| Product Code: ETC8162420 | 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 |
The Maldives continues to rely on imports of water-based ink, with top suppliers such as India, China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia dominating the market in 2024. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates significant market concentration. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49.87% from 2020 to 2024 demonstrates a thriving demand for water-based ink in the country. The growth rate of 19.73% from 2023 to 2024 further underscores the upward trajectory of this market segment in the Maldives.

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 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Overview |
3.1 Maldives Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Maldives 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 Growth in the packaging and labeling industry |
4.2.3 Rising demand for water-based inks due to their lower VOC emissions compared to solvent-based inks |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher cost of water-based inks compared to solvent-based inks |
4.3.2 Limited color options and print quality compared to solvent-based inks |
4.3.3 Challenges in achieving water resistance and durability in water-based inks for certain applications |
5 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Trends |
6 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market, By Types |
6.1 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylic Resin, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester Resin, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Maleic Resin, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Others Resin, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Publication, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Flyers & Brochures, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of market share held by water-based inks in the printing industry |
8.2 Number of new product developments in the water-based ink segment |
8.3 Adoption rate of water-based inks by key industries such as textiles, packaging, and publishing |
9 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Maldives Water-Based Ink Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |