Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Printed materials are increasingly being replaced by alternative mediums such as online media. In some areas, the printed word is proving slow to produce and costly to distribute, and new media is encroaching.
In 2012-13, the Printing industry is expected to generate revenue of £9.2 billion, down 2.0% on 2011-12. The industry will employ 80,518 people, making it one of the largest industries in the United Kingdom. However, the industry is in decline. Revenue is expected to decrease by an annualised 5.9% in the five years through 2012-13. A weak UK economy and sagging advertising market will adversely affect the industry, as will the substitution of printed media with online or digital media... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Starting a New Business Chapter
Barriers to entry in the industry are relatively low, but they are increasing. Low barriers are evidenced by the large number of firms in the industry (over 10,000). However, barriers vary by industry segment and are higher in the more capital-intensive segments.
Firms in capital-intensive segments usually deal with large customers (often on term contracts) and have large print capacities that can cost-effectively provide long print runs. A process of consolidation is occurring in most of these segments, indicating that economies of scale and scope are rising.
Barriers are relatively low in some segments, such as quick and digital printing... purchase to read more