The global Waterborne Ink market was valued at US$ 5888 million in 2025 and is anticipated to reach US$ 7674 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2026 to 2032.

Waterborne Ink Market

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Waterborne Ink refers to printing ink systems in which water is the primary carrier, used to deliver colorants and functional additives onto substrates through processes such as flexography, gravure, screen, and increasingly inkjet. It matters because it supports high-throughput packaging and commercial printing while helping printers and brand owners manage emissions and workplace exposure targets without depending on large volumes of organic solvents.

Upstream, Waterborne Ink supply is anchored in pigments and dispersions, polymer binders (commonly acrylic, styrene-acrylic, polyurethane, and selected natural polymer systems), plus surfactants, wetting agents, defoamers, waxes, crosslinkers, and biocides; performance is strongly governed by dispersion stability, film formation, and binder–substrate adhesion under real press conditions. Downstream demand is led by packaging converters and printers serving flexible packaging, corrugated, folding carton, and labels, alongside commercial print and textile or nonwoven printing, where qualification trials on press are typical before scale adoption. Procurement is commonly organized as annual or semi-annual supply frameworks with performance specifications, with supplementary spot buying for seasonal SKU changes, rapid artwork turnover, and short-notice production windows that require reliable local logistics.

In the current market, global production is around 539,000 tonnes, with an average selling price of about 10,920 USD per tonne EXW basis. Industry gross margin is estimated at about 25%, reflecting a blend of high-volume standard packaging grades and higher-margin, specification-driven formulations such as low-odor, low-migration, and performance-enhanced systems that require tighter raw-material control and more intensive application support. Market structure is moderately consolidated: the largest multinational suppliers are estimated to control approximately 50 percent of global revenue (CR5), supported by global technical platforms and multinational converter relationships, while a long tail of regional manufacturers remains competitive due to short lead times, local service, and substrate- and press-specific customization. Representative product platforms include AQUALABEL, AQUACode, and HYDRO-X, while Chinese producers also commercialize waterborne gravure and flexo systems with series-level differentiation targeted at packaging converters.

From 2026 to 2032, Waterborne Ink growth is likely to be shaped less by a single “regulation push” and more by a set of operational tradeoffs that favor waterborne where total system cost and compliance risk can be reduced at the pressroom level. One driver is the rising opportunity cost of solvent handling and control, which can manifest as permitting burdens, abatement investments, insurance and safety requirements, and increasingly strict customer audits; where waterborne performance is acceptable, printers can simplify risk management and accelerate qualification cycles. A second driver is packaging redesign for circularity: shifts toward paper-based structures and mono-material concepts tend to increase the need for inks that are compatible with recycling and de-inking targets, pushing suppliers to refine resin design, additive selection, and odor and extractables control, especially for sensitive packaging. Technically, the frontier is not only higher-performance waterborne gravure on films but also drying-energy efficiency and robustness at higher press speeds, where the limiting factor may be the converter’s dryer capacity and energy price volatility rather than ink chemistry alone. Digitally, waterborne inkjet expansion is expected to continue where short runs, frequent design refreshes, and variable data requirements justify higher ink cost per unit, and where the overall value comes from reduced inventory risk and faster time-to-market. Key bottlenecks will likely center on (1) drying capacity and energy consumption at the converter, (2) maintaining rub, heat, and lamination performance on non-porous films without adding complexity that undermines recyclability goals, and (3) periodic tightness in pigment and specialty additive supply chains that can constrain higher-end dispersions and compliance-grade packages. Regionally, Asia—especially China—should remain a pivotal demand center due to the scale of packaging production, supporting both deep local supplier ecosystems and ongoing upgrades of waterborne product lines.

This report delivers a comprehensive overview of the global Waterborne Ink market, with both quantitative and qualitative analyses, to help readers develop growth strategies, assess the competitive landscape, evaluate their position in the current market, and make informed business decisions regarding Waterborne Ink. The Waterborne Ink market size, estimates, and forecasts are provided in terms of shipments (Kilotons) and revenue (US$ millions), with 2025 as the base year and historical and forecast data for 2021–2032.

The report segments the global Waterborne Ink market comprehensively. Regional market sizes by Print Process, by Application, by Binder System, and by company are also provided. For deeper insight, the report profiles the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market rankings, and discusses technological trends and new product developments.

This report will assist Waterborne Ink manufacturers, new entrants, and companies across the industry value chain with information on revenues, production, and average prices for the overall market and its sub-segments, by company, by Print Process, by Application, and by region.

