The print-on-demand industry is rapidly evolving, and as we look toward 2025, it’s essential to understand the key statistics that will shape this dynamic market.
With a projected compound annual growth rate of over 25%, the POD sector is not only thriving but also making it easier to enter the market.
Which projections should you pay attention to?
From market size projections to consumer preferences, we’ve curated a list of 33 print-on-demand statistics so that you can capitalize on the opportunities ahead.
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33 Print-On-Demand Statistics To Keep an Eye On
1. Market Growth and Size
1. Global Market Value: The global POD market was projected to reach around $7.67 billion by the end of 2023, with an expected CAGR of 25.8% through 2030.
2. The EU Market Size: According to the same report, the EU market is expected to have a CAGR of 26.3% by 2030.
3. U.S. Market Share: The U.S. POD market was expected to grow to $2.32 billion by the end of 2023 and reach $10.66 billion by 2030.
4. Future Projections: The market is anticipated to grow to $39.035 billion by 2031, indicating a robust CAGR of about 25.3%.
2. Consumer Preferences
5. Personalization Demand: About 36% of consumers expect personalized products as a default option, with 48% willing to wait longer for customized items.
Furthermore, personalized gifts will see a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2030, with 62% of customers preferring customized items.
6. Sustainability Focus: Approximately 60% of POD customers prefer this model because it has a lower environmental impact than traditional manufacturing methods.
7. Eco-Friendly Products: The demand for sustainable products is increasing, with 46% of consumers actively seeking eco-friendly options and willing to pay more.
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3. Product Categories
8. Leading Product Types: There’s not much surprise about product types — the Apparel category is still soaring high, estimated to reach $830.69 billion by 2027.
9. Custom T-shirts: Again, not surprisingly, custom T-shirt POD is still leading, followed by sportswear, leggings, and hoodies.
Other usual “suspects” include home deco, pet products, drinkware, and accessories.
10. Home Deco: Home decor has witnessed a great rise in demand since more and more people have started working online and want to personalize their workspaces.
This segment is expected to keep growing at a CAGR of 12.24%, reaching USD 12.00 billion by 2030.
If you want to dive deeper into this topic and check the latest POD trends, then you don’t want to miss our blog, 7 Print On Demand Trends – Best Products & Ideas.
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- Mugs,
- Wall Art, and
- Throw-pillows.
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4. Printing Techniques
11. Most popular methods: Screen printing, digital printing, and sublimation are the 3 most popular printing POD techniques.
12. Screen printing: This method has the highest revenue share of 56% in 2024. Its popularity lies in the fact that you can use it on versatile materials.
13. Digital printing is expected to reach a CAGR of 12.5% between 2025 and 2030, representing the biggest competitor to screen printing.
The increase in product personalization has led to the rise of digital printing due to its customization capabilities.
14. Sublimation: With the rise of all-over prints, sublimation has also been gaining traction and is growing at 16.8% CAGR.
Actually, if it continues growing at this rate, it will grow twice as fast as digital printing.
5. POD Business Insights
15. Profit Margins: Successful POD merchants typically maintain profit margins between 25% and 50%, with prominent players making around 40-45% on average.
Nonetheless, most sellers make a profit of approximately 25%.
Another contributing factor is the product type. For example, non-clothing products usually have higher margins because they cost less to produce.
16. POD stores: The most successful POD stores add around 7 new products daily. In addition, around 40% of POD stores sell apparel.
17. POD stores have a 1.7% conversion rate on average.
18. eCommerce sales: By 2025, eCommerce sales are projected to account for about 21.9% of all retail sales, further supporting the growth of online POD businesses.
- Almost 11,5% of all the stores that use Shopify are doing the POD.
- Amazon was the most visited marketplace in the USA, followed by eBay, Walmart, Etsy, etc.
- When it comes to global retail eCommerce revenue, the APAC region is a clear winner, with a total revenue of nearly $1.7 trillion in 2023.
