South Korea Printing Ink Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Gravure, Flexographic, Lithographic, and Digital), By Resin Type (Modified Rosin, Modified Cellulose, Acrylic, and Polyurethane), By Application (Packaging & Labels, Corrugated Cardboards, Commercial Printing/Publishing, and Others), and South Korea Printing Ink Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Printing Ink Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Printing Ink Market Size Was Estimated at USD 859 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.34% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Printing Ink Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1,233 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The South Korea Printing Ink Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 1,233 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.34% from 2025 to 2035. The market is anticipated to rise moderately. This market has been mostly driven by factors like the expanding end-use industry, which includes flexible packaging, commercial printing & publishing, and package labels. These solutions are anticipated to have constant demand in the future due to the superior qualities of the constituents’ pigments, binders, solubilizers, and additives that are used to create text, design, or images, as well as growing demand from the packaging industry, commercial printing, and shifting consumer preferences.

Market Overview

The manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of inks used in offset, flexographic, and digital printing are all included in the printing ink market. Creating graphics, text, and images on various substrates, such as paper, plastic, and textiles. Inkjet inks and laser toners are in high demand as digital printing becomes more competitive, particularly for small print runs. Printing ink demand is significantly influenced by flexible packaging, which is preferred for its sustainability, material efficiency, and space savings, especially in the food and beverage sectors. Technology breakthroughs and the desire for on-demand printing are driving the shift to digital printing, which presents a big potential for ink producers. The need for printing ink is mostly driven by the packaging sector, particularly flexible packaging, with the expansion of the food and beverage and e-commerce industries adding to the demand for visually appealing and useful packaging. Government programs pertaining to the printing ink industry frequently emphasize supporting domestic production, raising standards, and encouraging innovation, especially among small and medium-sized businesses (MSME). These programs seek to boost domestic producers' competitiveness, lessen dependency on imports, and promote ecologically friendly production methods.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for South Korea printing ink market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea printing ink market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each South Korea printing ink market sub-segment.

Driving Factors

The need for aesthetically pleasing and educational packaging in industries including consumer products, drinks, and food. This expansion is also being driven by the increase in e-commerce and the demand for effective and safe packaging. Digital printing is becoming more and more popular in a variety of industries, such as publishing, packaging, and textiles, due to its capacity to provide high-quality prints, fast turnaround times, and customizable designs. The demand for particular digital printing inks has significantly increased.

Restraining Factors

Stricter laws governing the use of specific chemicals and the creation of environmentally friendly substitutes are the results of growing worries about the effects that conventional inks have on the environment and human health. Dermatitis, skin allergies, burns, and eye damage are among the health problems linked to traditional ink exposure that are increasing consumer awareness and safer substitutes.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea Printing Ink Market share is classified into product, resin type, and application.

• The gravure segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea printing ink market is segmented by product into gravure, flexographic, lithographic, and digital. Among these, the gravure segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Photographs are the main use for gravure printing inks, which can be used on thin papers, films, paper cups, and metal foils. "Liquid inks" are used in this method. The versatility of this ink technology, these print techniques can be used on a range of substrates, including cardboard, papers, plastics, foils, and labels, for applications in food packaging, tobacco products, and cosmetics.

• The polyurethane segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea printing ink market is segmented by resin type into modified rosin, modified cellulose, acrylic, and polyurethane. Among these, the polyurethane segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Polyurethanes are employed in the production of solvent-based flexographic and gravure goods.  Its high tensile and tear strength, ability to connect with a variety of substrates, resilience to corrosion, and flexibility in terms of hardness, polyurethane is becoming more quickly as a material for printing solvents. Its quicker development rate can also be attributed to its growing use in the energy-curing solution and flexible packaging sectors.

• The packaging & labels segment dominated share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea printing ink market is segmented by application into packaging & labels, corrugated cardboards, commercial printing/publishing, and others. Among these, the packaging & labels segment dominated share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The demand for biodegradable products, the shift in consumer preferences toward the convenience of food packaging and online retailing with widespread internet penetration.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea printing ink market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the companies' current news and developments, including product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Korea Printing Ink Co., Ltd.
• KORINK (Korea Ink Co., Ltd.)
• En-Tech Ink Co., Ltd.
• Baron Co., Ltd.
• Hansol Paper
• Hyosung Chemical Corporation
• Monami Co., Ltd.
• Sindoh Co., Ltd.
• Jeonju Paper Corporation
• Sungwoo Hitech
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea printing ink market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Printing Ink Market, By Product

• Gravure
• Flexographic
• Lithographic
• Digital

 South Korea Printing Ink Market, By Resin Type

• Modified rosin
• Modified cellulose
• Acrylic
• Polyurethane

South Korea Printing Ink Market, By Application

• Packaging & Labels
• Corrugated Cardboards
• Commercial Printing/Publishing
• Others