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Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services in Europe Industry Data and Analysis

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Jonas Kao
Analyst London, United Kingdom November 2025

The Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe has a market size of €91.5bn in 2026 with annual revenue growth of 0.6 %. The industry includes companies that are involved in the printing of products like newspapers, books, periodicals, business forms and greeting cards. They also have support activities like bookbinding, plate-making services and data imaging. Printing is carried out using various techniques and different materials.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of February 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe operates under the industry code EU-C181. The industry includes companies that are involved in the printing of products like newspapers, books, periodicals, business forms and greeting cards. They also have support activities like bookbinding, plate-making services and data imaging. Printing is carried out using various techniques and different materials. Related terms covered in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe include broadsheet , digital printing, short-run printing and gravure .

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe include .

What companies are included in this industry?

The Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe.

Products & Markets

What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?

The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe.

Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.

Geographic Breakdown

What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?

The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe.

Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Country Benchmarks

What's included in the Country Benchmarks chapter?

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Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe in 2026?

The market size of the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe is €91.5bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe in 2025?

There are 143k businesses in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe include?

Newspaper printing services and Printing services are part of the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry is Russia.

How competitive is the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Europe.

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