- Within the APAC region, India has the highest CAGR for its eCommerce market.
- Furthermore, APAC is also leading regarding the custom T-shirt printing market, with a 36.4% market revenue share.
- As far as Europe is concerned, the biggest players are the UK, France and Germany.
19. Payment Gateways: PayPal is the most popular payment method, followed by Apple Pay, Shop Pay, and Google Pay.
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6. Software Market Expansion
20. The software segment is expected to grow significantly between 2024 and 2032, with a CAGR of 31.1 %, thanks to the technology investments CAGR.
21. 63.1% of the top POD stores install more than 10 apps to improve their site and spend $76 monthly on the apps.
22. Integrations — The integration with design tools, 3rd-party apps, and APIs also makes way for:
- Seamless order processing,
- Better user experiences and
- Improved workflow efficiency for both sellers and platforms.
23. Fulfillment Capabilities: Successful PODs typically distribute their products across 8 to 16 countries, showcasing POD businesses’ global reach and scalability.
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- Thanks to our API, you can dynamically add realistic mockups to any section of your website and app in minutes and automate building a POD platform, AI-powered marketplace, or eCommerce brand.
- Adobe Photoshop integration lets you generate realistic mockups inside our platform without opening Adobe Photoshop.
Additionally, with just a few lines of code, you can dynamically create professional mockups on-demand inside your website, software, or app. Furthermore, you can add your designs and color options through the API, and we’ll generate the mockups automatically.
- Integrations with Make and Zapier allow you to automate the creation of mockups.
Therefore, you can create the scenarios by connecting app modules and selecting triggers and actions, such as design uploads or new orders.
7. Social Media & POD
24. Social media channels: POD stores primarily use Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.
Speaking of YouTube, POD stores have the highest number of followers on YouTube on average.
25. 14.8% of POD stores have installed the TikTok Pixel.
26. Importance of blogs: For 22.5% of active POD stores, their website ranked 1,982,502 positions higher.
8. POD Challenges
27. Shipping Expectations: One challenge remains the longer shipping times since POD since products are created post-sale.
This emphasizes clear communication with customers regarding delivery timelines.
28. Increased Competition: As the industry grows, competition intensifies, making it crucial for new businesses to differentiate their offerings effectively.
29. The POD success rate is around 24%, referring to the number of POD stores that are up and running 3 years after the setup.
30. Print Quality remains one of the biggest challenges for POD businesses.
Low-resolution images, color inconsistencies, fading prints, and poor material quality are common factors affecting print quality.
One way to avoid this pitfall is to do order sampling before you launch a product line. This will allow you to identify potential issues with print quality and act on them.
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Our soon-to-be-launched iFrame embeddable mockup editor feature puts you in charge of the creation process and printing quality.
It allows your customers to design their products directly on your site without relying on 3rd parties.
9. Future Outlook
31. Continued Popularity Growth: Interest in POD has grown by 300% in the last five years and is expected to maintain momentum into 2025 as more entrepreneurs leverage online platforms for sales.
32. Diverse Product Offerings: You can explore various product categories, such as eco-friendly items and athleisure wear, which align well with current consumer trends toward sustainability and health consciousness.
33. Market Accessibility: The low-entry barrier allows you to enter the market without significant financial risk or inventory management challenges.
33 Print-On-Demand Statistics — What Does That Mean for Your Store?
POD has a highly dynamic nature, and keeping an eye open on the above statistics can help you:
- Understand current trends and ways to respond to them.
- Seize lucrative opportunities and identify emerging niches and trends.
- Avoid common challenges related to POD and reduce the return rate.
In addition, the right automation tools can not only streamline your POD workflow but also give you more flexibility, especially regarding designs.
With high demand for personalized and unique products, mockup generator tools should be your first “weapon” of choice while entering the POD market.
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How Can Dynamic Mockups Elevate Your POD Store?
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