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Printing Services in France Industry Data and Analysis
The swift surge in the popularity of digital content has severely reduced demand for traditional print advertising, pushing many businesses towards digital campaigns over print. Traditional print advertising has increasingly been overshadowed as businesses pivot to digital campaigns for their cost-effectiveness, expansive reach and real-time analytics. This shift has triggered a steady contraction in the hard copy printing sector, subject to intensifying competition and a slump in business numbers. However, a glimmer of hope for the industry shines through niches like luxury and bespoke packaging, where some companies thrive by offering high-quality, artisanal printing solutions. Revenue is forecast to slump at a compound annual rate of 0.4% over the five years through 2025 to €6.2 billion, including a projected tumble of 1.8% in 2025.It's evident that the surge of digital content has diminished sales of traditional print services. While demand for printed periodicals, cheques and business forms has tumbled, the focus has shifted to niche markets like luxury packaging, offering diversification through quality and innovation. Companies like Inessens have strategically positioned themselves as leaders in luxury packaging, capitalising on bespoke printing techniques and premium materials. Meanwhile, the e-commerce boom provided unexpected growth opportunities, as the heightened need for high-quality packaging corresponded with online shopping's surge. Businesses like Autajon Group adeptly pivoted to cater to this demand, expanding their operations globally and integrating companies specialising in label printing for customised solutions.Revenue is forecast to swell at a compound annual rate of 0.3% over the five years through 2030 to €6.4 billion. The industry's focus will likely intensify on digital printing and sustainable practices. With France's manufacturing sector anticipated to gradually rebound, demand for enhanced product packaging and labelling will likely heighten. Digital printing stands to benefit from eco-friendly practices and customisation potential, aligning with France's 2030 goals for greenhouse gas reduction. Factors like the Imprim'Vert eco-label and innovative digital printing advancements predict growth in short to medium runs of bespoke documents, helping the industry cater to niche markets. However, the continued slump of traditional printed media, cheques and business forms underscores the need for adaptability within the industry. Embracing sustainability and on-demand solutions may foster innovation and competitiveness, ensuring the industry's resilience amid ongoing digital transformation.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Printing Services industry in France includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released August 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Printing Services industry in France operates under the industry code FR-C1811. The industry produces periodicals (e.g. magazines and books) and paper products like albums, leaflets and calendars through a mechanical process that transfers designs or text to paper. Companies also print on textiles, wood, glass, metals, plastics and ceramics. Related terms covered in the Printing Services industry in France include e-book, digital printing and offset printing .
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Printing Services industry in France include Books, brochures and leaflets , Trade advertising material and Newspapers, magazines and journals .
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Printing Services industry in France include Multi-Color Corporation, Bertelsmann SE & Co KGaA and Cewe Stiftung & Co. KGaA.
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 Services industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Printing Services industry in France.
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 Services industry in France.
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 Services industry in France. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Printing Services industry in France. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
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 Services industry in France. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
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 Services industry in France. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Printing Services industry in France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Printing Services industry in France in 2026?
The market size of the Printing Services industry in France is €6.2bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Printing Services industry in France in 2025?
There are 4,404 businesses in the Printing Services industry in France, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Printing Services industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Printing Services industry in France has been declining at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Printing Services industry in France over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Printing Services industry in France is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Printing Services industry in France?
The biggest companies operating in the Printing Services industry in France are Multi-Color Corporation, Bertelsmann SE & Co KGaA and Cewe Stiftung & Co. KGaA
What does the Printing Services industry in France include?
Books, brochures and leaflets and Trade advertising material are part of the Printing Services industry in France.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Printing Services industry in France?
The company holding the most market share in the Printing Services industry in France is Multi-Color Corporation.
How competitive is the Printing Services industry in France?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Printing Services industry in France.
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