The re-import of ink other than printing ink to China is projected to steadily decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual value stood higher than the forecasted value for 2024, indicating a diminishing trend. From 2024 to 2025, there is an approximate decline of 9.52%, followed by successive annual decreases: about 10.31% from 2025 to 2026, and 11.27% from 2026 to 2027. The anticipated drop from 2027 to 2028 is around 12.45%. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights a diminishing trend averaging approximately 11.53% annually.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in domestic production capacity, technological advancements in ink formulation, and changing consumption patterns that might affect the demand for non-printing ink products. Moreover, environmental regulations and innovations, along with economic policies influencing trade, could impact re-import activities in the longer term.
