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Latin America’s Ink Industry Enjoys Growth in 2011

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

Latin America has been a bright spot for the ink industry, as the printing industry has enjoyed growth in recent years. The past year saw further gains for ink manufacturers in the region, led by growth in Brazil and Mexico. “In 2010, the Brazilian printing sector ended the year up 4.2% compared with 2009, with revenues of $23 billion,” said Toru Ishii, president of Toyo Ink Brasil Ltda. “The sector’s trade balance, a deficit since 2007, registered a trade deficit of $85.8 million in 2010...

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