David Savastano, Editor07.19.21
Additives are a critical component for inks. They provide many of the key characteristics that inks need, whether it is for packaging, publication, inkjet or more, and ensure that the inks run smoothly.
Dispersants are the largest segment by volume. MarketsandMarkets places dispersants at 39% of additives by volume; slip/rub materials make up 18% of the market by volume. Foam control additives (16%), rheology modifiers (15%) and other additives (12%) round out the market.
Verified Market Research (VMR) places the global ink additives market at $1.62 billion and 278.7 thousand tons. According to MarketsandMarkets research, the ink additives market is estimated at 250 kilotons and valued at $2 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 5.2%.
Lisa Fine, technical director at Ink Systems, categorizes additives into dispersan
Dispersants are the largest segment by volume. MarketsandMarkets places dispersants at 39% of additives by volume; slip/rub materials make up 18% of the market by volume. Foam control additives (16%), rheology modifiers (15%) and other additives (12%) round out the market.
Verified Market Research (VMR) places the global ink additives market at $1.62 billion and 278.7 thousand tons. According to MarketsandMarkets research, the ink additives market is estimated at 250 kilotons and valued at $2 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 5.2%.
Lisa Fine, technical director at Ink Systems, categorizes additives into dispersan
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