Forecast: Printing Plates and Cylinders Prepared for Printing Sales in the US

The sales of printing plates and cylinders prepared for printing in the US have generally shown a declining trend from 2013 to 2023, with a notable drop from 953.49 million USD in 2013 to 836.91 million USD in 2023. Over the last two years, the year-on-year variation was -0.55% in 2022 and -0.54% in 2023, reflecting slight decreases each year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -0.55%, indicating a steady but gradual decline.

Future trends to watch include:

• Continued decline in sales as forecasted data suggests further reductions to 813.3 million USD by 2028.
• Potential impact of digital printing technologies reducing demand for traditional plates and cylinders.
• Environmental regulations affecting production processes and costs.
• Innovations in printing plate and cylinder technology potentially revitalizing the sector.