The printing services industry in Canada continues its gradual and steady road to recovery, as evident in the latest printing statistics released by StatsCan for May. In Canada, the printing services industry is well established, with intricate networks of printers serving large and small communities and businesses. The Print industry in Canada has many large scale service suppliers in metropolitan communities such as Mississauga, ON and the GTA area, close to the US border.
May was a slightly disappointing month for printing shipments, which saw a slight drop when compared with the same month of 2010. May 2011 were a sluggish $667.0, while May 2010 posted $677.3. To date printing shipments total $3,193.6, as opposed to $3,253.4 compared to this time last year.
Exports and imports numbers from the month of May reveal a positive increase in the number of printing exports compared to May 2010 figures. Canadian printing firms have been able to export printing services and technologies to international clients, demonstrating a willingness and ability to provide business to business services for clients and technological expertise.
Exports in printing products and technology have helped strengthen the position of Canadian printers. Imports on printing products on the other hand decreased, due to reduced trade with the U.S. Imports into Canada are down to 100.4 for 2011 from 115.2 in 2010.
Printers working close to the border must continue to offer high quality printing services and remain competitive with their American competitors.Get a Free Quote for Print
