According to the latest research report, the global Printing Inks Market was valued at USD 18.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand from USD 18.58 billion in 2025 to USD 24.03 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period (2025–2033).

Printing inks are essential for packaging, labeling, commercial printing, and publishing, with increasing demand from flexographic printing inks manufacturers, screen printing inks producers, and digital ink developers. Market players such as Continental Printing Inks and Teikoku Printing Inks are focusing on advanced formulations to meet the rising need for eco-friendly and high-performance inks.

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Market Overview

Historically used for newspapers and publications, printing inks are now dominated by packaging and labeling applications. Flexible packaging solutions, especially in the food and beverage sector, have boosted the adoption of gravure inks, flexographic inks, and UV-curing inks.

Furthermore, the shift toward sustainable inks with low VOC content is accelerating, supported by regulations and innovations in screen printing inks, water-based inks, and energy-curing inks.

Regional Insights

• North America: Expected to reach USD 10.43 billion by 2030 with strong demand in digital textile printing and packaging.

• Asia-Pacific: Projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 3.1%; China, India, and Japan lead demand for flexographic printing inks in packaging.

• Europe & LATAM: Moderate growth driven by commercial printing and food packaging.

• Middle East & Africa: Growth varies by region, supported by consumer goods and publishing.

Printing Inks Market Segmentation

• By Product: Gravure, Lithographic, Flexographic, Digital Printing, Others

• By Resin: Modified Rosin, Modified Cellulose, Acrylic, Polyurethane, Others

• By Application: Packaging & Labels, Corrugated Cardboards, Commercial Printing/Publishing, Others

• By Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America

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Product & Application Insights

• By Product: Lithographic inks dominate; flexographic inks are growing rapidly due to packaging demand.

• By Resin: Acrylic-based inks remain the most in-demand due to durability.

• By Application: Packaging & labels lead, followed by corrugated cardboard and commercial printing.

Key Players in the Printing Inks Market

• Sun Chemical (DIC Corporation)

• Flint Group

• ALTANA

• Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd.

• Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA

• Continental Printing Inks

• Teikoku Printing Inks

• SAKATA INX CORPORATION

• FUJIFILM Corporation

• Huber Group Deutschland GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which ink is best for printing? The best ink depends on the application. For packaging and labels, flexographic printing inks are widely preferred due to their ability to print on diverse substrates. For commercial printing, lithographic inks dominate, while digital and UV-curing inks are best suited for fast, high-quality printing.

2. What are the four basic printing inks? The four standard printing inks used in the CMYK model are:

• Cyan

• Magenta

• Yellow

• Black (Key)

3. What is ink for printing? Printing ink is a colored liquid or paste containing pigments, binders, solvents, and additives used to transfer text, images, and designs onto paper, cardboard, plastics, textiles, and packaging materials.

4. What are the different types of printer inks? The major types of printing inks include:

• Flexographic printing inks – used for packaging and labeling.

• Screen printing inks – used for textiles, signage, and specialty surfaces.

• Lithographic inks – used in commercial printing like books and magazines.

• Digital inks – including inkjet and laser inks for high-speed printing.

• Gravure inks – for high-volume printing such as catalogs and flexible packaging.

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