The continuous inkjet inks market size is estimated to be worth USD 362.1 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach a value of USD 488.3 million by 2034. Sales are projected to rise at a CAGR of 3.0% over the forecast period between 2024 and 2034. The revenue generated by continuous inkjet inks in 2023 was USD 353.1 million. The industry is anticipated to exhibit a Y-o-Y growth of 2.5% in 2024.
Water-based inks are used for various industrial applications, capturing more than 45% of the total market share. This growth is because of its ability to show high-speed roll-to-roll yardage printing.
Continuous Inkjet Inks Industry Forecast
| Attributes | Key Insights |
|---|---|
| Historical Size, 2023 | USD 353.1 million |
| Estimated Size, 2024 | USD 362.1 million |
| Projected Size, 2034 | USD 488.3 million |
| Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034) | 3.0% |
By substrate, paper is set to capture 70% of the total market share in the assessment period. The use of paper substrate continuous inkjet inks have been projected to rise due to its versatility for different range of printing applications and wide variety of printing application such as creating images, texts or codes across end use industries. Also it shows compliance with the regulations for food contact and safety, easy availability of paper with several varieties in its size and grades and environmental friendly nature of paper compared to plastic or metal substrates.
Food industry is about to capture 40% of the total market share and anticipated to reach of a valuation of USD 197.2 million by 2034. This is due to the need for printing of batch numbers, data codes, manufacturing price and date, expiry date on several food product packaging. Continuous inkjet inks offer customization which are crucial for several brands to differentiate its products from its competitors and to stay ahead in the competition.
The continuous inkjet inks market is set to experience profitable growth during the forecast period. It is projected to create an incremental opportunity of USD 135.2 million and is predicted to rise 1.4 times the current value through 2034. The most major reason the growing packaging industry all over the globe and need for printing solutions for attractive packaging. This rise is due to demand for high-speed printing, increasing adoption for digital printing solutions and advantages in several end use industries for the purpose of printing necessary information related to the products.
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The below table presents the expected CAGR for the global continuous inkjet inks market over several semi-annual periods spanning from 2024 to 2034. In the first half (H1) of the year from 2023 to 2033, the business is predicted to surge at a CAGR of 2.8%, followed by a slightly higher growth rate of 3.2% in the second half (H2) of the same year.
| Particular | Value CAGR |
|---|---|
| H1 | 2.8% (2023 to 2033) |
| H2 | 3.2% (2023 to 2033) |
| H1 | 2.7% (2024 to 2034) |
| H2 | 3.3% (2024 to 2034) |
Moving into the subsequent period, from H1 2024 to H2 2034, the CAGR is projected to decrease slightly to 2.7% in the first half and remain relatively moderate at 3.3% in the second half. In the first half (H1) the market witnessed a decrease of 10 BPS while in the second half (H2), the market witnessed an increase of 10 BPS.
High Performance and Ability to Adhere on Non-Porous Surfaces
These continuous inkjet inks find most of their applications such as printing across various end-use industries. One of the major uses of these inks is in the building and construction industry for printing necessary information such as product specifications providing the compositions of the product, its suitability towards different chemicals or substrates and many others on tiles, plastic pipes and glass panels.
These inkjet inks are known for their consistent performance ensuring smooth and uninterrupted printing and strong adhesion properties. Printing over non-porous surfaces is a great challenge due to its smooth nature.
But continuous inkjet inks are designed to interact with various non-porous surfaces such as glass, plastic and ceramics without causing any damage or adverse reactions. This is due to the presence of specific additives or surface-active agents that prevent wetting and ink from spreading over these surfaces.
As per the survey of Invest India, the construction sector is showing lucrative growth in India and is expected to generate 70% of the country’s GDP by 2030. As the construction industry is growing and continuous inkjet inks have several applications, the continuous inkjet inks market is expected to have great demand over the forecast period
Reasonable Continuous Inkjet Inks Prices Leading to its High Demand
The affordability of continuous inkjet inks is one of the major reasons for their high demand in case of high-volume printing requirements and industries focusing on cost-cutting in their production processes. In the past few years, there has been a rise in the number of startups, and small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors.
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India, the country is exhibiting a rise in the number of startups recording around 117,254 startups till 2023. As these businesses are in their starting phase, they don’t hold high revenues for investments and also focus on bringing cost-effectiveness to their operations. Whether the business is small-scale or large-scale, it requires printing during its storage and delivery stage.
