Japan Inkjet Printer Market

Japan Inkjet Printer Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Inkjet Printer Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2401.5 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 8.59% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Inkjet Printer Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 5946.2 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan inkjet printer market size is anticipated to reach USD 5946.2 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.59% from 2025 to 2035. The inkjet printer market in Japan is driven by increasing demand for on-demand, high-precision printing solutions for textile, commercial, and industrial applications.

Market Overview

The inkjet printer market covers the production and sale of inkjet printers, as well as all essential consumables like ink cartridges and printheads. Inkjet printers create images by projecting tiny ink droplets onto a surface. The market serves consumer home printing (inkjet printers), office commercial inkjet printers, and industrial inkjet printing machines, including for packaging, textiles, signage, coding and marking, and professional photography, with a large range of everyday printing purposes. The Japan inkjet printer market is driven by strong demand for high-quality printing in commercial packaging, industrial labeling, and home offices. Technological advancements such as precision printheads, pigment-based inks, and energy-efficient devices support adoption across sectors, including textiles and signage. Government initiatives promoting digital transformation (DX) and smart manufacturing encourage printing automation, while subsidies for SMEs to upgrade digital equipment further strengthen market growth. The interest in reduced emissions and recyclable-ink systems is boosted by Japan’s focus on sustainability. The market allows for expanded opportunities in e-commerce packing, personalized products, and industrial coding and marking. This is aided by domestic market players investing in R&D to enhance speed, durability, and cost savings.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan inkjet printer market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan inkjet printer market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyzes their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan inkjet printer market.

Driving Factors

The inkjet printer market in Japan is driven by demand for high-resolution printing to support packaging, labeling, and commercial graphics applications, along with an increase in home-office printing. New and improved technologies, such as precision printheads and sustainable pigment-based inks, are stimulating the market for printers. The government digital transformation (DX) investment initiative and subsidies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to upgrade equipment are additional factors driving growth. Increasing e-commerce activities and rising demand for personalized products contribute to the market with more efficient and versatile inkjet systems.

Restraining Factors

The inkjet printer market in Japan is mostly constrained by high operational costs, particularly for frequent ink replacement and maintenance of advanced printheads. The increasing prevalence of digital and paperless workflows is reducing the need for traditional printing in office environments. Competition from laser printers, with lower cost-per-page for bulk printing, continues to decrease inkjet penetration into the market.

Market Segmentation

The Japan inkjet printer market share is classified into type, technology, and end user.

• The multifunctional printers segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Japan inkjet printer market is segmented by type into multifunctional printers, desktop printers, large format printers, inkjet press, industrial inkjet printers, textile printers, and others. Among these, the multifunctional printers segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Multifunctional inkjet printers hold a strong position in Japan's market, thanks to the high demand from home-office customers, compact design, cost effectiveness, value-added functionality, and innovation from a strong domestic manufacturing base.

• The drop-on-demand segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Japan inkjet printer market is segmented by technology into continuous inkjet, drop-on-demand, UV inkjet, and others. Among these, the drop-on-demand segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Drop-on-demand technology is predominant in Japan's inkjet printer market, driven by high precision, lower ink usage, and widespread adoption in home, office, and industrial printing stemming from the continued innovation of key domestic manufacturers.

• The consumer segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Japan inkjet printer market is segmented by end user into consumer, education, industrial, textile, pharmaceutical, and others. Among these, the consumer segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The consumer market dominates Japan's inkjet printer market because of regular home-office demand, increasing needs for printed photos, documents, continual upgrades in technology, and the availability of inexpensive models with multifunction capability offered by major domestic brands.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan inkjet printer market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Seiko Epson Corporation
• Canon Inc.
• Brother Industries Ltd.
• Riso Kagaku Corporation
• Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd.
• Kishu Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
• CTC Japan Ltd.
• Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co., Ltd.
• K?ga Techno Co., Ltd.
• Star Micronics Co., Ltd.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments:

• In April 2025, Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. unveiled its Hybrid Ink Set, which is crafted to be used in easy-to-use textile printing for direct-to-fabric and transfer printing applications. The ink provides more vivid colors, color retention post-washing, and increased productivity while being eco-friendlier by decreasing waste and maximizing ink usage efficiency.
• In April 2025, Seiko Epson Corporation invested in Gosan Tech to accelerate industrial inkjet adoption in smart manufacturing and materials processing. The partners will work together to focus on advanced printhead technologies that enhance the application of precision, speed, and reliability in industries like electronics manufacturing, packaging, and high-performance industrial marking.

Market SegmentationThis study forecasts revenue at the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decision Advisor has segmented the Japan inkjet printer market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Inkjet Printer Market, By Type

• Multifunctional Printers
• Desktop Printers
• Large Format Printers
• Inkjet Press
• Industrial Inkjet Printers
• Textile Printers
• Others

Japan Inkjet Printer Market, By Technology

• Continuous Inkjet
• Drop on Demand
• UV Inkjet
• Others

Japan Inkjet Printer Market, By End User

• Consumer
• Education
• Industrial
• Textile
• Pharmaceutical
• Others

FAQ’s

Q: What is the Japan inkjet printer market size?

A: Japan inkjet printer market size is expected to grow from USD 2401.5 million in 2024 to USD 5946.2 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.59% during the forecast period 2025-2035. 

Q: What are the key growth drivers of the market?

A: Market growth is driven by high-resolution printing to support packaging, labeling, and commercial graphics applications, along with an increase in home-office printing. New and improved technologies, such as precision printheads and sustainable pigment-based inks, are stimulating the market for printers.

Q: What factors restrain the Japan inkjet printer market?

A: Constraints include high operational costs, particularly for frequent ink replacement and maintenance of advanced printheads. The increasing prevalence of digital and paperless workflows is reducing the need for traditional printing in office environments.

Q: How is the market segmented by technology type?

A: The market is segmented into continuous inkjet, drop-on-demand, UV inkjet, and others.

Q: Who are the key players in the Japan inkjet printer market?

A: Key companies include Seiko Epson Corporation, Canon Inc., Brother Industries Ltd., Riso Kagaku Corporation, Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd., Kishu Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd., CTC Japan Ltd., Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co., Ltd., K?ga Techno Co., Ltd., and Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

Q: Who are the target audiences for this market report?

A: The report targets market players, investors, end-users, government authorities, consulting and research firms, venture capitalists, and value-added resellers (VARs).