For Printing 2) By Technology: Flexography Printing, Rotogravure Printing, Digital Printing, OffSet Printing, Other Technologies 3) By Application: Packaging, Advertising, Publishing, Other Applications Subsegments Covered: Commercial Printing (except Screen And Books), Commercial Screen Printing, Books Printing

Consumer electronics packaging is a protective covering for the products to ensure safe and secure shipping. Packaging is crucial, as electronic products have very tiny components that are delicate and prone to damage, It is used to protect the electronics from mechanical damage, electrostatic charge, natural disasters, and mishandling damage. Any electronic device intended for end users' or consumers' daily and non-commercial or professional use is known as consumer electronics (CE). The main types of products in consumer electronics packaging includes corrugated boxes, paperboard boxes, thermoformed trays, bags and pouches, blister packs and clamshells, protective packaging, and others. The corrugated boxes are used as packaging materials for a variety of goods such as food, stationery, electronics, medicine, etc. Corrugated boxes refer to cartons that are made up of a few layers of material instead of just a single sheet-like cardboard. Usually, three layers are present in corrugated boxes, which are stuck together to form a single sheet. The different technologies include active packaging, intelligent packaging, modified atmospheric packaging, anti-microbial packaging, aseptic packaging, and others. The various material types include plastic, paper, paperboard, and others that are used in mobile phones, computers, TVs, DTH and set-top boxes, music systems, printers, scanners, and photocopy machines, game consoles and toys, camcorders and cameras, and others. The consumer electronics packaging market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides consumer electronics packaging market statistics, including consumer electronics packaging industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with consumer electronics packaging market share, detailed consumer electronics packaging market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the consumer electronics packaging industry. This consumer electronics packaging market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global consumer electronics packaging market size grew from $20.2 billion in 2022 to $22.86 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The consumer electronics packaging market size is expected to grow to $35.77 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.8%. The increasing demand for paper and paperboard in packaging is driving the growth of the consumer electronics packaging market. Paper and paperboard are usually used in packaging due to their biodegradable and environmentally friendly nature. This can help to lower the cost of shipping used electronics. For instance, according to a survey conducted in January 2021 to explore consumer preferences, perceptions, and attitudes toward print, paper, and paper-based packaging, among 8,800 consumers at the global level by Two Sides North America, a US-based non-profit organization working to elevate the use of paper-based packaging and spread awareness, approximately 50% of people believed that paper-based packaging was better for the environment than other types of packaging, while 52% preferred products ordered online to be delivered in paper-based packaging. Therefore, the increasing demand for paper and paperboard packaging is propelling the growth of the consumer electronics packaging market. Product innovation is a key trend gaining popularity in the consumer electronics packaging market. Major companies operating in the consumer electronics packaging sector are using new and innovative products to enhance productivity and efficiency. For instance, in June 2021, Sandvik Coromant, a manufacturer of manufacturing tools and packaging services, launched a smart packaging solution to increase operational efficiency. This solution uses artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the smallest packaging required to contain products that would reduce costs and CO2 emissions. With this innovation, everything that can be packed, whether it's a small item like a tool, any electrical equipment, or a huge item like a bicycle, will be located in the smallest box it can fit into by the application. It makes no difference how something is packed, regardless of its size or geometrical shape. In February 2022, Menasha Packaging Company LLC, a US-based packaging and merchandising solutions provider, acquired Color-Box, a business unit of Georgia-Pacific LLC, for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Color-Box is expected to increase Menasha’s geographic reach and give clients more graphic, design, and structural packaging alternatives. Georgia-Pacific LLC is a US-based firm operating in the packaging business for consumer goods, consumer electronics, and medicines. Major players in the consumer electronics packaging market are DS Smith PLC, Mondi PLC, International Paper Company, Sonoco Products Company, Shenzhen Hoichow Packing Manufacturing Ltd., Dordan Manufacturing Company, Hangzhou Xunda Packaging Co., Dunapack Packaging Group, Universal Protective Packaging Inc., Parksons Packaging Ltd., Neenah Inc., Plastic Ingenuity, JJX Packaging, UFP Technologies Inc., and JohnsByrne Company. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the consumer electronic packaging market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the consumer electronic packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the consumer electronic packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The consumer electronic packaging market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing consumer electronic packaging services such as designing, manufacturing, and logistics of electronic packaging. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The consumer electronic packaging market also includes sales of metallic materials, ceramics and semiconductors, electronic glasses, polymers, multi-material laminates, printed circuit board (PCB) materials, thermal interconnection materials, low thermal conductivity materials, and advanced thermally conductive materials. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global consumer electronics packaging market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Corrugated Boxes, Paperboard Boxes, Thermoformed Trays, Bags and Pouches, Blister Packs and Clamshells, Protective Packaging, Other Product Types 2) By Technology: Active Packaging, Intelligent Packaging, Modified Atmospheric Packaging, Anti-Microbial Packaging, Aseptic Packaging, Other Technologies 3) By Material Type: Plastic, Paper and Paperboard, Other Material Types 4) By Application: Mobile Phones, Computers, TVs, DTH and Set-Top boxes, Music Systems, Printers, Scanners and Photocopy Machines, Game Consoles and Toys, Camcorders and Cameras, Other Applications

Paper is a thin, flexible material that is typically manufactured in sheets from rags, wood, and lastics are a collection of materials, either man-made or natural, that can be molded while still soft and then hardened to keep the desired shape; rubber is a material that can be made stretchy by coagulating the milky juice of a variety of tropical plants; wood refers to the majority of the stems, branches, and roots of trees and shrubs are made of a hard fibrous substance called xylem that lies beneath the bark, and "textile" is a colloquial term for any fabric or product made by knitting, felting, or weaving. The main types of paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile are apparel and leather products, furniture, general manufactured goods, paper products, plastics and rubber products, printing and related support activities, textile and wood products. Leather and allied product manufacturers turn hides into leather by tanning or curing them and then constructing them into finished products, as well as producing similar goods from other materials, such as leather alternatives like rubber, polymers, or textiles (excluding clothes). The different natures include organic, conventional and is distributed through various channels such as supermarkets or hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, others. The paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market statistics, including paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market share, detailed paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile industry. This paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market grew from $6573.88 billion in 2022 to $7032.76 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market is expected to grow to $8939.16 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.2%. Rapid Technological Development - Technology is expected to be a continued driver of market growth during this period. Industries that involve technology, such as this one, benefited from this trend during this period. For example, technologies such as "Green Tires," where 20-30% of a vehicle's fuel consumption is related to tire performance, took off during this period. Green Tires offer wet grip, durability and low rolling resistance, reducing fuel consumption by 5-7%. Thus, technological advances which enabled improved performance, reduced fuel consumption contributed to the market growth. Corona virus Pandemic - The outbreak of Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile manufacturing market in 2022 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People's Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in halting of manufacturing activities and a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2021 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Manufacturers in the plastic products industry are investing in automation technologies to reduce production costs, improve productivity and enhance product quality. The use of sensors and wireless technology aids in gathering valuable data that is used to improve efficiencies and reduce errors. This is resulting in streamlined manufacturing processes, better product quality at lower costs. According to ABB, an industrial robot manufacturer, some of their customers reported an increase of 15-30% in productivity after installing robotic automation systems. Around 180,000 machines were employed in the plastic manufacturing industry in 2021, an increase of 67,000 machines over the course of 4 years. Major companies providing industrial robotics include FANUC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, ABB Group, KUKA AG, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Major companies in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market include Nike Inc., Christian Dior SE, The Michelin Group, Adidas AG, Bridgestone Corporation, International Paper Company, Kimberly Clark Corporation, Rajesh Exports, Procter & Gamble and WestRock Company. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market. The regions covered in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The paper, plastic, rubber, wood, and textile market consists of sales of clothes, groceries, and wood furniture. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market is segmented - 1) By Type: Apparel And Leather Products, Furniture, General Manufactured Goods, Paper Products, Plastics And Rubber Products, Printing And Related Support Activities, Textile, Wood Products 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce, Other Distribution Channels 3) By Nature: Organic, Conventional Subsegments Covered: Leather And Allied Products, Apparel, Institutional And Office Furniture, Household Furniture And Kitchen Cabinet, Mattresses, Blinds And Shades, Jewelry And Silverware, Sporting And Athletic Goods, Doll, Toy, And Game, Office Supplies (except Paper), Sign, All Other Miscellaneous Manufactured Goods, Converted Paper Products, Unfinished Paper, Pulp Mills, Rubber Products, Plastic Products, Printing, Support Activities For Printing, Other Textile Product Mills, Fabrics, Yarn, Fiber And Thread, Home Furnishings And Floor Coverings, Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills, Finished Wood Products, Wood Processing, Manufactured Wood Materials

