Ink Global Market Report 2025

Description

Ink is a colored liquid or paste mainly used for writing, printing, and drawing. It contains pigments or dyes suspended in a fluid medium, allowing it to stick to surfaces like paper or fabric. Its primary purpose is to create lasting marks or images for communication, artistic purposes, or record-keeping.

The two main categories of ink are printing ink and non-printing ink. Printing ink is a colored liquid or paste applied through techniques such as offset and digital printing to produce text and images on various materials. It combines pigments or dyes with solvents or oils to ensure proper application and drying. Printing inks are formulated using different technologies, including oil-based, water-based, solvent-based, and UV-cured types, and are used in applications like labels and packaging, commercial printing, publications, and more.

The ink market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides ink market statistics, including the ink industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with the ink market share, detailed ink market segments, market trends, opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the ink industry. This ink market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The ink market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $20.27 billion in 2024 to $21.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth during the historic period was driven by rising demand from the textile printing sector, expanding use in 3D printing, increased adoption of customized printing solutions, greater application in industrial coding and marking, and the growing requirements for e-commerce and labeling.

The ink market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.15 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. Growth in the forecast period is expected to result from increasing demand for UV-curable inks, wider adoption of eco-friendly formulations, rising investments in digital printing technologies, expanded use in flexible packaging, and the growing popularity of smart and functional inks. Key trends during this time include improvements in water-based ink technologies, enhanced pigment dispersion techniques, development of bio-based ink solutions, innovations in conductive and smart inks, and advancements in high-speed digital printing systems.

The growing demand for food and beverages is expected to drive the expansion of the inks market in the coming years. Food and beverages are consumable products intended for nourishment, refreshment, or enjoyment. This rising demand is influenced by changing lifestyles and increasingly busy schedules, which boost the popularity of convenient, ready-to-eat, and on-the-go options that cater to consumers with limited time. Inks play a crucial role in the food and beverage sector by enabling safe, compliant, and attractive packaging and labeling, which effectively communicate brand identity and essential product details to consumers. For example, in April 2022, the Common Thread Collective, a US-based e-commerce growth agency, reported that global food and beverage sales increased from $435.3 billion in 2021 to $506 billion in 2022, with projections reaching $857 billion by 2025. Consequently, the rising demand for food and beverages is supporting growth in the inks market.

Leading companies in the ink market are concentrating on developing advanced products like printing inks that improve print quality, durability, and environmental friendliness. Printing ink is a specially formulated fluid or paste used to transfer text and images onto various surfaces such as paper, plastic, or fabric. It combines pigments or dyes with binders and solvents to deliver vivid color, strong adhesion, and long-lasting durability. For instance, in January 2025, Hubergroup, a Germany-based printing ink and raw material manufacturer, introduced the Dynamica Ink Series, an eco-friendly, color-intensive ink range designed for commercial printing. This line is notable for being free of cobalt and mineral oils, offering fast drying, high color vibrancy, low dot gain, and excellent stackability. It is suitable for both straight and perfecting presses, supports efficient post-print finishing, and complies with industry standards like ISO 2846-1 and ISO 12647-2. Dynamica combines cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and high performance, reflecting Hubergroup's dedication to innovation and environmental responsibility.

In January 2022, Sun Chemical, a US-based producer of printing inks and pigments, acquired SAPICI for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Sun Chemical aimed to expand its product portfolio by incorporating SAPICI's advanced polyurethane technologies, strengthening its position in sustainable and high-performance ink solutions. SAPICI is an Italy-based company specializing in the development of high-performance polyurethanes for inks.

Major players in the ink market are HP Inc., DuPont, Kao Corporation, DIC Corporation, ALTANA AG, artience Co. Ltd., Flint Group, UFlex Limited, Sakata Inx India Limited, Siegwerk Group, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals, Hubergroup, SICPA, Yip's Chemical Holdings Limited, Electronics For Imaging, Inc., T&K Toka, Nazdar Ink Technologies, Wikoff Color, Fujifilm Ink Solutions Group, Sanchez SA de CV.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ink market in 2024. The regions covered in ink report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the ink market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The ink market consists of sales of dye-based ink, pigment-based ink, ballpoint pen ink, and gel ink. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Ink Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on ink market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Printing Ink; Non-Printing Ink
2) By Formulation Technology: Oil-Based; Water-Based; Solvent Based; UV-Cured; Other Formulation Technologies
3) By Application: Label And Packaging; Commercial Printing; Publications; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Printing Ink: Solvent-Based Ink; Water-Based Ink; UV-Curable Ink; Oil-Based Ink; Dye-Based Ink; Pigment-Based Ink
2) By Non-Printing Ink: Conductive Ink; Electroluminescent Ink; Thermochromic Ink; Photochromic Ink; Invisible Ink; Security Ink
Companies Mentioned: HP Inc.; DuPont; Kao Corporation; DIC Corporation; ALTANA AG
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Ink Market Characteristics

3. Ink Market Trends And Strategies

4. Ink Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Ink Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Ink PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Ink Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Ink Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Ink Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Ink Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Ink Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Printing Ink
Non-Printing Ink
6.2. Global Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Oil-Based
Water-Based
Solvent Based
UV-Cured
Other Formulation Technologies
6.3. Global Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Label And Packaging
Commercial Printing
Publications
Other Applications
6.4. Global Ink Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Printing Ink, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Solvent-Based Ink
Water-Based Ink
UV-Curable Ink
Oil-Based Ink
Dye-Based Ink
Pigment-Based Ink
6.5. Global Ink Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Non-Printing Ink, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Conductive Ink
Electroluminescent Ink
Thermochromic Ink
Photochromic Ink
Invisible Ink
Security Ink

7. Ink Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Ink Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Ink Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Ink Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Ink Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Ink Market

9.1. China Ink Market Overview
9.2. China Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Ink Market

10.1. India Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Ink Market

11.1. Japan Ink Market Overview
11.2. Japan Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Ink Market

12.1. Australia Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Ink Market

13.1. Indonesia Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Ink Market

14.1. South Korea Ink Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Ink Market

15.1. Western Europe Ink Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Ink Market

16.1. UK Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Ink Market

17.1. Germany Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Ink Market

18.1. France Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Ink Market

19.1. Italy Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Ink Market

20.1. Spain Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Ink Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Ink Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Ink Market

22.1. Russia Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Ink Market

23.1. North America Ink Market Overview
23.2. North America Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Ink Market

24.1. USA Ink Market Overview
24.2. USA Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Ink Market

25.1. Canada Ink Market Overview
25.2. Canada Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Ink Market

26.1. South America Ink Market Overview
26.2. South America Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Ink Market

27.1. Brazil Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Ink Market

28.1. Middle East Ink Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Ink Market

29.1. Africa Ink Market Overview
29.2. Africa Ink Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Ink Market, Segmentation By Formulation Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Ink Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Ink Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Ink Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Ink Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. HP Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. DuPont Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Kao Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. DIC Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. ALTANA AG Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Ink Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. artience Co. Ltd.
31.2. Flint Group
31.3. UFlex Limited
31.4. Sakata Inx India Limited
31.5. Siegwerk Group
31.6. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals
31.7. Hubergroup
31.8. SICPA
31.9. Yip's Chemical Holdings Limited
31.10. Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
31.11. T&K Toka
31.12. Nazdar Ink Technologies
31.13. Wikoff Color
31.14. Fujifilm Ink Solutions Group
31.15. Sanchez SA de CV

32. Global Ink Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Ink Market

34. Recent Developments In The Ink Market

35. Ink Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Ink Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Ink Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Ink Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer