In 2024, the global market for dye sublimation printing was worth Euro-10.1 billion
The market is forecast to grow to Euro-14.0 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
Dye sublimation is a process that is used to print images and information onto synthetic materials for a broad range of applications including apparel, household, sportswear and signage, as well as for some solid surface printing. This report covers developments and trends in the global dye sublimation market. It reviews the technology including hardware and consumables and discusses regional variations.
Dye sublimation inkjet printing is used for printing images onto polyester and polyester coated surfaces. A common feature of all dye sublimation printing is the mechanism whereby a coloured dye changes from a solid to a vapour when heated, and in this vapour phase it penetrates the surface of the print medium, forming a bond and imparting a permanent colour. This is in contrast to textile and general printing where an ink is applied to the surface of the print medium, and the pigment in the ink colours the material.
Key Questions:
What will be the biggest growth opportunities in dye sublimation printing?
What technological innovations can the industry expect over the next five years?
How is the industry dealing with sustainability pressures from legislatures?
How is consumer demand for fast fashion impacting the market for dye sublimation?
This report is essential to:
Raw materials suppliers including inks and consumables
Equipment and machinery suppliers
Print consultants and analysts.
Table of Contents
Executive summary
Introduction and methodology
Key findings
Report objective
Definitions and abbreviations
Key drivers and trends
Overview of dye sublimation market
Summary of key market drivers affecting usage
World economic outlook
Effects of Covid-19
Reshoring of print work in developed world economies
Political disorder in key textile printing markets
Effects of fast fashion and e-commerce retailing
Demand for pigment inks in textile work
Business evolution and consolidation
Availability of DTG machines
Technology developments
Printers
Finishing machinery
Substrates
Consumables (inks)
End-use markets and forecasts
Apparel
Swimwear
Sportswear
Fashion
Haute couture
Ties and scarves
Other apparel
Household
Upholstery
Carpets/floor coverings
Window curtains
Shower curtains
Bed linen
Decorative pillows
Towels
Wall coverings
Other household
Technical textiles
Automotive
Sails
Medical
Protective clothing
Other technical
Visual communications
Display (indoor)
Banners and signage
Scenery, backdrops
Other indoor display
Display (outdoor)
Banners and signage
Scenery, backdrops
Other outdoor display
Dye sublimation print processes and inks 2024-29
Contact type
Dye sub transfer
Dye sub direct low energy
Dye sub direct high energy
Ink type
Aqueous inkjet
Solvent-based inkjet
Eco solvent-based inkjet
Other inkjet
Dye sublimation media markets 2024-29
Base media used in dye sublimation printing
Polyester 100%
Polyblend
Polycotton
Poly-coated solids
Poly-coated rigids
The volumes of dye sublimation papers
Geographic markets and forecasts 2024-29
Western Europe
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
UK
Other Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Poland
Russia
Other Eastern Europe
North America
US
Canada
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Other Latin America
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Other Asia-Pacific
Africa and the Middle East
Africa
Middle East
Key Facts and Figures
End use segment categories and subcategories
Summary key drivers and trends for digital dye sublimation printed output
Global digital dye sub printing technology trends to 2029, summary
Global digital dye sub printing revenues by segment, 2019-2029 (% share by value of output)
Summary global digital dye sub printing output by segment, 2019-2029 (volume; value)
Global digital dye sub printing output by product segment, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Digital dye sublimation printing output of garments by geographic market, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Digital dye sublimation printing output of household products by geographic market, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Digital dye sublimation printing output of technical products by geographic market, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Digital dye sublimation printing output of visual communications by geographic market, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Sample of newer marketed digital dye sublimation machines since 2015
Comparative analysis of a sample of pre-2016 and the sample of newer 2016 and post-2016 digital dye sublimation textiles machine models
Dye sublimation printhead manufacturers
Digital dye sublimation print configuration by printed output area (million m2)
Dye sublimation inkjet global printed output, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Global digital dye sublimation printing output by print process, 2014-23 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Global digital dye sublimation printing output by material, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Global digital dye sublimation papers consumption, 2014-23 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
List of leading or upcoming countries for digital dye sublimation markets with short notes
Digital dye sublimation printing output by geographic market, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000s)
Digital dye sublimation printing output by geographic market, 2019-2029 ('000 m2)
Digital dye sublimation printing output, summary 2024 and 2029 (Euro-'000s)
Digital printing by dye sublimation, summary of projections 2029 (Euro-'000s)
Western European digital dye sublimation printing output by product segment, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Western European digital dye sublimation printing output by product segment and by country, 2024-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Western European digital dye sublimation printing output by ink type, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Western European digital dye sublimation printing output by print process and by country, 2024 and 2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Western European digital dye sublimation printing output by material, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Western European digital dye sublimation printing output by material and by country, 2024 and 2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Eastern European digital dye sublimation printing output by product segment, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Eastern European digital dye sublimation printing output by product segment and by country, 2024-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Eastern European digital dye sublimation printing output by ink type, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Eastern European digital dye sublimation printing output by print process and by country, 2024 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Eastern European digital dye sublimation printing output by material, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Eastern European digital dye sublimation printing output by material and by country, 2024 and 2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
North American digital dye sublimation printing output by product segment, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
North American digital dye sublimation printing output by product segment and by country, 2024-23 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
North American digital dye sublimation printing output by ink type, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
North American digital dye sublimation printing output by print process and by country, 2024 and 2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
North American digital dye sublimation printing output by material, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
North American digital dye sublimation printing output by material and by country, 2024 and 2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Asian digital dye sublimation printing output by product segment, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Asian digital dye sublimation printing output by product segment and by country, 2024-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Asian digital dye sublimation printing output by print process, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Asian digital dye sublimation printing output by print process and by country, 2024 and 2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Asian digital dye sublimation printing output by material, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2; includes Turkey)
Asian digital dye sublimation printing output by material and by country, 2024 and 2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Digital dye sublimation printing output by product segment in the rest of the world, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2) Digital dye sublimation printing output by print process in the rest of the world, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)
Digital dye sublimation printing output by material in the rest of the world, 2019-2029 (Euro-'000; '000 m2)