The Future Of Global Security Printing To 2030

The global security printing industry is undergoing its most consequential transformation in decades. This report provides insight into the key drivers and trends behind this transformation.

Table of Contents Key Facts and Figures
  • The global security printing market has seen growth of 2.2% CAGR since 2020 to reach $33.9 billion in 2025
  • The market is forecast to reach $39.7 billion in value in 2030, which represents growth of 3.2% CAGR
The global security printing industry is undergoing its most consequential transformation in decades, shaped by intensifying geopolitical shocks, rapid regulatory evolution, and the accelerating convergence of physical and digital identity ecosystems. From banknotes and identity documents to tax stamps, pharmaceutical packaging, and brand-protection labels, the demands placed on secure printed products are expanding well beyond traditional counterfeiting deterrence.  

Definition
Looking ahead to 2030, the industry’s centre of gravity will continue migrating from security printing to security systems printing. This flagship Smithers report examines the geopolitical, technological, economic, and regulatory forces driving this transition, and assesses their impact on market evolution through the end of the decade. Based on extensive primary research, the report segments the market by security technology, end-use application and geographic region, and forecasts growth from 2025 to 2030.  

Key Questions
  • What are the key dynamics shaping the evolution of the security print market across the next five years?
  • How are shifts in end-user demand and commercial technology expected to change the outlook for major security print sectors, and what opportunities does this create for supply chain diversification?
  • How is the global security printing market working to enhance security features in response to increasingly sophisticated counterfeiting activities?  
This report is essential to:
  • Security print providers and suppliers of security inks and papers  
  • State printing works and central banks  
  • Security print consultants and analysts  
About the author
Dr James Wojtyk has over 25 years of extensive experience in scientific research, technology innovation, and strategic leadership across Canadian academic, government, and industrial sectors. For three years Dr Wojtyk headed up Research and Development in Currency at the Bank of Canada, integrating new technologies into banknotes, advising on counterfeit threats and fostering international collaborations - all to drive innovation and security. 

 
The Future Of Global Security Printing To 2030

Name The Future Of Global Security Printing To 2030

Date 1/30/2026

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​​​​​​​"Today, security printing sits at the intersection of supply chain resilience, digital trust, and increasingly complex compliance frameworks."

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