Flexographic Printing Market Report 2026

The flexographic printing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.71 billion in 2025 to $7.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in packaging industry, demand for high volume label printing, cost efficiency of flexography, expansion of food packaging, versatility of substrates.

The flexographic printing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.31 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable packaging demand, e commerce growth, smart packaging adoption, automation in printing presses, regulatory focus on recyclable materials. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for flexible packaging printing, growing adoption of eco friendly inks, expansion of high speed narrow web printing, integration of automated press controls, shift toward shorter print runs.

The growing demand for packaged food products is expected to drive the expansion of the flexographic printing market in the coming years. Packaged food products are pre-packaged to ensure shelf life and sterility until the packaging is opened or damaged. Rising demand for these products necessitates the use of flexographic printing to create packaging that is convenient, visually appealing, cost-effective, and lightweight. Flexographic printing also plays a key role in effectively marketing food products and providing essential product information on labels. For instance, in May 2024, Beverage Marketing Corporation reported that retail sales increased from $229.2 billion in 2022 to $246.4 billion in 2023, representing a 7.5% growth. Consequently, the rising demand for packaged foods is fueling the growth of the flexographic printing market.

The flexographic printing market is being shaped by technological innovations, such as LED platemaking equipment, which provide companies with a competitive advantage. LED platemaking equipment refers to machinery used to create printing plates using light-emitting diodes (LEDs). For example, in May 2023, XSYS, a Europe-based printing and packaging solutions provider, launched the ThermoFlexX Catena-E 48 unit for LED exposure of flexographic printing plates used in flexible packaging, labels, and folding carton industries. The unit offers low cost of ownership, portability, and the ability to produce flat-top dot plates at high production levels. With strong LEDs and full back exposure for fine relief elements and precise image reproduction, it delivers prints of exceptional quality. Its confined exposure environment and minimal waste support sustainable operation, while its compact and lightweight design enhances usability.

In June 2023, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, an Austria-based flexible packaging and labeling solutions company, acquired Drukpol Flexo Sp.zo.o. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand both companies’ global reach and sustainable product offerings. By integrating Drukpol Flexo’s expertise and advanced technologies, Constantia Flexibles seeks to strengthen its position in the industry and offer a broader range of premium packaging solutions. Drukpol Flexo Sp.zo.o. is a US-based company specializing in flexo-printed packaging.

Major companies operating in the flexographic printing market are Barry-Wehmiller Group Inc., Rotatek Printing Machinery Co. Ltd., BOBST Group SA, Koenig & Bauer AG, Windmöller & Hölscher Corp., Flint Group Holding S.A., SOMA Engineering S.p.A., Mark Andy Inc., MPS Systems B.V., Gallus Holding AG, Star Flex International Limited, Nilpeter A/S, Edale Holdings Limited, Comexi Group S.A., Nuova Gidue S.p.A., Tresu Group A/S, R.K. Label Printing Machinery Private Limited, Aim Machintechnik Pvt. Ltd., Wolverine Flexographic LLC, OMET S.p.A., Allstein GmbH, Shanghai Printyoung International Industry Co. Ltd., Shanghai Liu Xiang General Equipments Co. Ltd., Orient Sogyo Co. Ltd., Uteco S.p.A., Codimag S.p.A., Anderson & Vreeland Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the flexographic printing market in 2025. The regions covered in the flexographic printing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the flexographic printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The flexographic printing market consists of sales of flexographic printing presses including, CI flexographic presses, stack flexographic presses and in-line flexo presses among 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.

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