Digital Printing Packaging Market : Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis

Trends, opportunities, and forecast in global digital printing packaging market to 2024 by packaging type (corrugated, folding cartons, flexible packaging, labels, and others), printing inks (solvent-based, UV-based, aqueous, and others), printing technology (thermal transfer printing, inkjet printing, electrophotography & electrostatic printing, and others), format (full color printing, variable data printing, large format printing, and others), end use industry (food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, household & cosmetic products, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW).

Publisher: Lucintel Published: May 2026
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Digital Printing Packaging Market : Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis

Report Feature

The future of the digital printing packaging market looks promising with opportunities in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and household & cosmetic industries. The global digital printing packaging market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 14% from 2019 to 2024. The major drivers for this market are increasing demand for sustainable printing and growth in demand for flexible packaging.

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The study includes the digital printing packaging market size and forecast for the global digital printing packaging market through 2024, segmented by packaging type, printing ink, printing technology, format, end use industry, and region as follows:

By Packaging Type [$M shipment analysis for 2013 – 2024]:
  • Corrugated
  • Folding cartons
  • Flexible packaging
  •  Labels
  •  Others (rigid packaging and metal packaging)

By Printing Ink [$M shipment analysis for 2013 – 2024]:
  • Solvent-based
  • UV-based
  • Aqueous
  • Others (latex and dye sublimation inks)

By Printing Technology [$M shipment analysis for 2013 – 2024]:
  • Thermal transfer printing
  • Inkjet printing
  • Electrophotography & electrostatic printing
  • Others (direct thermal printing, toner-based printing systems ionography, and magnetography)

By Format [$M shipment analysis for 2013 – 2024]:
  • Full color printing
  • Variable data printing
  • Large format printing
  • Others (print on demand and dimensional printing)

By End Use Industry [$M shipment analysis for 2013 – 2024]:
  • Food & beverage
  • Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
  • Household & cosmetic products
  • Others (automotive and electronic industries)

By Region [$M shipment analysis for 2013 – 2024]:
  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • UK
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
  • ROW
    • Middle East & Africa
    • South America


Some of the digital printing packaging companies profiled in this report include HP Inc., E.I. Du Pont Nemours and Company, Xerox Corporation, Mondi PLC , Quad/Graphis, Inc. , Eastman Kodak Co., Xeikon N.V., Quantum Print and Packaging Ltd., WS Packaging Group, Inc., and Traco Manufacturing Inc.

Some of the features of "Global Digital Printing Packaging Market 2019-2024: trends, forecast, and opportunity analysis" include
  • Market size estimates: Global digital printing packaging market size estimation in terms of value ($M) shipment.
  • Trend and forecast analysis: Market trend (2013-2018) and forecast (2019-2024) by segments and region
  • Segmentation analysis: Global market size by packaging type, printing ink, printing technology, format, end use industry, and region
  • Regional analysis: Global digital printing packaging market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
  • Growth opportunities: Analysis on growth opportunities in different applications and regions for Digital printing packaging in the global digital printing packaging market.
  • Strategic analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape for digital printing packaging in the global digital printing packaging market.
  • Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter’s Five Forces model.

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary 2. Industry Background and Classifications 2.1: Introduction, Background, and Classification 2.2: Supply Chain 2.3: Industry Drivers and Challenges
4.2.1 Market by Printing Ink: Solvent-based, UV-based, Aqueous, and Others (latex and dye sublimation inks) 4.2.2: Market by Printing Technology: Thermal transfer printing, Inkjet printing, Electrophotography & electrostatic printing, and Others (direct thermal printing, toner-based printing systems ionography, and magnetography) 4.2.3: Market by Format: Full color printing, Variable data printing, Large format printing, and Others (print on demand and dimensional printing). 4.2.4: Market by Packaging Type: Corrugated, Folding cartons, Flexible packaging, Labels, and Others (rigid packaging and metal packaging) 4.2.5: Market by End Use Industry: Food & beverage, Pharmaceuticals and healthcare, Household & cosmetic products, and Others (automotive and electronic industries). 4.2.6: Market by Country: US, Canada, and Mexico
5. Competitor Analysis: 5.1: Product Portfolio Analysis 5.2: Market Share Analysis 5.3: Operational Integration 5.4: Geographical Reach 5.5: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis 7. Company Profiles of Leading Players: 7.1: HP Inc. 7.2: E.I. Du Pont Nemours and Company 7.3: Xerox Corporation 7.4: Mondi PLC 7.5: Quad/Graphis Inc. 7.6: Eastman Kodak Co. 7.7: Xeikon N.V. 7.8: Quantum Print and Packaging Ltd. 7.9: WS Packaging Group Inc. 7.10: Traco Manufacturing Inc.

Methodology

Lucintel has been in the business of market research and management consulting since 2000 and has published over 1000 market intelligence reports in various markets / applications and served over 1,000 clients worldwide. This study is a culmination of four months of full-time effort performed by Lucintel's analyst team. The analysts used the following sources for the creation and completion of this valuable report:
  • In-depth interviews of the major players in this market
  • Detailed secondary research from competitors’ financial statements and published data 
  • Extensive searches of published works, market, and database information pertaining to industry news, company press releases, and customer intentions
  • A compilation of the experiences, judgments, and insights of Lucintel’s professionals, who have analyzed and tracked this market over the years.
Extensive research and interviews are conducted across the supply chain of this market to estimate market share, market size, trends, drivers, challenges, and forecasts. Below is a brief summary of the primary interviews that were conducted by job function for this report.
 
Thus, Lucintel compiles vast amounts of data from numerous sources, validates the integrity of that data, and performs a comprehensive analysis. Lucintel then organizes the data, its findings, and insights into a concise report designed to support the strategic decision-making process. The figure below is a graphical representation of Lucintel’s research process. 
 

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Key Questions

  • What are some of the most promising potential, high-growth opportunities for the global digital printing packaging market by packaging type (corrugated, folding cartons, flexible packaging, labels, and others), printing inks (solvent-based, UV-based, aqueous, and others), printing technology (thermal transfer printing, inkjet printing, electrophotography & electrostatic printing, and others), format (full color printing, variable data printing, large format printing, and others), end use industry (food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, household & cosmetic products, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW)?
  • Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Which regions will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the drivers and challenges of the digital printing packaging market?
  • What are the business risks and threats to the digital printing packaging market?
  • What are emerging trends in the digital printing packaging market and the reasons behind them?
  • What are some changing demands of customers in the digital printing packaging market? Q.8 What are the new developments in the digital printing packaging market? Which companies are leading these developments?
  • Who are the major players in the digital printing packaging market? What strategic initiatives are being implemented by key players for business growth?
  • What are some of the competitive products and processes in the digital printing packaging market, and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share via material or product substitution?
  • What M & A activities took place in the last five years in the digital printing packaging market?
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