Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in: printing on apparel and textile products, paper, metal, glass, plastics, and other materials, except fabric (grey goods); and/or performing prepress (e.g., platemaking, typesetting) and post press services (e.g., book binding) in support of printing activities. The printing processes employed include, but are not limited to, lithographic, gravure, screen, flexographic, digital, and letterpress. Printing establishments in this industry do not manufacture the stock that they print but may perform postprinting activities, such as bending, cutting, or laminating the materials they print, and mailing. The major end-products produced by printers include magazines; direct mail, catalogs, brochures, signs and other advertising material; labels for packaging; annual reports; and business forms.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.