Continuous Inkjet Marking Machines Market Trends: Reachs USD 6415 million in 2031 at 9.1% CAGR

According to the recent report by QYResearch, the global market for Continuous Inkjet Marking Machines was valued at US $3,487 million in 2024 and is forecast to reach US $6,415 million by 2031, at a 9.1 % compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2025 and 2031. In 2024, approximately 0.41 million units were produced globally at an average selling price of US $8,500 per unit. This growth is being driven by rising demand across packaging-intensive sectors, evolving regulatory mandates, and rapid innovation in speed, efficiency, connectivity, and sustainability.

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Leading Companies

· Videojet Technologies

· Domino Printing Sciences

· Markem-Imaje

· Linx Printing Technologies

· Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems

· Leibinger Group

· KGK Jet

· REA Elektronik

· ITW Diagraph

· KBA-Metronic

· EC-JET

· EBS Ink-Jet Systems

· ID Technology

· Matthews Marking Systems

· SATO Holdings Corporation

· Squid Ink Manufacturing

· Control Print

· Zanasi

· Rottweil

· Datalogic

· Macsa ID

· KGK Marking Technologies

· Trident

· Shanghai Rottweil

· Willett

· Anser Coding

· Kortho Coding & Marking

· HSA Systems

· Sauven Marking

· DMS Marking Systems

Applications

· Food & Beverage Industry

· Pharmaceutical & Medical Industry

· Cosmetics & Daily Chemical Products

· Electronics & Industrial Components

· Others

Categories

· Small Character Inkjet Printers

· High Resolution Inkjet Printers

· Thermal Inkjet Printers

· Others

Latest Data Overview

· Market Title: Global Continuous Inkjet Marking Machines Market Research Report 2025

· 2024 Market Value: US $3,487 million

· 2031 Projected Value: US $6,415 million

· 2025-2031 CAGR: 9.1 %

· 2024 Production Volume: ~0.41 million units

· 2024 Average Selling Price: ~US $8,500 per unit

· Segmentation Included: by Type, Application, Region (North America; Europe; Asia-Pacific; South America; Middle East & Africa)

· Report Features: revenue and volume forecasts, competitive landscape, growth drivers and trends, company profiles, and supply chain dynamics

2025 Trend Highlights & Company Innovations

Surging Speed and Micro-Print Precision
Videojet's 1880 HR model has set a new benchmark with output speeds up to 394 m/min while delivering high-quality micro-text printing-crucial for electronics and beverage can coding. Domino's Ax350i series and Markem-Imaje's 9750 packages both push printing speeds above 6 m/s, enabling manufacturers to maintain traceable, high-density codes in ultra-fast production lines.

Sustainability Takes Precedent
The Markem-Imaje 9750 and 9750+ models offer hybrid printing modes that drastically reduce consumable use and VOC emissions-cutting them by as much as 50 %, with 35 % reductions even when using standard inks. These gains respond to tightening environmental regulations, such as the European Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation effective February 2025, setting new sustainability KPIs for packaging.

Pigmented, High-Contrast Codes for Dark Substrates
Linx introduced the 8940 Spectrum CIJ model, optimized for pigmented inks-white, blue, and grey-to ensure readability on dark plastics, extruded pipes, cables, and coated surfaces. Markem-Imaje followed suit with its MW2440 white ink solution, enhancing code contrast and durability in challenging application environments.

Uptime through Intelligent Mechanics
The Leibinger IQJET emphasizes automatic nozzle and gutter sealing, reducing solvent use by up to 50 % and offering seamless restarts even after extended downtime. Videojet's CleanFlowTM printhead and Linx's extended shutdown resilience further reduce maintenance and unplanned downtime, improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Connected Factories and Remote Diagnostics
CIJ machines are now highly networked. Hitachi's UX2 series supports Ethernet/IP, OPC UA and Modbus for seamless MES/PLC integration. Meanwhile, Domino has implemented cloud-based dashboards and remote monitoring tools, enabling real-time diagnostics, parameter adjustments, and proactive maintenance-ideal for low-staff or round-the-clock facilities.

