Flexographic Printing Machine Market
Flexographic Printing Machine Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Stack Press, In-Line Press, Common Impression Cylinder Press (CIC) and Other Types), Ink Type (Aqueous / Water-based Inks, Solvent-based Inks, UV-based Inks and Other Ink Types), Printable Substrate, Technology, Application, End User and By Geography
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Years Covered |
2022-2030 |
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Estimated Year Value (2024) |
US $1022.2 MN |
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Projected Year Value (2030) |
US $1658.6 MN |
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CAGR (2024-2030) |
8.4% |
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Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
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Countries Covered |
US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa |
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Largest Market |
Asia Pacific |
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Highest Growing Market |
South America |
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Flexographic Printing Machine Market is accounted for $1022.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $1658.6 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. A flexographic printing machine is a type of press used for high-speed printing on various substrates, including paper, plastic, and foil. It utilizes flexible relief plates, inked with fast-drying inks, to transfer images onto the material. This method is widely used for packaging, labels, and other continuous patterns and is known for its efficiency, versatility, and ability to produce high-quality prints on diverse surfaces.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Growing demand for packaging
As consumer preferences shift towards packaged goods for convenience, safety, and product freshness, the packaging industry is expanding rapidly. Flexographic printing machines are essential for producing high-quality, cost-effective packaging materials, including labels, cartons, and flexible packaging. The rise of e-commerce and online shopping further fuels this demand, as more packaging is required to protect and deliver products. This trend is expected to continue, driving the growth of the flexographic printing machine market.
Restraint:
Competition from digital printing
Digital printing technologies offer several advantages, including shorter setup times, the ability to print variable data, and high-quality output with minimal waste. These benefits make digital printing an attractive option for short-run jobs and personalized packaging, areas where flexographic printing may be less efficient. As digital printing continues to advance and become more cost-effective, it could capture a larger share of the market, limiting the growth potential for flexographic printing machines.
Opportunity:
Innovations in ink and plate technology
Advances such as high-resolution photopolymer plates, digital laser imaging, and environmentally friendly inks enhance print quality and efficiency. These innovations enable flexographic printing to produce finer details, vibrant colors, and more sustainable prints, making it a preferred choice for high-quality packaging and labels. As manufacturers invest in R&D to develop cutting-edge materials and technologies, the market is poised to benefit from improved performance and expanded applications.
Threat:
Raw material price volatility
The prices of essential materials such as inks, plates, and substrates can fluctuate due to factors like supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and changes in demand. These price variations can impact the profit margins of manufacturers and increase the overall cost of production. Additionally, the reliance on specific raw materials may expose the market to risks associated with shortages or regulatory changes, potentially affecting the stability and growth of the flexographic printing machine market.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the flexographic printing machine market. During the initial stages, lockdowns and restrictions led to disruptions in supply chains and a decline in demand for non-essential printed materials. However, the increased demand for packaged goods, especially in the food and beverage sector, provided a boost. As the market adapts to new safety standards and consumer behaviors, the demand for high-quality, safe packaging is expected to drive recovery and growth in the post-pandemic period.
The flexible packaging segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The flexible packaging segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. Flexible packaging offers numerous advantages, such as extended shelf life, lightweight nature, and ease of use, making it a popular choice for various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. The versatility of flexographic printing machines in handling different substrates and producing high-quality prints makes them ideal for flexible packaging applications. As consumer demand for convenient and sustainable packaging solutions grows, the flexible packaging segment will continue to drive market growth.
The pharmaceutical segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The pharmaceutical segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The pharmaceutical industry requires precise and high-quality printing for packaging to ensure product safety, compliance, and traceability. Flexographic printing machines, with their ability to produce detailed and durable prints, are well-suited for pharmaceutical packaging. The increasing demand for medications, driven by an aging population and the rise of chronic diseases, further boosts the need for reliable packaging solutions. As a result, the pharmaceutical segment is anticipated to experience rapid growth, contributing significantly to the market.
Region with largest share:
The Asia Pacific region is positioned to dominate the flexographic printing machine market. The region's large and rapidly growing packaging industry, driven by increasing consumer demand and e-commerce, fuels market dynamics. Countries like China, India, and Japan have well-established manufacturing units and are major consumers of packaging materials. The cost-effectiveness and versatility of flexographic printing make it a preferred choice for packaging applications in this region. As the packaging industry continues to expand, Asia Pacific is expected to maintain its leading position in the market.
Region with highest CAGR:
The South American region anticipates rapid growth in the flexographic printing machine market. The region's expanding packaging and labeling industry, fueled by e-commerce growth, changing consumer preferences, and an increased focus on brand differentiation, drives demand for flexographic printing machines. Countries like Brazil and Argentina are witnessing robust growth in the packaging sector, creating opportunities for advanced printing solutions. The adoption of innovative technologies and the increasing need for high-quality packaging materials are expected to propel the market's growth in the region.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Flexographic Printing Machine Market include Bobst Group SA, Mark Andy Inc., Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, MPS Systems B.V., Windmöller & Hölscher, Koenig & Bauer, KOMORI Corporation, Soma Engineering, Barry-Wehmiller Companies, KETE GROUP LIMITED, Uteco Converting S.p.A., Nilpeter A/S, OMET S.r.l., PCMC (Paper Converting Machine Company), Tresu Group, Edale Ltd, Flexotecnica S.p.A., Rotatek and Weifang Donghang Graphic Technology Inc.
