The global Gravure Printing Inks Market Study analyzes and forecasts the market size across 6 regions and 24 countries for diverse segments -By Type (Solvent-based, Water-based), By Application (Packaging, Publication, Furniture, Others).
The future of gravure printing inks is shaped by several key trends, including increasing demand for high-quality and vibrant print outputs in packaging, publishing, and decorative applications, advancements in ink formulation and printing technologies, and growing emphasis on sustainability and regulatory compliance. Gravure printing is a high-speed, high-resolution printing process commonly used for long print runs and applications requiring fine detail and color consistency, such as flexible packaging, labels, magazines, and wallpaper. With the rise of brand differentiation, product personalization, and visual appeal in consumer goods, there's a growing need for gravure printing inks that offer fast drying, adhesion, and color stability while meeting food safety regulations and environmental standards. Moreover, advancements in ink chemistry, pigment dispersion, and solvent systems are enabling the development of low-VOC (volatile organic compounds), low-migration, and eco-friendly gravure inks that minimize environmental impact and ensure product safety throughout the supply chain. Additionally, the integration of digital printing technologies and color management systems is enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and customization capabilities of gravure printing processes, driving innovation and market growth in the gravure printing inks industry. Collaboration between ink manufacturers, printers, brand owners, and regulatory authorities is essential to drive innovation, ensure print quality, and address sustainability challenges in the gravure printing inks market.
The market report analyses the leading companies in the industry including ALTANA AG, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd, Flint Group, Fujifilm Sericol India Private Ltd, Huber Group, Lawter Inc, Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son & Co. B.V., Sakata INX Corp, SICPA Holding SA, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, Sun Chemical Corp, T&K TOKA Co. Ltd, Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd, Wikoff Color Corp, Yansefu Inks and Coatings Co. Ltd, Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG.
One prominent market trend in the gravure printing inks industry is the increasing demand for high-quality print products across various sectors, including packaging, publishing, and advertising. Gravure printing, known for its superior print quality, consistency, and durability, continues to be a preferred choice for printing applications requiring sharp images, vibrant colors, and fine details. As brands and consumers alike prioritize aesthetics and brand identity, there's a growing emphasis on the use of gravure printing inks to enhance the visual appeal and perceived value of printed materials. This trend drives manufacturers to innovate and develop advanced gravure inks that meet the evolving demands of the printing industry, positioning gravure printing as a competitive solution for premium print products.
A significant driver propelling the growth of the gravure printing inks market is the expansion of the flexible packaging industry. Gravure printing is widely used in flexible packaging applications due to its ability to accurately reproduce intricate designs on various substrates, including films, foils, and laminates. With the increasing demand for convenient and lightweight packaging solutions in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors, there's a rising need for high-quality printing inks that deliver excellent adhesion, flexibility, and resistance to abrasion and migration. As manufacturers seek to differentiate their products through attractive packaging designs and functional features, gravure printing inks play a crucial role in achieving brand visibility and consumer engagement in the competitive packaging market.
An emerging opportunity for the gravure printing inks market lies in the adoption of digital gravure printing technologies. Traditional gravure printing processes involve engraving cylinders for each design, which can be time-consuming and costly, especially for short print runs and customization. Digital gravure printing technologies, however, offer the advantages of flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness by enabling direct-to-substrate printing without the need for engraved cylinders. This allows for faster turnaround times, reduced setup costs, and greater design flexibility, making digital gravure printing an attractive option for brand owners, converters, and printers. By leveraging advancements in digital printing technology and developing compatible gravure printing inks, manufacturers can capitalize on this opportunity to penetrate new markets, expand their customer base, and drive innovation in the gravure printing industry.
The largest segment in the Gravure Printing Inks Market is the Solvent-based segment. Solvent-based gravure printing inks have traditionally held a dominant position in the market. solvent-based inks offer fast drying times, making them ideal for high-speed printing processes common in gravure printing. This property enhances production efficiency and reduces downtime, making solvent-based inks preferred for large-scale printing operations. Additionally, solvent-based inks exhibit excellent adhesion to various substrates, including plastics, films, and paper, ensuring durable and long-lasting printed materials. Further, solvent-based inks often provide vibrant colors and sharp print quality, meeting the demanding requirements of packaging, publishing, and decorative printing applications. While water-based inks are gaining traction due to environmental regulations and increasing awareness of sustainability, the solvent-based segment still dominates the Gravure Printing Inks Market due to its established performance characteristics and widespread use across industries.
