Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company
In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Water-Based Printing Inks Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
How Will the Water-Based Printing Inks Market Grow Between 2024 and 2025?
The market size of water-based printing inks has been continuously growing. Its valuation increased from $11.53 billion in 2024 to $12.03 billion in 2025, showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The historical growth rate in the market was due to factors like developing markets, shifting consumer preferences, and advancements in technology.
How Much Will the Water-Based Printing Inks Market Be Worth in 2029?
The water-based printing inks market is projected to reach a market size of $14.41 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%.
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Which Water-Based Printing Inks Market Drivers Are Linked to Revenue Growth?
The key Drivers in the water-based printing inks market are:
• Expansion and growth of the apparel industry
• Rising consumer demand for diverse and sustainable fashion options
• Advancements in e-commerce which drives online clothes shopping
• Increasing urge for personalization and ethical production practices in the fashion industry.
Which Segments Are Expected to Grow in the Water-Based Printing Inks Market?
The water-based printing inksmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Acrylic Water-Based Inks, Maleic Water-Based Inks, Shellac Water-Based Inks, Other Water Based Inks
2) By Type: Flexo Inks, Gravure Inks, Screen Printing Inks, Digital Inks
3) By Application: Packaging Industry, Textile Industry, Art, Other Applications
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What Are The Key Trends Impacting Growth In The Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market?
The key trends in the water-based printing inks market are:
• There is an increasing shift from petroleum-based printing inks towards environmentally-friendly green printing inks.
• The use of sustainable materials like soy in ink production is becoming more widespread.
• Reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) release during the printing process is becoming a priority.
• Major companies in the market are focusing on offering green printing ink solutions.
Who Are the Key Competitors in the Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market?
The key players in the water-based printing inks market are:
• DIC Corporation
• Flint Group
• Siegwerk Druckfarben Ag & Co. KGaA
• Sakata Inx
• Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd.
• T & K Toka Co. Ltd.
• Huber Group
• Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd.
• Fujifilm North America
• Nazdar Ink Company
• Daihan Ink
• Bauhinia Ink
• DAS Water Based Ink
• Zhejiang Yongzai Chemical
• Shanghai Si-Lian Industrial General Company
• Dolphin Inks Pvt. Ltd.
• Matsui Chemical (International)
• Altana Corporation
• Ferro
• Sun Chemical Group
• Colorgraf SpA
• BRANCHER Tremblay
• Encres Dubuit
• INX International France S.A.S.
• Brigal SA.
• Chimigraf Iberica S.L.
• SICPA Holding SA
• Wikoff Color Corporation
• DEERS I Co. LTD.
• Dow
• Evonik
• Doneck Network
• Ahbar Industries
• Al Sama Ink Company
• United Ink Production Co. Ltd.
• Rexx Screen and Digital Supplies
• Magna Colours.
Where Is the Water-Based Printing Inks Market Growing Fastest Between 2025 and 2029?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the water-based printing inks market in 2024
