Inkjet printers market seen topping $70 billion by 2030

The global inkjet printers market is forecast to grow to more than $70 billion by 2030, driven by multifunctional devices, industrial printing, packaging demand and wider use in advertising and textiles. North America is expected to stay the largest regional market, while HP Inc. led global sales in 2025 with a 10% share.

Why it matters: - Inkjet printing is moving deeper into commercial, industrial and consumer workflows as buyers want faster output, higher quality and more flexible customization. - The market’s growth is tied to packaging, large-format printing, textiles and digital manufacturing use cases that cut setup costs and support short runs. - The segment is expected to add more than $20 billion in value between 2025 and 2030.

What happened: - The Business Research Company projected the global inkjet printers market will exceed $70 billion by 2030. - The market is forecast to grow at a 7% CAGR through 2030. - The report said the market was driven by advances in technology and expanding applications across industries. - Between 2025 and 2030, multifunctional printers and industrial inkjet printers are each expected to add $5 billion in market value. - HP Inc. led global inkjet printer sales in 2025 with a 10% market share.

The details: - Multifunctional printers are expected to be the largest segment in 2030, with 28% market share and a value of $19 billion. - Large-format inkjet printers are gaining use in advertising and textiles for banners, posters, vehicle wraps and digitally printed fabrics. - Packaging demand is supporting adoption because inkjet systems can print labels, barcodes, batch numbers and designs without printing plates. - The packaging segment is contributing about 2.3% annual growth to the market. - Advances in printheads, inks and resolution are improving speed and precision. - Lower maintenance, higher reliability, integrated workflow software, eco-friendly inks and energy-efficient designs are adding about 1.5% annual growth. - Large-format applications are contributing around 1.3% yearly growth. - The market is segmented by technology into continuous inkjet, drop-on-demand, UV inkjet and others. - Application segments include packaging and labeling, publishing, advertising, textile printing and photo printing. - End users include consumers, education, industrial sectors, textile, pharmaceutical and other industries. - North America is projected to remain the largest regional market at $24 billion in 2030, up from $19 billion in 2025. - The U.S. market is forecast to rise from $16 billion in 2025 to $22 billion by 2030. - HP Inc., Canon Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Ricoh Company Ltd. and Xerox Holdings Corporation are among the top companies named in the report. - The top 10 companies accounted for 36% of total revenue in 2025. - HP Inc. held 10% market share, Canon Inc. 8%, Seiko Epson Corporation 6%, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation 4% and Ricoh Company Ltd. 3%. - Xerox Holdings Corporation and Kyocera Corporation each held 2%, while Brother Industries Ltd., SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd. and Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Private Limited each held 0.1%. - The report said competition centers on high-resolution printing, faster speeds, enhanced ink delivery, multifunctionality, wireless connectivity, cloud printing, energy efficiency and smart integration.

Between the lines: - The market remains moderately concentrated, which suggests the largest players still have room to defend share through patents, distribution and product breadth. - Hybrid UV-LED printers are widening the market’s use cases by making it easier to print on both roll-to-roll and rigid media. - In March 2026, Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. introduced the UJ330H-160 for large-format printing with automatic adjustments aimed at improving print quality, efficiency and sustainability. - The report frames AI-driven printing solutions, new ink formulas and printhead designs as part of the next round of competition. - The supply chain spans manufacturers, distributors and large retail and e-commerce buyers, including Amazon.com Inc., Walmart Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, Target Corporation, Staples Inc. and Office Depot Inc.

What's next: - Multifunctional, industrial, large-format, inkjet press and textile printers are expected to drive most of the market’s value gains through 2030. - The report expects continued investment in UV-curable and water-based inks, direct-to-object printing and short-run commercial production. - Collaborations, product launches and regional expansion are likely to remain the main competitive levers for leading manufacturers. - The Business Research Company said its latest 2026 reports include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrices, forecasting dashboards and trend analysis.