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U.S. Commercial Printing (Except Screen And Books) Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Commercial Printing (Except Screen And Books) Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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May 17, 2023

Commercial Printing Import in United States Grows 4%, Averaging $424M in March 2023

U.S. Commercial Printing Imports

Commercial printing imports into the United States expanded significantly to 62K tons in March 2023, with an increase of 7.5% compared with the month before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 24% m-o-m.

In value terms, commercial printing imports amounted to $424M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 with an increase of 8.2% m-o-m.

COUNTRYImport Value of Commercial Printing in U.S. (million USD)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
China205185213240233267218203144140159130102
Canada74.764.170.874.967.380.678.574.782.069.375.565.880.1
Mexico48.945.553.055.950.050.046.641.933.332.339.442.048.7
United Kingdom48.544.145.638.138.242.435.740.946.539.936.232.138.4
Italy15.817.220.525.323.331.423.326.018.720.015.510.422.3
Vietnam20.828.939.442.731.226.921.023.813.228.726.821.319.5
Japan16.210.811.614.511.014.713.915.111.417.08.312.117.9
India15.416.221.420.418.315.720.817.917.813.416.215.613.7
Others89.312696.810811510191.186.394.393.282.978.280.6
Total534538572619587630548529461453460408424

Imports by Country

In March 2023, China (23K tons) constituted the largest commercial printing supplier to the United States, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, commercial printing imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (9.4K tons), twofold. Mexico (7.8K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China totaled -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (-1.6% per month) and Mexico (-1.4% per month).

In value terms, China ($102M), Canada ($80M) and Mexico ($49M) were the largest commercial printing suppliers to the United States, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Vietnam, Japan and India, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +2.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

Books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter (20K tons), registers, account books, order books and receipt books (12K tons) and paper binders, folders and file covers (6K tons) were the main products of commercial printing imports to the United States, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Printed matter of other kinds, printed picture, design and photograph n.e.s. , trade advertising materials and commercial catalogues, self-adhesive printed labels, printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards, playing cards, calendars and calendar blocks, printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded, newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week, transfers (decalcomanias), other than vitrifiable, blotting pads and book covers, rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus, in rolls, in rectangular sheets, or cut into dials, albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs, manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets, vitrifiable transfers (decalcomanias), stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like, music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated and newspapers, journals and periodicals, appearing at least four times a week lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the biggest increases were in newspapers, journals and periodicals, appearing at least four times a week (with a CAGR of +4.0%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter ($153M) constituted the largest type of commercial printing supplied to the United States, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by printed matter of other kinds ($59M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by registers, account books, order books and receipt books, with a 10% share.

Import Prices by Country

In March 2023, the commercial printing price stood at $6,782 per ton (CIF, US), waning by -3.3% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 an increase of 9.6% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $7,069 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to March 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($17,020 per ton), while the price for India ($2,907 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the commercial printing market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • NAICS 323111 - Commercial printing (except screen and books)

Companies mentioned:

  • R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
  • Quad/Graphics
  • Acco Brands Corporation
  • Deluxe Corporation
  • Innerworkings
  • Multi Packaging Solutions
  • Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.
  • Publishers Printing Company
  • R.R. Donnelley Printing Company
  • ARC Document Solutions
  • Ennis
  • Multi-Color Corporation
  • Banta Corporation
  • Novitex Enterprise Solutions
  • The Occasions Group
  • RR Donnelley Financial
  • Imagine Print Solutions
  • Consolidated Graphics
  • Cadmus Journal Services
  • Harland Clarke
  • CCL Industries Corporation
  • Clarke American Checks
  • American Litho, CCL Label
  • New England Business Service
  • World Color (usa) Holding Company
  • T & T Reprographics
  • Wmg Acquisition Corp.
  • Qg
  • Qg Printing II Corp.

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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