Global Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025
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Research Summary
Quinacridone pigments are a family of high-performance, synthetic organic pigments known for their exceptional color intensity, lightfastness, and chemical stability. Originally developed for the textile industry, quinacridone pigments have found extensive use in various applications, including artists＇ paints, plastics, inks, and coatings. They are characterized by their vibrant and transparent hues, ranging from reds and pinks to violets and oranges. The unique molecular structure of quinacridone pigments contributes to their resistance to fading when exposed to light, making them favored for applications requiring longevity and color durability. Due to their versatility and color range, quinacridone pigments are widely utilized by artists, designers, and manufacturers to achieve vivid and lasting color effects in a range of products.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Quinacridone Pigments market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of Quinacridone Pigments include BASF, Clariant, Sun Chemical (DIC), Wenzhou Jin Yuan Chemical, Heubach, Trust Chem, Lona Industries, Pidilite Industries etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Quinacridone Pigments. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Quinacridone Pigments market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Quinacridone Pigments market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Quinacridone Pigments industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Quinacridone Pigments Include:
BASF
Clariant
Sun Chemical (DIC)
Wenzhou Jin Yuan Chemical
Heubach
Trust Chem
Lona Industries
Pidilite Industries
Quinacridone Pigments Product Segment Include:
Quinacridone Red (PV19)
Quinacridone Magenta (PV42)
Quinacridone Violet (PV55)
Quinacridone Gold (PO48)
Quinacridone Burnt Orange (PO49)
Quinacridone Pigments Product Application Include:
Printing Ink
Paints and Coatings
Plastics Industry
Textiles Industry
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Quinacridone Pigments Capacity and Production Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Quinacridone Pigments Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Quinacridone Pigments Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Quinacridone Pigments Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 6: Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 7: North America Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: Europe Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: China Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 13: Global Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources
Quinacridone pigments are a family of high-performance, synthetic organic pigments known for their exceptional color intensity, lightfastness, and chemical stability. Originally developed for the textile industry, quinacridone pigments have found extensive use in various applications, including artists＇ paints, plastics, inks, and coatings. They are characterized by their vibrant and transparent hues, ranging from reds and pinks to violets and oranges. The unique molecular structure of quinacridone pigments contributes to their resistance to fading when exposed to light, making them favored for applications requiring longevity and color durability. Due to their versatility and color range, quinacridone pigments are widely utilized by artists, designers, and manufacturers to achieve vivid and lasting color effects in a range of products.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Quinacridone Pigments market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of Quinacridone Pigments include BASF, Clariant, Sun Chemical (DIC), Wenzhou Jin Yuan Chemical, Heubach, Trust Chem, Lona Industries, Pidilite Industries etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Quinacridone Pigments. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Quinacridone Pigments market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Quinacridone Pigments market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Quinacridone Pigments industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Quinacridone Pigments Include:
BASF
Clariant
Sun Chemical (DIC)
Wenzhou Jin Yuan Chemical
Heubach
Trust Chem
Lona Industries
Pidilite Industries
Quinacridone Pigments Product Segment Include:
Quinacridone Red (PV19)
Quinacridone Magenta (PV42)
Quinacridone Violet (PV55)
Quinacridone Gold (PO48)
Quinacridone Burnt Orange (PO49)
Quinacridone Pigments Product Application Include:
Printing Ink
Paints and Coatings
Plastics Industry
Textiles Industry
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Quinacridone Pigments Capacity and Production Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Quinacridone Pigments Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Quinacridone Pigments Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Quinacridone Pigments Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 6: Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 7: North America Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: Europe Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: China Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 13: Global Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources
Table of Contents
170 Pages
- 1 Quinacridone Pigments Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 Quinacridone Pigments Product by Type
- 1.2.1 Quinacridone Red (PV19)
- 1.2.2 Quinacridone Magenta (PV42)
- 1.2.3 Quinacridone Violet (PV55)
- 1.2.4 Quinacridone Gold (PO48)
- 1.2.5 Quinacridone Burnt Orange (PO49)
- 1.3 Quinacridone Pigments Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Printing Ink
- 1.3.2 Paints and Coatings
- 1.3.3 Plastics Industry
- 1.3.4 Textiles Industry
- 1.3.5 Others
- 1.4 Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Revenue and Sales Analysis
- 1.4.1 Global Quinacridone Pigments Revenue Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Sales Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.3 Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 Quinacridone Pigments Industry Trends and Innovation
- 1.5.1 Quinacridone Pigments Industry Trends and Innovation
- 1.5.2 Quinacridone Pigments Market Drivers and Challenges
- 2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Capacity and Production Analysis
- 2.1 Global Quinacridone Pigments Capacity, Production and Utilization (2020-2032)
- 2.2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Production Growth Trend by Region: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2030
- 2.3 Global Quinacridone Pigments Production by Region
- 2.3.1 Global Quinacridone Pigments Production by Region (2020-2025)
- 2.3.2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Production Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 2.3.3 Global Quinacridone Pigments Production Market Share by Region (2020-2032)
- 3 Quinacridone Pigments Market PESTEL Analysis
- 3.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 3.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 3.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 3.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 3.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 3.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 4 Quinacridone Pigments Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 5 Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Analysis by Regions
- 5.1 Quinacridone Pigments Overall Market: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Revenue and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 5.2.1 Global Quinacridone Pigments Revenue and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Revenue and Market Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 5.3 Global Quinacridone Pigments Sales and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 5.3.1 Global Quinacridone Pigments Sales and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.3.2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Sales and Market Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 5.4 Global Quinacridone Pigments Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 6 Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Type and Application
- 6.1 Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Type
