| Product Code: ETC11298514 | 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 |
Japan's import shipments of water-based inks in 2024 show a diverse sourcing pattern, with top exporters including China, USA, South Korea, Germany, and Canada. The market witnessed a shift from low to moderate concentration, indicating increasing competition among suppliers. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.25% from 2020 to 2024 and a growth rate of 4.85% in 2024 alone, the water-based inks segment in Japan is experiencing steady expansion and attracting significant interest from global suppliers.

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 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Water-Based Inks Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Water-Based Inks Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing awareness about environmental sustainability and increasing regulations for eco-friendly products |
4.2.2 Rising demand for water-based inks in packaging and labeling industries |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved performance and quality of water-based inks |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher initial costs compared to solvent-based inks |
4.3.2 Limited color options and challenges in achieving certain special effects |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative ink types such as UV-curable and oil-based inks |
5 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Trends |
6 Japan Water-Based Inks Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Water-Based Inks Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexographic Inks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Gravure Inks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Digital Inks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Screen Printing Inks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Offset Inks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Water-Based Inks Market, By Resin Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylic, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Styrene Acrylic, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Hybrid Resin, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Modified Cellulose, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Japan Water-Based Inks Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Advertising, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Books & Publishing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Japan Water-Based Inks Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Printing on Cartons, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Fabric Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Magazines & Brochures, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Billboard Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenues & Volume, By Sustainable Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of companies adopting water-based inks in their printing processes |
8.2 Number of new product developments and innovations in water-based inks |
8.3 Amount of investment in research and development for enhancing water-based ink technologies |
9 Japan Water-Based Inks Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Water-Based Inks Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Water-Based Inks Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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