UV Ink for Gravure Printing Market, Global Outlook and Forecast 2025-2032

In Business Insights
June 22, 2025

The global UV Ink for Gravure Printing Market is experiencing steady expansion, with its valuation reaching US$ 622 million in 2024. Industry projections indicate the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% through 2032, ultimately reaching approximately US$ 810 million. This sustained demand reflects the printing industry’s shift toward more sustainable and efficient ink technologies across packaging, textiles, and commercial printing applications.

UV gravure inks represent a technological leap in print reproduction, utilizing ultraviolet light to instantly cure specialized formulations containing photoinitiators, pigments, and oligomers. Their rapid curing properties eliminate VOC emissions while enabling high-speed production – advantages that are driving adoption as environmental regulations tighten globally.

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Market Overview & Regional Landscape

Asia-Pacific commands over 45% of global UV gravure ink consumption, with China’s massive packaging industry accounting for nearly 60% of regional demand. The country’s manufacturing ecosystem continues to modernize print facilities to meet international quality standards, while India and Southeast Asia show accelerating growth in flexible packaging applications.

Europe maintains technological leadership in ink formulation, with Germany’s chemical expertise supporting high-performance product development. The region’s stringent REACH regulations have accelerated the phase-out of solvent-based alternatives. Meanwhile, North American markets benefit from advanced printing automation and growing preference for sustainable packaging among FMCG brands.

Key Growth Drivers and Emerging Opportunities

Three factors dominate the growth narrative: the packaging sector’s relentless expansion (contributing 58% of ink demand), evolving environmental compliance requirements, and gravure printing’s enduring quality advantages for premium applications. The technology’s ability to deliver consistent metallic and specialty finishes keeps it irreplaceable for luxury goods and security printing.

Emerging opportunities include bio-based photoinitiator development and hybrid curing systems that combine UV with EB or LED technologies. The pharmaceutical sector presents untapped potential as anti-counterfeiting requirements drive adoption of UV-cured security features. Digital print integration is also creating new hybrid application scenarios.

Market Challenges and Restraints

Raw material price volatility, particularly for photoinitiators and specialty monomers, continues to pressure profit margins across the value chain. The capital-intensive nature of UV curing equipment upgrades hinders small printers in developing markets, while competing technologies like water-based flexography gain ground in mid-range packaging applications.

Technical limitations persist in heat-sensitive substrate applications, and the industry faces an education gap in converting traditional gravure operations to UV systems. Regulatory fragmentation across regions also complicates formulation adjustments for global suppliers.

Market Segmentation by Type

  • One-component Ink Systems
  • Two-component Ink Systems

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Market Segmentation by Application

  • Package Printing (Flexible & Rigid)
  • Publication Printing
  • Security & Transaction Printing
  • Textile & Decorative Printing
  • Industrial & Functional Printing

Competitive Landscape and Key Players

The market features a mix of global chemical conglomerates and specialized ink manufacturers:

  • Flint Group
  • Siegwerk Druckfarben
  • DIC Corporation
  • Sun Chemical
  • T&K Toka
  • Sakata Inx
  • Fujifilm Sericol
  • Actega (Altana)
  • Zeller+Gmelin
  • Marabu

Comprehensive Report Coverage

This in-depth analysis examines the global UV gravure ink industry landscape through 2032, featuring:

  • Granular market sizing with volume (tons) and value (US$ million) metrics
  • Technology adoption trends across key applications and regions
  • Supply chain evaluation including raw material sourcing dynamics
  • Regulatory impact analysis of evolving environmental standards
  • Pricing trend analysis and cost structure breakdown

Customized data points include:

  • Plant capacity utilization rates by region
  • Market concentration ratios and market share shifts
  • New product launch tracking
  • Capital investment patterns in curing technology

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