Printing Inks Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Nitrocellulose, Polyurethane, Water based, Acrylic, UV Curable), By Process (Gravure, Flexographic, Lithographic, Digital, Others), By Application (Corrugated Cardboards, Flexible Packag

Printing Inks Market Outlook

Printing Inks Market Size is forecast to reach $31.1 Billion in 2032 from $24.9 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 3.2% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Printing 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 Printing Inks Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type (Nitrocellulose, Polyurethane, Water based, Acrylic, UV Curable), By Process (Gravure, Flexographic, Lithographic, Digital, Others), By Application (Corrugated Cardboards, Flexible Packaging, Tags & Labels, Folding Cartons, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Printing Inks Markets.

Printing Inks Market Insights, 2025: Printing Inks – Key Drivers and Opportunities

Printing inks are essential components in various printing applications, including packaging, commercial printing, and labels. These inks are available in different types, such as liquid, paste, and dry ink, and are made from pigments, resins, solvents, and additives.

The growth of the printing inks market is primarily driven by the expanding packaging industry, which continues to see a shift toward flexible packaging, consumer goods packaging, and e-commerce. The rise in demand for visually appealing packaging for branding purposes, especially in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care sectors, significantly contributes to market growth. Additionally, the growth of digital printing, which allows for faster production and customization, is also boosting the demand for specific ink formulations.

Opportunities in the printing inks market include innovations in eco-friendly and sustainable inks, particularly water-based, soy-based, and UV-curable inks, as environmental concerns become a significant consideration for businesses and consumers alike. The increasing adoption of digital printing technologies, including inkjet and electrophotography, creates further market growth, especially as more businesses move toward on-demand printing with reduced waste. Furthermore, the rise of personalized and custom printing applications across industries offers the opportunity for high-quality, short-run, and specialized printing, contributing to the development of niche ink products tailored to specific printing methods.

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

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Printing Inks Market identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Printing 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 Printing Inks Industry?

The Printing 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.

Printing Inks Market Segment Insights

The Printing Inks Industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Printing Inks Industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type (Nitrocellulose, Polyurethane, Water based, Acrylic, UV Curable), By Process (Gravure, Flexographic, Lithographic, Digital, Others), By Application (Corrugated Cardboards, Flexible Packaging, Tags & Labels, Folding Cartons, 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, Printing Inks Market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Printing Inks Industry Value Chain

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

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Printing 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 Printing 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 Printing 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 Printing 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 Printing Inks Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

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

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Printing 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 Printing Inks Market.

Latin American Printing 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 Printing 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 Printing 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 Printing Inks Markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Printing 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 ALTANA AG, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd, DEERS Co. Ltd, DIC Corp, Flint Group, Fujifilm Holdings Corp, Hubergroup, Sakata Inx Corp, SICPA Holding SA, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, T&K Toka Corp, Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd, Wikoff Color Corp, Yip’s Chemical Holdings Ltd.

Printing Inks Market Scope and Segmentation

By Type

Nitrocellulose

Polyurethane

Water based

Acrylic

UV Curable

By Process

Gravure

Flexographic

Lithographic

Digital

Others

By Application

Corrugated Cardboards

Flexible Packaging

Tags & Labels

Folding Cartons

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 Printing Inks Market Research-

ALTANA AG

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd

DEERS Co. Ltd

DIC Corp

Flint Group

Fujifilm Holdings Corp

Hubergroup

Sakata Inx Corp

SICPA Holding SA

Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA

T&K Toka Corp

Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd

Wikoff Color Corp

Yip’s Chemical Holdings Ltd

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