These continuous inkjet inks have a low upfront cost and lesser consumption of ink and at the same time produce larger print sizes as compared to laser printers or thermal inkjet printers. Continuous inkjet inks are versatile, suitable for a variety of ink formulations, and adaptable to different printing applications and several surfaces, including non-porous surfaces.
Due to this, continuous inkjet inks are preferred by small-scale and medium-sized businesses to lower their operational expense and offer high-quality prints. Thus, a less expensive nature and high performance will pose a catalyst in boosting the demand for continuous inkjet inks in the upcoming years.
Utilizing Eco-friendly Continuous Inkjet Inks in Printers
The traditional inks that are used in inkjet printers such as dye-based inks may contain the four heavy metals mercury, lead, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium which are banned under EU regulations.
These heavy metals can cause water and soil pollution. The ink contains various other petroleum and chemical additives to dry onto the substrate rapidly. These additives cause a volatile impact on the environment. The CIJ inks manufacturers are now using eco-friendly inks also called as agri-based inks which are made from vegetable oil and can provide an alternative to petroleum-based inks.
Besides, the vegetable-oil-based inks are renewable unlike the petroleum-based inks and are now being widely preferred by the key players in the CIJ ink market. This has huge benefits because of its environment friendliness and minimal impact on the environment, thus many manufacturers are adopting the use of eco-friendly continuous inkjet inks in the upcoming years.
Makeup Fluids Constitute For Substantial Portion of Expenses
The makeup fluids are the most crucial part of the continuous inkjet ink printing process to ensure optimal printing quality and high print head performance. These makeup fluids account for high investment right from its procurement, storage and disposal as compared to other printing technologies that use toner cartridges and fixed print heads.
Thus, continuous inkjet inks hold a considerably high cost compared to standard inks used in other printing methods. Due to this reason, the continuous inkjet ink market may hamper in the assessment period.
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The global market recorded a CAGR of 1.6% during the historical period between 2019 and 2023. Market growth of continuous inkjet ink was positive as it reached a value of USD 353.1 million in 2023 from USD 330.9 million in 2019.
Due to the rising demand for printing applications in the food and beverage industry, the continuous inkjet ink market is indicating high growth. Various packaging materials are required for food and beverages to maintain quality and integrity.
Continuous inkjet inks are used for printing these necessary information such as manufacturing date, expiry date, and specification related to consumption and storage in terms of desired temperature, etc. on bottles, cans, cartons, meat packaging and ready meals.
The use of solvent-based continuous inkjet inks is projected to rise amid its versatility for various substrates and resistance to chemicals, water and anti-fading properties over long periods. They are used majorly for coding and marking in automotive, electrical, pharmaceutical and electronics industries.
Solvent-based continuous inkjet inks show compatibility with multiple printing equipment. These inks produce prints with sharp edges and attractive colors thus offering the desired aesthetic as per the consumer demand. As these inks possess distinct characteristics and benefits, manufacturers all over the globe are putting efforts into innovation to meet the demands of end users.
Tier 1 companies comprise market leaders with a market revenue of above USD 14 million capturing significant market share of 25% to 35% in global market. These market leaders are characterized by high production capacity and a wide product portfolio. These market leaders are distinguished by their extensive expertise in manufacturing across multiple packaging formats and a broad geographical reach, underpinned by a robust consumer base.
They provide a wide range of series including recycling and manufacturing utilizing the latest technology and meeting the regulatory standards providing the highest quality. Prominent companies within tier 1 include Linx Printing Technologies, Eastman Kodak Company, Sun Chemical and Videojet Technologies, Inc.
Tier 2 companies include mid-size players with revenue of USD 3 to 14 million having presence in specific regions and highly influencing the local market. These are characterized by a strong presence overseas and strong market knowledge. These market players have good technology and ensure regulatory compliance but may not have advanced technology and wide global reach. Prominent companies in tier 2 include Kao Collins Inc., ARMOR – IIMAK, Tritron GmbH, Needham Inks Ltd. and some other players.
Tier 3 includes the majority of small-scale companies operating at the local presence and serving niche markets having revenue below USD 150 million. These companies are notably oriented towards fulfilling local market demands and are consequently classified within the tier 3 share segment.
They are small-scale players and have limited geographical reach. Tier 3, within this context, is recognized as an unorganized market, denoting a sector characterized by a lack of extensive structure and formalization when compared to organized competitors.
