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Water-Based Printing Inks Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
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Water-Based Printing Inks Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses water-based printing inks market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for water-based printing inks ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The water-based printing inks market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Acrylic Water-Based Inks; Maleic Water-Based Inks; Shellac Water-Based Inks; Other Product Types

2) By Printing Technology: Flexographic Ink; Rotogravure Inks; Screen Printing Inks; Inkjet Inks

3) By Application: Packaging Industry; Textile Industry; Art; Other Applications

Subsegments:

1) By Acrylic Water-Based Inks: Flexible Acrylic Inks; Rigid Acrylic Inks; High-Performance Acrylic Inks

2) By Maleic Water-Based Inks: Maleic Resin Inks for Flexography; Maleic Resin Inks for Gravure Printing

3) By Shellac Water-Based Inks: Shellac-Based Inks for Paper Printing; Shellac-Based Inks for Packaging

4) By Other Water-Based Inks: Natural Polymer-Based Inks; Soy-Based Inks; Vinyl-Based Inks; Hybrid Water-Based Inks

Companies Mentioned: 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.; 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; 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.; Ahbar Industries; Al Sama Ink Company; United Ink Production Co. Ltd.; Magna Colours

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Water-Based Printing Inks Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Water-Based Printing Inks Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.2 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.3 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.4 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.5 Electric Mobility & Transportation Electrification
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Growing Adoption Of Eco Friendly Printing Inks
4.2.2 Increasing Use In Packaging Applications
4.2.3 Rising Demand From Textile Printing
4.2.4 Expansion Of Digital Printing Technologies
4.2.5 Rising Focus On Low Voc Ink Formulations
5. Water-Based Printing Inks Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Packaging Printing Companies
5.2 Textile Printing Manufacturers
5.3 Commercial Printing Firms
5.4 Label Manufacturers
5.5 Art And Graphic Printing Studios
6. Water-Based Printing Inks Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Water-Based Printing Inks PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Water-Based Printing Inks Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Acrylic Water-Based Inks, Maleic Water-Based Inks, Shellac Water-Based Inks, Other Product Types
9.2. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Flexographic Ink, Rotogravure Inks, Screen Printing Inks, Inkjet Inks
9.3. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Packaging Industry, Textile Industry, Art, Other Applications
9.4. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Acrylic Water-Based Inks, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Flexible Acrylic Inks, Rigid Acrylic Inks, High-Performance Acrylic Inks
9.5. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Maleic Water-Based Inks, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Maleic Resin Inks for Flexography, Maleic Resin Inks for Gravure Printing
9.6. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Shellac Water-Based Inks, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Shellac-Based Inks for Paper Printing, Shellac-Based Inks for Packaging
9.7. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Water-Based Inks, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Natural Polymer-Based Inks, Soy-Based Inks, Vinyl-Based Inks, Hybrid Water-Based Inks
10. Water-Based Printing Inks Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Water-Based Printing Inks Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Water-Based Printing Inks Market
12.1. China Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Water-Based Printing Inks Market
13.1. India Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Water-Based Printing Inks Market
14.1. Japan Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Water-Based Printing Inks Market
15.1. Australia Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Water-Based Printing Inks Market
16.1. Indonesia Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Water-Based Printing Inks Market
17.1. South Korea Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Water-Based Printing Inks Market
18.1. Taiwan Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Water-Based Printing Inks Market
19.1. South East Asia Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Water-Based Printing Inks Market
20.1. Western Europe Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Water-Based Printing Inks Market
21.1. UK Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Water-Based Printing Inks Market
22.1. Germany Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Water-Based Printing Inks Market
23.1. France Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Water-Based Printing Inks Market
24.1. Italy Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Water-Based Printing Inks Market
25.1. Spain Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Water-Based Printing Inks Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Water-Based Printing Inks Market
27.1. Russia Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Water-Based Printing Inks Market
28.1. North America Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Water-Based Printing Inks Market
29.1. USA Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Water-Based Printing Inks Market
30.1. Canada Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Water-Based Printing Inks Market
31.1. South America Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Water-Based Printing Inks Market
32.1. Brazil Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Water-Based Printing Inks Market
33.1. Middle East Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Water-Based Printing Inks Market
34.1. Africa Water-Based Printing Inks Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Water-Based Printing Inks Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Printing Technology, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Water-Based Printing Inks Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Water-Based Printing Inks Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Water-Based Printing Inks Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Water-Based Printing Inks Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Water-Based Printing Inks Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. DIC Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Flint Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Sakata INX Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Water-Based Printing Inks Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
T & K Toka Co. Ltd., Huber Group, Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd., 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, Sun Chemical Group, Colorgraf SpA, BRANCHER Tremblay
38. Global Water-Based Printing Inks Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Water-Based Printing Inks Market
40. Water-Based Printing Inks Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Water-Based Printing Inks Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Water-Based Printing Inks Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Water-Based Printing Inks Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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