PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1807706
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1807706
Japan Printing Inks Market Size, Share, Trend, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Gravure, Flexographic, Lithographic, Digital, Others), By Resin, By Application - Market Forecast, 2025-2034
The japan printing inks market size is expected to reach USD 2.73 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Japan Printing Inks Market Size, Share, Trend, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Gravure, Flexographic, Lithographic, Digital, Others), By Resin, By Application - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The Japan printing inks market represents a mature yet evolving sector characterized by strong demand across various end-use industries, particularly packaging, electronics, and publishing. Rising emphasis on environmentally responsible manufacturing is pushing ink producers to develop low-VOC, water-based, and bio-based formulations that meet both performance standards and sustainability targets. Demand from packaging converters, especially in flexible packaging and labels, is acting as a major driver as brands seek visually appealing and durable prints. Growth in printed electronics and display technologies is encouraging advancements in functional inks capable of conducting, sensing, or emitting light. The market is seeing a clear shift toward digital printing technologies, creating opportunities for inkjet and toner-based ink systems that offer short-run flexibility, fast turnaround, and customization.
Ongoing investments in R&D are supporting innovation in pigment dispersion and ink stability, helping meet evolving customer demands. Strategic collaborations between ink manufacturers and equipment providers are resulting in highly optimized systems that improve productivity and output quality. Increasing automation in production facilities is further improving cost-efficiency and consistency in ink performance. Companies are adopting circular economy practices, driving the development of recyclable and de-inkable inks suitable for closed-loop recycling processes. These industry trends are shaping a competitive landscape where innovation, sustainability, and application-specific performance remain critical to long-term success. The market continues to open avenues for customized solutions and value-added services that align with high-resolution print expectations and evolving regulatory norms. This dynamic environment is fostering a shift in market strategies, emphasizing adaptability, environmental compliance, and customer-centric product development.
Japan Printing Inks Market Report Highlights
By product, the lithographic segment accounted for the largest revenue share of ~42% in 2024 due to its widespread use in high-volume commercial printing.
Based on application, the publication & commercial printing segment is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2034 due to a renewed focus on premium-quality print media and business collateral.
A few key players include Ashland Inc., DIC Corporation, DuPont, Flint Group, Huber Group, Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, Sun Chemical, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co. Ltd, and Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the Japan printing inks market report on the basis of product, resin, and application:
By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Gravure
Flexographic
Lithographic
Digital
Others
By Resin Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Modified Rosin
Modified Cellulose
Acrylic
Polyurethane
Others
By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Packaging & Labels
Corrugated Cardboards
Publication & Commercial Printing
Others
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Japan Printing Inks Market Insights
- 4.1. Printing Inks Market - Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Printing Inks Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Increased Demand in Industrial Printing
- 4.2.1.2. Shift Toward Low-VOC and Water-Based Inks
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. Aging workforce and declining domestic print volume limit market expansion despite technological leadership in specialty ink development.
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Printing Inks Market Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Product
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Gravure
- 5.3.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Gravure, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Flexographic
- 5.4.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Flexographic, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Lithographic
- 5.5.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Lithographic, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.6. Digital
- 5.6.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Digital, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Others, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Resin
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Resin, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Modified Resin
- 6.3.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Modified Resin, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Modified Cellulose
- 6.4.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Modified Cellulose, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Acrylic
- 6.5.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Acrylic, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.6. Polyurethane
- 6.6.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Polyurethane, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Others, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Application
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Packaging & Labels
- 7.3.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Packaging & Labels, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Corrugated Cardboards
- 7.4.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Corrugated Cardboards, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Publication & Commercial Printing
- 7.5.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Publication & Commercial Printing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Others
- 7.6.1. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Others, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 8.1.1. Expansion
- 8.1.2. Acquisitions
- 8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
9. Company Profiles
- 9.1. Ashland Inc.
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Recent Development
- 9.2. DIC Corporation
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Recent Development
- 9.3. DuPont
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Recent Development
- 9.4. Flint Group
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Recent Development
- 9.5. Huber Group
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Recent Development
- 9.6. Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Recent Development
- 9.7. Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Recent Development
- 9.8. Sun Chemical
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Recent Development
- 9.9. TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co. Ltd
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Recent Development
- 9.10. Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10.4. Recent Development
List of Tables:
- Table 1 Japan Printing Inks Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 2 Japan Printing Inks Market, by Resin, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 3 Japan Printing Inks Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
List of Figures:
- Figure 1. Japan Printing Inks Market, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- Figure 2. Integrated Ecosystem
- Figure 3. Research Methodology: Top-Down & Bottom-Up Price
- Figure 4. Market by Geography
- Figure 5. Porter's Five Forces
- Figure 6. Market by Product
- Figure 7. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Product, 2024 & 2034 (USD Billion)
- Figure 8. Market by Resin
- Figure 9. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Resin, 2024 & 2034 (USD Billion)
- Figure 10. Market by Application
- Figure 11. Japan Printing Inks Market, by Application, 2024 & 2034 (USD Billion)
