Water-Based Printing Inks Market: By Printing Process, By Application, By Resin Type, End-user Industry and Geography

Water-Based Printing Inks Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Printing Process (Gravure, Flexographic, Offset Printing, Digital, Screen Printing, Sheet-Feed Printing, Others), By Application (Corrugated Cardboards, Flexible Packaging, Folding Cartons, Tags & Labels, Art, Others), By Resin Type (Acrylic, Maleic, Shellac), End-user Industry (Packaging Industry, Textile Industry) and Region

Water-Based Printing Inks Market was valued at US$ 9,457.8 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% over 2024-2030. Water-Based Printing Inks are a type of ink that utilizes water as the main solvent for carrying pigment instead of plasticizer and lays down a thin, soft, flexible layer of ink on the substrate. The increased awareness of environmental issues to prevent the use of plastic and rising demand for more sustainable and eco-friendly products are expected to drive the market.

Furthermore, the increased demand for commercial printing in various industries along with priority to positive brand image and enhanced reputation among environmentally conscious customers is also expected to propel market. The rise in digital printing with enhanced quality, and environment-friendly prints on a variety of substrates has provided an opportunity for manufacturers and sellers in the market to formulate water-based digital printing equipment to enhance the market. Moreover, the application of water-based inks in various industries like food packaging, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics for packaging solutions has created opportunities for water-based inks to replace traditional solvent-based options.

Additionally, the option of personalization, customization and flexibility to create vibrant, high-quality, and personalized prints are in trend in market that caters to consumer preferences for unique products. But longer drying time and non-adherence to some specific substrates compared to traditional procedures may hinder the market growth. However, the increased demand for packaging, increased penetration of the internet, awareness among consumers, technological and infrastructure development and increased disposable income are anticipated to heighten the market during the forecasted period.

Water-Based Printing Inks Market Key Developments:
  • In May 2022, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co acquired Italian ink manufacturer La Sorgente Spa, Siegwerk, a manufacturer of high-quality water-based flexographic inks for paper & board applications as well as solvent-based inks for flexible packaging
  • In October 2020, Flint Group Packaging Inks, a manufacturer and seller of water-based inks for Flexographic applications to printers and converters across the United States acquired the Poteet Printing Systems LLC located in Charlotte, N.C

Water Based Printing Inks Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

3.80%

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Water-Based Printing Inks Market Dynamics

The market is expected to rise as the utilization of acrylic resins in the water-based inks. The use of acrylic resin for premium printed packaging in branding and advertising owing to its high gloss, water resistance, versatility, great press and shelf-life stability has led to a surge in market demand. The primary drivers of the printing industry's expansion at the moment are the expanding advertising requirements of businesses throughout the world and rapid technological development. Moreover, the acrylic resin provides exceptional properties like resistance to ice water crinkles, pH stability, and high adhesion. Furthermore, Acrylic-based water-based inks adhere to environmental laws because they contain a little volatile organic compound (VOC) that make it a preferable option for industry's shift to environmentally friendly printing methods.

Water Based Printing Inks Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 9,457.8 million

Market CAGR

3.80%

By Printing Process

  • Gravure
  • Flexographic
  • Offset Printing
  • Digital
  • Screen Printing
  • Sheet-Feed Printing
  • Others

By Application

  • Corrugated Cardboards
  • Flexible packaging
  • Folding Cartons
  • Tags & Labels
  • Art
  • Others

By Resin Type

  • Acrylic
  • Maleic
  • Shellac
  • Others

By End User

  • Packaging Industry
  • Textile Industry

Key Features of the Report

  • The water-based printing inks market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023) and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Water-Based Printing Inks valued at US$ 9,457.8 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at 3.8% CAGR over the forecast period 2024 – 2030.

The rise in digital printing with enhanced quality, and environment-friendly prints on a variety of substrates has provided an opportunity for manufacturers and sellers in the market to formulate water-based digital printing equipment to enhance the market.

The increased awareness of environmental issues to prevent the use of plastic and rising demand for more sustainable and eco-friendly products drive the market.

Evonik Industries AG, BASF, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., Huber Group, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Dow Corning Corporation, T & K Toka Co., Ltd., Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, DIC Corporation, and Flint Group, Sakata Inx. are a few companies operating in Water-Based Printing Inks market.