Market Segmentation

Scope of Waterborne Ink Market Report

Report Metric	Details
Report Name	Waterborne Ink Market
Accounted market size in 2025	US$ 5888 million
Forecasted market size in 2032	US$ 7674 million
CAGR	4.0%
Base Year	2025
Forecasted years	2026 - 2032
Segment by Print Process	Flexographic Water Based Inks Gravure Water Based Inks Screen Water Based Inks Inkjet Water Based Inks Other Water Based Inks
Segment by Binder System	Acrylic Binder Styrene Acrylic Binder Polyurethane Binder Natural Polymer Binder Other Binder Systems
Segment by Compliance Grade	Food Contact Low Migration General Packaging Publication and Commercial Textile and Specialty Industrial Marking
by Application	Flexible Packaging Corrugated Packaging Folding Carton Labels Publication and Commercial Print Textiles and Nonwoven Printing
Production by Region	North America Europe China Japan
Consumption by Region	North America (United States, Canada) Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Russia) Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan) Southeast Asia (India) Latin America (Mexico, Brazil)
By Company	DIC, Siegwerk, Flint Group, hubergroup, artience, SAKATA INX, Zeller+Gmelin, RUCOINX, Wikoff Color, Nazdar, Kao Collins, Fujifilm, Dainichiseika, Hanghua Ink, Tianlong, Yips Chemical, Letong Chemical, Shanghai Peony Ink, Shunfeng Ink, Shenzhen BIC
Forecast units	USD million in value
Report coverage	Revenue and volume forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors and trends

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Defines the scope of the report and presents an executive summary of market segments (by Print Process, by Application, by Binder System, etc.), including the size of each segment and its future growth potential. It offers a high-level view of the current market and its likely evolution in the short, medium, and long term.
Chapter 2: Provides a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape for Waterborne Ink manufacturers, including prices, production, value-based market shares, latest development plans, and information on mergers and acquisitions.
Chapter 3: Examines Waterborne Ink production/output and value by region and country, providing a quantitative assessment of market size and growth potential for each region over the next six years.
Chapter 4: Analyzes Waterborne Ink consumption at the regional and country levels. It quantifies market size and growth potential for each region and its key countries, and outlines market development, outlook, addressable space, and national production.
Chapter 5: Analyzes market segments by Print Process, covering the size and growth potential of each segment to help readers identify “blue ocean” opportunities.
Chapter 6: Analyzes market segments by Application, covering the size and growth potential of each segment to help readers identify “blue ocean” opportunities in downstream markets.
Chapter 7: Profiles key players, detailing the fundamentals of major companies, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio/introductions, and recent developments.
Chapter 8: Reviews the industry value chain, including upstream and downstream segments.
Chapter 9: Discusses market dynamics and recent developments, including drivers, restraints, challenges and risks for manufacturers, U.S. Tariffs and relevant policy analysis.
Chapter 10: Summarizes the key findings and conclusions of the report.

FAQ for this report

How fast is Waterborne Ink Market growing?

Ans: The Waterborne Ink Market witnessing a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period 2026-2032.

What is the Waterborne Ink Market size in 2032?

Ans: The Waterborne Ink Market size in 2032 will be US$ 7674 million.

Who are the main players in the Waterborne Ink Market report?

Ans: The main players in the Waterborne Ink Market are DIC, Siegwerk, Flint Group, hubergroup, artience, SAKATA INX, Zeller+Gmelin, RUCOINX, Wikoff Color, Nazdar, Kao Collins, Fujifilm, Dainichiseika, Hanghua Ink, Tianlong, Yips Chemical, Letong Chemical, Shanghai Peony Ink, Shunfeng Ink, Shenzhen BIC

What are the Application segmentation covered in the Waterborne Ink Market report?

