Dye Sublimation Printing Global Market Report 2025

The dye sublimation printing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.74 billion in 2024 to $14.0 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to factors such as the expansion of the textile printing industry, the rise of custom apparel, the boom in e-commerce, the growth of the fashion and sportswear sectors, and the increasing demand for interior décor.

The dye sublimation printing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.24 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. In the forecast period, growth can be attributed to the rapid rise of direct-to-garment (DTG) alternatives, the expansion of 3D sublimation printing, the growth of localized production models, the increasing demand for eco-friendly printing solutions, and the rising need for soft signage. Key trends in the forecast period include the integration of automation and AI, the rise of customization and personalization, the development of high-speed industrial printers, advancements in ink and substrate compatibility, and the incorporation of 3D printing technology.

The growth of the textile and apparel industry is expected to drive the expansion of the dye sublimation printing market. The textile and apparel industry involves the production, processing, and distribution of fabrics and garments, ranging from raw materials to finished clothing products. This industry is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by the rise of e-commerce, which has significantly expanded market access and enabled companies to reach a global consumer base. Dye sublimation printing is particularly advantageous to the textile and apparel industry as it creates vibrant, long-lasting designs on synthetic fabrics, making it ideal for custom apparel and sportswear. For example, in August 2023, the Global Apparel and Textile Trade and Sourcing, a U.S.-based trade program, reported that global clothing exports reached \$576 billion in 2022, reflecting a 5% increase compared to the previous year. As a result, the expansion of the textile and apparel industry is driving the growth of the dye sublimation printing market.

Companies in the dye sublimation printing market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as high-speed dye sublimation printers, to enhance production efficiency and image quality in textile printing. High-speed dye sublimation printers are industrial-grade machines that quickly produce vibrant, high-resolution prints by transferring dye onto polyester-based materials using heat and pressure. For instance, in June 2023, Mimaki Europe BV, a Netherlands-based provider of industrial inkjet printers, launched the Tiger600-1800TS, a high-speed dye sublimation transfer printer designed to accelerate digital textile printing adoption. This printer offers a print speed of up to 550 m²/h and a maximum width of 1,850 mm, combining advanced technologies for superior image quality and stable production. It supports large media rolls and uses eco-friendly sublimation inks, providing cost-effective, flexible, and sustainable textile printing solutions that cater to the growing demand for customization and rapid design changes in the fashion and textile industries.

In March 2024, Ball & Doggett Pty Ltd, an Australian-based distributor of printable materials, partnered with Coldenhove to improve the supply of dye sublimation paper in Australia. This collaboration aims to ensure the continuity of supply to existing Coldenhove users while innovating dye sublimation printing solutions through the combination of expertise and sustainable paper technologies to deliver superior print quality and environmentally responsible products. Neenah Coldenhove B.V., a Netherlands-based specialty materials manufacturer, is known for its high-tech digital sublimation transfer papers used in dye sublimation printing.

Major players in the dye sublimation printing market are HP Inc., Canon Inc., Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Ricoh Company Ltd., Seiko Epson Corporation, Brother Industries Ltd., Electronics For Imaging Inc., Roland DG Corporation, Kornit Digital Ltd., Mutoh Holdings Co. Ltd., Durst Phototechnik AG, Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd., Atexco Digital Printing Machines Private Limited, DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation, ColDesi Inc., Sawgrass Technologies Inc., Digital Graphics Incorporation, MS Printing Solutions S.r.l., Klieverik Heli B.V., and SubliTech.

North America was the largest region in the dye sublimation printing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in dye sublimation printing report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the dye sublimation printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Dye sublimation printing is a digital printing technology that utilizes heat to transfer dye onto various materials such as fabric, plastic, paper, or specially coated surfaces. The process involves converting solid dye directly into gas (sublimation) without passing through a liquid phase, allowing the dye to penetrate the substrate's surface. This results in vibrant, high-resolution, and durable prints, particularly on polyester-based materials or polymer-coated items.

The primary product types in dye sublimation printing include inks and consumables, printers, transfer papers and substrates, heat press equipment, and others. Inks and consumables are essential components, including specific dyes (also called dispersion or dye-sub inks) that transform into gas when heated and bond with polyester or coated surfaces. A variety of substrates, such as ceramics, plastics, fabrics, and metals, can be used with different printing methods, including transfer dye sublimation printing, direct-to-fabric (D2F), and hybrid printing. This technology is widely applied in textile and apparel printing, soft signage, promotional product printing, home décor and furnishings, and photo and art printing, catering to end users such as textile manufacturers, small and home-based businesses, commercial print shops, and advertising and signage companies.

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The dye sublimation printing market consists of sales of wide-format sublimation printers, sublimation blanks, roll-to-roll systems, printing equipment, and printed merchandise. 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 and 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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