Water-Based Inks Market - Forecast(2025 - 2031)

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Water-Based Inks Market Overview
 
Water-Based Inks Market Size is forecast to reach $11140.4 Million by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.50% during forecast period 2024-2030.Water-based inks contains either pigment or dyes in a colloidal suspension with water as solvent. The growth of the market of water-based inks is expected to be driven by the high demand from the printing industry. 
 
Report Coverage
The report: “Water-Based Inks Market-Forecast (2024-2030)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of Water-Based Inks Industry.
 
By Resin Type – Acrylic, Maleic, Polyester, Shellac, Polyurethane, Phenolic, Others. 
By Printing Process – Offset Printing, Flexography, Gravure, Digital, Screen Printing, Sheet-Feed Printing, Others. 
By Application – Cardboards and Cartons, Flexible Packaging, Product Packaging, Garments, Others.  
By End Use – Printing Industry, Packaging Industry, Consumer Goods, Textile Industry, Others
By Geography – North America, South America, Europe, APAC, RoW
 
Key Takeaways
  • Asia-Pacific dominates the water-based inks market owing to increasing demand from packaging industry.
  • Growing demand for printing inks from the flexible packaging market will drive the market in the forecast period.
  • Use of water-based inks is restricted around highly alkaline environments as these inks are soluble in alkaline solutions. This factor will hinder the growth in the forecast period.
  • COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and continuously impacting the water-based inks market due to lockdown or shutdown guidelines issued by the various government to avoid the spread of virus.
By Resin type- Segment Analysis
 
Acrylic Segment of the water- based inks held the largest share in the water- based inks market in 2019. As these resins provides excellent press and shelf-life stability, high gloss, and water resistance. Acrylic resins offer soft-film ink polymers with excellent resistance to ice water crinkles, pH stability, and high adhesion therefore, these are used in the printing. The growing advertising needs of enterprises across the globe, along with extensive technological proliferation, currently represent the key factors driving the growth of printing industry. Organizations are increasingly adopting printers as they are more cost-effective and efficient for bulk printing. Widespread use of high-quality printed packaging material for advertising and branding acts as another major growth-inducing factor. Furthermore, the steady demand for physical hardbound books is another factor driving the growth of the market.
 
By Printing Process-Segment Analysis
 
Flexography printing segment held the largest share in the water- based inks market in 2019 as the demand for flexographic technology is rising, as it can be used print onto a wide range of substrates. Flexographic inks exhibit high adherence to substrate surface and provides excellent printing quality, irrespective of the substrate material. The flexographic printer is able to produce thousands of custom labels in a very short amount of time through the transfer of ink onto a material, such as paper, film, or cardboard. The printing material is mounted to fast-rotating cylinders using flexible printing plates to get it done. The use of flexographic printing is due to its speed, cost-effectiveness, and reduced toll on the environment. The easy plate-making process used in the flexography technology helps print numerous images with a single template. Additionally, this technology enables printing on a wide variety of surfaces. The rise in flexible packaging and printing of tags and labels across the globe is driving the growth of the market.
 
By Application-Segment Analysis
 
The Flexible packaging segment accounted for a major share of the water-based inks market in 2019 due to the rise in demand for these inks in corrugated packaging in the food & beverages industry. Factors such as ability of flexible packages to shape into pouch, bag, liner or overwrap will provide lucrative opportunities for industry participants. Food & beverage, and personal care companies demand for packages that adds value and marketability to their products. In addition, strong appeal for lighter-weight packaging will further propel flexible packaging product over the projected timeframe.  Consumer interaction with packages is changing. With an increasing focus on sustainability, traditional rigid packaging solutions are being replaced by innovative, flexible packaging solutions. Increasing market demands for consumer-friendly packages and enhanced product protection have propelled flexible packaging as a viable and cost-effective alternative.  Flexible packaging not only plays a pivotal role in reducing beverage and product waste but also allows online brands to reinvigorate their packaging to enhance the e-commerce experience. The prevalence of flexible packaging in the beverage sector is quite evident when browsing through the selection in the vending machines. The products for sales are convenient, single-use, and are mostly packaged in flexible films.  These factors will drive the growth of the market in the forecast period. 
 
By End Use-Segment Analysis
 
Textile industry held the largest share in the water- based inks market in 2019 growing at CAGR of 8%. The water- based inks are used in the textiles printing. Textile printing is the method of applying color to fabric to make decorative patterns in a uniform way. Textiles are utilized in different areas of household applications, some of which include bedding, kitchen products, upholstery, and towels and others. The factors such as high reliability, uninterrupted printing, cost-effective production, and design versatility contribute positively to the textiles industry. The abundance of natural fibers, especially cotton, in China, India, and the United States, is contributing significantly to the growth of the global textile sector. The demand for textiles is growing, on account of the strong demand base of developed countries coupled with the strengthening demand from developing economies. However, the production is highly concentrated both in terms of geography as well as in terms of market players. Lower manufacturing costs, cheap and skilled labor force are creating opportunities for the emerging markets. Rising awareness among the consumers, rapidly growing middle class, increasing disposable income the global textiles industry will gain momentum over the forecast period. Ongoing advancements in fashion and apparel industry coupled with changing demographics and consumer demand are anticipated to boost the market over the forecast period.
 
Geography-Segment Analysis
 
 APAC dominates the water- based inks market with a share of 40% followed by North America and Europe. The economy of APAC is mainly influenced by the economic dynamics of countries such as China and India, but with growing foreign direct investment for economic development of South East Asia, the current scenario is changing. Countries in South East Asia are witnessing high growth in the packaging and consumer goods industry, due to the large prospective population in the region coupled with the factors which are inducing the growth of the market such as rising personal disposable income and increasing internet penetration in the region. Further, distribution of consumer goods market has a huge role in the success of a company as it directly impacts the demand and supply in the market and hence the revenue. With the rising penetration of internet and e-commerce across the globe, the reach of consumer goods companies has increased. The perks of e-commerce have not only benefitted the companies but also the consumers in terms of pricing and a vast range of options available to them. Moreover, new customers have also been attracted by the online distribution route. The coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching consequences beyond the spread of the disease and efforts to quarantine it. As the pandemic has spread around the globe, concerns have shifted from supply-side manufacturing issues to decreased business. The current epidemic outbreak has deeply influenced consumers' daily life and in addition to the impact on coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching consequences beyond the spread of the disease and efforts to quarantine it. As the pandemic has spread around the globe, concerns have shifted from supply-side manufacturing issues to decreased business. This factor will hinder the growth of the market in for the year 2020.
 
Drivers – Water-Based Inks Market
 
Rapid Growth in Flexible Packaging will drive the market in the forecast period
 
The process of producing water-based inks, the prime solvent utilized is water, however, the inks may also contain various co-solvents. These co-solvents are used to decrease the time and heat required for curing ink film on fabric. Water-based inks are popular due to its color, flow behavior, good surface appearance, performance, and gloss. All these features are fueling growth in the global water based inks market. Along with this, water-based ink products have lower inflammability ratings and easier to clean, thanks to the rapid advancements in technology. Furthermore, soaring demand for unique printing inks and rapid growth in flexible packaging are also the major factors contributing demand in the global water based inks market. Rapid use of water-based inks help in reducing the amount of hazardous waste. Therefore, growing environment and safety issues is also providing major driver to the growth of the global water based inks market in the forecast period.
 
The rise in online shopping and growth of the packaged food industry will drive the market in the forecast period
 
Water-based inks are used in the packaging of e-commerce products and a growth in the e-commerce industry will subsequently lead to a growth in demand for water-based inks. In the global scenario, e-commerce is a largely preferred retail format especially among the young shoppers who are inclined towards online shopping through their smartphones. E-commerce and m-commerce have witnessed a rapid proliferation across the globe and this has augmented the need for e-commerce packaging. Vendors operating in the regional market are aligning their businesses with the current market expectations and are bringing in greater innovation and enhanced quality in the packaging of their products to meet customer expectations. A growth in the e-commerce packaging industry, it is expected to significantly drive the market in the forecast period.
 
Challenges – Water-Based Inks Market
 
Slow Drying and Printing Speed restrict the market's growth
 
Although, the water based inks exhibit several superior properties, due to which it is widely adopted in various industries. Water based inks is highly restricted in alkaline environments, such inks cannot wet and print smoothly on difficult substrates owing to high surface energy of water molecules. Additionally, water based inks cannot wet and print smoothly on complex substrates because of the water component's high surface energy. These are the couple of factors majorly hampering the growth of the global water based inks market. The above mentioned factors hamper the growth of the water-based inks market.
 
Take large amount of time to be cured when compared with non-water based printing inks
 
Water-based printing inks take considerably large amount of time to be cured when compared with non-water based printing inks. The water-based printing inks printed on a surface, certain temperature must be reached and held to completely dry the solvent used for printing. Though the printer can print the desired image quality and image onto a wide range of substrates, they cannot be done simultaneously, reducing the speed of the printer. This creates an obstacle to used water-based printing inks, thereby restraining the growth of the market.
 