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The section below covers the future forecast for duct tapes market in terms of countries. Information on key countries in several parts of the globe, including North America, Latin America, East Asia, South Asia, Europe, Oceania and MEA is provided. India is anticipated to remain at the forefront in South Asia, with a CAGR of 5.1% through 2034. In East Asia, China is projected to witness a CAGR of 4.5% by 2034.
| Countries | Value CAGR (2024 to 2034) |
|---|---|
| USA | 2.1% |
| UK | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% |
| Brazil | 2.1% |
| China | 4.5% |
| India | 5.1% |
| GCC Countries | 2.6% |
According to the International Trade Administration, USA Department of Commerce, the Brazilian information technology market accounts for 36.5% of the Latin American market generating a valuation of USD 45.2 billion in 2022, showing a growth of 3% from 2021.
With consistent innovations in the electronics industry, there has been a huge demand for various electronic products in Brazil. Apart from basic applications such as product packaging, labelling, coding and printed circuit board marking for identifying different products throughout the supply chain continuous inkjet inks play one more key role in this industry of seamlessly integrating continuous inkjet ink printing solutions in its manufacturing methods.
With this, the manufacturers can customize their printing solutions by printing product specifications and brand logos efficiently, thus differentiating their products from the other competitors.
As per the survey of India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the Indian pharmaceutical industry is one of the leading producer of generic drugs and growing at a CAGR 9.43% and expected to reach USD 130 billion till 2030.
Among several types of continuous inkjet inks such as water-based, solvent-based, phase change inks, etc. UV curable inks are used more often in the pharmaceutical industry due to their fast drying ability and high durability for different medicine packaging solutions which include prints on blister packaging of medicines and vaccine ampoules and vials.
These UV curable inks consist of photo-initiators that are responsible for offering their quick drying feature. These inks show resistance towards chemicals and scratching, thus ensuring the print is sustained for a longer period. Due to the great importance of information printing on pharmaceutical products, continuous inkjet inks are expected to propel in the upcoming years.
USA is projected to showcase a CAGR OF 2.1% in the forecast period. The increasing need for secured packaging in beverage industry is anticipated to play a significant role in pushing the demand for continuous inkjet inks market.
There has been a rise in the consumption of beverages across all age groups in USA. But consumption of spoiled and contaminated beverages may lead to severe illness such as food-borne diseases. As reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1, 00,000 people are hospitalized and around 3,000 people die every year because of consuming contaminated drinks. Thus, there is a necessity for effective packaging solutions with the objective that packaged beverages reach the customers pure in quality and safe.
Continuous water-based inkjet inks are used because of superior adhesion, color vibrancy and resistance to abrasion. Water-based inkjet inks play a major role in this by offering prints conveying necessary information about instruction related to the storage of beverage to avoid its spoilage due to exposure to unwanted conditions and mentioning the expiry dates so that the expired beverages are disposed and not consumed by anyone. With aim of curb the diseases spread due to consumption of expired drinks, the need for continuous water-based inkjet inks is expected to increase.
The section contains information about the leading segments in the industry. In terms of ink, water-based inks is estimated to account for a share of 47.7% by 2034. By substrate, paper segment is projected to dominate by holding a share of 70.5% by the end 2034.
| Ink | Water-based Inks |
|---|---|
| Value CAGR (2034) | 3.4% |
Water-based inks among other inks is expected to lead the continuous inkjet inks market during the forecast period. Water-baes inks is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 3.4%, generating an incremental growth opportunity worth USD 70.5 million by 2034.
The water-based inks consist of dye-based inks and pigment-based inks, both of them exceptional benefits across various industries. The dye-based possesses the absorbing ability of the molecular structures of dyes across broad spectrum wavelengths and offers bright colors with better optical density. The pigment-based inks the solid particles of the pigments offer strong color saturation, providing prints with attractive colors and high contrast. Due to its high color quality, these inks are used most often for branding purposes by highlighting its product with the competitors..
| Substrate | Paper |
|---|---|
| Value CAGR (2034) | 2.9% |
The paper as a substrate is estimated to lead the continuous inkjet inks industry. It is anticipated to hold around 2.9% CAGR value share in 2034.
Various types of substrates are utilized for continuous inkjet printing consisting of paper, plastic sheets, glass, metal and other fabrics. Amongst all these, paper is the most widely used substrate because of the high usage of paperboard across end-use industries such as packaged food packaging, and cardboards for secondary packaging of medicines, electrical and electronics.
Those businesses focusing on cost-sensitive product processes utilize paper for packaging instead of glass and metal, due to its less expensive nature. Also paper is an eco-friendly material as it is sourced from renewable sources like trees, thus fulfilling the environmental and sustainability considerations. Due to its cost-effective and eco-friendly nature, paper is used on a large scale as a substrate for continuous inkjet inks.
Key players of continuous inkjet inks industry are developing and launching new products in the market. They are integrating with different firms and extending their geographical presence. Few of them are also collaborating and partnering with local brands and start-up companies for new product development.
Key Developments in Continuous Inkjet Inks Market
In terms of ink, the industry is divided into water-based inks, solvent based inks, UV curable inks and phase change ink. The water-based inks segment is further categorized into dye based and pigment based.
Few of the important substrate include paper, plastic sheets, glass, metal, others (fabrics, etc.). The paper substrates are further divided into paperboard and card board.
Some of end users related to continuous inkjet inks market include food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, electrical and electronics and others
Key countries of North America, Latin America, East Asia, South Asia, Europe, Oceania, Middle East and Africa are covered.
The continuous inkjet inks industry is projected to witness CAGR of 3% between 2024 and 2034.
The global continuous inkjet inks industry stood at USD 353.1 million in 2023.
Global continuous inkjet inks industry is anticipated to reach USD 488.3 million by 2034 end.
South Asia is set to record a CAGR of 4.5% in assessment period.
The key players operating in the duct tapes industry are Linx Printing Technologies, Eastman Kodak Company, Sun Chemical and Videojet Technologies, Inc.
1. Executive Summary
2. Industry Introduction
2.1. Market Taxonomy
2.2. Market Definition
3. Market Trends and Success Factors
4. Market Background
4.1. Macro-economic and Industry Outlook
4.2. Market Dynamics
4.3. Value Chain Analysis
4.4. List of Key Market Participants (Manufacturers/Channel Partners)
4.5. Analysis of Key Industry Matrices
4.6. Industry Development Roadmap
5. Global Market Demand Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034
5.1. Historical Market Volume Analysis
5.2. Future Market Volume Projections
6. Pricing Analysis
7. Global Market Value (USD) Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034
7.1. Historical Sales Analysis
7.2. Future Market Size and Growth Projections
8. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by Ink
8.1. Water-based Inks
8.1.1. Dye-based
8.1.2. Pigment based
8.2. Solvent Based Inks
8.3. UV curable Inks
8.4. Phase Change Ink
9. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by Substrate
9.1. Paper
9.1.1. Paper & Paperboard
9.1.2. Cardboard
9.2. Plastic Sheets
9.3. Glass
9.4. Metal
9.5. Others (Fabrics, etc.)
10. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by End Use
10.1. Food
10.2. Beverage
10.3. Pharmaceuticals
10.4. Electrical & Electronics
10.5. Others
11. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by Region
11.1. North America
11.2. Latin America
11.3. Europe
11.4. South Asia
11.5. East Asia
11.6. Oceania
11.7. Middle East & Africa (MEA)
12. North America Sales Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by Key Market and Country
13. Latin America Sales Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by Key Market Segments and Country
14. Europe Sales Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by Key Market Segments and Country
15. South Asia Sales Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by Key Market Segments and Country
16. East Asia Sales Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by Key Market Segments and Country
17. Oceania Sales Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by Key Market Segments and Country
18. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, by Key Market Segments and Country
19. Sales Analysis 2024 & 2034 by Key Market Segments for 30 Countries
20. Competition Outlook including Market Structure Analysis, Company Share Analysis by Key Players, and Competition Dashboard
21. Company Profile
21.1. Sun Chemical
21.2. Eastman Kodak Company
21.3. Needham Inks Ltd.
21.4. Squid Ink.
21.5. Kao Collins Inc.
21.6. Tritorn GmbH
21.7. Linx Printing Technologies.
21.8. Videojet Technologies, Inc.
21.9. ARMOR-IIMAK
21.10. CODING & MARKING SERVICES Sarl
21.11. InkJet, Inc.
21.12. PrintJet USA
21.13. Palco Industrial Marking & Labeling, Inc
21.14. Jet Inks Private Limited.
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