Global Water Based Inks Market Research Report, Competitive, Technology and Forecast Analysis 2025-2032

Market Overview

According to DIResearch＇s in-depth investigation and research, the global Water Based Inks market size will reach 14,910 Million USD in 2025 and is projected to reach 19,554 Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of 3.95% (2025-2032). Notably, the China Water Based Inks market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2025, China＇s market size is expected to be  Million USD, representing approximately  % of the global market share.

Research Summary

Water-based inks are a type of printing ink that uses water as the primary solvent or carrier instead of traditional organic solvents. These inks are composed of pigments, binders, additives, and water, with minimal or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present. Water-based inks are favored for their environmentally friendly properties, as they produce fewer emissions and have lower levels of toxicity compared to solvent-based inks. They are commonly used in various printing applications, including packaging, labels, paper printing, textiles, and signage. Water-based inks offer advantages such as fast drying times, vibrant colors, and excellent print quality. Additionally, they are easier to clean up and have less impact on worker health and safety. However, water-based inks may require special considerations for substrates and drying equipment, and they may not be suitable for all printing applications. Overall, water-based inks are increasingly preferred by printers and manufacturers seeking sustainable and eco-friendly printing solutions.

The major global  manufacturers of Water Based Inks include Flint Group, DIC Corporation, Sakata Inx, Siegwerk, Toyo Ink, Nazdar Ink Company, T&K Toka, Huber Group, PolyOne, FUJIFILM, Kao Collins, Sky Dragon Group, Fujian GeLinChunTian, Hangzhou TOKA, Yipsink, Shenzhen BIC, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Water Based Inks. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Water Based Inks market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include US, Germany, Japan, China, France, UK, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and other regions, covering the Water Based Inks market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Water Based Inks industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.    

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Water Based Inks Include:

Flint Group

DIC Corporation

Sakata Inx

Siegwerk

Toyo Ink

Nazdar Ink Company

T&K Toka

Huber Group

PolyOne

FUJIFILM

Kao Collins

Sky Dragon Group

Fujian GeLinChunTian

Hangzhou TOKA

Yipsink

Shenzhen BIC

Water Based Inks Product Segment Include:

Flexographic Inks

Gravure Inks

Others

Water Based Inks Product Application Include:

Publication

Packaging

Tags & Labels

Textile

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trend

Chapter 2: Global Water Based Inks Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Water Based Inks Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Water Based Inks Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Water Based Inks Major Regional Market Size (Sales, Revenue, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Water Based Inks Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 7: Global Water Based Inks Sales, Revenue, Price and Forecast by Product Type

Chapter 8: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 9: Industrial Chain Analysis, Water Based Inks Different Application Market Analysis (Sales and Revenue), Sales Channel Analysis

Chapter 10: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 11: Methodology and Data Sources Show more