Paper Pigments Market Report 2025

The paper pigments market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.47 billion in 2024 to $18.46 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in paper and packaging industry, increasing demand for specialty papers, rising disposable income and consumer goods demand, globalization and trade of paper products, shift towards eco-friendly pigments, government regulations on packaging materials.

The paper pigments market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to consumer preferences for high-quality printing, adoption of recycled paper, biodegradable packaging materials, stringent regulations on chemicals, customization in packaging design, population growth and urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include rise in digital printing and specialty papers, technological advancements in pigment production, shift towards water-based pigment dispersions, increasing use of synthetic and organic pigments, demand for high-performance pigments in packaging, integration of pigments in sustainable packaging.

The increasing demand for paper in emerging countries is fueling the growth of the paper pigments market. Emerging countries are those whose economies are transitioning to developed status, including nations like India and Brazil. Paper pigments are utilized in the manufacturing of paper for coating and other purposes, so a rise in paper demand will subsequently boost the need for paper pigments. For example, in May 2022, the Indian Paper Manufacture Association (IPMA), an independent organization representing paper manufacturers in India, projected that paper consumption in India would experience an annual growth of 6% to 7%, reaching 30 million tons by the financial year 2026-27. Consequently, the high demand for paper in emerging countries will drive the growth of the paper pigments market.

The growth of e-commerce is anticipated to further propel the paper pigments market. E-commerce encompasses the buying and selling of goods and services online. E-commerce businesses rely on packaging materials, including paper pigments, for various packaging applications such as corrugated boxes and cartons. For instance, in August 2023, the United States Census Bureau, a government agency, reported that e-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 7.5% (or 1.4%) compared to the second quarter of 2022, while overall retail sales grew by 0.6% (or 0.4%). Online stores accounted for 15.4% of all sales during the second quarter of 2023. Therefore, the rise of e-commerce is driving the expansion of the paper pigments market.

Product innovation is a significant trend in the paper pigment market. Leading companies in the industry are introducing sustainable and high-performance features that enhance pigment stabilization. For example, in March 2024, Sun Chemical, a US-based leader in pigments and inks, launched the Xennia Jade pigment ink designed to meet the increasing demands of the Direct-to-Film (DTF) market. This innovative ink offers a high-quality, reliable solution specifically aimed at improving performance and stability for continuous production. The Xennia Jade will be presented at the FESPA event in Amsterdam, providing professionals with a firsthand look at its features that cater to the evolving needs of the DTF industry.

Major players in the paper pigments market are concentrating on product innovation, such as the textile pigment transfer printing system, to offer reliable services to their customers. The Textile Pigment Transfer Printing System is designed to achieve textile printing while minimizing water usage and simplifying the printing process, making it environmentally friendly and easy to implement. For instance, in June 2023, Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd., a Japan-based printer manufacturing company, launched a textile pigment transfer printing system. This system utilizes Texcol transfer paper, enabling the transfer of a digital print through a three-step process to create vibrant colors on a variety of materials, including natural fibers. The textile pigment ink system is compatible with several fabrics, such as cotton, polyester, and silk.

In January 2022, the Heubach Group, a renowned pigment manufacturer headquartered in Germany, successfully acquired Clariant's global colorants business for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition positions Heubach to leverage enhanced technology, talent, and assets, enabling the provision of elevated manufacturing standards, superior quality, and top-notch service to its clientele. Clariant, a Swiss-based specialty ingredients company, was recognized for its pigment manufacturing endeavors before this acquisition.

Major companies operating in the paper pigments market are IMERYS S.A., JM Huber Corporation, BASF SE, Kemira Oyj, The Chemours Company, Ashapura Minechem Ltd., Solenis International LLC, Lanxess AG, Heubach GmbH, Tronox Limited, Clariant International AG, Ferro Corporation, KRONOS Worldwide Inc., Sun Chemical Corporation, The Aditya Birla Group, Cabot Corporation, En-Tech Polymer Co. Ltd., GAB Neumann GmbH, Hansol Chemicals, Kokuyo Camlin Ltd., KaMin LLC., Minerals Technologies Inc., Omya AG, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd., Thiele Kaolin Company, Altana AG, DIC Corporation, Merck KGaA, Pidilite Industries Limited, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC, Purpurlab GmbH.

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

Paper pigments, powdered substances used in paper manufacturing, imbue specific attributes like color or finish to the final product. These substances, either natural or synthetic, serve various roles like coatings or additions to paper pulp during production. They contribute to paper quality by enhancing opacity, brightness, and other characteristics like smoothness and printability, playing a pivotal role in paper manufacturing processes.

Diverse paper pigments exist, including calcium carbonate, kaolin, titanium dioxide, clay, and others. For instance, calcium carbonate, widely used in alkaline papermaking, acts as a filler in alkaline papers or a coating pigment in paper pulp. These pigments find application in diverse sectors such as print media, stationery, packaging, personal care, and other industry verticals, contributing to both coated and uncoated paper production.

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The paper pigments market consists of sales of inorganic pigments and organic pigments. 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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