Ans: The Applications covered in the Waterborne Ink Market report are Flexible Packaging, Corrugated Packaging, Folding Carton, Labels, Publication and Commercial Print, Textiles and Nonwoven Printing

1 Waterborne Ink Market Overview

1.1 Product Definition

1.2 Waterborne Ink by Print Process

1.2.1 Global Waterborne Ink Market Value Growth Rate Analysis by Print Process: 2025 vs 2032

1.2.2 Flexographic Water Based Inks

1.2.3 Gravure Water Based Inks

1.2.4 Screen Water Based Inks

1.2.5 Inkjet Water Based Inks

1.2.6 Other Water Based Inks

1.3 Waterborne Ink by Binder System

1.3.1 Global Waterborne Ink Market Value Growth Rate Analysis by Binder System: 2025 vs 2032

1.3.2 Acrylic Binder

1.3.3 Styrene Acrylic Binder

1.3.4 Polyurethane Binder

1.3.5 Natural Polymer Binder

1.3.6 Other Binder Systems

1.4 Waterborne Ink by Compliance Grade

1.4.1 Global Waterborne Ink Market Value Growth Rate Analysis by Compliance Grade: 2025 vs 2032

1.4.2 Food Contact Low Migration

1.4.3 General Packaging

1.4.4 Publication and Commercial

1.4.5 Textile and Specialty

1.4.6 Industrial Marking

1.5 Waterborne Ink by Application

1.5.1 Global Waterborne Ink Market Value Growth Rate Analysis by Application: 2025 vs 2032

1.5.2 Flexible Packaging

1.5.3 Corrugated Packaging

1.5.4 Folding Carton

1.5.5 Labels

1.5.6 Publication and Commercial Print

1.5.7 Textiles and Nonwoven Printing

1.6 Global Market Growth Prospects

1.6.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021–2032)

1.6.2 Global Waterborne Ink Production Capacity Estimates and Forecasts (2021–2032)

1.6.3 Global Waterborne Ink Production Estimates and Forecasts (2021–2032)

1.6.4 Global Waterborne Ink Market Average Price Estimates and Forecasts (2021–2032)

1.7 Assumptions and Limitations

2 Market Competition by Manufacturers

2.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share by Manufacturers (2021–2026)

2.2 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Market Share by Manufacturers (2021–2026)

2.3 Global Key Players of Waterborne Ink, Industry Ranking, 2024 vs 2025

2.4 Global Waterborne Ink Market Share by Company Tier (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3)

2.5 Global Waterborne Ink Average Price by Manufacturers (2021–2026)

2.6 Global Key Manufacturers of Waterborne Ink, Manufacturing Footprints and Headquarters

2.7 Global Key Manufacturers of Waterborne Ink, Product Offerings and Applications

2.8 Global Key Manufacturers of Waterborne Ink, Date of Entry into the Industry

2.9 Waterborne Ink Market Competitive Situation and Trends

2.9.1 Waterborne Ink Market Concentration Rate

2.9.2 Top 5 and Top 10 Global Waterborne Ink Players Market Share by Revenue

2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions and Expansion

3 Waterborne Ink Production by Region

3.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

3.2 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Region (2021–2032)

3.2.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Region (2021–2026)

3.2.2 Global Forecasted Production Value of Waterborne Ink by Region (2027–2032)

3.3 Global Waterborne Ink Production Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

3.4 Global Waterborne Ink Production Volume by Region (2021–2032)

3.4.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production by Region (2021–2026)

3.4.2 Global Forecasted Production of Waterborne Ink by Region (2027–2032)

3.5 Global Waterborne Ink Market Price Analysis by Region (2021–2026)

3.6 Global Waterborne Ink Production, Value, and Year-over-Year Growth

3.6.1 North America Waterborne Ink Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021–2032)

3.6.2 Europe Waterborne Ink Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021–2032)

3.6.3 China Waterborne Ink Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021–2032)

3.6.4 Japan Waterborne Ink Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021–2032)

4 Waterborne Ink Consumption by Region

4.1 Global Waterborne Ink Consumption Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

4.2 Global Waterborne Ink Consumption by Region (2021–2032)

4.2.1 Global Waterborne Ink Consumption by Region (2021–2026)

4.2.2 Global Waterborne Ink Forecasted Consumption by Region (2027–2032)

4.3 North America

4.3.1 North America Waterborne Ink Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

4.3.2 North America Waterborne Ink Consumption by Country (2021–2032)

4.3.3 U.S.

4.3.4 Canada

4.4 Europe

4.4.1 Europe Waterborne Ink Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

4.4.2 Europe Waterborne Ink Consumption by Country (2021–2032)

4.4.3 Germany

4.4.4 France

4.4.5 U.K.

4.4.6 Italy

4.4.7 Russia

4.5 Asia Pacific

4.5.1 Asia Pacific Waterborne Ink Consumption Growth Rate by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

4.5.2 Asia Pacific Waterborne Ink Consumption by Region (2021–2032)

4.5.3 China

4.5.4 Japan

4.5.5 South Korea

4.5.6 China Taiwan

4.5.7 Southeast Asia

4.5.8 India

4.6 Latin America, Middle East & Africa

4.6.1 Latin America, Middle East & Africa Waterborne Ink Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

4.6.2 Latin America, Middle East & Africa Waterborne Ink Consumption by Country (2021–2032)

4.6.3 Mexico

4.6.4 Brazil

4.6.5 Turkey

4.6.6 GCC Countries

5 Segment by Print Process

5.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production by Print Process (2021–2032)

