Ink Resin Market Report 2026

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., Rütgers 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.

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