Pigment Dispersion Market Report 2025

This Pigment Dispersion report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The pigment dispersion market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $42.78 billion in 2024 to $45.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in the printing and packaging industries, demand for vibrant and durable colors, expansion of the automotive and construction sectors, development of high-performance pigments, growth in paints and coatings applications.

The pigment dispersion market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $62.19 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable and eco-friendly pigment dispersions, growth in digital textile printing, expansion in food and cosmetics colorants, customized pigment dispersion solutions, demand for high-opacity and uv-resistant pigments. Major trends in the forecast period include bio-based and natural pigment dispersions, nano pigments for enhanced coloration and on-demand color solutions.

The increasing demand for paints and coatings is anticipated to drive the growth of the pigment dispersion market in the future. Paints consist of a mixture of opaque pigments or powders suspended in a liquid. Pigment dispersions are utilized to color various materials, including paints, coatings, and plastics, with applications across multiple sectors, such as decorative and industrial uses. For example, in October 2022, the European Coatings Journal, based in Germany, reported that in 2021, architectural coatings experienced a 5.7% increase in value due to supply chain challenges and rising raw material costs, while the volume saw only a 1.7% increase. For 2022, a volume growth of 1.1% and a significant value increase of 11.1% were forecasted. Thus, the rising demand for paints and coatings is propelling the growth of the pigment dispersion market.

The increasing demand for wood is projected to drive the growth of the pigment dispersion market in the future. Wood is a natural, organic material that constitutes the structural tissue of trees and woody plants, and it is widely recognized as a versatile material. Pigment dispersions are employed to stain or color wood surfaces in furniture manufacturing and woodworking. For instance, in August 2024, the Ministry for Primary Industries, a public service department in New Zealand, reported that in the year ending June 2022, the export value of forest products from New Zealand reached $6.58 billion, which included $3.63 billion from logs and $2.95 billion from other forest products. The country accounted for 1.1% of the global supply of industrial wood. Therefore, the growing demand for wood is fueling the growth of the pigment dispersion market.

Major companies in the pigment dispersion market are introducing innovative products, such as biobased pigment dispersions, to enhance customer offerings. These pigment preparations utilize a dispersing medium or carrier derived from renewable, natural sources, such as plant-based materials. P2 Science Inc., a USA-based chemicals company, launched Citrosperse in November 2022 - a range of biobased and patented pigment dispersions with high pigment loading and remarkable color intensity, catering to cosmetics and personal care products.

Major companies in the pigment dispersion market are developing innovative products, including biobased pigment dispersions, to offer reliable services to their customers. Biobased pigment dispersions are pigment formulations in which the dispersing medium or carrier is sourced from renewable, natural materials, such as plant-based substances. For example, in November 2022, P2 Science Inc., a chemicals company based in the USA, launched Citrosperse, a line of biobased and patented pigment dispersions featuring high pigment loading and exceptional color intensity for use in cosmetics and personal care products. This product range is available in ten colors, including red iron oxide, yellow iron oxide, black iron oxide, titanium dioxide, yellow 5 lake, blue 1 lake, red 7 lake, red 6 lake, and black 2.

In February 2023, Vivify Specialty Ingredients, a US-based chemical company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of specialty chemicals for colorant applications, acquired Reitech Corporation for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Vivify Specialty Ingredients to enhance its product offerings, expand its market presence, and foster innovation in specialty colorants and additives across multiple industries. Reitech Corporation is a US-based manufacturing company that produces pigment dispersions designed for use in painting, coating, adhesive, textile, and various other applications.

Major companies operating in the pigment dispersion market include Achitex Minerva S.p.A., Altana AG, American Elements Corp., Apollo Colors Inc., Aralon Color GmbH, Aum Farbenchem Pvt. Ltd., Flint Group, Cabot Corporation, Croda International plc, Clariant AG, Decorative Color & Chemical Inc., DIC Corporation, Dunn-Edwards Corporation, DyStar Group, BASF SE, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd., Heubach GmbH, Penn Colors Inc., Pidilite Industries Ltd., Lanxess Co., Evonik Industries AG, Huntsman International LLC, Solvay SA, Dow Inc., Croda International PLC., J.M. Huber Corporation, The Lubrizol Corporation, Akzo Nobel NV, Pharmacos, AArbor Colorants Corporation, Eckart GmbH.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pigment dispersion market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the pigment dispersion market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the pigment dispersion market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Pigment dispersions are dry pigments dispersed in liquid materials, which are stabilized using resins or surfactants/additives to minimize the formation of lumps. The process involves replacing air-solid interfaces within the dry powder with liquid-solid interfaces. Pigment dispersions are generally used in additive quantities to impart color to a wide variety of products.

The main types of pigment dispersions include organic pigments and inorganic pigments. Organic pigments are colored materials made of organic compounds with pigment properties. The various dispersion types are water-based dispersions and solvent-based dispersions. These pigment dispersions find applications in chemicals and petrochemicals, oil and gas, energy and power, automotive, food and beverages, healthcare, and other industry verticals.

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The pigment dispersion market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing pigment dispersion done through pigment wetting, deagglomeration and stabilization. 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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