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The 2026 Ink Additives Market

One important consideration is that certain raw materials are being phased out, such as PTFE and chemicals that are considered to be PFAS.

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Additives play a crucial role in ink formulation. Depending on the additive type, the additive imparts specific characteristics to the final formulation, whether they are dispersants, waxes, surfactants, rheology modifiers and many more. It is also a large market in terms of sales: according to MarketsandMarkets, ink additives segment sales were expected to be $2.4 billion in 2024, growing to $2.9 billion by 2029.  Additive industry leaders say that the ink market enjoyed growth during 2025. ...

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