5.1.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production by Print Process (2021–2026)

5.1.2 Global Waterborne Ink Production by Print Process (2027–2032)

5.1.3 Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share by Print Process (2021–2032)

5.2 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Print Process (2021–2032)

5.2.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Print Process (2021–2026)

5.2.2 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Print Process (2027–2032)

5.2.3 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Market Share by Print Process (2021–2032)

5.3 Global Waterborne Ink Price by Print Process (2021–2032)

6 Segment by Application

6.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production by Application (2021–2032)

6.1.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production by Application (2021–2026)

6.1.2 Global Waterborne Ink Production by Application (2027–2032)

6.1.3 Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share by Application (2021–2032)

6.2 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Application (2021–2032)

6.2.1 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Application (2021–2026)

6.2.2 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Application (2027–2032)

6.2.3 Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Market Share by Application (2021–2032)

6.3 Global Waterborne Ink Price by Application (2021–2032)

7 Key Companies Profiled

7.1 DIC

7.1.1 DIC Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.1.2 DIC Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.1.3 DIC Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.1.4 DIC Main Business and Markets Served

7.1.5 DIC Recent Developments/Updates

7.2 Siegwerk

7.2.1 Siegwerk Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.2.2 Siegwerk Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.2.3 Siegwerk Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.2.4 Siegwerk Main Business and Markets Served

7.2.5 Siegwerk Recent Developments/Updates

7.3 Flint Group

7.3.1 Flint Group Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.3.2 Flint Group Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.3.3 Flint Group Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.3.4 Flint Group Main Business and Markets Served

7.3.5 Flint Group Recent Developments/Updates

7.4 hubergroup

7.4.1 hubergroup Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.4.2 hubergroup Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.4.3 hubergroup Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.4.4 hubergroup Main Business and Markets Served

7.4.5 hubergroup Recent Developments/Updates

7.5 artience

7.5.1 artience Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.5.2 artience Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.5.3 artience Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.5.4 artience Main Business and Markets Served

7.5.5 artience Recent Developments/Updates

7.6 SAKATA INX

7.6.1 SAKATA INX Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.6.2 SAKATA INX Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.6.3 SAKATA INX Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.6.4 SAKATA INX Main Business and Markets Served

7.6.5 SAKATA INX Recent Developments/Updates

7.7 Zeller+Gmelin

7.7.1 Zeller+Gmelin Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.7.2 Zeller+Gmelin Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.7.3 Zeller+Gmelin Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.7.4 Zeller+Gmelin Main Business and Markets Served

7.7.5 Zeller+Gmelin Recent Developments/Updates

7.8 RUCOINX

7.8.1 RUCOINX Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.8.2 RUCOINX Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.8.3 RUCOINX Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.8.4 RUCOINX Main Business and Markets Served

7.8.5 RUCOINX Recent Developments/Updates

7.9 Wikoff Color

7.9.1 Wikoff Color Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.9.2 Wikoff Color Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.9.3 Wikoff Color Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.9.4 Wikoff Color Main Business and Markets Served

7.9.5 Wikoff Color Recent Developments/Updates

7.10 Nazdar

7.10.1 Nazdar Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.10.2 Nazdar Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.10.3 Nazdar Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.10.4 Nazdar Main Business and Markets Served

7.10.5 Nazdar Recent Developments/Updates

7.11 Kao Collins

7.11.1 Kao Collins Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.11.2 Kao Collins Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.11.3 Kao Collins Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.11.4 Kao Collins Main Business and Markets Served

7.11.5 Kao Collins Recent Developments/Updates

7.12 Fujifilm

7.12.1 Fujifilm Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.12.2 Fujifilm Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.12.3 Fujifilm Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.12.4 Fujifilm Main Business and Markets Served

7.12.5 Fujifilm Recent Developments/Updates

7.13 Dainichiseika

7.13.1 Dainichiseika Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.13.2 Dainichiseika Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.13.3 Dainichiseika Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.13.4 Dainichiseika Main Business and Markets Served

