Product Code: ETC253329 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
United Kingdom (UK) Ink market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 728, Which has decreased slightly as compared to the HHI of 2477 in 2017. The market is moving towards highly competitive. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.
The United Kingdom`s ink market is a diverse landscape driven by demand across various sectors including publishing, packaging, and textiles. With a robust printing industry and increasing adoption of digital printing technologies, the market for inks is characterized by innovation in formulations to meet environmental standards and performance criteria.
The UK ink market is primarily driven by increasing demand from the printing and packaging industries. Technological advancements in ink formulations, such as UV-curable and eco-friendly inks, are also significant drivers. Moreover, growth in the e-commerce sector and personalized printing solutions contribute to the market expansion.
The UK ink market faces challenges primarily related to environmental regulations and the shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly ink formulations. Rising raw material costs and fluctuating supply chains also pose significant challenges. Additionally, competition from digital alternatives and declining print media consumption further impact market growth.
The UK government has implemented regulations aimed at promoting sustainable ink production practices, including mandates for reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and promoting eco-friendly packaging for ink products.
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 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ink Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for digital printing in various sectors such as packaging, advertising, and textiles. |
4.2.2 Growing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly ink solutions. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative ink products. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials like pigments and solvents impacting production costs. |
4.3.2 Intense competition among ink manufacturers leading to pricing pressures. |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental compliance and safety standards. |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market, By Technology |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Lithographic , 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexographic , 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Gravure, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Digital, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Letterpress, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market, By Ink Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil Based, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Solvent Based, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Water Based, 2021-2031F |
6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Label And Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Printing, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Publications, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in new ink formulations. |
8.2 Adoption rate of eco-friendly ink products in the market. |
8.3 Customer satisfaction levels with the quality and performance of ink products. |
8.4 Ink wastage reduction initiatives implemented by manufacturers. |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ink Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ink Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |