The Future of Global Ink Markets to 2030

This report examines the outlook for the global ink market to 2030. It presents an analysis of developments in the market, considers the latest data on growth and reviews technological developments together with the key drivers and trends that will influence the end consumption of inks during the forecast period.

Table of Contents Key Facts and Figures
  • In 2025 the global printing ink market will be worth $35.8 billion
  • The market is forecast to grow between 2025 and 2030 with value increasing by 2.4% CAGR to $40.2 billion.
There are several macroeconomic trends that underpin and drive technology development in the printing ink market. There is a global drive towards increased sustainability in all printing and this is a key driver for ink developments, which include the use of sustainable and bio-sourced raw materials in printing inks, as well as formulations with improved deinking and recycling properties. There are also regulatory drivers with legislation affecting every aspect of print.

Definition
The end-use applications for printing inks covered in this report fall into three broad segments: publications, graphics and labels & packaging. A broad range of drivers including economic, demographic, legislative, sustainability and environmental factors are having a significant effect on demand for these end-use segments.

Key Questions
  • What are the key challenges and opportunities in the global ink market over the next five years?
  • How will regulatory compliance, and resulting changes in raw material classification, impact ink markets?
  • What advancements in ink technology will improve print quality over the next five years?
  • How are pressures on the supply chain and raw materials driving up ink prices?
This report is essential to:
  • Raw materials suppliers including inks and consumables
  • Equipment and machinery suppliers
  • Print providers and packaging converters
About the author
Jon Harper Smith has over 40 years’ experience in the printing industry through his time working with Fujifilm and has extensive experience of industrial and package printing businesses with particular focus on industrial inkjet and flexo processes. He has a proven ability to develop complex cross border businesses involving the provision of highly technical products that meet strict end user specifications.
 
The Future of Global Ink Markets to 2030

Name The Future of Global Ink Markets to 2030

Date 8/27/2025

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“Water-based inks are growing strongly by both volume and value, and are effectively competing with most other technologies across a wide range of printing technologies and end-use markets. In the inkjet sector, water-based inks are well established in publication and commercial printing and are competing with electrophotography, particularly in the smaller format sizes.”

JON HARPER SMITH

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