The global ceramic inks market is expected to witness significant growth on account of the growing construction & infrastructure industry. Increasing construction spending in emerging economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America is expected to drive global market growth. High demand for decorated tiles and glass is expected to fuel the market growth. Ceramic ink is used in ceramic tile printing, food container printing, and glass printing. Increasing demand for the above-mentioned printing forms in construction is expected to foster global market growth. Increasing ceramic ink application scope in vitrified tiles, porcelain tiles, and automotive glass is expected to further strengthen the market growth. Technological advancements in the construction & infrastructure industry are further expected to augment market growth. The shift in the trend toward replacing paints, metal slabs, and marbles with ceramic products is expected to further contribute to global ceramic ink market growth. Market participants are expected to face challenges from the high costs involved in the print setup and sample designing in analog printing.
Asia Pacific emerged as a major ceramic inks regional market on account of the growing infrastructure industry in the region. India, China, and Southeast Asia have expected to exhibit high ceramic inks demand over the forecast period. The Asia Pacific is further expected to grow on account of high investments in key end-use industries and rising income levels in the region. Untapped markets of the Middle East and Latin America have huge potential and are expected to grow significantly over the forecast period. The growth of the construction industry in Mexico and increasing automotive production in the U.S. are expected to drive the North American ceramic inks market over the forecast period. Europe is expected to witness sluggish growth rates on account of the economic crisis in Western Europe. Stagnant growth from major industries such as construction, automotive, and packaging is expected to be a major factor restraining market growth.
Key players operating in the global ceramic inks market include Xennia Technology, Imak, Dip-Tech, Arrow Systems Ink, Electronics for Imaging Inc., Six Stars Ceramic Inks Ltd., Unico Digital S.A., Chimigraf Lberica S.L., Fritta S.L., Torrecid, and Vaanix Industries Pvt. Ltd. Major companies are involved in expanding their presence in emerging markets to enhance their global presence and strengthen their market position.