Digital Textile Printing Global Market Report 2024

The global digital textile printing market has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.93 billion in 2023 to $3.39 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as the adoption by small and medium enterprises, increased market competitiveness, the reduction in lead times, the adoption of digital workflows, and customization in the fashion industry.

The global digital textile printing market is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.88 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the continued adoption by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and emerging markets, competitive dynamics in the market, the demand for fast fashion and quick turnaround, the emergence of smart textiles and wearables, and the utilization of digital textile design software. Major trends in the forecast period encompass technological advancements, innovations in materials and inks, shifts in consumer behavior, and the ongoing global market penetration of digital textile printing solutions.

Anticipated growth in the digital textile printing market is closely linked to the rising demand from the textile sector. This industry encompasses the creation, production, and distribution of yarn and clothing. Digital textile printing, known for adding color, design, and specialty to fabrics, is gaining traction. The surge in the textile sector's expansion fuels the need for modern printing technologies, with digital printing playing a pivotal role. As per Textile Technology, global textile sales are projected to reach $1.4 trillion during 2022-2032, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.77%. This surge underscores the pivotal role the textile industry plays in driving the growth of the digital textile printing market.

The digital textile printing market experiences significant growth propelled by the expansion of e-commerce platforms. E-commerce, involving the online buying and selling of goods and services, has become a driving force. The proliferation of e-commerce platforms and the increasing popularity of online custom printing services contribute to the demand for digital textile printing. Consumers, seeking personalized textile products through online channels, boost the market. According to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global e-commerce sales grew from $2.9 trillion in 2020 to $3.9 trillion in 2021. This substantial growth underlines the impact of e-commerce platforms in driving the digital textile printing market.

A prominent trend in the digital textile printing market is the focus on technology development by major players. Notably, UV gel technology has emerged as a key innovation. UV gel technology combines high printing quality, performance, and rapid drying time in a single process. Notable developments include Canon's launch of the Colorado 1630 UVgel roll-to-roll printer. This industrial-grade printer, featuring integrated UVgel technology, offers high productivity, diverse media compatibility, lower operating costs, increased printer efficiency, reduced waste, and approximately 40% less ink consumption. The pursuit of technology development underscores the commitment to enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of digital textile printing.

In the digital textile printing market, major companies focus on developing improved printheads to enhance printing speeds and quality. Advancements in printhead technologies play a crucial role in achieving higher resolution, faster printing speeds, improved print quality, and operational efficiency in digital textile printing. Xaar's introduction of the Xaar Aquinox in November 2022 exemplifies this trend. As part of Xaar's ImagineX platform, the Aquinox features breakthrough aQ Power Technology, offering a new approach to safely jetting water-based fluids. With expanded drop size capabilities and High Laydown Technology, the Aquinox is particularly suited for textile printing applications. This commitment to printhead advancements reflects the industry's dedication to continual innovation and improvement in digital textile printing.

In March 2022, Joann, a US-based fabric and craft company, successfully acquired WeaveUp for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is aimed at expanding Joann's portfolio by incorporating digital textile printing software and technology from WeaveUp. The ownership by Joann is expected to provide WeaveUp with additional resources, enabling the company to enhance its service capabilities and deploy new features and products more efficiently. Founded in 2015, WeaveUp is a US-based digital textile printing company. The acquisition reflects Joann's commitment to leveraging innovative technologies and further enhancing its offerings in the fabric and craft industry.

Major companies operating in the digital textile printing market report are AM Printex Solutions, Huntsman Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd., Kornit Digital, d.gen Inc., Roland DGA Corporation, Konica Minolta, ColorJet Group, Fisher Textiles, Saint Clair Textiles, Roq International, The M&R Companies, Mutoh Holdings Co. Ltd., DuPont de Nemours Inc., DyStar Group, Durst Group, AGS Transact Technologies Limited, China Dyeing Holdings Ltd., Hollander B.V., Dazian LLC, Dickson Coatings, Digitex India Inc., Mehler Technologies GmbH, Aditya Birla Group, SPGPrints B.V., Brother Industries Ltd., Ricoh Company Ltd., Sensient Technologies Corporation, and Sun Chemical Corporation.

Europe was the largest region in the digital textile printing market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the digital textile printing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the digital textile printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The main techniques in digital textile printing include screen printing, inkjet printing, and dye sublimation. Screen printing is employed for printing original artwork, copies, billboards, decorations, and indoor and outdoor fabrics, utilizing a mesh screen, ink, and a squeegee to transfer a stenciled design onto a surface. The fundamental procedure of screen printing involves creating a stencil on a mesh screen before pressing ink to form and imprint the design on the substrate underneath. Various printing processes in digital textile printing include roll-to-roll and direct-to-garment (DTG), utilizing different inks such as sublimation, pigment, reactive, acid, and other types. Digital textile printing finds applications in textile and decor, industrial uses, soft signage, and direct-to-garment applications.

This report provides digital textile printing market statistics, including digital textile printing industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a digital textile printing market share, detailed digital textile printing market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the digital textile printing industry. This digital textile 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 digital textile printing market includes revenues earned by entities by Direct to Fabric 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.


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