Report history in brief
• 2009 idea, preliminary work, draft report
• 2010 work in collaboration with the KPMG Polska analytical team
• 2011 1st edition (KPMG as publisher)
• 2012-2022 subsequent editions (publisher: PBKG)
• 2024 10th edition – the content of the last edition was expanded to include the Ukrainian market
Over the 15 years since its first edition, the report has evolved, with the survey changing and content related to education and vocational training being added. The latest edition included an analysis of the Ukrainian market and was expanded to include a separate section devoted to Asian Market.
Another step in the Report history
• 2026 report will cover several Central European countries
The 11th editon of the report will cover the entire Central and Eastern European region – participants include:
Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Estonia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Serbia, and participation of Croatia, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Czechia and Lithuania is in discussion.
This is the only report in Europe that provides a comprehensive analysis of the printing and printed packaging sector in this region – not only in terms of market data but also business sentiment, adoption of new technologies, the industry’s alignment with sustainable development principles, the state of vocational education, and workforce development. A unique element is the analysis of the printing ink market and a projection of the industry’s future as seen through the eyes of its leaders.
Past editions of the report have been presented at major events such as DRUPA, underscoring its international recognition and significance.
International cooperation in education will strengthen existing ties between business chambers and positively influence the promotion of the sector globally.