Here are 15 of the largest Chinese ink manufacturers, both domestic and international.

The Chinese ink industry is one of the largest markets in the world. Ink World examines the Chinese ink industry, looking at 15 of the largest printing ink manufacturers in China, with the help of the China National Coatings Industry Association.

DIC (China) Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Shanghai
https://www.dic-global.com/en/

With $4.1 billion in graphic arts sales, DIC Corporation is the world¡¯s largest ink manufacturer. Aside from inks, DIC Corporation also produces pigments and synthetic resins, among other products. All told, DIC has 17 plants in China; DIC (China) Co., Ltd. is the largest, producing offset, flexo and gravure inks.

Hangzhou TOKA Ink Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Hangzhou
http://www.hhink.com/index_en.html

Founded in 1988 as a joint venture between UV ink specialist T&K TOKA Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Industrial Investment Group Co., Ltd., and Hangzhou Xiefeng Investment Management Partnership, Hangzhou TOKA Ink Co., Ltd. features UV inks, offset inks, liquid inks and inkjet inks. Current annual production capacity is 30,000 tons of ink. The company holds nearly 20 patents.

Bauhinia Variegata Ink & Chemicals (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Wanchai, Hong Kong
https://www.yipschemical.com/en/inks.aspx

Through its subsidiary, Bauhinia Variegata Ink & Chemicals (Zhejiang) Limited, Yip¡¯s Chemical Holdings Limited is the largest domestic ink manufacturer in China. In 2023, Yip¡¯s Chemical has consolidated sales of US$411.45 million (HKD3.22 billion, with Bauhinia Variegata Ink¡¯s revenue at US$154.27 million (HKD 1.21 billion). The company produces gravure inks, flexographic inks, offset printing inks, screen printing inks, UV inks, digital inks, eco-friendly processing materials for printing, and laboratory testing services.

artience Tianjin TOYO Ink Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Xiqing, Tianjin
https://www.tjtoyoink.com.cn/

Established in 1993, Tianjin Toyo Ink Co., Ltd. is a joint venture of Tianjin Ink Co., Ltd. and Toyo Ink Manufacturing Co., Ltd., which recently changed its name to artience. Tianjin Toyo Ink Co., Ltd. has an annual ink production capacity of 40,000 tons, and sales revenue of nearly $140 million. The company has 18 sales branches in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and other provinces and cities as well as international sales. The company specializes in green environmentally friendly products.

Shenzhen Inkbank Graphic Technology Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Bao An District, Shenzhen
https://en.inkbank.com.cn/

Shenzhen Inkbank Graphic Technology Co., Ltd. (INKBANK) is a leading provider of ink and inkjet solutions, including Wwater-based pigment Ink for DTF, DTG, and roll-to-roll textile, UV ink for graphic arts and label, and dye sublimation ink for textile. In 2023, the production and sales of digital inkjet ink of the INKBANK Group reached a record high with $86 million in sales, and net profit continued to grow. Among them, the DTF digital printing ink and industrial UV inkjet inks recognized by the domestic and foreign markets have maintained a strong growth momentum. In a major move, in August 2023, INKBANK Shanghai Branch was established to provide more convenient and quality service for customers in East China. In addition, the $48 million Zhuhai Science and Technology Park ink library project broke ground in September 2023. After the intelligent factory is completed and put into operation in 2025, the production capacity can reach 40,000 tons.

Zhuhai Print-Rite New Materials Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Zhuhai,Guangdong
https://www.printrite-nm.com/en/

Originally Zhuhai Free Trade Zone Neojet-Apollojet Imaging Materials Co., Ltd, the company was renamed to Zhuhai Print-Rite New Materials Corporation Limited in 2016. An inkjet ink specialist, Zhuhai Print-Rite New Materials Co., Ltd. manufactures a large portfolio of inks, including digital textile inks, UV inks, eco solvent pigmented inks, desktop printer inks, water-based wide format inks, packaging inks, glass inks and specialty inks, recently launching new direct-to-film and direct-to-garment inks. The company reports annual production capacity of more than 10,000 tons.

Siegwerk Shanghai Ltd.

