Aluminum Pigments Market Analysis

Aluminum Pigments Market Analysis

On the basis of grade, aluminum pigments market can be segmented into leafing and non-leafing types. Leafing grades usually floats on the surface of the coating film, imparting a brilliant and lustrous effect to the coated surface. The leafing grade products, however, are not able to withstand mechanical strain and do not get dispersed with the resin completely. As a result, they tend to fade with time. This grade of products witnessed extensive usage in cosmetics and printing inks for temporary brightness effects.
 

Non-leafing grades will account for a significant share of the global aluminum pigments market in the forecast years owing to its long-lasting effects. They exhibit better corrosion and abrasion resistance and find wide range of applications for metallic paints. Automotive industries require durable and stable paints for superior aesthetic features. Rising demand for personal vehicles in developing countries will have a notable impact on the non-leafing market growth.
 

Aluminum pigments market application scenario is distributed in several end-user industries including paints & coatings, printing inks, personal care, plastic, and others such as construction materials. Paints & coatings sector accounted for more than 40% share of the overall industry owing to product application in automotive, aerospace, construction, and other metallic paints. Growing sales of passenger cars and aircrafts in order to meet the rising tourism demand will augment the growth in coming years.
 

The product is used in printing inks to give metallic color effects to printing items including packaging materials, films, labels, brochures, leather, etc. Generally, leafing grade is used in this sector to provide the necessary opacity of the inks. This segment generated more than USD 60 million for the aluminum pigments market in 2016 and will exhibit growth at close to 6% CAGR in the coming years. Growing commercial activities throughout the world, and resulting demand for bright and colorful rolled banners and other advertising materials will further catalyze the printing inks industry growth.
 

Asia Pacific aluminum pigments market was worth close to USD 120 million in 2016 and will flourish at a CAGR more than 7% in the forecast years. Fast growing economies of China, India, Japan, and South Korea will likely create a considerable demand. The product demand will escalate owing to increasing demand for personal vehicles, cosmetics, as well as printing inks for magazines and advertisement materials.
 

Developed countries of Western Europe and high living standards will augment the aluminum pigments market demand in the region in coming few years. Europe accounted for more than a quarter of the global share in 2016 but will witness a sluggish growth at below 6% CAGR owing to market saturation and shifting of industrial activities towards Asia Pacific.