Solvent-Based Printing Inks Market Report 2025

The solvent-based printing inks market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.81 billion in 2024 to $11.43 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to high print quality, durability and resistance, versatility in substrates, wide application spectrum, cost-effectiveness, regulatory compliance challenges.

The solvent-based printing inks market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.75 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in formulations, increased efficiency, application innovation, environmental regulations compliance, growing end-user industries. Major trends in the forecast period include digital printing integration, established technology, environmental regulations and sustainability, technological advancements, end-user industry dynamics.

3D technology is anticipated to drive the solvent-based printing inks market in the forecast period, driven by a global surge in interest in 3D printing technology across consumers, researchers, and industrial production. This heightened interest is expected to lead to a significant demand for 3D printing inks, including solvent-based inks. Unlike as 2D inks designed for planar surfaces, 3D inks are formulated for the creation of volumetric constructs and devices. For example, researchers at Dartmouth College have developed a smart ink that imparts shape and color-changing capabilities to 3D-printed structures, adding enhanced functionality to 3D printing. Similarly, scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta have introduced a novel ink that, when combined with a new printing method and varying lighting conditions, results in the hardening of the 3D printed object.

The growth of the solvent-based printing inks market is expected to be driven by the expanding textile industry. This sector encompasses the production, manufacturing, and processing of textiles and textile products on a global scale. Solvent-based inks play a crucial role in the textile industry, offering features such as vibrant and rich colors, high durability, resistance, fast drying, and the production of long-lasting prints. For instance, Textile World reported in May 2023 that textile and apparel exports in the US reached $34 billion in 2022, marking an increase from $28.4 billion in 2021. Hence, the burgeoning textile industry contributes significantly to the growth of the solvent-based printing inks market.

Companies producing solvent-based printing inks are now introducing thermal inkjet inks to meet the increasing demand. Thermal inkjet printing operates by superheating a small portion of solvent-based ink to eject ink droplets. The benefits of thermal inkjet printing include improved performance, reduced costs, and versatile ink options, particularly for photo printing applications. For example, in May 2024, Marabu Ink, a Germany-based company specializing in printing inks and liquid coatings, launched several innovative inks, such as the UltraJet DUV-CP for digital container printing and the BPA-free UltraGlass LEDGF for glass decoration. These advancements not only improve print quality and speed but also align with sustainability trends by removing harmful substances like BPA, making them suitable for a wide range of applications while adhering to international safety standards.

Major players in the solvent-based printing inks market are concentrating on innovative products such as the Nazdar 2131 series solvent inkjet inks to boost their market revenues. Solvent inkjet inks are formulated for use in solvent-based inkjet printing technology. Nazdar Ink Technologies, a US-based company manufacturing solvent-based screen-printing inks, launched the Nazdar 2131 series solvent inkjet inks in October 2022. These inks, known for their low-odor formulation even at high operating speeds, deliver dependable and consistent print performance. They are versatile and can be applied to various substrates for both indoor and outdoor applications, including self-adhesive, flexible, and pressure-sensitive media, banner materials, blueback paper, and backed mesh.

In July 2022, Admix, Inc., a U.S.-based company specializing in mixing technologies, acquired Diaf Pilvad ApS for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Admix's product offerings and service capabilities in the dispersion and agitation equipment sector, specifically targeting the paints, coatings, and printing inks industries, which supports its growth strategy in the EMEA region. Diaf Pilvad ApS is a Denmark-based company that supplies dispersion and agitation equipment for the printing inks market.

Major companies operating in the solvent-based printing inks market include The Dow Chemical Company, Sun Chemical Corporation, Flint Group Holdings Limited, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd., Sakata INX Corporation, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd., Grupo Idesa SA de CV, T&K Toka Co. Ltd., Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd., Wikoff Color Corporation, Lawter Inc., Cinkarna Celje dd, Doneck Euroflex S.A, Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son, Yansefu Inks and Coatings Pvt. Ltd., Mirage Inks Co. Ltd., Golden Dyechem, Huber Group India Pvt. Ltd., Fujifilm Sericol India Private Limited.

Western Europe was the largest region in the solvent-based printing inks market in 2024. Asia Pacific was the second-largest region in the solvent-based printing inks market report. The regions covered in the solvent-based printing inks market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the solvent-based printing inks market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Solvent-based inks are pigment inks that incorporate volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, esters, and others. These inks are both waterproof and ultraviolet (UV) resistant. Known for their cost-effectiveness, they are suitable for printing on flexible, uncoated vinyl substrates. These substrates are commonly employed in the production of billboards, vehicle graphics, 3D printed objects, banners, and adhesive decals.

The primary categories within the solvent-based printing inks market include cellulose inks, epoxy inks, vinyl inks, vinyl-acrylic inks, and polyurethane inks. Epoxy inks, characterized by thermosetting resins that form tight cross-linked polymer structures, are particularly noteworthy. Various printing technologies, such as lithographic, gravure, flexographic, screen-printing, letterpress, digital, and others, are employed for these inks. The diverse applications encompass labels and packaging, commercial printing, publication, and various other applications.

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The solvent-based inks market consists of the sales of hard solvent inks, and eco-solvent inks. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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