The fastest growing segment in the Gravure Printing Inks Market is the Packaging segment. This is driven by to Diverse significant factors driving the demand for gravure printing inks in packaging applications. The global packaging industry is experiencing robust growth, fueled by rising consumer demand for packaged goods, e-commerce expansion, and increasing urbanization. Gravure printing is widely preferred for packaging applications due to its ability to produce high-quality, detailed graphics on various substrates, including flexible films, paperboard, and labels. Additionally, the packaging sector demands inks with exceptional adhesion, durability, and resistance to abrasion, moisture, and chemicals to ensure the integrity and appeal of packaged products throughout their lifecycle. Gravure printing inks fulfill these requirements, making them indispensable in packaging for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other consumer goods. Furthermore, innovations in packaging design, such as smart packaging and personalized packaging, are driving the adoption of gravure printing inks to create eye-catching, functional packaging solutions. As the packaging industry continues to evolve to meet changing consumer preferences and regulatory requirements, the demand for gravure printing inks in packaging applications is expected to experience rapid growth, making it the fastest growing segment in the Gravure Printing Inks Market.
By Type
Solvent-based
Water-based
By Application
Packaging
Publication
Furniture
Others
Regions Included
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Rest of Asia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)
Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East, South Africa, Egypt, Rest of Africa)
ALTANA AG
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd
Flint Group
Fujifilm Sericol India Private Ltd
Huber Group
Lawter Inc
Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son & Co. B.V.
Sakata INX Corp
SICPA Holding SA
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA
Sun Chemical Corp
T&K TOKA Co. Ltd
Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd
Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd
Wikoff Color Corp
Yansefu Inks and Coatings Co. Ltd
Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG
*- List Not Exhaustive
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction to 2024 Gravure Printing Inks Market
1.1 Market Overview
1.2 Quick Facts
1.3 Scope/Objective of the Study
1.4 Market Definition
1.5 Countries and Regions Covered
1.6 Units, Currency, and Conversions
1.7 Industry Value Chain
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Market Size Estimation
2.2 Sources and Research Methodology
2.3 Data Triangulation
2.4 Assumptions and Limitations
3 Executive Summary
3.1 Global Gravure Printing Inks Market Size Outlook, $ Million, 2021 to 2030
3.2 Gravure Printing Inks Market Outlook by Type, $ Million, 2021 to 2030
3.3 Gravure Printing Inks Market Outlook by Product, $ Million, 2021 to 2030
3.4 Gravure Printing Inks Market Outlook by Application, $ Million, 2021 to 2030
3.5 Gravure Printing Inks Market Outlook by Key Countries, $ Million, 2021 to 2030
4 Market Dynamics
4.1 Key Driving Forces of Gravure Printing Inks Industry
4.2 Key Market Trends in Gravure Printing Inks Industry
4.3 Potential Opportunities in Gravure Printing Inks Industry
4.4 Key Challenges in Gravure Printing Inks Industry
5 Market Factor Analysis
5.1 Value Chain Analysis
5.2 Competitive Landscape
5.2.1 Global Gravure Printing Inks Market Share by Company (%), 2023
5.2.2 Product Offerings by Company
5.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.4 Pricing Analysis and Outlook
6 Growth Outlook Across Scenarios
6.1 Growth Analysis-Case Scenario Definitions
6.2 Low Growth Scenario Forecasts
6.3 Reference Growth Scenario Forecasts
6.4 High Growth Scenario Forecasts
7 Global Gravure Printing Inks Market Outlook by Segments
7.1 Gravure Printing Inks Market Outlook by Segments, $ Million, 2021- 2030
By Type
Solvent-based
Water-based
By Application
Packaging
Publication
Furniture
Others
8 North America Gravure Printing Inks Market Analysis and Outlook To 2030
8.1 Introduction to North America Gravure Printing Inks Markets in 2024
8.2 North America Gravure Printing Inks Market Size Outlook by Country, 2021-2030