7.13.5 Dainichiseika Recent Developments/Updates

7.14 Hanghua Ink

7.14.1 Hanghua Ink Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.14.2 Hanghua Ink Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.14.3 Hanghua Ink Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.14.4 Hanghua Ink Main Business and Markets Served

7.14.5 Hanghua Ink Recent Developments/Updates

7.15 Tianlong

7.15.1 Tianlong Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.15.2 Tianlong Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.15.3 Tianlong Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.15.4 Tianlong Main Business and Markets Served

7.15.5 Tianlong Recent Developments/Updates

7.16 Yips Chemical

7.16.1 Yips Chemical Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.16.2 Yips Chemical Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.16.3 Yips Chemical Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.16.4 Yips Chemical Main Business and Markets Served

7.16.5 Yips Chemical Recent Developments/Updates

7.17 Letong Chemical

7.17.1 Letong Chemical Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.17.2 Letong Chemical Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.17.3 Letong Chemical Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.17.4 Letong Chemical Main Business and Markets Served

7.17.5 Letong Chemical Recent Developments/Updates

7.18 Shanghai Peony Ink

7.18.1 Shanghai Peony Ink Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.18.2 Shanghai Peony Ink Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.18.3 Shanghai Peony Ink Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.18.4 Shanghai Peony Ink Main Business and Markets Served

7.18.5 Shanghai Peony Ink Recent Developments/Updates

7.19 Shunfeng Ink

7.19.1 Shunfeng Ink Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.19.2 Shunfeng Ink Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.19.3 Shunfeng Ink Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.19.4 Shunfeng Ink Main Business and Markets Served

7.19.5 Shunfeng Ink Recent Developments/Updates

7.20 Shenzhen BIC

7.20.1 Shenzhen BIC Waterborne Ink Company Information

7.20.2 Shenzhen BIC Waterborne Ink Product Portfolio

7.20.3 Shenzhen BIC Waterborne Ink Production, Value, Price, and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

7.20.4 Shenzhen BIC Main Business and Markets Served

7.20.5 Shenzhen BIC Recent Developments/Updates

8 Industry Chain and Sales Channels Analysis

8.1 Waterborne Ink Industry Chain Analysis

8.2 Waterborne Ink Raw Material Supply Analysis

8.2.1 Key Raw Materials

8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers

8.3 Waterborne Ink Production Modes and Processes

8.4 Waterborne Ink Sales and Marketing

8.4.1 Waterborne Ink Sales Channels

8.4.2 Waterborne Ink Distributors

8.5 Waterborne Ink Customer Analysis

9 Waterborne Ink Market Dynamics

9.1 Waterborne Ink Industry Trends

9.2 Waterborne Ink Market Drivers

9.3 Waterborne Ink Market Challenges

9.4 Waterborne Ink Market Restraints

9.5 Impact of U.S. Tariffs

10 Research Findings and Conclusion

11 Methodology and Data Source

11.1 Methodology/Research Approach

11.1.1 Research Programs/Design

11.1.2 Market Size Estimation

11.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation

11.2 Data Source

11.2.1 Secondary Sources

11.2.2 Primary Sources

11.3 Author List

11.4 Disclaimer

FEATURED COMPANIES

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Toyo

Siegwerk

Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA

List of Tables

Table 1. Global Waterborne Ink Market Value by Print Process (US$ Million), 2025 vs 2032

Table 2. Global Waterborne Ink Market Value by Binder System (US$ Million), 2025 vs 2032

Table 3. Global Waterborne Ink Market Value by Compliance Grade (US$ Million), 2025 vs 2032

Table 4. Global Waterborne Ink Market Value by Application (US$ Million), 2025 vs 2032

Table 5. Global Waterborne Ink Production Capacity (Kilotons) by Manufacturers in 2025

Table 6. Global Waterborne Ink Production by Manufacturers (Kilotons), 2021–2026

Table 7. Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share by Manufacturers (2021–2026)

Table 8. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Manufacturers (US$ Million), 2021–2026

Table 9. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Share by Manufacturers (2021–2026)

Table 10. Global Key Players of Waterborne Ink, Industry Ranking, 2024 vs 2025

Table 11. Classification of Companies by Tier (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3), based on Waterborne Ink Production Value, 2025

Table 12. Global Market Waterborne Ink Average Price by Manufacturers (US$/Ton), 2021–2026

Table 13. Global Key Manufacturers of Waterborne Ink, Manufacturing Footprints and Headquarters

Table 14. Global Key Manufacturers of Waterborne Ink, Product Offerings and Applications

Table 15. Global Key Manufacturers of Waterborne Ink, Date of Entry into the Industry

Table 16. Global Waterborne Ink Manufacturers Market Concentration Ratio (CR5 and HHI)

Table 17. Mergers & Acquisitions and Expansion Plans

Table 18. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032 (US$ Million)

Table 19. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million) by Region (2021–2026)

Table 20. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Market Share by Region (2021–2026)

Table 21. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Region (2027–2032)

Table 22. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Market Share Forecast by Region (2027–2032)

Table 23. Global Waterborne Ink Production Comparison by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032 (Kilotons)

Table 24. Global Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons) by Region (2021–2026)

Table 25. Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share by Region (2021–2026)

Table 26. Global Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons) Forecast by Region (2027–2032)

Table 27. Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share Forecast by Region (2027–2032)

Table 28. Global Waterborne Ink Market Average Price (US$/Ton) by Region (2021–2026)

Table 29. Global Waterborne Ink Market Average Price (US$/Ton) by Region (2027–2032)

Table 30. Global Waterborne Ink Consumption Growth Rate by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032 (Kilotons)

Table 31. Global Waterborne Ink Consumption by Region (Kilotons), 2021–2026

Table 32. Global Waterborne Ink Consumption Market Share by Region (2021–2026)

Table 33. Global Waterborne Ink Forecasted Consumption by Region (Kilotons), 2027–2032

Table 34. Global Waterborne Ink Forecasted Consumption Market Share by Region (2027–2032)

Table 35. North America Waterborne Ink Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032 (Kilotons)

Table 36. North America Waterborne Ink Consumption by Country (Kilotons), 2021–2026

Table 37. North America Waterborne Ink Consumption by Country (Kilotons), 2027–2032

Table 38. Europe Waterborne Ink Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032 (Kilotons)

Table 39. Europe Waterborne Ink Consumption by Country (Kilotons), 2021–2026

Table 40. Europe Waterborne Ink Consumption by Country (Kilotons), 2027–2032

Table 41. Asia Pacific Waterborne Ink Consumption Growth Rate by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032 (Kilotons)

Table 42. Asia Pacific Waterborne Ink Consumption by Region (Kilotons), 2021–2026

Table 43. Asia Pacific Waterborne Ink Consumption by Region (Kilotons), 2027–2032

Table 44. Latin America, Middle East & Africa Waterborne Ink Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032 (Kilotons)

Table 45. Latin America, Middle East & Africa Waterborne Ink Consumption by Country (Kilotons), 2021–2026

Table 46. Latin America, Middle East & Africa Waterborne Ink Consumption by Country (Kilotons), 2027–2032

Table 47. Global Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons) by Print Process (2021–2026)

Table 48. Global Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons) by Print Process (2027–2032)

Table 49. Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share by Print Process (2021–2026)

Table 50. Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share by Print Process (2027–2032)

Table 51. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million) by Print Process (2021–2026)

Table 52. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million) by Print Process (2027–2032)

Table 53. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Market Share by Print Process (2021–2026)

Table 54. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Market Share by Print Process (2027–2032)

Table 55. Global Waterborne Ink Price (US$/Ton) by Print Process (2021–2026)

Table 56. Global Waterborne Ink Price (US$/Ton) by Print Process (2027–2032)

Table 57. Global Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons) by Application (2021–2026)

Table 58. Global Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons) by Application (2027–2032)

Table 59. Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share by Application (2021–2026)

Table 60. Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share by Application (2027–2032)

Table 61. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million) by Application (2021–2026)

Table 62. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million) by Application (2027–2032)

Table 63. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Market Share by Application (2021–2026)

Table 64. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Market Share by Application (2027–2032)

Table 65. Global Waterborne Ink Price (US$/Ton) by Application (2021–2026)

Table 66. Global Waterborne Ink Price (US$/Ton) by Application (2027–2032)

Table 67. DIC Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 68. DIC Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 69. DIC Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 70. DIC Main Business and Markets Served

Table 71. DIC Recent Developments/Updates

Table 72. Siegwerk Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 73. Siegwerk Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 74. Siegwerk Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 75. Siegwerk Main Business and Markets Served

Table 76. Siegwerk Recent Developments/Updates

Table 77. Flint Group Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 78. Flint Group Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 79. Flint Group Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 80. Flint Group Main Business and Markets Served

Table 81. Flint Group Recent Developments/Updates

Table 82. hubergroup Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 83. hubergroup Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 84. hubergroup Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 85. hubergroup Main Business and Markets Served

