| Product Code: ETC11298501 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, China continued to witness a steady flow of water-based inks import shipments, with key suppliers such as Japan, USA, Germany, Switzerland, and South Korea dominating the market. Despite a moderate concentration level indicated by the HHI, the industry experienced a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.15% from 2020 to 2024. Moreover, the growth rate for 2023-24 further declined by -11.84%, reflecting a challenging environment for the water-based inks import market in China.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Water-Based Inks Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Water-Based Inks Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Water-Based Inks Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Water-Based Inks Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing environmental regulations favoring water-based products |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the harmful effects of solvent-based inks |
4.2.3 Rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly printing solutions |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher initial costs associated with water-based inks compared to solvent-based inks |
4.3.2 Limited color range and substrate compatibility of water-based inks |
4.3.3 Challenges in achieving the same level of performance and quality as solvent-based inks |
5 China Water-Based Inks Market Trends |
6 China Water-Based Inks Market, By Types |
6.1 China Water-Based Inks Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexographic Inks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Gravure Inks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Digital Inks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Screen Printing Inks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Offset Inks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Water-Based Inks Market, By Resin Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylic, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Styrene Acrylic, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Hybrid Resin, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Modified Cellulose, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Water-Based Inks Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Advertising, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Books & Publishing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Water-Based Inks Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Printing on Cartons, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Fabric Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Magazines & Brochures, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Billboard Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Sustainable Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Water-Based Inks Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Water-Based Inks Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Water-Based Inks Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Water-Based Inks Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of printing companies adopting water-based inks |
8.2 Research and development investment in water-based ink technologies |
8.3 Environmental certifications obtained by manufacturers of water-based inks |
9 China Water-Based Inks Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Water-Based Inks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Water-Based Inks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Water-Based Inks Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Water-Based Inks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Water-Based Inks Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Water-Based Inks Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Water-Based Inks Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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