8.2.1 United States
8.2.2 Canada
8.2.3 Mexico
8.3 North America Gravure Printing Inks Market size Outlook by Segments, 2021-2030
By Type
Solvent-based
Water-based
By Application
Packaging
Publication
Furniture
Others
9 Europe Gravure Printing Inks Market Analysis and Outlook To 2030
9.1 Introduction to Europe Gravure Printing Inks Markets in 2024
9.2 Europe Gravure Printing Inks Market Size Outlook by Country, 2021-2030
9.2.1 Germany
9.2.2 France
9.2.3 Spain
9.2.4 United Kingdom
9.2.4 Italy
9.2.5 Russia
9.2.6 Norway
9.2.7 Rest of Europe
9.3 Europe Gravure Printing Inks Market Size Outlook by Segments, 2021-2030
By Type
Solvent-based
Water-based
By Application
Packaging
Publication
Furniture
Others
10 Asia Pacific Gravure Printing Inks Market Analysis and Outlook To 2030
10.1 Introduction to Asia Pacific Gravure Printing Inks Markets in 2024
10.2 Asia Pacific Gravure Printing Inks Market Size Outlook by Country, 2021-2030
10.2.1 China
10.2.2 India
10.2.3 Japan
10.2.4 South Korea
10.2.5 Indonesia
10.2.6 Malaysia
10.2.7 Australia
10.2.8 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.3 Asia Pacific Gravure Printing Inks Market size Outlook by Segments, 2021-2030
By Type
Solvent-based
Water-based
By Application
Packaging
Publication
Furniture
Others
11 South America Gravure Printing Inks Market Analysis and Outlook To 2030
11.1 Introduction to South America Gravure Printing Inks Markets in 2024
11.2 South America Gravure Printing Inks Market Size Outlook by Country, 2021-2030
11.2.1 Brazil
11.2.2 Argentina
11.2.3 Rest of South America
11.3 South America Gravure Printing Inks Market size Outlook by Segments, 2021-2030
By Type
Solvent-based
Water-based
By Application
Packaging
Publication
Furniture
Others
12 Middle East and Africa Gravure Printing Inks Market Analysis and Outlook To 2030
12.1 Introduction to Middle East and Africa Gravure Printing Inks Markets in 2024
12.2 Middle East and Africa Gravure Printing Inks Market Size Outlook by Country, 2021-2030
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia
12.2.2 UAE
12.2.3 Oman
12.2.4 Rest of Middle East
12.2.5 Egypt
12.2.6 Nigeria
12.2.7 South Africa
12.2.8 Rest of Africa
12.3 Middle East and Africa Gravure Printing Inks Market size Outlook by Segments, 2021-2030
By Type
Solvent-based
Water-based
By Application
Packaging
Publication
Furniture
Others
13 Company Profiles
13.1 Company Snapshot
13.2 SWOT Profiles
13.3 Products and Services
13.4 Recent Developments
13.5 Financial Profile
ALTANA AG
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd
Flint Group
Fujifilm Sericol India Private Ltd
Huber Group
Lawter Inc
Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son & Co. B.V.
Sakata INX Corp
SICPA Holding SA
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA
Sun Chemical Corp
T&K TOKA Co. Ltd
Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd
Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd
Wikoff Color Corp
Yansefu Inks and Coatings Co. Ltd
Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG
14 Appendix
14.1 Customization Offerings
14.2 Subscription Services
14.3 Related Reports
14.4 Publisher Expertise
By Type
Solvent-based
Water-based
By Application
Packaging
Publication
Furniture
Others
Countries Analyzed
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Rest of Asia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)
Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East, South Africa, Egypt, Rest of Africa)
Global Gravure Printing Inks is forecast to reach $7.9 Billion in 2030 from $6.3 Billion in 2024, registering a CAGR of 3.9%
Emerging Markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and Americas present robust growth prospects.
ALTANA AG, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd, Flint Group, Fujifilm Sericol India Private Ltd, Huber Group, Lawter Inc, Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son & Co. B.V., Sakata INX Corp, SICPA Holding SA, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, Sun Chemical Corp, T&K TOKA Co. Ltd, Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd, Wikoff Color Corp, Yansefu Inks and Coatings Co. Ltd, Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG
Base Year- 2023; Estimated Year- 2024; Historic Period- 2018-2023; Forecast period- 2024 to 2030; Currency: Revenue (USD); Volume