Table 86. hubergroup Recent Developments/Updates

Table 87. artience Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 88. artience Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 89. artience Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 90. artience Main Business and Markets Served

Table 91. artience Recent Developments/Updates

Table 92. SAKATA INX Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 93. SAKATA INX Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 94. SAKATA INX Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 95. SAKATA INX Main Business and Markets Served

Table 96. SAKATA INX Recent Developments/Updates

Table 97. Zeller+Gmelin Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 98. Zeller+Gmelin Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 99. Zeller+Gmelin Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 100. Zeller+Gmelin Main Business and Markets Served

Table 101. Zeller+Gmelin Recent Developments/Updates

Table 102. RUCOINX Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 103. RUCOINX Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 104. RUCOINX Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 105. RUCOINX Main Business and Markets Served

Table 106. RUCOINX Recent Developments/Updates

Table 107. Wikoff Color Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 108. Wikoff Color Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 109. Wikoff Color Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 110. Wikoff Color Main Business and Markets Served

Table 111. Wikoff Color Recent Developments/Updates

Table 112. Nazdar Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 113. Nazdar Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 114. Nazdar Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 115. Nazdar Main Business and Markets Served

Table 116. Nazdar Recent Developments/Updates

Table 117. Kao Collins Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 118. Kao Collins Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 119. Kao Collins Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 120. Kao Collins Main Business and Markets Served

Table 121. Kao Collins Recent Developments/Updates

Table 122. Fujifilm Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 123. Fujifilm Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 124. Fujifilm Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 125. Fujifilm Main Business and Markets Served

Table 126. Fujifilm Recent Developments/Updates

Table 127. Dainichiseika Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 128. Dainichiseika Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 129. Dainichiseika Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 130. Dainichiseika Main Business and Markets Served

Table 131. Dainichiseika Recent Developments/Updates

Table 132. Hanghua Ink Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 133. Hanghua Ink Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 134. Hanghua Ink Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 135. Hanghua Ink Main Business and Markets Served

Table 136. Hanghua Ink Recent Developments/Updates

Table 137. Tianlong Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 138. Tianlong Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 139. Tianlong Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 140. Tianlong Main Business and Markets Served

Table 141. Tianlong Recent Developments/Updates

Table 142. Yips Chemical Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 143. Yips Chemical Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 144. Yips Chemical Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 145. Yips Chemical Main Business and Markets Served

Table 146. Yips Chemical Recent Developments/Updates

Table 147. Letong Chemical Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 148. Letong Chemical Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 149. Letong Chemical Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 150. Letong Chemical Main Business and Markets Served

Table 151. Letong Chemical Recent Developments/Updates

Table 152. Shanghai Peony Ink Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 153. Shanghai Peony Ink Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 154. Shanghai Peony Ink Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 155. Shanghai Peony Ink Main Business and Markets Served

Table 156. Shanghai Peony Ink Recent Developments/Updates

Table 157. Shunfeng Ink Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 158. Shunfeng Ink Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 159. Shunfeng Ink Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 160. Shunfeng Ink Main Business and Markets Served

Table 161. Shunfeng Ink Recent Developments/Updates

Table 162. Shenzhen BIC Waterborne Ink Company Information

Table 163. Shenzhen BIC Waterborne Ink Specification and Application

Table 164. Shenzhen BIC Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), Value (US$ Million), Price (US$/Ton) and Gross Margin (2021–2026)

Table 165. Shenzhen BIC Main Business and Markets Served

Table 166. Shenzhen BIC Recent Developments/Updates

Table 167. Key Raw Materials Lists

Table 168. Raw Materials Key Suppliers Lists

Table 169. Waterborne Ink Distributors List

Table 170. Waterborne Ink Customers List

Table 171. Waterborne Ink Market Trends

Table 172. Waterborne Ink Market Drivers

Table 173. Waterborne Ink Market Challenges

Table 174. Waterborne Ink Market Restraints

Table 175. Research Programs/Design for This Report

Table 176. Key Data Information from Secondary Sources

Table 177. Key Data Information from Primary Sources

Table 178. Authors List of This Report

List of Figures

Figure 1. Product Picture of Waterborne Ink

Figure 2. Global Waterborne Ink Market Value by Print Process (US$ Million), 2021–2032

Figure 3. Global Waterborne Ink Market Share by Print Process: 2025 vs 2032

Figure 4. Flexographic Water Based Inks Product Picture

Figure 5. Gravure Water Based Inks Product Picture

Figure 6. Screen Water Based Inks Product Picture

Figure 7. Inkjet Water Based Inks Product Picture

Figure 8. Other Water Based Inks Product Picture

Figure 9. Global Waterborne Ink Market Value by Binder System (US$ Million), 2021–2032

