Key Market Indicators
Exports of Chinese printing inks are forecast to reach $104 million by 2026, up 0.4% annually on average from $100 million in 2021. Since 1997, Chinese supply has declined by 0.5% each year. In 2021, China was ranked 15th in the world, with Spain overtaking it with $100 million. The Netherlands, the United States and Japan took the second, third and fourth spots, respectively. Imports of Chinese printing inks are forecast to reach $231 million by 2026, down 0.7% annually on average from $236 million in 2021. Since 1997, Chinese demand has risen 0.1% year on year. In 2021, the UK overtook China, which was ranked sixth, with $236 million. France, the United States and the Netherlands occupied the second, third and fourth positions, respectively.