Global Ink Market to Reach USD 31.68 Billion by 2035

Ink refers to a liquid or paste which consists of dyes or pigments. It can be used for writing or drawing with a pen, brush or quill. Over the years, there has been a change in the variety and quality of pigments used in inks as a result of introduction of new technologies, availability of raw material and increasing awareness of ink’s effects on people and the environment. 

Ink is widely used in the printing and publishing industry for printing books, magazines, newspapers, etc.; and in the packaging industry for labelling on plastic bottles, aluminium cans, jars, etc.

The production of ink market witnessed a steady growth during 2019-2025. A significant development in the end-use industries like printing, publishing, packaging, letterpress, etc. has led to an increase in consumption of ink. Moreover, increasing affordability, innovation and introduction of environment-friendly inks, and rising demand from developing countries are some of the other factors which are encouraging the market growth.

Key findings from the report:

• The two-major end-uses of ink include packaging and publishing, and commercial printing.
• Region-wise, Asia-Pacific dominated the market with a share of one-third of the total global production in 2025. It was followed by North America and Europe.
• The types of ink available in the global ink market are oil based inks, solvent based liquid inks and water based liquid inks.
• Different kinds of printing technologies in which ink is used are Lithographic, Gravure, Flexographic and Digital.
• Being fragmented in nature, the global ink market is surrounded by a number of players. Some of these players include Sun Chemicals, Flint Group, Toyo Ink, Siegwerk Group, Sakata INX and Huber Group.

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Expert Market Research has analysed the global ink market according to key technology, ink type, application areas, major regions, used and top players:

Market Breakup by Technology

• Lithographic  
• Flexographic 
• Gravure 
• Digital  
• Letterpress
• Others

Market Breakup by Ink Type

• Oil Based
• Solvent Based 
• Water Based

Market Breakup by Application

• Label and Packaging   
• Commercial Printing
• Publications   
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Top players

• ALTANA
• Dow
• Sun Chemical
• Central Ink Corporation
• Flint Group
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Others

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