Packaging Print Inks Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Printing process (Lithographic printing, Gravure printing, Flexographic printing, Digital printing), By Application (Food Packaging, Beverage Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Indust

Packaging Print Inks Market Outlook

Packaging Print Inks Market Size is forecast to reach $21.6 Billion in 2032 from $13.3 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 7.1% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Packaging Print Inks Market growth presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Packaging Print Inks Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Printing process (Lithographic printing, Gravure printing, Flexographic printing, Digital printing), By Application (Food Packaging, Beverage Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Industrial Packaging, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Packaging Print Inks Markets.

Packaging Print Inks Market Insights, 2025: Packaging Print Inks: Key Drivers and Opportunities

The packaging print inks market is driven by the increasing need for high-quality printing and brand differentiation in the competitive consumer goods market. As consumer preferences shift towards personalized and innovative packaging, companies are seeking advanced printing technologies and inks that can produce vibrant, durable prints on a wide variety of substrates. The growth of the e-commerce sector is fueling demand for customized packaging that can showcase brand identity and attract consumers' attention, further boosting the packaging print inks market.

A key driver for this market is the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable printing solutions. With consumers increasingly concerned about environmental impact, there is a strong push for low-VOC inks, water-based inks, and plant-based pigments. These inks not only reduce environmental pollution but also align with the broader sustainability goals of reducing carbon footprints and waste generation. The development of recyclable and compostable packaging inks offers significant opportunities for companies to tap into the growing consumer preference for green products.

Additionally, technological advancements in digital printing are creating new opportunities for packaging ink manufacturers. Digital printing offers greater flexibility, reduced setup times, and the ability to produce short runs and customized designs at a lower cost. The shift towards short-run, on-demand packaging is driving the need for innovative print inks that offer versatility and efficiency.

Five Trends that will define global Packaging Print Inks Market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Packaging Print Inks Market identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Packaging Print Inks Companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Packaging Print Inks Industry?

The Packaging Print Inks Market sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Packaging Print Inks Market Segment Insights

The Packaging Print Inks Industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Packaging Print Inks Industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Printing process (Lithographic printing, Gravure printing, Flexographic printing, Digital printing), By Application (Food Packaging, Beverage Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Industrial Packaging, Others). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Packaging Print Inks Market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Packaging Print Inks Industry Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Packaging Print Inks Industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Packaging Print Inks Market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Packaging Print Inks Industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Packaging Print Inks Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Packaging Print Inks Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Packaging Print Inks Market with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Packaging Print Inks Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Packaging Print Inks Market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Packaging Print Inks Industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Packaging Print Inks Companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Packaging Print Inks Market.

Latin American Packaging Print Inks Market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Packaging Print Inks Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Packaging Print Inks Markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Packaging Print Inks Markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Packaging Print Inks Companies outcompete in 2025 and Beyond?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include AkzoNobel NV, Altana AG, Arkema SA, ColorMatrix Group Inc, Flint Group, hubergroup Deutschland GmbH, Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd, PPG Industries, Sakata, Sherwin-Williams, Siegwerk Druckfarben, Sun Chemical, Toyo Ink, Wikoff Color Corp.

Packaging Print Inks Market Scope and Segmentation

By Printing process

Lithographic printing

Gravure printing

Flexographic printing

Digital printing

By Application

Food Packaging

Beverage Packaging

Pharmaceutical Packaging

Industrial Packaging

Others

Countries Included-

North America- US, Canada, Mexico

Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Benelux, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Australia, Rest of APAC

South and Central America- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of SCA

Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, Rest of Middle East, Rest of Africa

Companies Included in the Packaging Print Inks Market Research-

AkzoNobel NV

Altana AG

Arkema SA

ColorMatrix Group Inc

Flint Group

hubergroup Deutschland GmbH

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd

PPG Industries

Sakata

Sherwin-Williams

Siegwerk Druckfarben

Sun Chemical

Toyo Ink

Wikoff Color Corp

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