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The ink additives market, as the pace of its changes is dynamic, only the concurrence of technological progress, ecology and consumers' whims is seen. What appears to be a notable change is the growing need for eco-friendly and sustainable inks formulae. Since environmental consciousness is a very important topic in the present, manufacturers are inventing different sorts of additives that reduce the ecological effect of printing processes. To this end, the Company comes up with the additives that favor the application of bio-based and water-inks instead of using traditional solvent-based inks.
Not only has Digital printing technologies reshaped the trends in Ink additives industry, but it has also created massive changes as well. As digital printing reaches higher levels of adoption in diverse industries, there is now a high demand for additives which perform optimally when applied to digital inkjet printing processes. These applications include but not limited to, enhancing the inks' adhesion on diverse substrates, color vibrancy that is commercial print quality needed by digital printers.
To meet the need for “times”, manufacturers are constantly developing new technologies to help formulate a new generation of ink additives. These additions are indeed targeted to be the solutions to the problems of the users but the solutions differ with the various problems that may arise among the users that range from improving the scratch resistance of printed materials, enhancing the drying speed of inks, and ensuring compatibility with different printing equipment. Innovation is the core essence of this tendency since this is the only way to remain competitive in the market with ever-growing technologies and different clients’ expectations in numerous sectors.
In particular, the setting of the rules and regulations as well as the adoption of the new requirements have a huge effect over the ink additives market. Governments and environmental agencies are enforcing more severe rules on sealings of chemicals in printing inks which, in turn, hardens manufacturers to gradually formulate their products to meet these new standards. The new regulation has redirected the preference towards the additive partially, which is in compliance with regulatory demands, guaranteeing the safety of the ink compositions as well as the environmental welfare.
Along with the globalization being mainly responsible for the shifts and trends in ink additives sector. As businesses are becoming more expansive in their activities across boarders, there is also the need for inks formulations that are capable of meeting international specs and requirements. Therefore, manufacturers have started making inks rather multi-purpose of which can be applied on many printing applications under manufacturers’ command to meet the varied need of customers all over the world.
Ink Additives Market Highlights:
Ink Additives Market Overview
 According to MRFR analysis, the ink additive market was valued at USD 1.37 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 2.06 billion by the end of 2030 with a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period, 2022-2030.
The ink additives are a crucial part of the printing industry, where the printing inks improve their color, printability, adhesion, and appearance. The increasing demand for the packaging industry across the globe is driving the overall growth of the ink additives industry. The printing on the packaging is used as an advertisement and to provide essential information to the potential customers. Therefore the role of ink additives in the printing industry is crucial. Also since printing on the packaging is treated as an advertising element, they drive the sales of the commodity and thereby increase the business. Such factors are considered as major drivers of Ink additives market growth.
Some of the crucial parts of ink additives are Rheology modifiers, slip rub materials, defoamers, dispersants, and significant others. Therefore the manufacturing of these elements and the production rate of these elements are expected to drive the overall growth of the ink additives industry. For instance, Defoamers are intensively used in water-based printing, as they are essential in preventing foaming during the manufacturing processes. Therefore the production rate of a few elements is expected to impact the overall growth of the ink additives industry.
COVID 19 Analysis
The widespread of COVID has affected several industries and had restricted the manufacturing processes of several goods and commodities. The demand for electronics, consumer goods, and other articles has reduced in recent times, as the purchasing pattern and preferences have changed across the globe. Additionally, the rising price of raw materials and other supply chain disruptions in some industries were affecting the ink additives market demand. Such factors have affected the usage of ink additives.
On the other hand, the packaging industry was growing at a faster pace in recent years due to the growing demand for e-commerce. The restriction for movement and the issues related to logistics have created favorable conditions for the growth of e-commerce and have presented opportunities for the overall growth of the ink additives industry during the pandemic.
Market dynamics
Market drivers
The packaging of the goods and commodities have increased with the rising trend of the e-commerce sector, the goods are safer and retain the originality till it reaches the potential customer. The authenticity and the product quality remain unchanged when they are packed efficiently. On the other hand, the information and images printed on the packages are considered as the advertising elements that drive the sales and establish a personal connection to the consumers. Therefore printing quality on the packages is extremely important in the packaging industry. This aspect is considered as the major driver of ink additives market growth.
The presence of varied techniques involved in the packaging industry, that is the wetting agents are used to develop the surface and enhance the overall quality of the printing. On the other hand, the potential market players are bringing in new technologies and development in the industry that are efficiently driving the overall growth of the ink additives industry.
Market opportunities
Countries like China were projecting a higher growth rate for flexible packaging. The potential benefits of flexible packaging such as saving energy and substrates of the packaging, clear barrier films, lightweight, and significant others have propelled the end-user industries to adopt the flexible packaging and have thereby presented lucrative opportunities for the ink additives market growth during the forecast period.