Figure 10. Global Waterborne Ink Market Share by Binder System: 2025 vs 2032

Figure 11. Acrylic Binder Product Picture

Figure 12. Styrene Acrylic Binder Product Picture

Figure 13. Polyurethane Binder Product Picture

Figure 14. Natural Polymer Binder Product Picture

Figure 15. Other Binder Systems Product Picture

Figure 16. Global Waterborne Ink Market Value by Compliance Grade (US$ Million), 2021–2032

Figure 17. Global Waterborne Ink Market Share by Compliance Grade: 2025 vs 2032

Figure 18. Food Contact Low Migration Product Picture

Figure 19. General Packaging Product Picture

Figure 20. Publication and Commercial Product Picture

Figure 21. Textile and Specialty Product Picture

Figure 22. Industrial Marking Product Picture

Figure 23. Global Waterborne Ink Market Value by Application (US$ Million), 2021–2032

Figure 24. Global Waterborne Ink Market Share by Application: 2025 vs 2032

Figure 25. Flexible Packaging

Figure 26. Corrugated Packaging

Figure 27. Folding Carton

Figure 28. Labels

Figure 29. Publication and Commercial Print

Figure 30. Textiles and Nonwoven Printing

Figure 31. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million), 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

Figure 32. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million), 2021–2032

Figure 33. Global Waterborne Ink Production Capacity (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 34. Global Waterborne Ink Production (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 35. Global Waterborne Ink Average Price (US$/Ton), 2021–2032

Figure 36. Waterborne Ink Report Years Considered

Figure 37. Waterborne Ink Production Share by Manufacturers in 2025

Figure 38. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Share by Manufacturers (2025)

Figure 39. Waterborne Ink Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3): 2021 vs 2025

Figure 40. Top 5 and Top 10 Global Players: Market Share by Waterborne Ink Revenue in 2025

Figure 41. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032 (US$ Million)

Figure 42. Global Waterborne Ink Production Value Market Share by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

Figure 43. Global Waterborne Ink Production Comparison by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032 (Kilotons)

Figure 44. Global Waterborne Ink Production Market Share by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

Figure 45. North America Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million) Growth Rate (2021–2032)

Figure 46. Europe Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million) Growth Rate (2021–2032)

Figure 47. China Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million) Growth Rate (2021–2032)

Figure 48. Japan Waterborne Ink Production Value (US$ Million) Growth Rate (2021–2032)

Figure 49. Global Waterborne Ink Consumption by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032 (Kilotons)

Figure 50. Global Waterborne Ink Consumption Market Share by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032

Figure 51. North America Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 52. North America Waterborne Ink Consumption Market Share by Country (2021–2032)

Figure 53. U.S. Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 54. Canada Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 55. Europe Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 56. Europe Waterborne Ink Consumption Market Share by Country (2021–2032)

Figure 57. Germany Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 58. France Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 59. U.K. Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 60. Italy Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 61. Russia Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 62. Asia Pacific Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 63. Asia Pacific Waterborne Ink Consumption Market Share by Region (2021–2032)

Figure 64. China Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 65. Japan Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 66. South Korea Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 67. China Taiwan Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 68. Southeast Asia Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 69. India Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 70. Latin America, Middle East & Africa Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 71. Latin America, Middle East & Africa Waterborne Ink Consumption Market Share by Country (2021–2032)

Figure 72. Mexico Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 73. Brazil Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 74. Turkey Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 75. GCC Countries Waterborne Ink Consumption and Growth Rate (Kilotons), 2021–2032

Figure 76. Global Production Market Share of Waterborne Ink by Print Process (2021–2032)

Figure 77. Global Production Value Market Share of Waterborne Ink by Print Process (2021–2032)

Figure 78. Global Waterborne Ink Price (US$/Ton) by Print Process (2021–2032)

Figure 79. Global Production Market Share of Waterborne Ink by Application (2021–2032)

Figure 80. Global Production Value Market Share of Waterborne Ink by Application (2021–2032)

Figure 81. Global Waterborne Ink Price (US$/Ton) by Application (2021–2032)

Figure 82. Waterborne Ink Value Chain

Figure 83. Channels of Distribution (Direct Vs Distribution)

Figure 84. Bottom-up and Top-down Approaches for This Report

Figure 85. Data Triangulation

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