Screen Printing Mesh Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Screen Printing Mesh Market is segmented Filament Type (Mono-Filament, Multi Filament), By Substrate (Plastic, Metal, Fabric, Glass, Paperboard), By Mesh Material (Plastic, Polyarylate, Polyester, Nylon, Steel), Mesh Count (80 threads per inch, 80 to 110 threads per inch, 110 to 220 threads per inch, 220 to 300 threads per inch, Above 300 threads per inch), By End-User (Textile, Packaging, Glass & Ceramics, Electronics & Electrical, Advertising & Marketing, Others), By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030

Screen Printing Mesh Market Overview

180 pages report analyses the Global Screen Printing Mesh Market is estimated to reach at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period (2023-2030).size, shares, recent trends, competitive intelligence, and future market outlook. Demand from Electronics, Textile, Packaging in Europe is rising. Competitive rivalry intensifies with NBC Meshtec, Inc, Extris Srl, Sefar AG and others operating in the market. Screen printing is a commonly used printing method where a mesh is utilized for transferring ink onto a substrate. The screen printing mesh is available with various types of mesh materials including polyacrylate, nylon, polyester and steel. The screen printing mesh can work with several substrates, including metal, plastic, glass, fabric and paper & paperboard.

The screen printing mesh is majorly used due to its simplicity in operation and economic feasibility for low output printing demands. The screen printing technique has been adopted for the printing of paper and textile products. It is preferred for designs that need a high level of vibrancy, like printing on dark shirts or specialty products. The demand for screen printing mesh for paperboard substrate has been growing for the packaging industry.

Screen Printing Mesh Market Scope and Summary

Screen Printing Mesh Market Dynamics and Trends

The global screen printing mesh market growth is driven by ongoing developments in the industry and economic feasibility for small printing outputs.

Ongoing developments in the industry

Ongoing developments in the industry are expected to boost the screen printing mesh market. The advancements in screen printing have been done with the aim to improve screen printing quality. The introduction of hybrid material thread with different core and sheath materials offers the combined properties of the materials to the screen printing mesh. Recent developments in screen printing offer the introduction of high tensile screen printing mesh for enhancing the quality of printing and very fine screen printing.

Moreover, 3-D screen printing mesh is also gaining popularity with the rising trend in the global screen printing mesh market. The 3-D screen printing mesh offers different weaving patterns for improving the ink retention capability of the mesh.

Presence of the alternatives in the market

The screen printing mesh market is impacted by the presence of alternatives. The recent development of numerous printing techniques for several applications is responsible for disrupting the demand of the screen printing mesh. The use of digital technologies has been widely seen as the future of industrial textile printing.  

For example, digital printing is a fairly advanced technology that can print small-run orders on white and colored garments. It also offers a choice for different types of inks suitable for substrates and different applications ranging from flexible vinyl to rigid boards. These scenarios are expected to restraint the market growth in the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis on Screen Printing Mesh Market

Due to the pandemic, stakeholders across the screen printing mesh industry have seen a notable impact as all the production work, factories and other activities were closed. As a result, production was hindered by halts and supply chain disruption globally. The screen printing mesh is heavily utilized in the textile industry, especially in the printing process of Polyester printing, which declined during a pandemic due to low demand for automotive components in aftermarket, home interior products, specialty apparel and industrial usage, including shale gas cracking and geotextile. However, Polyester is also used in wipes, drapes, protective apparel, etc. whose demand increased during pandemics. However, screen printing Mesh demand for these products is minimal since they do not require any specific design and texture; rather, they are useful and essential products.

Consumers are spending less than usual, which will negatively impact the textile, packaging and advertising industry. Hence, with decline in these industries, the demand for screen printing mesh market is also expected to remain unstable.

Screen Printing Mesh Market Segmentation Analysis

By end-user, the screen printing mesh market is classified into textile, packaging, glass & ceramics, electronics & electrical, advertising & marketing and others.

The textile screen printing mesh market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030)

The textile industry is expected to hold the largest market for screen printing mesh market in the forecast period. The textile industry primarily focuses on the screen printing mesh due to its efficiency in offering attractive designs. Screen printing offers vibrant finish than other types of printing techniques, making it suitable for the industry. According to the federation of trade associations report, the traditional textile screen printing sector accounts for more than 94% of the printed fabric by volume globally.

Screen printing is used to print graphics and designs on fabrics such as polyester, silk, cotton and organza. Silkscreen printing mesh weaving by polyester or nylon monofilament is usually preferred in plain weave. Several types of mesh count ranging from 10 to 500 mesh are available to meet different screen printing requirements.

Global Screen Printing Mesh Market Geographical Share

Europe region holds the largest market for the global screen printing mesh globally

Europe region holds the largest market share for the box and carton overwrap film market globally and is expected to continue its dominance in the forecast period. The region seeks demand for screen printing mesh from textile, packaging, glass & ceramics and advertising & marketing industries. The region holds a significant demand for textile print products, making it one of the major expanding print sectors in the region. Currently, the clothing sector is leading most textile print sales, but its popularity is growing in other sectors.

Moreover, the leading companies are focusing on forming partnerships to strengthen the market demand in the region. For instance, In 2019- Kocher and Beck have formed a new partnership for sales of screen printing mesh. Lapeyra & Taltavull will be responsible for the distribution of TecScreen screen printing mesh across the Spanish market. The screen printing mesh is manufactured at the Kocher + Beck facility in Germany, using continuous strip electroplating.

Screen Printing Mesh Market Companies and Competitive Landscape

The screen printing mesh market is moderately competitive with the local player’s presence, followed by the global companies, contributing to the major share in the market growth. In addition, some of the key players contributing to the growth of the market are Haver & Boecker OHG, NBC Meshtec, Inc., Nippon Tokushu Fabric, Inc., Maishi Wire Mesh Mfg, Weisse & Eschrich GmbH & Co. KG, Sefar AG, Asada Mesh Co., Ltd., Saati S.p.A., Extris Srl., Nakanuma Art Screen Co., Ltd. and others. The major players are adopting various new strategies to dominate the market, such as launching new products, acquisitions and collaborations, contributing to the growth of the screen printing mesh market globally.

Extris Srl

Overview: Extris Srl was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Italy. The company manufacturers of technical fabrics used to produce screen printing stretched frame and fine micrometer filters. The company include  a weaving department with sophisticated looms and a fabrication department for using high-tech machines.

Product Portfolio: The company manufactures various types of screen printing fabrics and filters & filter media.

Recent Developments: In 2021, Extris Srl has announced to participate in Cosmofarma, Fakuma, Apimell, Fespa and other numerous exhibition events.

The global screen printing mesh market report would provide access to an approx: 77 market data tables, 79 figures and 180 pages.