One consistent finding across IDC reports: . The most successful online print companies are not the cheapest – they are the easiest to buy from, with real-time pricing, instant proofs, and automated reorder.
According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker , global shipments reached approximately by the end of 2025, representing a 2.6% year-over-year decline . 2025 Year-End Performance Trend for 2026 Total Shipments 78.3 Million Units Continued downward pressure Market Value $35.4 Billion Nuanced growth in high-value devices Leading Vendor HP Inc. (approx. 35% collective share with top 5) Focus on subscription models Growth Segment Ink Tank Systems Mainstream adoption in Western Europe The Rise of "Print as IT" idc reports online print
