Printing and service activities related to printing

NACE v2.0 Code: C18.1

About printing and service activities related to printing

NACE code 18.1 covers a diverse range of printing activities, from traditional offset printing to digital and specialized printing techniques. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing essential services to businesses, organizations, and individuals across various sectors. The printing industry is responsible for producing a wide array of printed materials, from books and magazines to packaging, labels, and promotional materials, making it a crucial component of the supply chain for many industries.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the printing industry include offset printing, digital printing, and specialized printing methods such as screen printing and flexography. Offset printing is a widely used technique that involves transferring an image from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. Digital printing, on the other hand, utilizes advanced technologies to directly print digital files onto a variety of substrates, offering greater flexibility and shorter turnaround times. Specialized printing techniques like screen printing and flexography are often employed for specific applications, such as the production of packaging, labels, and textiles.

Production inputs

The printing industry requires a range of inputs, including paper, ink, printing plates or digital files, and specialized printing equipment. The choice of raw materials, such as the type and quality of paper and ink, can significantly impact the final product's quality and characteristics. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced printing machinery, including offset presses, digital printers, and post-processing equipment like cutters and binders, to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the printing industry are a diverse range of printed materials, including books, magazines, newspapers, packaging, labels, brochures, and various forms of promotional and marketing collateral. These printed products are consumed by a wide range of industries, such as 47.6 Retail sale of cultural and recreation goods in specialised stores, 58.1 Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities, and 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis.

Revisions to 18.1

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 18.1. The most recent 5 versions of this code (18.1) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 18.1 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (18.1).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
181ISIC v4.0Printing and service activities related to printing

Family tree for printing and service activities related to printing

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18'>18: Printing and reproduction of recorded media</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/1'>18.1: Printing and service activities related to printing</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/2'>18.2: Reproduction of recorded media</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/11'>18.11: Printing of newspapers</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/12'>18.12: Other printing</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/13'>18.13: Pre-press and pre-media services</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/14'>18.14: Binding and related services</a>"]


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