Pre-press and pre-media services (PKD 18.13.Z)
This subclass includes:
- data entry: composition, phototypesetting, manual data entry, into a form suitable for use in various printing processes and representation in other visual media, including scanning and optical character recognition, preparation of data in electronic form,
- preparation of data files for use in various media (paper medium, CD-ROM, Internet),
- service activities related to the creation of printing plates, including the creation of plates for letterpress and offset printing,
- engraving of cylinders for reproduction of engravings,
- computer-to-plate transfer (CTP), including to photopolymer plates,
- reproduction of printing plates and dies for stamping and relief printing,
- preparation of illustrations, including the production of lithographic stones and finished woodblocks,
- production of presentation media,
- design of printed products (for example sketches, mock-ups, models and the like),
- proof-reading.
This subclass excludes:
- specialised graphic design of visual content intended to convey information not for printing, classified in the relevant subclasses of group 74.1.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
55,854
Companies (primary PKD)
3,420
Companies with financials
293
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- JDG75.5%2,583
- Sp. z o.o.18.0%615
- Sp. j.2.0%69
- Foundation1.4%47
- Sp. k.1.3%44
- Association0.6%22
- Cooperative0.3%11
- S.A.0.2%8
- Other0.1%3
- P.S.A.0.1%2
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 21.11m | USD 230.61k | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 15.37m | USD 903.43k | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 14.14m | USD 856.19k | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 10.34m | USD -308.22k | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 6.56m | USD -948.65k | |
| 6 | Branch (foreign co.) | USD 6.12m | USD 248.68k | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 5.97m | USD -22.17k | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 4.58m | USD 318.84k | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 4.22m | USD 2.00m | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 4.20m | USD -707.31k |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 842.89k | +329.3% y/y | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 505.45k | +149.3% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 4.22m | +120.0% y/y | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 780.28k | +80.1% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 3.26m | +65.2% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.34m | +60.1% y/y | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 828.15k | +55.6% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 793.95k | +49.1% y/y | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.22m | +46.0% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.33m | +42.4% y/y |
Stock market
No companies from this industry are listed.
Related PKD codes in division 18
FAQ
The primary industry for 3,420 companies is pre-press and pre-media services. 293 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 96 new companies with PKD 18.13.Z have been registered. In all of 2025, there were 142 such companies.
So far in 2026, 34 companies with PKD 18.13.Z have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there were 30 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 18.13.Z was USD 166.24k and the mean revenue was USD 1.04m, based on 161 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 5.93k, an improvement on 2024 (USD 1.92k). Among all 674 industries in Poland, PKD 18.13.Z ranks 429th, placing it among the weakest 36%.
The most common legal form for PKD 18.13.Z is a sole proprietorship, used by 2,583 companies in this industry (75.5% of the total). In second place is sp. z o.o. (615 companies, 18.0%), and in third place – sp. j. (69 companies, 2.0%).
