Ink Additives Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Ink Additives Market Analysis and it is Segmented by Additive Type (Dispersing and Wetting Agents, Defoamers, Slip and Leveling Materials, Rheological Modifiers, and Other Additive Types), Technology (Water-based, Solvent-based, UV Curable, and Other Technologies), Printing Process Type (Lithographic, Flexographic, Digital, Gravure, and Other Printing Process Types), Application (Packaging, Printing, and Other Applications), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa),

Ink Additives Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Ink Additives Market Size

ink additives market size
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 5.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

ink additives industry major players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Ink Additives Market Analysis

The Ink Additives Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period.

  • The ink additives market is expected to grow during the forecast period, owing to the increasing demand from the packaging industry.
  • Asia-Pacific represents the largest market. The region is expected to be the fastest-growing market over the forecast period, owing to the increasing consumption from countries, such as China, India, and Japan.

Ink Additives Industry Overview

The ink additives market is partially fragmented, with players accounting for a marginal share of the market. Few companies include Evonik, BYK-Chemie GmbH, ELEMENTIS PLC, BASF SE, and Solvay.

Ink Additives Market Leaders

  1. Evonik

  2. BYK-Chemie GmbH

  3. ELEMENTIS PLC

  4. BASF SE

  5. Solvay

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Evonik, BYK-Chemie GmbH, ELEMENTIS PLC, BASF SE, Solvay
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Ink Additives Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Growing Demand from Packaging Industry
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Demand from E-commerce Industry
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Environmental Restrictions and Growing Digital Marketing
    • 4.2.2 Unfavorable Conditions Arising Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Additive Type
    • 5.1.1 Dispersing and Wetting Agents
    • 5.1.2 Defoamers
    • 5.1.3 Slip and Leveling Materials
    • 5.1.4 Rheological Modifiers
    • 5.1.5 Other Additive Types
  • 5.2 Technology
    • 5.2.1 Water-based
    • 5.2.2 Solvent-based
    • 5.2.3 UV Curable
    • 5.2.4 Other Technologies
  • 5.3 Printing Process Type
    • 5.3.1 Lithographic
    • 5.3.2 Flexographic
    • 5.3.3 Digital
    • 5.3.4 Gravure
    • 5.3.5 Other Printing Process Types
  • 5.4 Application
    • 5.4.1 Packaging
    • 5.4.1.1 Corrugated
    • 5.4.1.2 Flexible
    • 5.4.1.3 Food
    • 5.4.2 Printing
    • 5.4.2.1 Ceramics
    • 5.4.2.2 Glass
    • 5.4.2.3 Paper
    • 5.4.2.4 Plastics
    • 5.4.3 Other Applications
  • 5.5 Geography
    • 5.5.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.1.1 China
    • 5.5.1.2 India
    • 5.5.1.3 Japan
    • 5.5.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.5.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.2 North America
    • 5.5.2.1 United States
    • 5.5.2.2 Canada
    • 5.5.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.5.3 Europe
    • 5.5.3.1 Germany
    • 5.5.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.3.3 Italy
    • 5.5.3.4 France
    • 5.5.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.5.4 South America
    • 5.5.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.5.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.5.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.5.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.5.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.5.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.5.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)/Ranking Analysis**
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 BYK-Chemie GmbH
    • 6.4.3 Dorf Ketal
    • 6.4.4 Dow
    • 6.4.5 ELEMENTIS PLC
    • 6.4.6 Evonik
    • 6.4.7 HUBER GmbH
    • 6.4.8 K-TECH (INDIA) PVT. LTD
    • 6.4.9 Solvay
    • 6.4.10 The Lubrizol Corporation
    • 6.4.11 Toyo Printing Inks Inc.
    • 6.4.12 Venator Materials PLC
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Growing Demand for Bio-degradable and Eco-friendly Ink Additives
  • 7.2 Other Opportunities
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Ink Additives Industry Segmentation

The scope of the ink additives market report includes:

Additive Type Dispersing and Wetting Agents
Defoamers
Slip and Leveling Materials
Rheological Modifiers
Other Additive Types
Technology Water-based
Solvent-based
UV Curable
Other Technologies
Printing Process Type Lithographic
Flexographic
Digital
Gravure
Other Printing Process Types
Application Packaging Corrugated
Flexible
Food
Printing Ceramics
Glass
Paper
Plastics
Other Applications
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Ink Additives Market Research FAQs

What is the current Ink Additives Market size?

The Ink Additives Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Ink Additives Market?

Evonik, BYK-Chemie GmbH, ELEMENTIS PLC, BASF SE and Solvay are the major companies operating in the Ink Additives Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Ink Additives Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Ink Additives Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Ink Additives Market.

What years does this Ink Additives Market cover?

The report covers the Ink Additives Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Ink Additives Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Ink Additives Industry Report

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