Printing refers to a method for pressing a certain amount of coloring agent onto a chosen surface to create a body of text or an artwork, and several contemporary methods of text and image reproduction no longer rely on the mechanical concept of pressure or even the material concept of coloring agent. It refers to a service that is used to print products such as newspapers, books, labels, business cards, stationery, business forms, and other materials. The main types of unfinished paper are paper and paperboard, newsprint. Paper and paperboard are defined as a matted or felted sheet, usually composed of plant fiber (commonly from trees or recycled paper or paperboard waste, e.g., corrugated cases, newsprint, sacks, bags and cartons). Paper and paperboard are used as wrapping materials, bags, sacks, cartons, tubs, lids, molded fiber packaging, and backing cards. Mechanical pulping, chemical pulping and combined process are used to produce unfinished paper. The various end use industry include food, agricultural industry, chemicals, building materials and others. The printing market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides printing market statistics, including printing industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a printing market share, detailed printing market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the printing industry. This printing market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global printing market grew from $330.82 billion in 2022 to $344.19 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The printing market is expected to grow to $388.33 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.1%. The use of digital inkjet printer is on the rise in this market due to its faster printing rate as compared to the traditional printers. Digital Inkjet Printer are the ones in which characters are formed from minute jets of prints. It is more efficient and reliable than the traditional printers used. Major companies in the printing market include Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., LSC Communications Inc., SHUTTERFLY, INC., ENNIS, Inc., The Crane Company, Gannett Co Inc., and The McClatchy Company. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the printing market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the printing market. The regions covered in the printing market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the printing market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela and Vietnam. The printing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing printing for books and newspapers, textiles, plates, wallpaper, packaging, and billboards, all of which are cleaned with rinsing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global printing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Commercial Printing (except Screen And Books), Commercial Screen Printing, Books Printing 2) By Technology: Flexography Printing, Rotogravure Printing, Digital Printing, OffSet Printing, Other Technologies 3) By Application: Packaging, Advertising, Publishing, Other Applications

The printing machinery and equipment refer to printing and bookbinding machinery and equipment used in printing ink on the printing medium, which can be cloth, paper or plastic. The main types of printing machinery and equipment are typesetting machinery, offset printing machinery, flexographic printing machinery, gravure printing machinery, printing trades binding machinery and equipment, and other types. The typesetting machinery refers to the machine that is used for letterpress printing. The various capacities include small, medium, and large. The various operations include autonomous, semi-autonomous, and manual. These are used in packaging, publication, and other end users. The printing machinery and equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides printing machinery and equipment market statistics, including printing machinery and equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a printing machinery and equipment market share, detailed printing machinery and equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the printing machinery and equipment industry. This printing machinery and equipment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global printing machinery and equipment market grew from $50.91 billion in 2022 to $54.56 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The printing machinery and equipment market is expected to grow to $69.15 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.1%. Rapid advances in technology are expected to drive innovation in printing machinery and equipment machinery manufacturing, thus driving the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics are being used in manufacturing thus resulting in higher productivity, lower operating costs, and higher margins. For instance, according to a global survey by The Economist Intelligence Unit, about 90% of corporate executives felt that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a positive impact on a company’s growth and 86% of respondents considered that AI will help improve productivity. Lower operating costs lead to higher margins, this allows companies to increase product portfolios and enter new markets by making investments made through cost savings. IoT applications are also being integrated into these devices to enable services such as remote monitoring, and central feedback systems and to offer other services. Mobile applications, advanced sensors, and embedded software also created new opportunities for companies in this market. These factors are expected to drive the printing machinery and equipment machinery manufacturing market during the forecast period. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the printing machinery and equipment manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Manufacturers depend heavily on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. The outbreak is expected to continue to have a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the printing machinery and equipment manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Instant and on–the–go printing is one of the latest innovations in the printing machinery and equipment manufacturing market. On-the-go printing refers to the wireless connectivity in printers that enable the user to commence printing hassle-free by using the smartphone app. This technology in printers encourages the next generation of young users to be more creative and accustomed to printer usage with technology. For instance, HP printers can be accessed through the HP Smart app without any computer or wired connections. Major companies in the printing machinery and equipment market Canon Inc., Konica Minolta, Inc., Fujifilm Corporation, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Xerox Corporation, Ricoh Group, Koenig & Bauer AG, Dover Corporation, Agfa-Gevaert NV, and Komori Corporation. Western Europe was the largest region in the printing machinery and equipment market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the printing machinery and equipment market. The regions covered in the this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the printing machinery and equipment market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The printing machinery and equipment market consists of sales of printing presses, typesetting machinery, and bindery machinery. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global printing machinery and equipment market is segmented - 1) By Type: Typesetting Machinery, Offset Printing Machinery, Flexographic Printing Machinery, Gravure Printing Machinery, Printing Trades Binding Machinery And Equipment, Other Printing Machinery And Equipment 2) By Capacity: Small, Medium, Large 3) By Operation: Autonomous, Semi-autonomous, Manual 4) By End Use: Packaging, Publication, Other End Uses

Printing inks are liquids that contain pigments or dyes that are used to produce images, text, and designs. They are widely used in letterpress and lithographic printing. Printing inks consist of a pigment or pigments of the required color mixed with oil or varnish. For example, black ink made from carbon black is mixed with thick linseed oil or similar oil, often with rosin oil to which rosin varnish is added. Inkjet inks consist of a base carrier such as water, oil, or a solvent, and colorants such as dyes or pigments, along with small amounts of chemical additives to provide some unique characteristics. The main types of printing inks are oil-based printing inks, solvent-based printing inks, and water-based printing inks. Water-based printing ink is ink made with water rather than plastic or PVC. The product types are offset printing inks, flexographic printing inks, rotogravure printing inks, and digital printing inks. The various end-use industries involved are packaging, print media, commercial printing, and other end-use industries. The printing inks market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides printing inks market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with a printing inks market share, detailed printing inks market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the printing inks industry. This printing inks market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the industry. The global printing inks market grew from $29.68 billion in 2022 to $30.38 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The printing inks market is expected to grow to $33.78 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 2.7%. 3D technology will be a driver of the printing ink market during the forecast period. With a rise in worldwide interest in 3D printing technology from consumers, researchers, and industrial production, there is expected to be a high demand for 3D printing inks. Unlike 2D inks, which are intended for the fabrication of planar surfaces, 3D inks are intended for the fabrication of volumetric constructs and devices. In November 2021, Cubic Ink® materials from ALTANA and DP Polar are revolutionizing industrial 3D inkjet printing. Multi-material capability for maximum productivity for a wide variety of printing materials is processed using the continuous Multi-material Jetting process. A shortage of raw materials, resulting in their increasing market prices, is expected to negatively affect the printing ink market. Printing ink companies globally are suffering from a shortage of raw materials, including resins, monomers, photoinitiators, oligomers, and additives. This is mainly due to raw material plant closures in China, a major source of these raw materials, as the country has placed significant emphasis on improving its environment by cutting industrial pollution. China is dominant in printing inks raw materials supplies due to the presence of strong refinery capacity and an associated chemical manufacturing ecosystem; China is dominant in the supply of printing inks. Market players have already started facing challenges due to shortages of raw materials. For instance, in June 2021, manufacturers in Asia, like Toyota and Honda, faced supply chain challenges because of various materials shortages and COVID-19. The printing ink market witnessed consolidation with a significant number of mergers and acquisitions. Top companies in the printing ink market are strategically acquiring and merging with start-ups and mid-sized companies to broaden their product and service range or to enter emerging regions. For instance, in December 2020, Arkema, a France-based specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, acquired Colorado Photopolymer Solution for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will foster the