Headquarters: Minhang District, Shanghai
www.siegwerk.com

The fourth-largest international ink manufacturer, Siegwerk had sales of $1.36 billion in 2023. Siegwerk¡¯s focus is on liquid packaging inks, and the company has a particular emphasis on the Circular Economy. Siegwerk has long been active in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as in China; in 2016, the company set up its INKube Packaging Ink Solution Center in Shanghai.

Guangdong Tloong Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Zhaoqing, Guangdong
https://www.tloongroup.com/

Founded in 1993, Guangdong Tloong Technology Group Co., Ltd. was previously known as Guangdong Sky Dragon Printing Ink Group Co., Ltd. before changing its name in 2020. Guangdong Tloong Technology Group Co., Ltd. manufactures water-based, solvent, and offset printing inks as well as chemicals, and also provides marketing services as well. 

Dongguan Changlian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Dongguan City, Guangdong
https://en.dgclt.com/

Founded in 2009, Dongguan Changlian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. is a textile ink manufacturers, featuring water-based, screen and digital inks. It was rated as one of the top 500 manufacturing enterprises in Guangdong province for five consecutive years, from 2016-2020, and holds more than 20 patents. In addition to its headquarters, Dongguan Changlian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. has six offices n China and distributors worldwide.

Suzhou Kingswood Education Technology Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Suzhou, Jiangsu
https://www.kingswoodinks.com/

Founded in 2003, Suzhou Kingswood Education Technology Co., Ltd. is an offset printing ink specialist, producing eco-friendly sheetfed, web and UV offset inks. The company has operations in China and in France, where they acquired Brancher in 2012. Its newest factory has production capability of 50,000 tons of inks annually.

Zhejiang New East Printing Ink Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Taizhou City, Zhejiang
https://www.east-inc.com/

Founded in 1983, Zhejiang New East Printing Ink Co., Ltd. is a packaging ink leader, producing flexo and gravure inks for flexible packaging applications.

Letong Chemical Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Zhuhai, Guangdong
Sales: $50 million
http://www.letongink.com 

Headquartered in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, Letong Chemical Co., Ltd. is best known for gravure inks, particularly for tobacco packaging. Letong Ink also produces flexo inks, UV curable offset and screen inks, laminating, surface printing and reverse printing inks for PVC labels, printing inks for aluminum foils, spray coating for plastics, and special anti-forgery/security inks. Outside of inks, the company produces powder coatings and adhesives. Ink World estimates its sales at $50 million annually.

Zhejiang Huabao Ink Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Huzhou, Zhejiang
www.hbinks.com

Founded in 2008, Zhejiang Huabao Ink Co., Ltd. is a printing ink specialist, primarily producing water-based inks, alcohol-soluble inks, ester-soluble inks and solvent-free adhesives. Among them, the company reports that the sales volume of ester-soluble polyurethane inks ranks among the top in the country. It has earned ISO9001, 14001, and 18001 system certification.

Huangshan Shining Ink Technology Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Huangshan
https://www.novel.com.cn/index.php?m=Page&a=index&id=56

A liquid ink manufacturer headquartered in Huangshan, Anhui, Huangshan Shining Ink Technology Co., Ltd. Along with Novel (Huangshan) Packaging Co., Ltd., a flexible packaging specialist, Huangshan Shining Ink Technology Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Huangshan Novel Co., Ltd. The company is certificated by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Level 3 National Safety Production Standardization. It is highly regarded for its gravure lamination inks for plastic.

Maoming Sakata Inx Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Maoming, Guangdong

A sheetfed offset ink producer headquartered in Maoming, Guangdong Province, Maoming Sakata Inx Co., Ltd. was originally a joint venture between Sakata INX, the third-largest international ink manufacturer, and Maoming Huacai Ink Co., Ltd. On Feb. 28, 2024, Maoming Huacai Ink Co., Ltd. purchased the remaining  63.26% stake of Maoming Sakata Inx Co., Ltd. for a reported CNY 69.5 million. At the time of purchase, Maoming Sakata Inx Co., Ltd.¡¯s sales were reported to be 219 million CNY ($31 million).