- 6.1.1 Global Quinacridone Pigments Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.1.2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Sales and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Application
- 6.2.1 Global Quinacridone Pigments Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 6.2.2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Sales and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 7 North America
- 7.1 North America Quinacridone Pigments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 7.2 North America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 7.3 North America Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Type
- 7.3.1 North America Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.4 North America Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Application
- 7.4.1 North America Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 7.4.2 North America Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 7.5 North America Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Country
- 7.5.1 US
- 7.5.2 Canada
- 8 Europe
- 8.1 Europe Quinacridone Pigments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 8.2 Europe Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 8.3 Europe Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Type
- 8.3.1 Europe Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 8.4 Europe Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Application
- 8.4.1 Europe Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 8.4.2 Europe Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 8.5 Europe Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Country
- 8.5.1 Germany
- 8.5.2 France
- 8.5.3 United Kingdom
- 8.5.4 Italy
- 8.5.5 Spain
- 8.5.6 Benelux
- 9 China
- 9.1 China Quinacridone Pigments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 9.2 China Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 9.3 China Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Type
- 9.3.1 China Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 9.3.2 China Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 9.4 China Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Application
- 9.4.1 China Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.4.2 China Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 10 APAC (excl. China)
- 10.1 APAC (excl. China) Quinacridone Pigments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 10.2 APAC (excl. China) Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 10.3 APAC (excl. China) Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Type
- 10.3.1 APAC (excl. China) Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 10.3.2 APAC (excl. China) Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 10.4 APAC (excl. China) Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Application
- 10.4.1 APAC (excl. China) Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 10.4.2 APAC (excl. China) Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 10.5 APAC (excl. China) Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Country
- 10.5.1 Japan
- 10.5.2 South Korea
- 10.5.3 India
- 10.5.4 Australia
- 10.5.5 Southeast Asia
- 11 Latin America
- 11.1 Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 11.2 Latin America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 1`.3 Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Type
- 11.3.1 Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 11.3.2 Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 11.4 Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Application
- 11.4.1 Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 11.4.2 Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 11.5 Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Country
- 11.6 Latin America Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Country
- 11.6.1 Mexico
- 11.6.2 Brazil
- 12 Middle East & Africa
- 12.1 Middle East & Africa Quinacridone Pigments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 12.2 Middle East & Africa Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 12.3 Middle East & Africa Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Type
- 12.3.1 Middle East & Africa Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 12.3.2 Middle East & Africa Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 12.4 Middle East & Africa Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Application
- 12.4.1 Middle East & Africa Quinacridone Pigments Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 12.4.2 Middle East & Africa Quinacridone Pigments Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 12.5 Middle East Quinacridone Pigments Market Size by Country
- 12.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 12.5.2 South Africa
- 13 Competition by Manufacturers
- 13.1 Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Sales, Revenue and Price by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 13.1.1 Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Sales by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 13.1.2 Global Quinacridone Pigments Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 13.1.3 Global Quinacridone Pigments Average Sales Price by Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 13.2 Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 13.2.1 Quinacridone Pigments Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 13.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter Location and Key Area Sales
- 13.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 14 Key Companies Analysis
- 14.1 BASF
- 14.1.1 BASF Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 14.1.2 BASF Quinacridone Pigments Product Portfolio
- 14.1.3 BASF Quinacridone Pigments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14.2 Clariant
- 14.2.1 Clariant Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 14.2.2 Clariant Quinacridone Pigments Product Portfolio
- 14.2.3 Clariant Quinacridone Pigments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14.3 Sun Chemical (DIC)
- 14.3.1 Sun Chemical (DIC) Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 14.3.2 Sun Chemical (DIC) Quinacridone Pigments Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3 Sun Chemical (DIC) Quinacridone Pigments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14.4 Wenzhou Jin Yuan Chemical
- 14.4.1 Wenzhou Jin Yuan Chemical Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 14.4.2 Wenzhou Jin Yuan Chemical Quinacridone Pigments Product Portfolio
- 14.4.3 Wenzhou Jin Yuan Chemical Quinacridone Pigments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14.5 Heubach
- 14.5.1 Heubach Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 14.5.2 Heubach Quinacridone Pigments Product Portfolio
- 14.5.3 Heubach Quinacridone Pigments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14.6 Trust Chem
- 14.6.1 Trust Chem Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 14.6.2 Trust Chem Quinacridone Pigments Product Portfolio
- 14.6.3 Trust Chem Quinacridone Pigments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14.7 Lona Industries
- 14.7.1 Lona Industries Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 14.7.2 Lona Industries Quinacridone Pigments Product Portfolio
- 14.7.3 Lona Industries Quinacridone Pigments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14.8 Pidilite Industries
- 14.8.1 Pidilite Industries Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 14.8.2 Pidilite Industries Quinacridone Pigments Product Portfolio
- 14.8.3 Pidilite Industries Quinacridone Pigments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 15 Industry Chain Analysis
- 15.1 Quinacridone Pigments Industry Chain Analysis
- 15.2 Quinacridone Pigments Industry Raw Material and Suppliers Analysis
- 15.2.1 Quinacridone Pigments Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
- 15.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
- 15.3 Quinacridone Pigments Typical Downstream Customers
- 15.4 Quinacridone Pigments Sales Channel Analysis
- 16 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 17 Methodology and Data Source
- 17.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 17.2 Research Scope
- 17.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
- 17.4 Date Source
- 17.4.1 Primary Sources
- 17.4.2 Secondary Sources
- 17.5 Data Cross Validation
- 17.6 Disclaimer
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