| Product Code: ETC6756480 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
China waterborne ink import shipments in 2024 saw top exporting countries like Japan, USA, Germany, Switzerland, and South Korea leading the market. Despite a moderate concentration with Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024, there was a notable decline in the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020-24 at -4.15%. The growth rate further decreased by -11.84% from 2023-24, indicating a challenging year for waterborne ink imports in China. This data suggests a shifting landscape in the market dynamics that industry players need to navigate effectively.

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 Waterborne Ink Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Waterborne Ink Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Waterborne Ink Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Waterborne Ink Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing environmental regulations promoting the use of eco-friendly waterborne inks |
4.2.2 Growing demand for sustainable and non-toxic printing solutions |
4.2.3 Rising awareness among consumers towards reducing carbon footprints in printing industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher initial costs associated with waterborne inks compared to conventional solvent-based inks |
4.3.2 Limited color options and potential quality issues with waterborne inks |
4.3.3 Challenges in achieving similar performance levels as solvent-based inks in certain applications |
5 China Waterborne Ink Market Trends |
6 China Waterborne Ink Market, By Types |
6.1 China Waterborne Ink Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylic, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Epoxy, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Waterborne Ink Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Publishing, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Advertising, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile Printing, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Waterborne Ink Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Waterborne Ink Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Waterborne Ink Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Waterborne Ink Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of waterborne ink adoption in the printing industry |
8.2 Research and development investments in waterborne ink technology |
8.3 Number of new product launches in the waterborne ink segment |
8.4 Environmental certifications obtained by waterborne ink manufacturers |
8.5 Customer satisfaction ratings for waterborne ink products |
9 China Waterborne Ink Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Waterborne Ink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Waterborne Ink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Waterborne Ink Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Waterborne Ink Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Waterborne Ink Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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