navitor.com 8 Availability and Decreased Revenue While availability has decreased for nearly every substrate, it has remained relatively unchanged for the last 60 days. However, coatings and toner seem to be less available. Supply chain disruptions have contributed to decreased 2022 revenue for many. Pricing Regardless of availability, price increases have been the most significant change over the last 60 days for both printing substrates and consumables. The majority report higher prices for all substrates, with nearly all reporting increases for coated paper (96.7%) and uncoated paper (95.4%). More than half report price increases for all consumables; with coatings (84.8%), plates (78.1%), ink (77.6%) and emulsions (76.5%) topping the list. Economic Trends There are real reasons for concern when looking at current economic trends. According to the numbers and expert opinion, the odds of a recession are increasing. As the economy slows, so will the printing industry. PRINTING United Alliance estimates that total industry sales adjusted for inflation will grow by less than 1.0% during the final quarter of 2022. There are actions you can take to prepare, and the time to do it is now. Actions include stress testing your company, acting on early warning signs and exploring credit options. RETAIL SIGNS & GRAPHICS October 2022 Challenges continue to plague the printing industry overall. Supply chain disruptions are again a significant concern. The prices for substrates and finishes continue to increase while the availability of both is on the decline.
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