Market Landscape
 
Technology launches, acquisitions and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the water- based inks market. In 2019, the market of water- based inks has been consolidated by the top five players accounting for XX% of the share. Major players in the water- based inks market are DIC Corporation, Dow Corning Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, Flint Group, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA and Others.
 
Acquisitions/Technology Launches/Product Launches
  • In July 2017, Flint Group has launched the new generation of water-based ink technology PremoNova® - a revolutionary concept dedicated for Paper & Board applications. PremoNova® technology is a significant development providing the highest quality product performance ever seen - raising the bar for the water-based ink industry.

Key Market Players:

The Top 5 companies in the Water-Based Inks Market are:

  1. DIC Corporation
  2. Dow Corning Corporation
  3. Evonik
  4. Flint Group
  5. Siegwerk Druckfarben AG

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1. Water-Based Inks Market- Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope 
2. Water-Based Inks Market - Executive Summary
    2.1 Market Revenue, Market Size and Key Trends by Company
    2.2 Key trends by Resin type 
    2.3 Key trends by Printing process
    2.4 Key trends by Application
    2.5 Key trends by End Use
    2.6 Key trends by Geography
3. Water-Based Inks Market – Landscape 
    3.1 Comparative analysis 
        3.1.1 Market Share Analysis- Top Companies
        3.1.2 Product Benchmarking- Top Companies
        3.1.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
        3.1.4 Patent Analysis- Top Companies
        3.1.5 Pricing Analysis
4. Water-Based Inks Market - Startup companies Scenario Premium 
    4.1 Top startup company Analysis by
        4.1.1 Investment
        4.1.2 Revenue
        4.1.3 Market Shares
        4.1.4 Market Size and Application Analysis
        4.1.5 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Water-Based Inks Market – Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium 
    5.1 Regulatory Framework Overview
    5.2 New Business and Ease of Doing business index
    5.3 Case studies of successful ventures
    5.4 Customer Analysis – Top companies Investment
6. Water-Based Inks Market - Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints 
    6.3 Market Opportunities
    6.4 Porters five force model
        6.4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
        6.4.2 Bargaining powers of customers
        6.4.3 Threat of new entrants
        6.4.4 Rivalry among existing players
        6.4.5 Threat of substitutes 
7. Water-Based Inks Market – Strategic Analysis
    7.1 Value Chain Analysis
    7.2 Opportunity Analysis
    7.3 Product Life Cycle
    7.4 Supplier and Distributor 
8. Water-Based Inks Market – By Resin Type (Market Size -$Million)
    8.1 Acrylic
    8.2 Maleic
    8.3 Polyester
    8.4 Shellac
    8.5 Polyurethane
    8.6 Phenolic
    8.7 Others
9. Water-Based Inks Market – By Printing Process (Market Size -$Million)
    9.1 Offset Printing
    9.2 Flexography
    9.3 Gravure
    9.4 Digital
    9.5 Screen Printing
    9.6 Sheet-Feed Printing
    9.7 Others
10. Water-Based Inks Market – By Application (Market Size -$Million)
    10.1 Cardboards and Cartons
    10.2 Flexible Packaging
    10.3 Product Packaging
    10.4 Garments
    10.5 Others 
11. Water-Based Inks Market – By End Use (Market Size -$Million)
    11.1 Printing Industry
    11.2 Packaging Industry
    11.3 Consumer Goods
    11.4 Textile Industry
    11.5 Others
12. Water-Based Inks Market - By Geography (Market Size -$Million)
    12.1 North America
        12.1.1 U.S
        12.1.2 Canada
        12.1.3 Mexico
    12.2 South America
        12.2.1 Brazil
        12.2.2 Argentina
        12.2.3 Colombia
        12.2.4 Chile
        12.2.5 Rest of South America
    12.3 Europe
        12.3.1 UK
        12.3.2 Germany
        12.3.3 France
        12.3.4 Italy
        12.3.5 Netherland
        12.3.6 Spain
        12.3.7 Russia
        12.3.8 Belgium
        12.3.9 Rest of Europe
    12.4 Asia-Pacific
        12.4.1 China
        12.4.2 Japan
        12.4.3 India
        12.4.4 South Korea
        12.4.5 Australia and New Zeeland
        12.4.6 Rest of APAC
    12.5 Rest of the World
        12.5.1 Middle East
            12.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
            12.5.1.2 U.A.E
            12.5.1.3 Israel
            12.5.1.4 Rest of the Middle East
        12.5.2 Africa
            12.5.2.1 South Africa
            12.5.2.2 Nigeria
            12.5.2.3 Rest of Africa
13. Water-Based Inks Market - Entropy
    13.1 New Product Launches
    13.2 M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
14. Water-Based Inks Market – Industry/Segment Competition Landscape 
    14.1 Market Share Analysis
        14.1.1 Market Share by Country - Top companies
        14.1.2 Market Share by Region - Top companies
        14.1.3 Market Share by type of Application - Top companies
        14.1.4 Market Share by type of Product / Product category- Top companies
        14.1.5 Market Share at global level - Top companies
        14.1.6 Best Practices for companies
15. Water-Based Inks Market Company Analysis
    15.1 Market Share, Company Revenue, Products, M&A, Developments
    15.2 DIC Corporation
    15.3 Dow Corning Corporation
    15.4 Evonik
    15.5 Flint Group
    15.6 Siegwerk Druckfarben AG
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LIST OF TABLES

