Global Inks Market Overview:
Ink is liquid or pastes of a different color that is used to create image, text, and design. Also, it is used for writing, printing and drawing with pen, brush, and quill. There is various type of inks such as solvent-based printing inks, water-based printing inks, oil-based printing inks, and others. Inks are made by using carbon black, white pigments. Additional it contains waxes, lubricants and drying agents to aid printing as well as to impart any desired special characteristics. Some of the key players profiled in the study are Sun Chemical (United States), INX International Ink (United States), Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. (Japan), JK Group (Italy), Nazdar Company (United States), Siegwerk (Germany), FlintGroup (Luxembourg), DIC (Japan), SAKATA INX (Japan), T & K Toka (Japan) and SICPA (Switzerland).
On the basis of geography, the market of Inks has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). If we see Market by Distribution Channel, the sub-segment i.e. Online will boost the Inks market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Market Drivers
- Increasing Demand for Digital Printing, Paper Media and Packaging
- Rising Demand in Water Based Ink
Market Trend
- Up Surging Demand of Digital Inks in Ceramic Tiles Industry
- Adoption of UV-Curable Digital Inks
Restraints
- Introduction of E-Books and Online Edition
- A slowdown in Publishing Industry
Opportunities
- Adoption of Digital Ink in the Packaging Sector
Challenges
- Introduction of Digital Signage
Major Market Developments:
On 8th March 2018, InkJet, Inc. (A leading Ink provider from the United States) and NiceLabel (a global provider of label and marking productivity software solutions) are together for offering an extensive portfolio of advanced labeling solutions that deliver ample “print productivity” benefits and improve return on investment (ROI).
On 6th December 2018, Sun chemicals have announced that they will implement a new price upsurge affecting its solvent- and water-based liquid inks in Europe, active from January 15, 2019.
Target Audience:
Inks Manufactures, Ink Supplier/ Distributor/ Retailer, End Users of Inks, Market research and consulting firms, Private Research Institutes, Government Research Institutes and Others
Major Objectives Focused through this Study
To define, describe, and forecast the Global Inks market on the basis of product [Solvent-based Printing Inks, Water-based Printing Inks, Oil-based Printing Inks and Others] , application [Printing, Office Supplies Production, Industrial Manufacturing Raw Materials and Other], key regions and end user
To provide in-depth information regarding major influencing factors affecting the growth of the market (trends, drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-centric and regional challenges)
To strategically analyse the micro-markets and important business segments with respect to individual growth drivers , market trends and potential, and historical contributions to the total market
Identifying the opportunities in the market for key stakeholders and detailing the competitive landscape for market leaders
To provide market size for various segments of the Inks market with respect to major geographies, namely, South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
To strategically profile the key players and analyzing their market shares and core competencies in the Inks industry
To track key developments such as product launches, expansions, agreements, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and R&D activities that are key factors in shaping the market
Available Customization:
Data related to EXIM [Export- Import], production & consumption by country or regional level break-up can be provided based on client request**. Additionally, the Vendors which are also part of the research are Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd (Australia) and InkJet, Inc. (United States).
** Confirmation on availability of data would be informed prior purchase
While framing the research framework, major and emerging players operating in the Inks market in various regions have been profiled, and their offerings, geographic footprints, and distribution/sales channels have been analysed through in-depth discussions. Top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to determine the overall market size. Sizes of the other individual markets have been estimated using the percentage splits obtained through secondary sources such as Hoovers, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Dow Jones (Factiva), along with primary respondents. The complete methodology includes the study of the annual and financial reports of the key market players and extensive interviews with industry experts such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives for key insights (both qualitative and quantitative) related to the market.