Print on Demand Continues to Thrive in 2024
In 2024, print on demand has continued to grow, establishing itself as one of the most innovative business models in the printing and merchandising industry.
Forecasts suggest a steady annual growth of at least 7% through 2030, painting a promising picture for everyone involved in this ecosystem. All we need to do is seize these opportunities and maximize the market’s potential.
Below, we recap the achievements of 2024, which provide great motivation to tackle 2025, and share our ideas and proposals to keep innovating and growing.
Hoplix 2024 Highlights
New Products: We introduced 20 new items to enrich the range available on our platform.
Order Increase: We processed 15% more orders compared to 2023.
Community Growth: We are on the brink of reaching 50,000 registered users on the platform.
Customer Support Data
In 2024, our customer support service made significant strides:
- Average ticket response time: 5h 18m 46s, improving by 29.89% compared to 2023.
- Average ticket resolution time: 19.21 hours, a 9.55% improvement over the previous year.
Production Performance
Our production efficiency saw marked improvement in 2024:
- DTG monthly production orders: Average production time decreased from 4.23 hours in 2023 to 2.53 hours in 2024.
- Sublimation monthly production orders: Average production time improved from 1.70 hours in 2023 to 1.60 hours in 2024.
- Inkjet monthly production orders: Average production time decreased from 3.53 hours in 2023 to 2.10 hours in 2024.
Top 10 Best-Selling Products of 2024
- Unisex T-shirt
- Women’s T-shirt
- Organic Men’s T-shirt
- Mug
- Unisex Hoodie
- Doormat
- Unisex Sweatshirt
- 40×50 Cushion
- 30×45 Poster
- Tote Bag
Trend Insights
- Clothing products continue to dominate sales, confirming their popularity.
- The growth of organic T-shirts reflects increased consumer awareness of sustainability.
- Rising sales of home décor items (e.g., mugs, doormats, cushions) highlight a growing appreciation for personalized living spaces.
Top 10 New Products of 2024
- Stickers
- Trucker Cap
- iPhone 15 Case
- Pins
- Allover Shopper
- Allover Apron
- Premium Caps
- Allover Christmas Stocking
- Organic Unisex Hoodie
- Organic Unisex Sweatshirt
Observations:
Stickers have been a resounding success. Despite being introduced recently, they’ve already made it into the top 15 best-selling products. This category is perfect for attracting young, dynamic customers.
A Message to Our Sellers
If you haven’t already, we encourage you to add these new products to your stores. Items like stickers, allover shoppers, and trucker caps offer excellent earning potential thanks to their growing popularity.
2024 has been an extraordinary year for Hoplix, and with the support of our sellers, we’re confident 2025 will bring even more achievements. Keep growing with us!
What to Expect in 2025
Looking ahead, we’ve set some ambitious milestones for 2025. While we may not achieve them all, we’ll work tirelessly to make them a reality:
- Launching at least 12 new products to continually expand our offerings.
- Expanding the range of colors and sizes for existing products to better meet customer needs.
- Introducing a new version of the stores, featuring updated designs and advanced features to enhance the selling experience.
- Native integration with a new platform, which we’ll select with your valuable feedback.
- Improving platform responsiveness to ensure an even more efficient and faster service.
We’re excited to embrace the challenges of 2025 and continue growing together with you! As is our tradition, in a few days, you’ll receive a request to participate in a survey. We’d love to hear about your experience with Hoplix and Print on Demand in 2024 and what you expect from us in 2025!