1.Global Global Water Based Ink Market, By Resin Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
1.1 Key Growth Factor And Opportunity Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
1.2 Acrylic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
1.3 Maleic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
1.4 Shellac Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.Global Global Water Based Ink Market, By Printing Process Market 2023-2030 ($M)
2.1 Offset Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.2 Flexography Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.3 Gravure Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.4 Inkjet Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.5 Letterpress Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
3.Global Global Water Based Ink Market, By Resin Type Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
3.1 Key Growth Factor And Opportunity Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
3.2 Acrylic Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
3.3 Maleic Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
3.4 Shellac Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.Global Global Water Based Ink Market, By Printing Process Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
4.1 Offset Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.2 Flexography Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.3 Gravure Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.4 Inkjet Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.5 Letterpress Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
5.North America Global Water Based Ink Market, By Resin Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
5.1 Key Growth Factor And Opportunity Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
5.2 Acrylic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
5.3 Maleic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
5.4 Shellac Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.North America Global Water Based Ink Market, By Printing Process Market 2023-2030 ($M)
6.1 Offset Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.2 Flexography Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.3 Gravure Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.4 Inkjet Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.5 Letterpress Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
7.South America Global Water Based Ink Market, By Resin Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
7.1 Key Growth Factor And Opportunity Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
7.2 Acrylic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
7.3 Maleic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
7.4 Shellac Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.South America Global Water Based Ink Market, By Printing Process Market 2023-2030 ($M)
8.1 Offset Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.2 Flexography Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.3 Gravure Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.4 Inkjet Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.5 Letterpress Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.Europe Global Water Based Ink Market, By Resin Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
9.1 Key Growth Factor And Opportunity Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.2 Acrylic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.3 Maleic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.4 Shellac Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.Europe Global Water Based Ink Market, By Printing Process Market 2023-2030 ($M)
10.1 Offset Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.2 Flexography Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.3 Gravure Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.4 Inkjet Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.5 Letterpress Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.APAC Global Water Based Ink Market, By Resin Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
11.1 Key Growth Factor And Opportunity Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.2 Acrylic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.3 Maleic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.4 Shellac Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.APAC Global Water Based Ink Market, By Printing Process Market 2023-2030 ($M)
12.1 Offset Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.2 Flexography Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.3 Gravure Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.4 Inkjet Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.5 Letterpress Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.MENA Global Water Based Ink Market, By Resin Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
13.1 Key Growth Factor And Opportunity Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.2 Acrylic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.3 Maleic Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.4 Shellac Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.MENA Global Water Based Ink Market, By Printing Process Market 2023-2030 ($M)
14.1 Offset Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.2 Flexography Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.3 Gravure Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.4 Inkjet Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.5 Letterpress Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research

LIST OF FIGURES

1.US Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
2.Canada Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
3.Mexico Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
4.Brazil Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
5.Argentina Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
6.Peru Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
7.Colombia Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
8.Chile Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
9.Rest of South America Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
10.UK Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
11.Germany Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
12.France Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
13.Italy Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
14.Spain Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
15.Rest of Europe Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
16.China Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
17.India Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
18.Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
19.South Korea Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
20.South Africa Water-Based Inks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
21.North America Water-Based Inks By Application
22.South America Water-Based Inks By Application
23.Europe Water-Based Inks By Application
24.APAC Water-Based Inks By Application
25.MENA Water-Based Inks By Application
26.Dic Corporation, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
27.Dow Corning Corporation, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
28.Evonik Industry Ag, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
29.Flint Group, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
30.Huber Group, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
31.Sakata Inx, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
32.Siegwerk Druckfarben Ag Co. Kgaa, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
33.T K Toka Co , Ltd, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
34.The Sherwin-Williams Company, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
35.Toyo Ink Sc Holding Co , Ltd, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)