Forecast: Number of Enterprises in Printing and Service Activities Related to Printing Sector in Germany

In 2023, the number of enterprises in the printing and service activities related to the printing sector in Germany stood at approximately 10.63 thousand. For the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028, the sector is expected to see a gradual decline, with the number of enterprises decreasing from 10.53 thousand in 2024 to 10.12 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year variation is consistently negative, indicating a gently declining trend. The compound annual growth rate over the five-year forecast period suggests a modest average decline per year.

Future trends to watch for include:

• The impact of digitalization and environmental sustainability on traditional printing enterprises.
• The potential emergence of niche markets or innovative services within the sector that could mitigate the overall decline.
• Developments in technology that could transform service activities related to printing, possibly introducing new opportunities for growth or diversification.