development of an integrated offering of customized and formulated additive manufacturing solutions to accelerate the design of turnkey solutions for 3D printing. Colorado Photopolymer Solution is a US-based manufacturer of 3D printers. Major companies in the printing inks market include DIC Corporation, Arkema SA, Sakata INX Corporation, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co, TOYO Ink Group, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd., DuPont Inc., Agfa-Gevaert NV, T&K TOKA Corporation, and Ferro Corp. Western Europe was the largest region in the printing inks market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the printing inks market. The regions covered in the printing inks market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the printing inks market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, and Vietnam. The printing inks market consists of the sales of liquid Ink, solid ink, toner, ribbon ink, UV ink, and 3D printing inks. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global printing inks market is segmented - 1) By Type: Oil-Based Printing Inks, Solvent-Based Printing Inks, Water-Based Printing Inks 2) By Product Type: Offset Printing Inks, Flexographic Printing Inks, Rotogravure Printing Inks, Digital Printing Inks 3) By End User Industries: Packaging, Print Media, Commercial Printing, Other End-Use Industries

Packaging machinery refers to the machines used for packaging items or components to provide physical or barrier protection. The machinery includes equipment that forms, seals, fills, cleans, wraps and packages at different levels of industrialization. It also includes related machinery for sorting, counting, and accumulating. The main types of machines in packaging machinery are filling, labeling, form-fill-seal, cartoning, wrapping, palletizing and bottling line. The filling machines are used to dispense products into packs by having a container that is filled with product pass over a hole and chute into the packets. Various technologies used in packaging machinery are general packaging, modified atmosphere packaging, vacuum packaging by business such as OEM and aftermarket. Packaging machinery are mostly used in industries such as beverages, food, chemicals, personal care and pharmaceuticals. The packaging machinery market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides packaging machinery market statistics, including packaging machinery industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an packaging machinery market share, detailed packaging machinery market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the packaging machinery industry. This packaging machinery market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global packaging machinery market size grew from $41.23 billion in 2022 to $43.54 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The packaging machinery market size is expected to grow to $54.43 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.7%. The increasing demand for packaged food and beverages is expected to propel the growth of the packaging machinery market going forward. The changing lifestyles of consumers have led to high demand for processed and convenience food and beverage products. In emerging countries, the expanding working population has a greater need for processed foods and higher consumption of convenience foods. Also, due to COVID-19, eating preferences, consumers' attitudes, behaviors, and purchasing habits have changed, leading to the adoption of packaged food and beverages. For instance, in July 2021, according to Bizom data, an end-to-end CPG sales and distribution analytics platform showed the demand for packaged food sales grew by 95% year on year, led by ready-to-eat products and soaring out-of-home consumption. Therefore, the increasing demand for packaged food and beverages is driving the growth of the packaging machinery market. The introduction of new products has emerged as a key trend in packaging machinery. The demand for more packaged products is increasing in various fields, such as the food and beverage industry, resulting in more efficient and productive packaging machinery. Therefore, companies are launching newly enhanced products to meet the demand. For instance, in June 2021, Syntegon, a machine industry company, introduced a new pick-and-place platform for product handling, feeding, and loading using a strong combination of industrial competence, control, and robotics technology. With this Syntegon RPP, the firm establishes a new benchmark in packing line automation. In June 2022, ProMach, a US-based packaging machinery company announced the acquisition of Reepack, for an undisclosed amount. Through this deal, ProMach aims to expand its portfolio in the food packaging space and further strengthen its position as a supplier of protein-packaging automation. Reepack is an Italy-based company operating in manufacturing packaging machinery and provides a range of technologies, including thermoformers, vacuum chambers, flow wrappers and tray sealers, for medical and food products, in addition to consumer goods and industrial components. Major players in the packaging machinery market are Aetna Group S.p.A., B&H Manufacturing Company Inc., Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc., CKD Corporation, Coesia S.p.A., Duravant LLC, Fuji Machinery Co. Ltd., Langley Holdings plc, Robert Bosch GmbH, Maillis Group, ProMach, Packsys Global Ltd., Prosy's Innovative Packaging Equipment, Turbofil Packaging Machine LLC, Liquid Packaging Solutions Inc., WeighPack Systems Inc., Wimco Ltd., Nichrome Packaging Solutions, Nordson Corp., Omori Machinery Co. Ltd., Orbital Food Machinery, Pakona Engineers (India) Pvt Ltd. and APACKS. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the packaging machinery market in 2022. The regions covered in the packaging machinery market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the packaging machinery market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The packaging machinery market consists of sales of box cutters and safety knives, heat sealing and shrink wrapping, industrial scales, packing dispensers, tands and air pillows, packing tapes, dispensers, plastic strapping equipment, staple guns, steel banding, and others. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global packaging machinery market is segmented - 1) By Machine Type: Filling, Labeling, Form-Fill-Seal, Cartoning, Wrapping, Palletizing, Bottling Line 2) By Technology: General Packaging, Modified Atmosphere Packaging, Vacuum Packaging 3) By Business: OEM, Aftermarket 4) By End-Use: Beverages, Food, Chemicals, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals

Plastic alternative packaging refers to packaging solutions made up of a plastic-like substance that dissolves effectively and leaves no hazardous residues and is derived from biodegradable materials and recyclable products. Plastic alternative packaging products are innovative eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials and include biodegradable packaging, packaging products made from recycled materials, and plant-based packaging The plastic alternative packaging market covered in this report is segmented by type into starch-based plastic, cellulose-based plastics, polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and others; by process into recyclable, reusable, biodegradable; by application into food and beverage, personal care, health care, others. The plastic alternative packaging market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plastic alternative packaging market statistics, including plastic alternative packaging industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a plastic alternative packaging market share, detailed plastic alternative packaging market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plastic alternative packaging industry. This plastic alternative packaging market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global plastic alternative packaging market size grew from $4.48 billion in 2022 to $5.2 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The plastic alternative packaging market size is expected to grow to $9.67 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 16.8%. Growing environmental concerns associated with plastic usage are a major driver of the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market. Plastic products consist of deadly pollutants and cause harmful effects on humans, animals, and the environment. Customers are interested in eco-friendly packaging options as a replacement for plastic packaging. For instance, in March 2022, according to a report published by Statistics Canada, a Canada-based government agency, about $21.1 billion was spent by Canadian businesses in 2019 to lessen environmental impacts. Furthermore, according to Our World in Data, the world generates over 350 million metric tons of plastic waste each year. The rising inclination towards alternatives to plastics has attracted businesses worldwide, which contributes to the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market. The high cost of plastic alternative packaging products is projected to limit the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market over the forecast period. Biodegradable plastic packaging materials are expensive as compared to non-biodegradable materials. For instance, the cost of CycleWood's biodegradable plastic bags is around 1.5 cents per unit compared with 1.2 cents for traditional plastic bags. Additionally, biodegradable materials are 2 to 10 times more costly to produce than relative non-biodegradable materials. Thus, high cost is likely to restrict the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market. Advances in technology is a major trend in the plastic alternative packaging market. Major companies dealing in the market are continuously focusing on introducing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for various industries to maintain their position in the competitive business environment and to meet end-user requirements. For instance, in January 2020, Sealed Air Corporation, has launched a new version of bubble wrap brand packaging material that is made with at least 90% recycled content. The recycled content used to make bubble wrap brand packaging is sourced from post-industrial materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. In February 2022, Hewlett-Packard Company, a US-based information technology company, acquired Choose Packaging for $10 billion. Through this acquisition, HP, Inc. would increase recyclable packaging solutions and promote alternatives to plastic bottles while also advancing HP's more general sustainability objectives. Choose Packaging is a UK-based packaging company pioneering in the development of innovative packaging solutions and sustainable packaging alternatives to plastic, such as paper and paperboard. Major players in the plastic alternative packaging market are Amcor Limited, Tetra Pak, Sealed Air Corporation, Plastic Suppliers Inc., Kruger Inc., Mondi, International Paper Company, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, DS Smith PLC, and Klabin SA. North America was the largest region in the plastic alternative packaging market in 2022. The regions covered in the plastic alternative packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the plastic alternative packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The plastic alternative packaging market consists of sales of corn-starch-based, mushroom-based, corrugated bubble wrap, seaweed material, and organic sources. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global plastic alternative packaging market is segmented - 1) By Type: Starch Based Plastic, Cellulose Based Plastics, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Other Types 2) By Process: Recyclable, Reusable, Biodegradable 3) By Application: Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Health Care, Other Applications