The global digital ink market size reached USD 2.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.54% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 2.6 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 4.8 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 6.54% |
Digital ink refers to a type of ink that is utilized in the digital printing process. This process allows handwriting and drawings to be added electronically to substrates or documents. Some of the widely available types of digital ink include UV curing, water-based, oil-based, solvent-based, etc. They offer numerous benefits such as lesser paper requirements, easy options for copying and pasting, unlimited use of multiple-colored inks, etc. Digital ink also provides high speed and superior print quality for images, graphics, and text. Owing to this, it has several applications in automotive and technical markings, construction, packaging, promotional materials, textiles, etc.
The elevating use of digital ink in the food packaging sector to describe the composition, shelf-life, nutritional value, pricing, etc., of the product is primarily driving the global digital ink market. Additionally, the growing demand for UV-curable digital inks on account of their beneficial characteristics, such as fast drying, low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, eco-friendly qualities, etc., is further augmenting the market growth. Besides this, the shifting consumer preferences from analog printing towards digital alternatives for shorter print runs and to meet the requirement for a faster turnaround in the graphic printing segment are acting as significant growth-inducing factor. Furthermore, the increasing usage of digital ink for tile printing applications in the construction sector owing to its numerous benefits, such as rational ink management, non-contact decoration, ability to print textured surfaces and produce high-quality images, etc., is stimulating the market growth. Additionally, several automobile manufacturers are using vehicle wraps and graphic covers for marketing and promotional objectives. These covers also protect automobiles from scratches and dents during minor accidents, which, in turn, is further propelling the demand for digital inks. Numerous other factors, including the widespread availability of digital inks in varying hues, introduction of advanced technologies that eliminate waste reduction, and emerging popularity of eco-friendly ink variants, are expected to drive the global digital ink market over the forecast period.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global digital ink market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, technology type, formulation and substrate.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Bordeaux Digital PrintInk Ltd., Cabot Corporation, DIC Corporation, Dover Corporation, Dupont De Nemours Inc., FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, INX International Ink Co. (Sakata Inx Corporation), Marabu GmbH & Co. KG, Nazdar Company Inc., NUtec Digital Ink (Pty) Ltd., Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd. and Wikoff Color Corporation.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Type, Technology Type, Formulation, Substrate, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | Bordeaux Digital PrintInk Ltd., Cabot Corporation, DIC Corporation, Dover Corporation, Dupont De Nemours Inc., FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, INX International Ink Co. (Sakata Inx Corporation), Marabu GmbH & Co. KG, Nazdar Company Inc., NUtec Digital Ink (Pty) Ltd., Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd. and Wikoff Color Corporation |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global digital ink market was valued at USD 2.6 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global digital ink market to exhibit a CAGR of 6.54% during 2025-2033.
The rising utilization of digital ink across the food packaging sector to describe the composition, shelf-life, nutritional value, pricing, etc., of the product, is primarily driving the global digital ink market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary halt in numerous production activities for digital ink.
Based on the type, the global digital ink market has been segmented into digital textile ink, UV ink, solvent ink, water-based ink, and others. Currently, UV ink holds the majority of the total market share.
Based on the technology type, the global digital ink can be divided into electrography and ink-jet, where ink-jet currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the formulation, the global digital ink market has been categorized into solvent-based, water-based, UV-cured, and others. Currently, solvent-based accounts for the majority of the global market share.
Based on the substrate, the global digital ink market can be segregated into textile, plastics, ceramic and glass, and others. Among these, plastics hold the largest market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Europe currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global digital ink market include Bordeaux Digital PrintInk Ltd., Cabot Corporation, DIC Corporation, Dover Corporation, Dupont De Nemours Inc., FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, INX International Ink Co. (Sakata Inx Corporation), Marabu GmbH & Co. KG, Nazdar Company Inc., NUtec Digital Ink (Pty) Ltd., Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd., and Wikoff Color Corporation.