Wireless Printer Market
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The global wireless printer market size was valued at USD 16.9 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 5.5% between 2025 and 2034. With the recent increase of remote work and mobile devices, more people and businesses are looking for mobile and easy to use printing solutions. It’s no surprise that wireless printing devices have seen an uptick in demand.
Wireless printers enable direct printing through smartphones, tablets and laptops without being tethered to a cord, making such printers very ideal for use at a home office or while working remotely. Things get even more interesting with the increasing use of mobility, where users need to print documents on the move regardless of where they are located. The International Data Corporation reviewed the use of wireless printers across the globe and estimated a total growth of 8.5% from the previous year with a total of 15.2 million shipments of such devices.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Base Year: | 2024 |
| Wireless Printer Market size in 2024: | USD 16.9 Billion |
| Forecast Period: | 2025 to 2034 |
| Forecast Period 2023 - 2032 CAGR: | 5.5 |
| 2023 Value Projection: | USD 28.6 Billion |
| Historical Data for: | 2021 - 2024 |
| No of Pages: | 225 |
| Tables, Charts & Figures: | 280 |
| Segments Covered: | Product type Functionality, Connectivity, Application, Price, Distribution Channel, Region |
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The technological growth of wireless printing has also accelerated adoption. Thus, wireless printing innovations have occurred, such as cloud printing, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, and compatibility with mobile apps, for example, Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print; all these innovations make printing wirelessly much more convenient than before. Those advances means users can print virtually anywhere, thus improving the experience and making printing easier.
Because many businesses and individuals have digital devices, such innovations have rendered wireless printers an important means for enhancing productivity and convenience. Moreover, a report on the Internet of Things issued by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) for instance in 2023 points out that 72% of remote working households in the US had at least one wireless printer, demonstrating its increasing importance in work situations.
Wireless printers are becoming increasingly important in the smart home setup, allowing for simple printing from a smartphone, tablet, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice concepts printers connected to other IoT devices. This makes printing documents particularly simple as there is no longer a need for cumbersome device-setting up or connecting. Moreover, the growth of mobile computing has also greatly increased the need for mobile printing services. Companies are starting to focus on making wireless printers that can connect to movable devices and apps thereby eliminating the long process of having to connect tablets, smart phones or laptops.
Expansion of the market is largely due to a rising convenience sales and print productivity and technological advancements. Remote working, mobile computing operations and smart homes creation are driving the use of wireless printing technologies which allows consumers and businesses to be able to print from their smartphones, tablets and laptops easily. The demand for high speed, economical, and volume productive laser printers for office use will increase across the market. Various developments in range of cloud print services, Wifi Direct, Bluetooth, and mobile applications are improving the user experience making wireless printers more flexible and easier to use.
Nevertheless, there are concerns because of security issues, connection problems and high entry prices for certain models of wireless printers that may hamper certain market segments from growing too rapidly. The demand for such technology is changing however and this is already more than sufficiently advanced in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific countries where business offer wireless printing solutions to homes and businesses.
On the basis on type, the wireless printer market is categorized into inkjet printers, laser printers, 3D printers and others (Thermal, Dye-sublimation, Portable/Mobile printers etc). It is expected that in the year 2024, laser printers will gain the largest share of the market with USD 6.4 billion and a compound annual growth rate of 5.3% during 2025-2034 forecast period. Laser printers are favored for busy offices and commercial printers as they require fast, high-quality document printing and have greater efficiency at lower costs than inkjet printers. There is also an increasing need for wireless connection in workplaces which enhances the use of laser printers as they can be incorporated into computer networks and multiple devices can be used.
On the basis of distribution channel, the offline distribution channel dominated the wireless printer market in 2024 by acquiring a market share of 55.5% and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period from 2025-2034. Many customers prefer in-store experiences to assess the product's quality, compatibility, and features before making a purchase, particularly for high-investment items like printers. Additionally, offline channels often offer immediate availability and hands-on support, such as setup assistance and troubleshooting, which appeals to both consumers and businesses. Retailers also provide opportunities for promotions, discounts, and bundling offers that drive in-store sales.
The dominant force in the North American wireless printer market is the United States which alone accounted for 3.6 million in USD for 2024 due to its immense pool of advanced tech business and consumers who are slowly opting for the wireless printers due to the ease of use that they provide. With the rise of mobile computing devices alongside remote work culture, the use of wireless printers has increased immensely because the US businesses are trying to incorporate a more competent and flexible solution to their work processes.
The Asia Pacific wireless printer industry was dominated by China as they held over 32% of the industry share in 2024 owing to China being the top manufacturing nation in all electronics along with having a strong infrastructure for the market which allowed them to become low cost and more widely available. Due to the quick increase in urbanization of the country on top of the increase in people who work remotely have led to a greater demand of wireless printing equipment for both homes and offices.
Prominent players in the wireless printer segment, such as Canon, Dell, Epson, Fujifilm, and HP account for a market share of ~7%-10%. To cater to the increasing demand from customers, companies are taking up strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, alliances, and joint ventures to strengthen their foothold.
Major players operating in the wireless printer industry include:
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The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:
The U.S. wireless printer industry was valued at USD 3.6 billion in 2024, driven by the increasing adoption of remote work and mobile computing solutions.
Major players in the wireless printer industry include Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Fujifilm, HP, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Lexmark, Oki, Ricoh, Roland, Sharp, Toshiba, and Xerox.
Offline distribution channels held a 55.5% market share in 2024 and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2034, driven by customer preference for in-store experiences and immediate product availability.
The global market for wireless printer was valued at USD 16.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 28.6 billion by 2034, driven by a CAGR of over 5.5% during the forecast period, fueled by the rising demand for convenience and mobility.
Laser printers accounted for USD 6.4 billion in 2024 and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2034, driven by their efficiency, high-quality output, and lower operational costs.