Key Developments:
In February 2024, Boxshop, a Scotland-based corrugated box and packaging manufacturer, has recently invested in a new BOBST Expertflex NT flexo printing press. The investment is aimed at enhancing the company’s printing capabilities and adding new features to its business and group.
In September 2023, US-based sustainable flexible packaging converter and printer Glenroy has announced purchasing a ten-colour MIRAFLEX II printing press from German machinery company Windmoller & Holscher (W&H). This strategic investment by Glenroy marks a significant step towards improving the overall print quality of its products.
Types Covered:
• Stack Press
• In-Line Press
• Common Impression Cylinder Press (CIC)
• Stack-In-Line Hybrid
• Other Types
Ink Types Covered:
• Aqueous / Water-based Inks
• Solvent-based Inks
• UV-based Inks
• Hot Melt Inks
• Other Ink Types
Printable Substrates Covered:
• Polyethylene (PE) Films
• Polypropylene (PP) Films
• Papers and Paperboard
• Metallized Films
• Other Printable Substrates
Technologies Covered:
• Manual
• Semi-Automatic
• Automatic
Applications Covered:
• Flexible Packaging
• Corrugated Packaging
• Folding Cartons
• Labels & Tags
• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Catalogs
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Food & Beverage
• Pharmaceutical
• Cosmetics
• Consumer Electronics
• Logistics
• Print Media
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Technology Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 End User Analysis
3.9 Emerging Markets
3.10 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Flexographic Printing Market, By Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Stack Press
5.3 In-Line Press
5.4 Common Impression Cylinder Press (CIC)
5.5 Stack-In-Line Hybrid
5.6 Other Types
6 Global Flexographic Printing Market, By Ink Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Aqueous / Water-based Inks
6.3 Solvent-based Inks
6.4 UV-based Inks
6.5 Hot Melt Inks
6.6 Other Ink Types
7 Global Flexographic Printing Market, By Printable Substrate
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Polyethylene (PE) Films
7.3 Polypropylene (PP) Films
7.4 Papers and Paperboard
7.5 Metallized Films
7.6 Other Printable Substrates
8 Global Flexographic Printing Market, By Technology
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Manual
8.3 Semi-Automatic
8.4 Automatic
9 Global Flexographic Printing Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Flexible Packaging
9.3 Corrugated Packaging
9.4 Folding Cartons
9.5 Labels & Tags
9.6 Newspapers
9.7 Magazines
9.8 Catalogs
9.9 Other Applications
10 Global Flexographic Printing Market, By End User
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Food & Beverage
10.3 Pharmaceutical
10.4 Cosmetics
10.5 Consumer Electronics
10.6 Logistics
10.7 Print Media
10.8 Other End Users
11 Global Flexographic Printing Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 Bobst Group SA
13.2 Mark Andy Inc.
13.3 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
13.4 MPS Systems B.V.
13.5 Windmöller & Hölscher
13.6 Koenig & Bauer
13.7 KOMORI Corporation
13.8 Soma Engineering
13.9 Barry-Wehmiller Companies
13.10 KETE GROUP LIMITED
13.11 Uteco Converting S.p.A.
13.12 Nilpeter A/S
13.13 OMET S.r.l.
13.14 PCMC (Paper Converting Machine Company)
13.15 Tresu Group
13.16 Edale Ltd
13.17 Flexotecnica S.p.A.
13.18 Rotatek
13.19 Weifang Donghang Graphic Technology Inc.
List of Tables
1 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Stack Press (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By In-Line Press (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Common Impression Cylinder Press (CIC) (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Stack-In-Line Hybrid (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Ink Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Aqueous / Water-based Inks (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Solvent-based Inks (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By UV-based Inks (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Hot Melt Inks (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Other Ink Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Printable Substrate (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Polyethylene (PE) Films (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Polypropylene (PP) Films (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Papers and Paperboard (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Metallized Films (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Other Printable Substrates (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Technology (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Manual (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Semi-Automatic (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Automatic (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Flexible Packaging (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Corrugated Packaging (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Folding Cartons (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Labels & Tags (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Newspapers (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Magazines (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Catalogs (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
33 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
34 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Food & Beverage (2022-2030) ($MN)
35 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical (2022-2030) ($MN)
36 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Cosmetics (2022-2030) ($MN)
37 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Consumer Electronics (2022-2030) ($MN)
38 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Logistics (2022-2030) ($MN)
39 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Print Media (2022-2030) ($MN)
40 Global Flexographic Printing Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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