Solvent-Based Ink Market Outlook
Solvent-Based Ink Market Size is forecast to reach $15.3 Billion in 2032 from $11.1 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 4.7% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Solvent-Based Ink 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 Solvent-Based Ink Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Printing Technology (Lithographic, Gravure, Flexographic, Screen-printing, Letterpress, Digital), By Application (Label and Packaging, Commercial Printing, Publication, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Solvent-Based Ink Markets.
Solvent-Based Ink Market Insights, 2025: Solvent-Based Ink – Key Drivers and Opportunities
The solvent-based ink market continues to thrive, particularly in the packaging, commercial printing, and textile industries, where durability, fast drying, and water resistance are critical. Solvent-based inks are preferred for flexographic and gravure printing in food packaging, labels, and outdoor advertising due to their high adhesion and chemical resistance.
A major driver is the growing demand for flexible packaging, particularly in Asia-Pacific and North America, where e-commerce and food delivery services have surged. Companies like Sun Chemical, DIC Corporation, and Siegwerk are developing low-VOC and high-solid-content solvent inks to meet environmental and safety regulations while maintaining print quality.
Opportunities exist in bio-based and sustainable solvent inks, where plant-derived solvents and low-odor formulations are gaining traction in pharmaceutical and food-grade packaging. Additionally, advancements in digital solvent printing for textiles are opening new market possibilities in sportswear, home décor, and automotive interiors.
Five Trends that will define global Solvent-Based Ink Market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million global market for Solvent-Based Ink Market identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Solvent-Based Ink 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 Solvent-Based Ink Industry?
The Solvent-Based Ink 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.
Solvent-Based Ink Market Segment Insights
The Solvent-Based Ink Industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Solvent-Based Ink Industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Printing Technology (Lithographic, Gravure, Flexographic, Screen-printing, Letterpress, Digital), By Application (Label and Packaging, Commercial Printing, Publication, 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, Solvent-Based Ink Market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.
Solvent-Based Ink Industry Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Solvent-Based Ink Industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Solvent-Based Ink Market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.
Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Solvent-Based Ink 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 Solvent-Based Ink 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 Solvent-Based Ink 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 Solvent-Based Ink 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 Solvent-Based Ink Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.
The US Solvent-Based Ink Market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Solvent-Based Ink Industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Solvent-Based Ink 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 Solvent-Based Ink Market.
Latin American Solvent-Based Ink 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 Solvent-Based Ink 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 Solvent-Based Ink 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 Solvent-Based Ink Markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.
Competitive Landscape- How Solvent-Based Ink 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 Dainichiseika Color and Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd, Eptanova, Flint Group, Fujifilm Sericol India Private Ltd, Lawter Inc, Sakata INX Corp, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG and Co. KGaA, Sun Chemical Corp, Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd.
Solvent-Based Ink Market Scope and Segmentation
By Printing Technology
Lithographic
Gravure
Flexographic
Screen-printing
Letterpress
Digital
By Application
Label and Packaging
Commercial Printing
Publication
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 Solvent-Based Ink Market Research-
Dainichiseika Color and Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd
Eptanova
Flint Group
Fujifilm Sericol India Private Ltd
Lawter Inc
Sakata INX Corp
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG and Co. KGaA
Sun Chemical Corp
Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd
Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd
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