ABOUT THIS REPORT
The global inkjet market is experiencing robust growth across both graphic/packaging and industrial sectors, with output projected to reach $134.6 billion and $42.7 billion respectively by 2031.
Asia Pacific is rapidly emerging as the dominant region: it is both the largest and fastest growing region across graphics & packaging and industrial & functional inkjet printing, reflecting the region’s importance as a manufacturing hub.
Global growth is being fuelled by the shift from analogue to digital printing, the rise of e-commerce and web-to-print, and the increasing versatility of inkjet technology across applications. Key market drivers include the post-pandemic acceleration of digital adoption, sustainability pressures pushing print-on-demand solutions, and the integration of AI and automation into print workflows. There is a clear trend towards highly specialised, application-optimised presses that deliver superior productivity at scale.
Whether you are a press manufacturer, ink supplier, converter, or investor, this comprehensive analysis delivers the granular segmentation, regional breakdowns, and forward-looking forecasts needed to make confident, informed decisions in a fast-moving market.
KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED WITHIN THIS REPORT
- How large is the inkjet market and how fast is it growing?
- The report provides detailed valuations, volume forecasts, and CAGR projections through to 2031 across both graphic/packaging and industrial/functional segments.
- Which regions and countries represent the greatest opportunity?
It maps current market share and growth trajectories by region, highlighting the rise of Asia Pacific, China, and India as the markets to watch.
- What forces are shaping the future of inkjet technology?
The report examines the commercial, social, and technological drivers, from sustainability regulation and e-commerce to AI, automation, and the trend towards specialised application-specific presses.
- How is the market structured across end-uses, equipment types, and ink chemistries?
The report provides granular segmentation across end-use sectors, equipment categories, and ink types, enabling precise benchmarking and opportunity identification within each segment.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction and Methodology
- Methodology
- Market definitions
Market Drivers and Trends
- Geopolitical influences
- US tariffs
- Demographics and social
- E-commerce
- AI & automation
- Workforce
- Regulations
- Sustainability
Competitive Landscape
Technology Developments
- Printer head development
- Narrow web press dev.
- High-speed web press dev.
- Wide format graphic press dev.
- High-speed flatbed printer dev.
- New press dev.: Sheetfed inkjet
- New press dev.: Digital textile
- New developments: Inks
Market Size and Forecasts
Graphics and Packaging Print Market
- Books
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Catalogues
- Directories
- Advertising
- Commercial
- Photobooks
- Transactional Print
- Security
- Labels
- Packaging
Industrial and Functional Print Market
- Décor
- Ceramics
- Electronics
- Glass
- Automotive
- Biomedical
- Promotional
- Textiles
Graphics and Packaging Ink Consumption
- Oil-based
- UV Radiation Cured
- Solvent-based
- Water-based
Inkjet Equipment Market
- High-speed Single Pass
- Narrow Web
- Flatbed
- Wide format
- Bespoke System
- Sheetfed
Market by Geography
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Spain
- UK
- Other Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Czech Republic
- Poland
- Russia
- Other Eastern Europe
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Other Asia
- Australasia
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Other Latin America
- Middle East & Africa