Key Market Indicators
Sales of German printing inks are projected to drop by 1.4% annually, from 336 million kilograms in 2021 to 314 million kilograms in 2026. Since 2000, the German market has declined by 3.7% annually. The Netherlands, Spain, and Italy were the second, third, and fourth largest markets respectively. Exports of German printing inks are expected to grow at a rate of 0.1% annually, from $1.17 billion in 2021 to $1.2 billion in 2026. Since 1996, German supply has decreased by 3.5% annually. The Netherlands, the US, and Japan were the second, third, and fourth largest suppliers respectively. Imports of German printing inks are projected to increase by 1.4% annually, from $624 million in 2021 to $688 million in 2026. Since 1996, German demand has declined by 4.2% annually. France, the US, and the Netherlands were the second, third, and fourth largest importers respectively.