World - Inks (Excluding Printing Ink) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Ink - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | Germany |
| 3 | Japan |
| 4 | United States |
| 5 | France |
In value terms, China, Germany and Japan constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, together comprising 39% of the global market.
Germany (+229.5% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while ink market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ink Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Indonesia | 2613 | 2552 | 3393 | 14.0% |
| China | 6946 | 6435 | 6737 | -1.5% |
| Philippines | 13997 | 13149 | 12453 | -5.7% |
| United States | 15967 | 16449 | 12756 | -10.6% |
| South Korea | 11864 | 12120 | 13417 | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 13411 | 12126 | 14794 | 5.0% |
| France | 28356 | 22279 | 19338 | -17.4% |
| Spain | 27086 | 20994 | 23415 | -7.0% |
| Japan | 24593 | 24835 | 26891 | 4.6% |
| Singapore | 39282 | 32847 | 35668 | -4.7% |
| Germany | 55099 | 53439 | 53718 | -1.3% |
| United Kingdom | 67030 | 58191 | 70674 | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | 61395 | 84548 | 81462 | 15.2% |
| Average | 29603 | 28036 | 32637 | 5.0% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($81,462 per ton), while Indonesia ($3,393 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Netherlands | 50600 | 57898 | 82318 | 27.5% |
| United Kingdom | 48314 | 58542 | 57229 | 8.8% |
| Italy | 19578 | 25652 | 27476 | 18.5% |
| France | 18059 | 18656 | 18547 | 1.3% |
| Singapore | 13996 | 14184 | 14975 | 3.4% |
| Germany | 17133 | 17234 | 13898 | -9.9% |
| China | 13932 | 12961 | 12142 | -6.6% |
| Thailand | 13075 | 10122 | 11200 | -7.4% |
| Czech Republic | 13167 | 16098 | 7069 | -26.7% |
| Average | 20943 | 21217 | 19579 | -3.3% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($82,318 per ton), while the Czech Republic ($7,069 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ink - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Germany | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 139.6% |
| Netherlands | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 35.1% |
| France | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -26.1% |
| Italy | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -2.7% |
In value terms, the largest ink importing markets worldwide were Germany ($1.7B), the Netherlands ($1.3B) and France ($843M), with a combined 58% share of global imports.
Germany (+139.6% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ink - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Germany | 1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 23.0% |
| Netherlands | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 48.0% |
| United Kingdom | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | -6.4% |
| China | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 8.5% |
| France | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 14.1% |
In value terms, the largest ink supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($1.6B), the Netherlands ($1.4B) and the UK ($532M), with a combined 68% share of global exports. China, France, Japan, Singapore, the United States, Spain, the Philippines, South Korea, Hong Kong SAR and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.
Indonesia (+451.3% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ink - Market Forecast
The ink market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -0.4% for the ten-year period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Ink - Product Coverage
- HS 321590 - Ink; writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.s. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ink market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20593000 - Inks (excluding printing ink)
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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Explore the top import markets for ink based on the Import Value of Ink in various countries. Germany, Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Italy, China, Singapore, Czech Republic, Spain, and Indonesia lead the market. Gain insights using IndexBox market intelligence platform.
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In 2016, the amount of printing ink imported worldwide stood at X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year figure. In general, printing ink imports continue to indicate a relatively flat t...
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