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Offset litho printing is undergoing a major transformation. With declining demand in traditional print segments, packaging has emerged as a vital growth area for sheetfed offset technology.
Offset Litho’s Changing Landscape
Smithers’ latest study, The Future of Digital vs. Offset Printing to 2029, provides key insights into the shifts in the offset market:
Declining Print Volumes – Offset litho output dropped from 32.56 trillion A4 prints in 2019 to 26.97 trillion in 2024, with a sharp decline in newspapers and magazines.
Packaging Resilience – While heatset and coldset volumes are falling, sheetfed offset retains strength in packaging and labels, stabilizing its market position.
Digital’s Rapid Growth – Digital print now accounts for 18.4% of global print sales ($165.5B in 2024) and is projected to grow to $209.1B by 2029.
Offset vs. Digital: The Competitive Landscape
While digital print (inkjet and toner) is gaining ground — offering variable data, faster setup, and reduced waste — offset remains viable for high-quality, long-run jobs.
Key Market Trends:
Run Lengths Are Declining – Shorter print runs favor digital, while offset remains competitive on long jobs.
Automation & AI Are Key – Smarter software, predictive maintenance, and hybrid workflows with digital presses will improve offset’s efficiency.
Web-to-Print & Online Ordering – Digital-native technologies seamlessly integrate into on-demand printing workflows.
Where Offset Litho Still Wins
While digital print adoption grows, offset litho retains strongholds in:
Packaging & Labels – A high-quality, cost-effective solution for large-volume packaging jobs.
Hybrid Workflows – Offset and digital can work together in smart factory configurations to optimize costs and turnaround times.
Automation & Leasing Models – OEMs are introducing leasing and service-based models to help printers upgrade technology affordably.
Looking Ahead
The offset vs. digital battle is far from over. Offset litho remains a key player, especially in packaging, while digital continues its steady rise.
Smithers’ report provides detailed market forecasts, trends, and analysis for the future of digital and offset print.
Read the full study: The Future of Digital vs. Offset Printing to 2029
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