Printing Inks Market Report 2026

The printing inks market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $38.15 billion in 2025 to $39.53 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in print media consumption, expansion of packaging industries, rising demand for commercial printing, availability of raw ink materials, development of printing technologies.

The printing inks market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $47.09 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in flexible packaging, increasing demand for eco friendly inks, expansion of digital printing, rising branding and labeling requirements, advancements in ink formulation technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for packaging printing inks, growing adoption of water based printing inks, expansion of digital printing applications, increasing use of high performance pigments, higher focus on print quality and color consistency.

Rising growth in the textiles and garments sectors is expected to propel the expansion of the printing inks market going forward. The textile sector, also known as the textile industry, covers the full process of manufacturing and producing textiles or fabrics made from fibers. The garments sector, also referred to as the clothing or apparel industry, represents the portion of the textile industry dedicated to producing, manufacturing, and distributing clothing and wearable accessories for consumers. Printing inks are used to label textiles with care instructions, size details, branding, and other essential information. For instance, in April 2024, according to the National Council of Textile Organizations, a US-based association of textile manufacturers, the value of U.S. man-made fiber, textile, and apparel shipments reached an estimated $64.8 billion in 2023 compared with $67.4 billion in 2022. Additionally, U.S. exports of fibers, textiles, and apparel were $29.7 billion in 2023 compared with $33.9 billion in 2022. Therefore, growing activity in the textiles and garments sectors is driving the expansion of the printing inks market.

Major companies operating in the printing inks market are introducing innovative solutions such as Onset 560 ink to gain a competitive edge in the market. The Onset 560 inkjet printing press is equipped with a comprehensive full width printhead system and incorporates cutting-edge automation including robotic technology. It is capable of addressing various applications in signage, display, and packaging, achieving speeds of up to 1450 square meters per hour. For instance, in May 2023, Agfa Corporation, a Belgium-based developer and provider of imaging systems and IT solutions, mainly for the printing industry, launched Onset 560 ink that offers exceptional print quality, an extensive range of colors, and minimal ink consumption. This combination results in substantial cost savings, typically exceeding 20% in ink savings when compared to other ink options.

In July 2023, Koenig & Bauer, a Germany-based manufacturer of printing presses, completed the acquisition of Hubergroup Print Solutions for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move positions Koenig & Bauer to enhance its printing capabilities by leveraging the high-performance inks produced by Hubergroup Print Solutions. Hubergroup Print Solutions, a US-based producer of specialty inks, caters to various applications such as packaging, paints, primers, cosmetics, displays, and more.

Major companies operating in the printing inks market are DuPont Inc., Arkema SA, DIC Corporation, Sun Chemical Corporation, Altana AG, TOYO Ink Group, Agfa-Gevaert NV, Flint Group, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co., Rieger Druckfarben GmbH & Co. KG, Sakata INX Corporation, Ferro Corp., Huber Group, T&K TOKA Corporation, Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd., Nazdar Company, DYO Matbaa Mürekkepleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Wikoff Color Corporation, Sanchez SA de CV, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd, Marabu GmbH & Co. KG, Epple Druckfarben AG, Fujifilm Sericol India Private Limited, Doneck Euroflex S.A., RUCO Druckfarben, Encres Dubuit, Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG, Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son, Brancher Company.

Western Europe was the largest region in the printing inks market in 2025. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the printing inks market. The regions covered in the printing inks market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the printing inks market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The printing inks market consists of the sales of liquid Ink, solid ink, toner, ribbon ink, UV ink, and 3D printing inks. 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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