Pigments Market
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Pigments Market size estimated at around USD 14.86 billion in 2018 and will rise at over 4.9% CAGR from 2019 to 2026.
Pigments are compounds that selectively absorb wavelengths of light, thus emitting a specific color or range of colors. They have high tinting strength owing to which small amount is needed when it is mixed with carrier or used on objects and are available under three major categories: organic, inorganic and specialty. Pigmenting compounds have been used from ancient times for various purposes, notably for body paint and dyeing purposes. These pigments were derived from natural sources such as botanical materials (beetroot, hibiscus, saffron, lapis lazuli, berries, etc.), animal waste, insects, and mollusks.
Paints & coatings industry was valued at over USD 128 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth numbers over the forecast period. Additionally, Asia Pacific construction industry size in 2018 was over USD 1,700 billion driven by growing residential and non-residential industry in the region. Moreover, increasing consumers demand for high quality paints such as those with metallic luster and increase in metallic luster coatings demand in the automobile market, shall accelerate specialty pigments market revenue over the forecast period.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Base Year: | 2018 |
| Pigments Market Size in 2018: | USD 14.8 Billion |
| Forecast Period: | 2019 to 2026 |
| Forecast Period 2023 - 2032 CAGR: | 4.9 |
| 2023 Value Projection: | USD 21.8 Billion |
| Historical Data for: | 2016 to 2018 |
| No of Pages: | 267 |
| Tables, Charts & Figures: | 374 |
| Segments Covered: | Product, Application |
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Escalating raw material prices may hamper the product demand at some extent over the forecast period. Key raw materials used in pigments production are carbon-based molecules derived mainly from petroleum compounds, benzene, toluene, ethylene, naphthalene and a few acids. Volatility in the crude oil prices due to the political instability in the Middle East is likely to fuel the raw material prices in near future. However, shale gas discovery in North America is expected to negate the uncertainty in raw material supply and prices over the forecast timespan.
Organic pigments business is currently witnessing developments in terms of product innovation and cost competitiveness and shall exhibit rise of over 5% CAGR by 2026. Manufacturers are focusing to produce more environment friendly dispersible products. Natural paint manufacturers are making sure that their materials are derived from sustainable sources and manufactured through environment friendly process.
They aim to minimize pollution, energy and waste throughout the life cycle of their products. Manufacturers have raised efforts to use recyclable packaging and started to declare their product ingredients to create awareness among the consumers. These paints are non-toxic and safe, they make the obvious choice for consumers concerned with environment conservation and protection. Demand for naturally derived materials is rising at a rapid pace from past few years and will grow with a healthy CAGR over 5% by 2026.
Rapidly growing printing ink industry on account of growth in the e-commerce and package food business shall have positive impact on the pigments market over the forecast periods. Reduction in the per unit cost and developments in the packaging & textile industry will drive the digital printing demand over the forecast period. Colorants are used in the printing inks including solvent based packaging inks, offset inks, decorative laminate inks, water-based packaging inks and publication gravure inks.
Packaging & labels is the largest and fastest growing printing ink application segment. Furthermore, significantly growing e-commerce industry across the globe projected to drive the printing ink demand in coming years as it used on the packaging. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. consumers spent USD 513 billion on the e-commerce sites in 2018. E-commerce represents 14.3% of the total retail sale in the country and has been growing with a CAGR over 10% from past several years. This healthy growth in the e-commerce industry shall boost the pigments market growth for printing inks in coming years.
Europe organic pigments business shall experience healthy growth numbers during the forecast timespan owing to the growing environmental awareness coupled with growth in the renovation activities in the region. Also, growing renovation activities in the region will accelerate the product demand in near future. According to the European Parliament, more than 40% buildings in the Europe are built before 1960 and 90% before 1990. Old building consumes more energy compared to the new ones due to which renovation activities in the region are expected to grow with a fast pace in coming years. Renovation is accounts for more than 57% of the construction activities in the region.
Asia Pacific accounted for over 40% share in the overall colorants market in 2018 and forecast to grow with a highest CAGR in coming years. This can be attributed to the rapidly growing automotive and construction industry in the region. According to the OICA, more than 60% of the global passenger and commercial vehicles are produced in the Asia Pacific. Abundant availability of the raw material such as steel and competitive labor cost is fueling the automotive manufacturing industry growth in the region past few years.
Some major manufacturing companies include:
Multinational companies in pigments industry have a major share in the market owing to strong distribution network. These companies are involved in strategic mergers & acquisitions to increase their foothold. For instance, in August 2019, BASF announce that DIC Corporation is going to acquire the global pigment business of the company at the cost of USD 1.27 billion. This acquisition will be completed by the end of 2020. This acquisition will further consolidate the industry and increase DIC Corporation’s dominance over the market.
The above information is provided on a regional and country basis for the following:
North America will register a CAGR of over 4.5% through 2026 with increasing product demand driven by mature automobile industry in the region.
Specialty pigments market will witness a CAGR 5.8% through 2026 with increasing infrastructural investments and growing need for long-lasting product that resists harsh weather.
Pigments industry, which involves manufacturing of colorants that are used in plastics for UV protection, fire protection, long service life, etc. will record valuation of over USD 21 billion by 2026.
Organic pigments market will exhibit a CAGR of 5% through 2026 with the developments in terms of product innovation and cost competitiveness.
Paints & coatings segment in pigments market had recorded a valuation of over USD 128 billion in 2018.