Notice Regarding Supply Status of Compatible Ink and Toner in Relation to Reported Supply Concerns for Food Packaging Ink
Qurie Inc. has announced that the supply of its compatible inks and toners remains stable, reassuring customers amid reports of potential shortages in raw materials for food packaging inks. The company clarifies that the materials and composition differ significantly, and there are no immediate plans for shortages or price hikes, advising against excessive stockpiling.
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May 13, 2026
Qurie Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koichi Yoshizuka) would like to announce its current view on the supply status of its compatible ink and toner products.
Recently, some media reports have indicated concerns about the supply of raw materials for food packaging inks due to factors such as the situation in the Middle East.
In connection with this, we have received many inquiries from customers asking, 'Will printer ink also become scarce?' and 'Will the prices of compatible inks and toners also rise?'
Furthermore, because the food product featured in the news was potato chips, the similar-sounding names 'potato chips' and our 'Ink no Chips' may have led to an increase in associative inquiries.
Of course, what we handle are not edible chips, but ink and toner products for printers.
Although it is a slightly confusing topic, we will explain the current situation as follows to ensure our customers can make purchases with peace of mind.
The nature of food packaging ink and printer ink is different.
Gravure inks, flexo inks, offset inks, and UV inks used for food bags, film packaging, outer boxes, and labels often use petrochemical-derived materials.
Particularly, solvent-based gravure inks for food packaging are printing materials that combine organic pigments, synthetic resins, solvents, and additives, and they have a relatively high dependence on petrochemical raw materials.
On the other hand, water-based inkjet inks used in home and office printers are precision liquid materials with water as the main component.
Functional components such as surfactants, dispersants, preservatives, and humectants are used to support ejection stability, prevent nozzle clogging, enhance color development, and ensure storage stability, but their applications and component compositions are significantly different from food packaging inks.
Therefore, we do not believe that supply concerns for food packaging ink will directly lead to a shortage of home and office printer ink.
Regarding the confirmation results from our manufacturing partners
As a precautionary measure, we have confirmed the status of raw materials, components, and manufacturing with our main manufacturing partners.
At present, the supply of raw materials for compatible inks and toners is relatively stable, and there is no situation where major supply concerns are imminent.
While there are price increases for some resin parts and ink raw materials, our manufacturing partners have also stocked up on some materials, and there are no plans to immediately revise the prices of finished products at this time.
Regarding delivery times, we are continuing to coordinate with our manufacturing partners to maintain a stable supply.
Points to note at present
One point to watch for in the future is the possibility of minor fluctuations in the price of IC chips used in cartridges.
This is due to the impact of international semiconductor and electronic component prices.
However, at this moment, it is not a situation that will seriously affect the supply of our products.
There is no need for excessive hoarding
Based on the above, we have determined that there are currently no major problems with the supply of compatible inks and toners.
We ask our customers not to engage in excessive hoarding. Please continue to purchase with peace of mind at your usual timing.
We will continue to closely monitor trends in raw material prices, international affairs, foreign exchange, logistics, IC chips, etc., and will promptly provide information if any changes in the supply situation occur.
Qurie Inc. will continue to strive for the stable supply of compatible inks and toners that our customers can use with confidence.
Qurie Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koichi Yoshizuka) would like to announce its current view on the supply status of its compatible ink and toner products.
Recently, some media reports have indicated concerns about the supply of raw materials for food packaging inks due to factors such as the situation in the Middle East.
In connection with this, we have received many inquiries from customers asking, 'Will printer ink also become scarce?' and 'Will the prices of compatible inks and toners also rise?'
Furthermore, because the food product featured in the news was potato chips, the similar-sounding names 'potato chips' and our 'Ink no Chips' may have led to an increase in associative inquiries.
Of course, what we handle are not edible chips, but ink and toner products for printers.
Although it is a slightly confusing topic, we will explain the current situation as follows to ensure our customers can make purchases with peace of mind.
The nature of food packaging ink and printer ink is different.
Gravure inks, flexo inks, offset inks, and UV inks used for food bags, film packaging, outer boxes, and labels often use petrochemical-derived materials.
Particularly, solvent-based gravure inks for food packaging are printing materials that combine organic pigments, synthetic resins, solvents, and additives, and they have a relatively high dependence on petrochemical raw materials.
On the other hand, water-based inkjet inks used in home and office printers are precision liquid materials with water as the main component.
Functional components such as surfactants, dispersants, preservatives, and humectants are used to support ejection stability, prevent nozzle clogging, enhance color development, and ensure storage stability, but their applications and component compositions are significantly different from food packaging inks.
Therefore, we do not believe that supply concerns for food packaging ink will directly lead to a shortage of home and office printer ink.
Regarding the confirmation results from our manufacturing partners
As a precautionary measure, we have confirmed the status of raw materials, components, and manufacturing with our main manufacturing partners.
At present, the supply of raw materials for compatible inks and toners is relatively stable, and there is no situation where major supply concerns are imminent.
While there are price increases for some resin parts and ink raw materials, our manufacturing partners have also stocked up on some materials, and there are no plans to immediately revise the prices of finished products at this time.
Regarding delivery times, we are continuing to coordinate with our manufacturing partners to maintain a stable supply.
Points to note at present
One point to watch for in the future is the possibility of minor fluctuations in the price of IC chips used in cartridges.
This is due to the impact of international semiconductor and electronic component prices.
However, at this moment, it is not a situation that will seriously affect the supply of our products.
There is no need for excessive hoarding
Based on the above, we have determined that there are currently no major problems with the supply of compatible inks and toners.
We ask our customers not to engage in excessive hoarding. Please continue to purchase with peace of mind at your usual timing.
We will continue to closely monitor trends in raw material prices, international affairs, foreign exchange, logistics, IC chips, etc., and will promptly provide information if any changes in the supply situation occur.
Qurie Inc. will continue to strive for the stable supply of compatible inks and toners that our customers can use with confidence.