Insights from the Latest PRINTING United Alliance State of the Industry Report
 

The PRINTING United Alliance State of the Industry Report, sponsored by Canon U.S.A., delivers critical insights into the health and direction of the printing industry through quarterly surveys of print providers. These surveys are designed to track, measure, and analyze trends in performance, investment, and strategic priorities across all segments of the industry.

While the full report is available exclusively to PRINTING United Alliance members, thINK members have access to a valuable executive summary of the most recent findings from the State of the Industry Update – Fourth Quarter 2024.

This latest edition is based on data collected from 294 printing companies located in the United States and Canada. These businesses vary widely in size, with annual revenues ranging from under $500,000 to over $200 million.

The executive summary provides timely insights into key performance metrics, including:

• Sales Growth: On average, sales increased by 3.0% during the first three quarters of 2024 among SOI participants.

• Operating Costs vs. Pricing: Operating costs rose by 5.9%, outpacing the average price increase of 4.1%, as costs rose strictly because of inflation for about 80% of State of the Industry panel members.

• Profitability: Despite cost pressures, pre-tax profitability increased by 29.2%.

• Business Outlook: The report also highlights capital investment intentions, evolving business priorities, and forward-looking market sentiment.

For a snapshot of where the industry stands today, download the executive summary to access the latest data, trends, and charts.