Tempera Paint Market Report 2026

The tempera paint market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.19 billion in 2025 to $5.62 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to historical use in classical art, expansion of art education, demand for affordable paints, early adoption in schools, cultural preservation initiatives.

The tempera paint market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of art and craft activities, rising educational spending, increasing demand for eco friendly art supplies, expansion of online art retail, revival of traditional painting techniques. Major trends in the forecast period include growing popularity of traditional art materials, rising adoption in educational institutions, increasing demand for non toxic paints, expansion of hobby and DIY art activities, higher focus on sustainable and natural binders.

The increasing demand for artwork is expected to drive the tempera paint market going forward. Artwork refers to any creative expression or form of visual art, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, and digital creations. A rising appreciation for cultural expression, interior decoration trends, and the growth of online art marketplaces contribute to the demand for artistic practices. Tempera paint enhances artistic expression by offering a versatile and vibrant medium suitable for precise detailing and layering. It is ideal for producing intricate and colorful artworks across various styles and genres. For instance, in 2025, according to a report published by UBS, a Switzerland-based multinational investment bank and financial services firm, women’s average spending on art and antiques in 2024 was 46% higher than men’s. Therefore, increasing demand for artwork is driving the growth of the tempera paint market.

A rise in expenditure on home decoration is expected to propel the tempera paint market going forward. Home decoration refers to enhancing and beautifying a living space's interior through various design elements, such as furniture, accessories, colors, and arrangements, to create a personalized and aesthetically pleasing environment. The increasing expenditure on home decoration is due to growing interest in interior design and home aesthetics, affordable decor options, and a desire for personalization and comfort in living spaces. Tempera paint supports the rise in home decoration expenditure by enabling affordable DIY art, crafts, and personalized interior projects, allowing homeowners to creatively enhance their living spaces. For instance, in January 2023, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, a US-based research center and think tank, national spending on remodeling and renovation repairs for owner-occupied homes reached $485 billion in 2023, marking a 2.6% increase from 2022. Therefore, a rise in expenditure on home decoration is driving the tempera paint market.

Increasing art education is expected to support the growth of the tempera paint market going forward. Art education refers to formal instruction in visual arts provided by schools and institutions. Enrollment in art programs has risen as more schools hire full-time art teachers to broaden curricula. Tempera paint contributes to art education by offering a safe, easy-to-use medium well suited for classroom projects and student learning. For instance, in January 2023, according to The Art of Education University, a US-based art education organization, the proportion of full-time art teachers increased from 88% in 2022 to 92% in 2023. Therefore, growing institutional support for art increases demand for classroom-grade paints such as tempera and contributes to overall market expansion.

Major companies operating in the tempera paint market are Dixon Ticonderoga Company, Faber-Castell Aktiengesellschaft, Crayola LLC, Pelikan Group GmbH, Utrecht Art Supplies, LLC, Arteza LLC, Royal Talens B.V., Winsor & Newton Limited, Tri-Art Manufacturing Inc., Jack Richeson & Co., Inc., Chroma Pty Ltd., Handy Art, Inc., Sargent Art, Inc., Colart Group Holdings Limited, Reeves & Poole Group Limited, Rich Art Color Company, Liquitex, Inc., DOMS Industries Limited, M. Graham & Co., Inc., Prang Company LLC.

North America was the largest region in the tempera paint market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the tempera paint market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the tempera paint market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The tempera paint market consists of sales of tempera mediums, additives, and related accessories that help facilitate the creation of textured, matte finishes with vibrant colors for arts, crafts, and educational settings. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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