Ink resins are a type of resin that is used in the manufacture of printing inks. These resins are utilized to produce higher-quality inks with a more appealing appearance. They improve the flowability of the ink by providing optimal viscosity. The pigments also provide durability and long-lasting adhesion to the surface. Furthermore, ink resins improve the gloss, stability, and dispersion properties of the ink, while also increasing the drying speed.
Ink resins are widely used in the production of inks used in printing and publishing, as well as in the printing of paper board and cartons and flexible packaging
Key Drivers and Restraints of Ink Resins Market
Ink resins are extensively employed in the packaging industry, due to increase in consumer spending and online shopping as well as the demand for processed and packaged foods and beverages. Shift of consumer preference toward packaged food and other retailed products, as well as the need to maintain proper brand sentiment among consumers toward the product, is expected to fuel the demand for higher quality printing inks. Increasing demand for packaging usage in various applications is also estimated to fuel the global ink resins market in the next few years.
Rise in demand for ink resins for printing & publication is expected to create significant opportunities for ink resins market in the future. Printing ink manufacturers use ink resins as raw materials to impart significant characteristics to printing inks. These characteristics include high solid content, viscosity, gloss, and improved pigment wetting. The wide range of applications of ink resins in the different end-user industries is expected to boost the ink resins market in the near future.
Rising raw material prices and their volatility is expected to hamper the ink resins market in the near future
Ink Resins: Type Segment
In terms of type, the global ink resins market can be divided into acrylic, polyamide, polyurethane, modified rosin, hydrocarbon resin, modified cellulose, and others
The modified rosin segment is projected to hold a major share of the global ink resins market during the forecast period. Modified rosins offer several advantages such as easy availability, low prices, and product awareness. A majority of world gum rosin is manufactured in Brazil, Indonesia, and China. Rosin for gum is used in the production of modified rosin, which is an ink resin and is utilized in printing inks as a raw material.
The polyamide segment is projected to follow the modified rosin segment during the forecast period. Packaging industries use polyamide for various applications, including food packaging applications and cold-seal layers. Polyamides are often employed in a multilayered structure to provide both strength and toughness. High demand for polyamide in the packaging industry is driving the global ink resins market.
Ink Resins: Application Segment
Based on application, the global ink resins market can be split into printing & publication, flexible packaging, corrugated cardboards & cartons, and others
The flexible packaging segment is projected to gain higher share of the global market during the forecast period. Packaging has become an integral part of product lifecycle and has outgrown its traditional usage related to protection. Increasing trend of packaging due to online shopping and packaged food & beverages is projected to boost the global market for ink resins in the next few years.
The printing & publication segment is projected to hold a key share of the global ink resins market in the near future. Increase in use of ink resins in publishing and commercial printing is projected to propel the global ink resins market during the forecast period.
COVID-19 Impact on Ink Resins Market
On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Originating in China, the virus has spread to at least 214 countries and territories around the world.
Several governments and private sector businesses are operating at a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely due to recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manufacturing of various consumer goods and other products across the globe came to a halt due to the unavailability of raw materials, shortage of labor, and other reasons. This is expected to hamper the ink resins market.
Asia Pacific to hold a leading share of Ink Resins Market
In terms of region, the ink resins market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
Asia Pacific is expected to hold a major share of the global ink resins market, followed by Europe, and North America, during the forecast period. This can be attributed to intense competition and the availability of higher production capacity of ink resins in Asia Pacific. China accounted for a significant share of the demand and production of ink resins in the region. High economic growth in emerging economies of Asia Pacific, such as China and India, is projected to boost the market in the next few years.
Demand for ink resins in flexible packaging applications in North America and Europe is projected to increase at a rapid pace in the near future
Key Manufacturers Operating in Ink Resins Market
The ink resins market was consolidated in 2020. Major players have prominent presence in developed and developing countries. Key manufacturers operating in the ink resins market include:
Arakawa Chemical
Arizona Chemical
BASF SE
Evonik Tego Chemie GmbH
Hydrite Chemical
IGM Resins
Lawter B.V.
Royal DSM N.V.
The Dow Chemical Company
Indulor Chemie GmbH
Ink Resins: Research Scope
Ink Resins Market, by Type
Acrylic
Polyamide
Polyurethane
Modified Rosin
Hydrocarbon Resin
Modified Cellulose
Others
Ink Resins Market, by Application
Printing & Publication
Flexible Packaging
Corrugated Cardboards & Cartons
Others
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