Pigments Market Report by Product Type (Organic Pigments, Inorganic Pigments, Specialty Pigments), Color Index (Reds, Orange, Yellows, Blue, Green, Brown, and Others), Application (Paints and Coatings, Plastics, Printing Inks, Construction Materials, and
Description
The global pigments market size reached USD 31.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 59.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.02% during 2025-2033. The increasing demand for high-quality paints with metallic luster is primarily driving the market.
Pigments are a set of insoluble, colored chemical compounds that are incorporated in the medium and mixed physically. They aid in absorbing the light of selective wavelength for emitting colors through transmission, hiding the substrate, and enhancing the surface property of the material. On account of these applications, pigments are extensively deployed as a key component in paints, coatings, plastics, printing inks, and light-emitting sources. At present, they are broadly categorized in two varying pigments forms, including organic and Inorganic. Amongst these, organic pigments are extracted from natural sources, whereas inorganic or synthetic pigments are derived from petrochemicals or synthesized from calcinations.
Pigments Market Trends:
The widespread adoption of pigments across various industrial verticals, such as commercial, residential, electronics, and automotive, due to the increasing demand for high-quality paints with metallic luster is primarily driving the market toward growth. This is further supported by the increasing awareness regarding the several benefits offered by the pigments, including protection against high temperature, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, blowing sand, acid rain, and corrosive materials. In line with this, the rising environmental concerns amongst consumers have prompted manufacturers to shift toward organic and eco-friendly, high-performance pigments (HPP), which, in turn, is positively stimulating the market growth across the globe. Additionally, the extensive utilization of pigments in cosmetics, liquids, fruits, paint, paper, textiles, leather, shoe polish, candles, wood, and bamboo is contributing to the market growth. The significant expansion in the construction activities, along with the favorable initiatives undertaken by the government bodies of different nations for investing in constructing cost-effective housing facilities, are further propelling the market growth. Other factors, such as strategic collaborations amongst key players and the rising investments in the research and development (R&D) activities for introducing digital inks, are providing an impetus to the market growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the market forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on the product type, color index, and application.
Breakup by Product Type:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being BASF SE, Cabot Corporation, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd., DIC Corporation, Dupont De Nemours Inc., Heubach GmbH, Kronos Worldwide Inc. (Valhi Inc.), Lanxess AG, Merck KGaA, Pidilite Industries Limited, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, The Shepherd Color Company and Tronox Holdings PLC.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
1.What was the size of the global pigments market in 2024?
2.What is the expected growth rate of the global pigments market during 2025-2033?
3.What are the key factors driving the global pigments market?
4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global pigments market?
5.What is the breakup of the global pigments market based on the application?
6.What are the key regions in the global pigments market?
7.Who are the key players/companies in the global pigments market?
Pigments are a set of insoluble, colored chemical compounds that are incorporated in the medium and mixed physically. They aid in absorbing the light of selective wavelength for emitting colors through transmission, hiding the substrate, and enhancing the surface property of the material. On account of these applications, pigments are extensively deployed as a key component in paints, coatings, plastics, printing inks, and light-emitting sources. At present, they are broadly categorized in two varying pigments forms, including organic and Inorganic. Amongst these, organic pigments are extracted from natural sources, whereas inorganic or synthetic pigments are derived from petrochemicals or synthesized from calcinations.
Pigments Market Trends:
The widespread adoption of pigments across various industrial verticals, such as commercial, residential, electronics, and automotive, due to the increasing demand for high-quality paints with metallic luster is primarily driving the market toward growth. This is further supported by the increasing awareness regarding the several benefits offered by the pigments, including protection against high temperature, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, blowing sand, acid rain, and corrosive materials. In line with this, the rising environmental concerns amongst consumers have prompted manufacturers to shift toward organic and eco-friendly, high-performance pigments (HPP), which, in turn, is positively stimulating the market growth across the globe. Additionally, the extensive utilization of pigments in cosmetics, liquids, fruits, paint, paper, textiles, leather, shoe polish, candles, wood, and bamboo is contributing to the market growth. The significant expansion in the construction activities, along with the favorable initiatives undertaken by the government bodies of different nations for investing in constructing cost-effective housing facilities, are further propelling the market growth. Other factors, such as strategic collaborations amongst key players and the rising investments in the research and development (R&D) activities for introducing digital inks, are providing an impetus to the market growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the market forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on the product type, color index, and application.
Breakup by Product Type:
- Organic Pigments
- Azo Pigments
- Phthalocyanine Pigment
- Quinacridone Pigment
- Other Organic Pigments
- Inorganic Pigments
- Titanium Dioxide Pigments
- Iron Oxide Pigments
- Cadmium Pigments
- Carbon Black Pigments
- Chromium Oxide Pigments
- Complex Inorganic Pigments
- Others
- Specialty Pigments
- Classic Organic Pigments
- Metallic Pigments
- High-Performance Pigments
- Light Interference Pigments
- Fluorescent Pigment
- Luminescent Pigments
- Thermo-Chromic Pigments
- Reds
- Orange
- Yellows
- Blue
- Green
- Brown
- Others
- Paints and Coatings
- Plastics
- Printing Inks
- Construction Materials
- Others
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being BASF SE, Cabot Corporation, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd., DIC Corporation, Dupont De Nemours Inc., Heubach GmbH, Kronos Worldwide Inc. (Valhi Inc.), Lanxess AG, Merck KGaA, Pidilite Industries Limited, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, The Shepherd Color Company and Tronox Holdings PLC.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
1.What was the size of the global pigments market in 2024?
2.What is the expected growth rate of the global pigments market during 2025-2033?
3.What are the key factors driving the global pigments market?
4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global pigments market?
5.What is the breakup of the global pigments market based on the application?
6.What are the key regions in the global pigments market?
7.Who are the key players/companies in the global pigments market?
Table of Contents
139 Pages
- 1 Preface
- 2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
- 3 Executive Summary
- 4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
- 5 Global Pigments Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
- 6 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 6.1 Organic Pigments
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Key Segments
- 6.1.2.1 Azo Pigments
- 6.1.2.2 Phthalocyanine Pigment
- 6.1.2.3 Quinacridone Pigment
- 6.1.2.4 Other Organic Pigments
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Inorganic Pigments
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Key Segments
- 6.2.2.1 Titanium Dioxide Pigments
- 6.2.2.2 Iron Oxide Pigments
- 6.2.2.3 Cadmium Pigments
- 6.2.2.4 Carbon Black Pigments
- 6.2.2.5 Chromium Oxide Pigments
- 6.2.2.6 Complex Inorganic Pigments
- 6.2.2.7 Others
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Specialty Pigments
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Key Segments
- 6.3.2.1 Classic Organic Pigments
- 6.3.2.2 Metallic Pigments
- 6.3.2.3 High-Performance Pigments
- 6.3.2.4 Light Interference Pigments
- 6.3.2.5 Fluorescent Pigment
- 6.3.2.6 Luminescent Pigments
- 6.3.2.7 Thermo-Chromic Pigments
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast
- 7 Market Breakup by Color Index
- 7.1 Reds
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Orange
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Yellows
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Blue
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
- 7.5 Green
- 7.5.1 Market Trends
- 7.5.2 Market Forecast
- 7.6 Brown
- 7.6.1 Market Trends
- 7.6.2 Market Forecast
- 7.7 Others
- 7.7.1 Market Trends
- 7.7.2 Market Forecast
- 8 Market Breakup by Application
- 8.1 Paints and Coatings
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Plastics
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Printing Inks
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Construction Materials
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Others
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
- 10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
- 11 Value Chain Analysis
- 12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
- 13 Price Analysis
- 14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 BASF SE
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1.3 Financials
- 14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.2 Cabot Corporation
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.2.3 Financials
- 14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.3 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd.
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3.3 Financials
- 14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.4 DIC Corporation
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.4.3 Financials
- 14.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.5 Dupont De Nemours Inc.
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5.3 Financials
- 14.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.6 Heubach GmbH
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7 Kronos Worldwide Inc. (Valhi Inc.)
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7.3 Financials
- 14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.8 Lanxess AG
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8.3 Financials
- 14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.9 Merck KGaA
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.9.3 Financials
- 14.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.10 Pidilite Industries Limited
- 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.10.3 Financials
- 14.3.11 Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited
- 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.11.3 Financials
- 14.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.12 The Shepherd Color Company
- 14.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.13 Tronox Holdings PLC
- 14.3.13.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.13.2 Product Portfolio
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