Tariff Pressures Alter Buying Patterns, Not Compliance Needs
In early 2025, manufacturers rushed to secure equipment ahead of anticipated tariffs. Though investment slowed mid-year due to cost pressures, funding remains robust where regulatory compliance-like coding for shelf-life, tracing, and batch control-is mandatory. The market is seeing more flexible financing options and TCO-focused offerings from suppliers.

Competitive Edges: Ink Formulation, Service, and TCO Visibility
With regulatory and retailer scrutiny increasing, players are emphasizing ink development for recycled or bio-based substrates, service network strength, and transparent total cost calculations. KPIs such as grams of VOC per code, milliliters per code, and energy per print are becoming critical evaluation metrics for large-scale deployment trials.

Product Profiles: One Product per Key Company

Videojet Technologies - 1880 HR

· Speed: up to 394 m/min (single line, 10 characters per inch)

· Print: up to 3 lines with micro-print font matrices

· Features include high IP rating and automated cleaning systems

· Connectivity via Ethernet and smart consumable management

Domino Printing Sciences - Ax350i

· Speed: up to approximately 7.1 m/s in high-speed mode

· Print: supports up to 5 lines; offers variable nozzle sizes

· Designed for high-volume lines; resilient post-processing ink systems

Markem-Imaje - 9750+ Hybrid CIJ

· Speed: up to 6.6 m/s; supports up to 5 lines; optional robust IP66 housing

· Sustainability: dual-mode printing and solvent reduction capabilities

· Offers pigmented contrast and standard modes in a single machine

Leibinger Group - IQJET

· Robust uptime with automatic sealing, minimizing solvent loss

· Energy-efficient average power consumption (~36 W); supports multiple lines and large codes

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems - UX2 High-Speed

· Output potential exceeding 3,000 characters per second

· Up to 6-line printing; extensive industrial network connectivity

· Engineered for reliability, low operating cost, and VOC management

Downstream Customers

Below is a verified list of companies that utilize Continuous Inkjet Marking Machines, as documented via case studies or vendor references:

Express Packaging
Beavertown Brewery
Britvic
Baker Cheese
Mebra Plastik
Heineken
Greenwood Cosmetics
Emmi
Nestlé
Kraft Heinz
The Hershey Company
Töpfer GmbH

Market Trends

Sustainability and Regulatory Alignment

Manufacturers are racing to reduce solvents, VOC emissions, and consumables, driven by new packaging regulations and internal ESG goals. Examples like hybrid ink systems and auto-seal mechanics are measurable steps toward compliance and cost efficiency.

The Need for Speed

Ultra-fast production lines in food, beverage, pharma, and electronics dictate micro-print capability and high reliability. Speed is now synonymous with traceability, compliance, and consumer safety-all of which combine to reinforce market demand for high-performance CIJ systems.

Visibility on Dark & Difficult Surfaces

Pigmented ink solutions are gaining priority as packaging materials evolve toward darker substrates. Whether for cable marking, color-coated surfaces, or branded containers, contrast printing covers both functional and aesthetic requirements.

Smarter, Connected Coding Equipment

With factories digitizing rapidly, CIJ devices are no longer isolated printers-they are digital nodes in broader production networks. Real-time analytics, remote support, and predictive fault detection are now baseline features expected by enterprise-scale users.

Adaptation to Supply Chain Volatility

Tariff uncertainties and cost inflation have shifted purchasing habits toward faster decisions, cost-flexible financing, and coinciding delivery timelines with regulatory deadlines. Vendors offering TCO breakdowns and performance guarantees are differentiating themselves.

Competition Beyond Speed-Total Value Proposition

Ink chemistry, service uptime, consumable costs, energy usage, and remote support capabilities are becoming as important as raw performance. Forward-thinking buyers are benchmarking every print for efficiency-not just speed or cost per unit.

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