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U.S. Printing Inks Market Size, Share, Trend, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Gravure, Flexographic, Lithographic, Digital, Others), By Resin, By Application – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Publisher Polaris Market Research & Consulting LLP
Published Aug 01, 2025
Length 129 Pages
SKU # PLRS20381636

Description

The U.S. printing inks market size is expected to reach USD 6.12 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “U.S. Printing Inks Market Size, Share, Trend, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Gravure, Flexographic, Lithographic, Digital, Others), By Resin, By Application – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The U.S. printing inks market represents a critical component of the broader printing and packaging industry, supporting a range of applications across commercial, industrial, and consumer sectors. The market is experiencing a steady transformation driven by the increasing shift toward sustainable formulations and demand for high-performance inks that align with evolving environmental regulations. Key growth drivers include the rising consumption of flexible packaging, rapid expansion of digital printing technologies, and growing preference for low-VOC and water-based inks across end-use industries. Technological integration is leading to faster curing times, improved print quality, and enhanced compatibility across diverse substrates. Industry participants are also focusing on advanced pigment dispersion techniques and resin systems that support precision printing and durability.

Opportunities are emerging through the development of bio-based ink formulations, tailored ink chemistries for functional printing, and increased adoption of smart packaging solutions. The market is also driven by innovations in UV-curable and energy-curable inks, which offer advantages such as reduced downtime and improved efficiency in high-speed operations. Trends indicate a strong push toward customized and short-run printing jobs, particularly in response to branding needs and variable data printing. Product differentiation, supported by ongoing R&D, continues to influence competitive positioning. In this evolving environment, manufacturers are increasingly aligning their offerings with print service providers' demand for efficiency, sustainability, and versatility. The market is positioned for long-term growth, anchored in material innovation, regulatory compliance, and customer-centric solutions tailored to dynamic printing technologies and packaging formats.

U.S. Printing Inks Market Report Highlights

By product, the lithographic segment accounted for the largest revenue share of ~47% in 2024 due to its broad adoption across commercial printing, newspapers, and high-volume publishing.

Based on resin, the acrylic segment held the largest revenue share of ~33% in 2024. The growth is driven by its strong adhesion, gloss retention, and chemical resistance across diverse printing applications

A few key players include ALTANA AG, Ashland Inc., DIC Corporation, DuPont, Flint Group, Huber Group, Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, Sun Chemical, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co. Ltd, Wikoff Color Corporation, and Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG.

Polaris Market Research has segmented U.S. printing inks market report on the basis of product, resin, and application:

By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Gravure

Flexographic

Lithographic

Digital

Others

By Resin Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Modified Rosin

Modified Cellulose

Acrylic

Polyurethane

Others

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Packaging & Labels

Corrugated Cardboards

Publication & Commercial Printing

Others

Table of Contents

129 Pages
1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. U.S. Printing Inks Market Insights
4.1. Printing Inks Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Printing Inks Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Expansion of E-commerce Sector
4.2.1.2. Growth in Food and Beverage Packaging
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. Stringent environmental regulations and VOC emission limits increase compliance costs and challenge traditional ink manufacturing processes.
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Printing Inks Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Product
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Gravure
5.3.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Gravure, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Flexographic
5.4.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Flexographic, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Lithographic
5.5.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Lithographic, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Digital
5.6.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Digital, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.7. Others
5.7.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Others, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Resin
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Resin, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Modified Resin
6.3.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Modified Resin, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Modified Cellulose
6.4.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Modified Cellulose, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Acrylic
6.5.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Acrylic, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Polyurethane
6.6.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Polyurethane, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.7. Others
6.7.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Others, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Application
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Packaging & Labels
7.3.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Packaging & Labels, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Corrugated Cardboards
7.4.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Corrugated Cardboards, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Publication & Commercial Printing
7.5.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Publication & Commercial Printing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Others
7.6.1. U.S. Printing Inks Market, by Others, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Competitive Landscape
8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
8.1.1. Expansion
8.1.2. Acquisitions
8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
9. Company Profiles
9.1. ALTANA AG
9.1.1. Company Overview
9.1.2. Financial Performance
9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
9.1.4. Recent Development
9.2. Ashland Inc.
9.2.1. Company Overview
9.2.2. Financial Performance
9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
9.2.4. Recent Development
9.3. DIC Corporation
9.3.1. Company Overview
9.3.2. Financial Performance
9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
9.3.4. Recent Development
9.4. DuPont
9.4.1. Company Overview
9.4.2. Financial Performance
9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
9.4.4. Recent Development
9.5. Flint Group
9.5.1. Company Overview
9.5.2. Financial Performance
9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
9.5.4. Recent Development
9.6. Huber Group
9.6.1. Company Overview
9.6.2. Financial Performance
9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
9.6.4. Recent Development
9.7. Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son
9.7.1. Company Overview
9.7.2. Financial Performance
9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
9.7.4. Recent Development
9.8. Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA
9.8.1. Company Overview
9.8.2. Financial Performance
9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
9.8.4. Recent Development
9.9. Sun Chemical
9.9.1. Company Overview
9.9.2. Financial Performance
9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
9.9.4. Recent Development
9.10. TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co. Ltd
9.10.1. Company Overview
9.10.2. Financial Performance
9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
9.10.4. Recent Development
9.11. Wikoff Color Corporation
9.11.1. Company Overview
9.11.2. Financial Performance
9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
9.11.4. Recent Development
9.12. Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG
9.12.1. Company Overview
9.12.2. Financial Performance
9.12.3. Product Benchmarking
9.12.4. Recent Development

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