Security ink, also known as Invisible ink or Anti-counterfeit printing ink, is one of the most important parts of anti-counterfeit technology, which is invisible either on application or soon thereafter, and which later on can be made visible by some means. Security ink is widely used in banknote, official identity documents, postage stamps, tax banderoles, security labels and product markings. Security inks have various functions. Some security inks can show special colors, be invisible or not under specific conditions such as ultraviolet ray irradiation, infrared irradiation, sunlight irradiation, specific temperature and humidity. Security inks can be applied in various printing solutions like intaglio printing, silkscreen printing, letterpress printing and offset printing.
The global market for Security Ink was estimated to be worth USD 3,545.26 million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 5,053.33 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.11% during the forecast period 2024-2030.
North American market for Security Ink was valued at $ 794.85 million in 2023 and will reach $ 1,117.29 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.94% during the forecast period of 2024 through 2030.
China market for Security Ink was valued at $ 903.69 million in 2023 and will reach $ 1,297.70 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.28% during the forecast period of 2024 through 2030.
Europe market for Security Ink was valued at $ 1,105.76 million in 2023 and will reach $ 1,701.95 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.26% during the forecast period of 2024 through 2030.
The major global manufacturers of Security Ink include SICPA, Sun Chemical, Gleitsmann Security Inks, Microtrace, CTI, Kao Collins, Petrel Security, Precision Ink (Gans Ink & Supply), and Cronite, etc. In 2023, the world's top three vendors accounted for approximately 51.91% of the revenue.
The global Security Ink market was valued at US$ million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2032, implying a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
The North America market for Security Ink is forecast to increase from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, corresponding to a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
The Europe market for Security Ink is projected to rise from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, registering a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
The Asia Pacific market for Security Ink is expected to grow from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
Leading global manufacturers of Security Ink include , among others. In 2025, the top three vendors together accounted for approximately % of global revenue.
Report Scope
This report quantifies the global Security Ink market in revenue (US$ million) and, where applicable, sales volume (Tons), using 2025 as the base year and providing annual historical and forecast data for 2021–2032.
It standardizes definitions of types and applications, harmonizes vendor attribution, and presents comparable time series by company, type, application, and region/country, including indicative price bands (US$/Tons) and concentration ratios (CR5/CR10).
The outputs are intended to support strategy development, budgeting, and performance benchmarking for manufacturers, new entrants, channel partners, and investors; the report also reviews technology shifts and notable product introductions relevant to Security Ink.
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
This section profiles leading manufacturers, combining 2021–2025 results with a 2026–2032 outlook. It reports revenue, market share, price bands, product and application mix, regional and channel mix, and key developments (M&A, capacity additions, certifications). It also provides global revenue, average price, and—where applicable—sales volume by manufacturer, and calculates CR5/CR10 and rank changes to support comparative benchmarking.
Security Ink Market by Company
- SICPA
- Sun Chemical
- Gleitsmann Security Inks
- Microtrace
- CTI
- Kao Collins
- Petrel Security
- Precision Ink (Gans Ink & Supply)
- Cronite
- ANY
- Godo Printing Ink
- artience (Toyo Ink)
- Huizhou Foryou Optical Technology
- Mingbo
- Letong Chemical
- Wancheng
Security Ink Segment by Type
- Offset Inks
- Intaglio Inks
- Silkscreen Inks
- Letterpress Inks
- Others
Security Ink Segment by Application
- Security Labels
- Official Identity Documents
- Tax Banderoles
- Banknotes
- Others
Security Ink Segment by Region
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Russia
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Poland
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- India
- Australia
- Taiwan
- Southeast Asia
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Chile
- Middle East & Africa
- Egypt
- South Africa
- Israel
- Türkiye
- GCC Countries
Key Drivers & Barriers
High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.
Reasons to Buy This Report
- This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Security Ink market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
- This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Security Ink and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
- This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in volume and value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.
- This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market
- This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into which regions to target globally
- This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Security Ink.
- This report helps stakeholders to identify some of the key players in the market and understand their valuable contribution.
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Research objectives, research methods, data sources, data cross-validation;
Chapter 2: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Security Ink manufacturers competitive landscape, price, production and value market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5: Production/output, value of Security Ink by region/country. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.
Chapter 6: Consumption of Security Ink in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.
