The forecast for the import of printing ink other than black to the UK shows a gradual decrease in volume from 30.428 million kg in 2024 to 28.664 million kg by 2028. Compared to 2023, the volumes indicate a persistent declining trend in the subsequent years. Year-on-year percentage changes are minor, illustrating a steady reduction with an overall negative compound average growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Emergence of digital printing technologies reducing traditional ink demand.
- Potential substitution with environmentally sustainable inks.
- Impacts of trade regulations and economic factors on import volumes.
