| Product Code: ETC7491890 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Hong Kong continues to import water-based ink primarily from Japan, Taiwan, Province of China, Switzerland, China, and the UK. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration, the industry saw a slight decline with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -0.25% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate decreased by -4.69% from 2023 to 2024, suggesting potential challenges in the market. Hong Kong`s reliance on these key exporting countries underscores the importance of monitoring trends and adapting to changes in the global market for water-based ink.

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 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Overview |
3.1 Hong Kong Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about environmental sustainability and eco-friendly products |
4.2.2 Government regulations promoting the use of water-based inks over solvent-based inks |
4.2.3 Growing demand for packaging and labeling applications in the FMCG sector |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher initial cost of water-based inks compared to solvent-based inks |
4.3.2 Limited color options and performance capabilities in water-based inks |
4.3.3 Challenges in achieving the same level of durability and drying speed as solvent-based inks |
5 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Trends |
6 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market, By Types |
6.1 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylic Resin, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester Resin, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Maleic Resin, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Others Resin, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Publication, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Flyers & Brochures, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of companies adopting water-based inks in their printing processes |
8.2 Research and development investment in improving water-based ink technology |
8.3 Number of new product launches and innovations in the water-based ink market |
9 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Hong Kong Water-Based Ink Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |