In 2023, Germany led the European production of black printing inks with over 82 million kilograms. The Netherlands saw a modest increase of 3.07%, while Spain and Italy showed stronger growth at 10.37% and 5.55% respectively. The UK experienced a significant decline of 11%, France faced a sharp 21.61% drop, while Poland and Portugal saw increases of 8.44% and 12.15% respectively. Finland's production fell by 27.95%, whereas Lithuania experienced a robust rise of 40.62%. Overall, Germany dominates the market, but Spain, Italy, and some smaller markets are growing notably.
Looking ahead, the trends to watch include potential recovery in the UK and France and continued growth in emerging markets like Spain and Lithuania. The sustainability and innovation factors could reshape production dynamics across the continent.
Top countries in Sold Production of Black Printing Inks by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 82,222,000 | 2023 | +4.8% | -0.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 13,672,000 | 2023 | +14.88% | +3.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10,973,000 | 2023 | -11.23% | -11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10,969,000 | 2023 | -0.052% | +10.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7,300,100 | 2023 | -2.33% | +5.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2,794,900 | 2023 | +4.48% | +8.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2,293,000 | 2023 | -22.5% | -21.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 604,460 | 2021 | +0.056% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 218,630 | 2023 | +10.64% | +12.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 196,840 | 2021 | +8.44% | View data |
