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

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IBISWorld
Analyst Frankfurt, Germany August 2024

The Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Germany has a market size of €20.9bn in 2026 with annual revenue growth of 1.4 %. 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 Germany 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 Germany operates under the WZ industry code DE-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 Germany 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 Germany include .

What companies are included in this industry?

The Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Germany 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 Germany.

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 Germany. 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 Germany. 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 Germany. 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.

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, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The market size of the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Germany is €20.9bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Germany in 2024?

There are 11,466 businesses in the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2019 and 2024.

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

The market size of the Printing, Bookbinding, Plate Services & Data Imaging Services industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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