The expansion of the existing market players and the acquisitions and merges performed by the potential market players in recent years is expected to boost the ink additives market growth during the forecast period. On the other side, the market players are increasing their investments in the industry to strengthen their existence in the industry. Such factors are expected to boost the ink additives market growth during the forecast period.
Market restraints
The stringent regulations imposed by the government related to the packaging of foods and beverages as it affects the health of the consumers, the regulations are updated every year with new norms and are including certain factors that facilitate the importance of the consumers. Such factors are expected to hinder the overall growth of the ink additives industry.
The printing industries are utilizing the traditional methods for printing, such as lithography which requires more ink than the new methods. Such factors have increased the operational costs and are expected to hinder the overall growth of the ink additives industry.
Market challenges
Continuous changes in the prices of the raw materials required for the ink additives industry and the stringent regulations imposed by the government related to the emission during the production and the adverse effects associated with the chemicals involved are considered as the major challenges for the overall growth of ink additives industry.
The changing economic condition in recent times and the reduction in the industrial processes have restricted the usage of packages for such commodities. Such factors are considered as the major challenges for the Ink additives industry. Similarly, the growth of technology and digitalization which has restricted the usage of paper communication had reduced the overall growth of the ink additives industry in recent times.
Cumulative growth analysis
The ink additives market value was valued at USD 1.37 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 2.06 billion by the end of 2030 with a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period, 2022-2030. The market value of the ink additives industry is because of the growing demand for graphic designing in the packaging industry. The packaging and the commercial printing industries are rapidly gaining momentum in the advertising world. Moreover, the changing technology in an advertisement from print to digital media is also impacting the overall growth of the ink additives industry.Â
The advent of flexible packaging for varied goods and commodities and the technological innovations in the packaging industries are also impacting the overall growth of the ink additives industry. With the varied types in the ink additives industry, the water repellence, texture, and anti-blocking types, the growth of the ink additives industry is expected to have a healthy growth during the forecast period with a CAGR of 5.7%.
Value chain analysis
The primary end-user industries of the Ink additives industry are the food packaging industry and printing for various purposes. Several developing countries are focusing on the growth of the printing industry due to the growing trend of e-commerce. For instance, India is growing with a rate of 25% every year and the reduced costs spent on the packaging are over 40% lower than Europe. On the other hand, cheaper labor and other factors are fuelling the packaging industry across the country. Since there are favorable conditions for the growth of the packaging industry, the ink additives market growth is also growing at a faster pace in India and such developing countries.
Several leading e-commerce titans such as Alibaba, Amazon are promoting the overall growth of the Ink additives industry. Alibaba is holding a market share of over 59% and varied applications in the food industry such as printing foils, flexible films, tissues, and significant others are driving the overall growth of the ink additives industry. The attractive packaging makes the product compete in the advertising industry, promote sales and hold potential customers. Therefore the investment towards the packaging industry and the ink additives industry are rapidly increasing.
Segment overview
Based on type
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Dispersing and wetting agents
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Foam control additives
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Slip or rub materials
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Rheology modifiers
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Driers
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Anti-oxidants pH modifiers
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Chelating agent
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Photoinitiators
Based on technology:
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Solvent-based technology
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Water-based technology
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UV-cured
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Others
Based on application:
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Packaging
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Publishing
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Commercial printing
Based on process:
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Lithographic
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Gravure
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Flexographic
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Digital
Global Ink Additives Market Share, by Application, 2017 (%)
Source: MRFR analysis
Regional analysis
The Asia-pacific region is exhibiting a higher market share in the Ink additives industry, where the flexographic printing inks are gaining momentum across the packaging industry. The e-commerce sector is growing at a rapid pace across the Asia-pacific region due to the changing preferences and lifestyles. Therefore the demand for the packaging industry is also rapidly growing across the Asia-pacific region. Such factors are promoting the overall growth of the ink additives industry in the Asia-pacific region. The corrugated containers, flexible packaging, and folding cartons were intensively utilized across the Asia-pacific region, such factors are also stimulating the ink additive market growth.
On the other hand, Europe is exhibiting higher ink additives market share, due to the second-largest packaging industry holding about 20% market share in the year 2019 and valued at over EUR 200 billion in the same year.
 Competitive landscape
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BASF
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Croda International Plc
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Elementis plc
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Huntsman International LLC
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PolyOne
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Solvay
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The Dow Chemical Company.Â
Report Overview:
 This report has covered:
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Market Overview
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COVID 19 Analysis
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Market dynamics
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Cumulative growth analysis
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Value chain analysis
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Segment overview
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Regional analysis
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Competitive landscape
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Recent developments
Segmentation Table
Based on type
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Dispersing and wetting agents
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Foam control additives
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Slip or rub materials
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Rheology modifiers
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Driers
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Anti-oxidants pH modifiers
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Chelating agent
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Photoinitiators
Based on technology
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Solvent-based technology
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Water-based technology
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UV-cured
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Others
Based on application
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Packaging
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Publishing
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Commercial printing
Based on process
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Lithographic
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Gravure
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Flexographic
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Digital
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