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1.Executive Summary
2.Global Water Based Printing Inks Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Water Based Printing Inks Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Water Based Printing Inks Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Printing Process
2.2.2.Application
2.2.3.Resin Type
2.2.4.End User
2.2.5.Region
3.Global Water Based Printing Inks Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Water Based Printing Inks Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Water Based Printing Inks Market  By Printing Process, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Gravure
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Flexographic
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Offset Printing
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Digital
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.5. Screen Printing
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.6. Sheet-Feed Printing
5.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.7. Others
5.7.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.7.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Water Based Printing Inks Market  By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Corrugated Cardboards
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Flexible packaging
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Folding Cartons
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Tags & Labels
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.5. Art
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.6. Others
6.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Water Based Printing Inks Market  By Resin Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Acrylic
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Maleic
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Shellac
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Others
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.Global Water Based Printing Inks Market  By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Packaging Industry
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Textile Industry
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.Global Water Based Printing Inks Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. North America
9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
9.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
9.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.5. Latin America
9.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
10.North America Water Based Printing Inks Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Printing Process Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Gravure
10.1.2.Flexographic
10.1.3.Offset Printing
10.1.4.Digital
10.1.5.Screen Printing
10.1.6.Sheet-Feed Printing
10.1.7.Others
10.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Corrugated Cardboards
10.2.2.Flexible packaging
10.2.3.Folding Cartons
10.2.4.Tags & Labels
10.2.5.Art
10.2.6.Others
10.3.  Resin Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Acrylic
10.3.2.Maleic
10.3.3.Shellac
10.3.4.Others
10.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Packaging Industry
10.4.2.Textile Industry
10.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.5.1.United States of America (USA)
10.5.2.Canada
11.Europe Water Based Printing Inks Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Printing Process Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Gravure
11.1.2.Flexographic
11.1.3.Offset Printing
11.1.4.Digital
11.1.5.Screen Printing
11.1.6.Sheet-Feed Printing
11.1.7.Others
11.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Corrugated Cardboards
11.2.2.Flexible packaging
11.2.3.Folding Cartons
11.2.4.Tags & Labels
11.2.5.Art
11.2.6.Others
11.3.  Resin Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Acrylic
11.3.2.Maleic
11.3.3.Shellac
11.3.4.Others
11.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.Packaging Industry
11.4.2.Textile Industry
11.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.5.1.Germany
11.5.2.France
11.5.3.Italy
11.5.4.United Kingdom (UK)
11.5.5.Spain
12.Asia Pacific (APAC) Water Based Printing Inks Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Printing Process Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Gravure
12.1.2.Flexographic
12.1.3.Offset Printing
12.1.4.Digital
12.1.5.Screen Printing
12.1.6.Sheet-Feed Printing
12.1.7.Others
12.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Corrugated Cardboards
12.2.2.Flexible packaging
12.2.3.Folding Cartons
12.2.4.Tags & Labels
12.2.5.Art
12.2.6.Others
12.3.  Resin Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Acrylic
12.3.2.Maleic
12.3.3.Shellac
12.3.4.Others
12.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.Packaging Industry
12.4.2.Textile Industry
12.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.5.1.China
12.5.2.India
12.5.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
12.5.4.Japan
12.5.5.Rest of APAC
13.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Water Based Printing Inks Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Printing Process Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Gravure
13.1.2.Flexographic
13.1.3.Offset Printing
13.1.4.Digital
13.1.5.Screen Printing
13.1.6.Sheet-Feed Printing
13.1.7.Others
13.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Corrugated Cardboards
13.2.2.Flexible packaging
13.2.3.Folding Cartons
13.2.4.Tags & Labels
13.2.5.Art
13.2.6.Others
13.3.  Resin Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Acrylic
13.3.2.Maleic
13.3.3.Shellac
13.3.4.Others
13.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Packaging Industry
13.4.2.Textile Industry
13.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.5.1.GCC Countries
13.5.2.South Africa
13.5.3.Rest of MEA
14.Latin America Water Based Printing Inks Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
14.1. Printing Process Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.1.1.Gravure
14.1.2.Flexographic
14.1.3.Offset Printing
14.1.4.Digital
14.1.5.Screen Printing
14.1.6.Sheet-Feed Printing
14.1.7.Others
14.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.2.1.Corrugated Cardboards
14.2.2.Flexible packaging
14.2.3.Folding Cartons
14.2.4.Tags & Labels
14.2.5.Art
14.2.6.Others
14.3.  Resin Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.3.1.Acrylic
14.3.2.Maleic
14.3.3.Shellac
14.3.4.Others
14.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.4.1.Packaging Industry
14.4.2.Textile Industry
14.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.5.1.Brazil
14.5.2.Mexico
14.5.3.Rest of LA
15. Competition Landscape
15.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
15.2.1.Evonik Industries AG
15.2.2.BASF
15.2.3.Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd.
15.2.4.Huber Group
15.2.5.The Sherwin-Williams Company
15.2.6.Dow Corning Corporation
15.2.7.T & K Toka Co., Ltd.
15.2.8.Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA
15.2.9.DIC Corporation
15.2.10.Flint Group
15.2.11.Sakata Inx
16. Research Methodology 
17. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • Evonik Industries AG
  • BASF
  • Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Huber Group
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • Dow Corning Corporation
  • T & K Toka Co., Ltd.
  • Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA
  • DIC Corporation
  • Flint Group
  • Sakata Inx

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