Ink Resin Global Market Report 2026

Ink resins are materials, either in a solid or semi-solid state, that are utilized in the production of inks. They are mixed with additives, solvents, and pigments to create ink formulations. These resins play a crucial role in printing inks by controlling viscosity, enhancing pigment wetting, and improving pigment adhesion properties. They serve as binders in ink vehicles, aiding in the adhesion of ink pigments to the substrate.

The primary categories of ink resins include modified rosin, hydrocarbon, modified cellulose, acrylic, polyamide, polyurethane, and other specialized resin types. Modified rosin refers to a resin that has undergone alteration processes other than esterification, hydrogenation, or dimerization. Various technologies are employed in ink resin production, including oil-based, solvent-based, water-based, and UV-curable-based methods. These resins are utilized in different printing processes such as lithography, gravure, flexography, and other specialized printing techniques. They find application in diverse sectors including printing and publication, flexible packaging, corrugated cardboard and cartons, as well as various other applications.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the ink resin market by increasing costs of imported petrochemical feedstocks, specialty polymers, and chemical additives used in resin production. Printing and packaging industries in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented resin manufacturing. These tariffs are increasing ink production costs. However, they are also supporting local resin manufacturing, regional sourcing strategies, and development of sustainable resin alternatives.

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The ink resin market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5 billion in 2025 to $5.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of packaging and labeling industries, growth of printing and publishing sector, increasing demand for flexible packaging, availability of petroleum-based resin feedstocks, rising consumption of printed materials.

The ink resin market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing shift toward sustainable packaging, rising adoption of digital printing technologies, expansion of food and beverage packaging, growing demand for low-voc inks, increasing innovation in bio-based ink resins. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for eco-friendly printing inks, growing adoption of water-based ink resins, expansion of flexible packaging applications, increased use of high-adhesion resin systems, enhanced focus on print quality and durability.

The rising consumer spending and growth of online shopping are expected to drive the expansion of the ink resins market in the coming years. Online shopping, a form of e-commerce, allows customers to order goods or services directly from sellers via a computer or browser. High-quality packaging is considered an essential investment by e-commerce businesses, as it protects products during shipping and reduces the likelihood of returns. Flexible packaging inks enhance visual appeal and maintain image quality throughout production, packaging, transportation, and use. For example, in April 2024, according to the European Commission, a Belgium-based governing body, 92% of individuals aged 16-74 used the internet in the past year, with 70% purchasing goods or services-a 2% increase from 2022. Additionally, 75% of EU internet users shopped online in 2023, and in 2022, there were an estimated 266.7 million digital buyers in the United States. Therefore, increasing consumer spending and e-commerce activity are boosting demand for ink resins.

Leading companies in the ink resin market are developing advanced solutions, such as UV-curable resin formulations, to improve print quality, durability, and regulatory compliance for high-speed digital can decorating. UV-curable resins are chemical compositions that cure rapidly under UV light, providing vibrant colors, long-lasting performance, and environmentally sustainable printing. For instance, in July 2025, INX International Ink Co., a US-based metal decorating ink specialist, launched INXJet MDLM UV curable inkjet ink for beverage cans. This product delivers high print quality and enhanced durability, meeting the growing demand for premium, sustainable packaging inks in the beverage industry.

In November 2025, Sun Chemical, a US-based packaging and graphic solutions producer, partnered with DIC Corporation to showcase their latest pigment and resin technologies at CHINACOAT 2025. This collaboration highlighted new color materials and resin innovations for automotive, industrial, and sustainable coatings, reflecting both companies' commitment to high-performance, eco-friendly solutions. DIC Corporation is a Japan-based chemical company.

Major companies operating in the ink resin market are Lawter Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Kraton Corporation, Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd., Arizona Chemical, DIC Corporation, Flint Group, Kimix Chemical Co. Ltd., Royal Dutch Shell, Sun Chemical, Hubergroup, PolyOne Corporation, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, ALTANA AG, Nippon Carbide Industries, Zeller+Gmelin Corporation, Hydrite Chemical Co., Rahn AG, SICPA Holding SA, Fuzion Technologies Inc., Rutgers Organics GmbH, Eternal Materials Co. Ltd., IMERYS S.A., Technovinyl Polymers India Ltd

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ink resins market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ink resin market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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

The ink resins market consists of sales of ink resins used in ink vehicles as a printing ink binder to aid ink pigment adhesion to the substrate. 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 that 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 Resin Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses ink resin 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Resin Type: Modified Rosin; Hydrocarbon; Modified Cellulose; Acrylic; Polyamide; Polyurethane; Other Resin Types
• 2) By Technology: Oil-Based; Solvent-Based; Water-Based; UV-curable-Based
• 3) By Printing Process: Lithography; Gravure; Flexography; Other Printing Processes
• 4) By Application: Printing And Publication; Flexible Packaging; Corrugated Cardboard And Cartons; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Modified Rosin: Hydrogenated Modified Rosin; Esterified Modified Rosin
• 2) By Hydrocarbon: Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resins; Aromatic Hydrocarbon Resins; Cycloaliphatic Hydrocarbon Resins
• 3) By Modified Cellulose: Cellulose Acetate; Ethylcellulose; Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
• 4) By Acrylic: Acrylic Copolymer Resins; Water-Based Acrylic Resins; Solvent-Based Acrylic Resins
• 5) By Polyamide: Aliphatic Polyamide Resins; Aromatic Polyamide Resins
• 6) By Polyurethane: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU); Thermosetting Polyurethane
• 7) By Other Resin Types: Silicone Resins; Phenolic Resins; Epoxy Resins
• Companies Mentioned: Lawter Inc.; Evonik Industries AG; Kraton Corporation; Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd.; Arizona Chemical; DIC Corporation; Flint Group; Kimix Chemical Co. Ltd.; Royal Dutch Shell; Sun Chemical; Hubergroup; PolyOne Corporation; Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA; ALTANA AG; Nippon Carbide Industries; Zeller+Gmelin Corporation; Hydrite Chemical Co.; Rahn AG; SICPA Holding SA; Fuzion Technologies Inc.; Rutgers Organics GmbH; Eternal Materials Co. Ltd.; IMERYS S.A.; Technovinyl Polymers India Ltd
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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.
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