Organic Pigments Market Report 2025

The organic pigments market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.25 billion in 2024 to $18.5 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of printing inks market, automotive industry demand, textile industry applications, plastics industry growth, consumer preferences for sustainable products.

The organic pigments market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased use in packaging inks, focus on biodegradability and recycling, shifts in color preferences, global economic trends, rise of water-based and high-solid coatings. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of digitalization in color matching and production, stringent regulatory compliance and certification, growing interest in specialty organic pigments, advancements in nanotechnology for pigment development, rising popularity of high-performance pigments.

The growing textile industry is expected to drive the expansion of the organic pigments market in the coming years. The textile sector encompasses industries primarily involved in the design, manufacture, distribution, and use of clothing and textiles. A textile is a flexible material made from a network of synthetic or natural fibers. Organic pigments are utilized in textiles to provide color, opaqueness, and other desirable characteristics, making them essential for dyeing and printing processes. For example, in May 2023, Textile World, a leading publication focused on the global textile industry based in Georgia, reported that the estimated value of shipments for U.S. man-made fibers, textiles, and apparel reached $65.8 billion in 2022, up from $64.04 billion in 2021. Thus, the growth of the textile industry is driving the demand for organic pigments.

The organic pigments market is anticipated to experience growth due to the expanding paints and coatings industry. This industry involves the production and application of various substances to protect, decorate, or enhance surfaces, and organic pigments play a crucial role in providing diverse color options for paints. They contribute to the aesthetic appeal of structures, interiors, and exteriors while enhancing durability and UV stability. In April 2022, PPG Industries Inc., a global supplier of paints and coatings, reported a 7% growth in organic sales for paints and coatings. The first quarterly report highlighted a record net sales of $4.3 billion, representing an 11% increase from the previous year. The growth in the paints and coatings industry is a significant factor driving the organic pigments market.

A prominent trend in the organic pigments market is the focus on product innovation by major companies to sustain their market position. For example, Heubach Group, a Germany-based pigment manufacturer, introduced Ultrazur in January 2023 - a sustainable range of Ultramarine Blue pigments. The product underwent extensive testing and demonstrated high resistance to heat and light. Utilizing innovative manufacturing techniques, Ultrazur offers excellent dispersibility, particularly suitable for applications involving thin films and fibers. Its production using advanced wastewater and air emissions treatment technologies positions Ultrazur as the 'greenest' Ultramarine Blue on the market.

Major companies in the organic pigments market are developing fluorescent pigments to gain a competitive edge. Fluorescent pigments emit visible light when exposed to ultraviolet light. In March 2023, Day-Glo Color Corp., a US-based paints and pigments company, launched the Elara Luxe pigment collection, featuring rice protein-based fluorescent pigments for cosmetics. Meeting clean beauty standards, Elara Luxe offers an FDA-compliant, all-natural fluorescent pigment sourced from renewable plant materials, addressing the growing demand for sustainable options in the cosmetics industry.

In October 2024, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, an India-based chemical manufacturing firm, acquired Heubach GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Sudarshan's product portfolio in the specialty chemicals sector, with a particular focus on color pigments and related applications. Heubach GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in the development and production of high-performance organic pigments.

Major companies operating in the organic pigments market include BASF SE, Clariant AG, DIC Corporation, Heubach GmbH, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, Ferro Corporation, Trust Chem Co. Ltd., Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd., Toyocolor Co Ltd., Synthesia AS, Hangzhou Han-Color Chemical Co. Ltd., Dominion Colour Corporation, Koel Colours Pvt. Ltd., Vibfast Pigments Pvt. Ltd., Neochem Industries, LANXESS AG, Sun Chemical Corporation, Changzhou Longyu Pigment Chemical Co. Ltd., Pidilite Industries Ltd., Sensient Technologies Corporation, Jeco Group, Xinguang Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Sanyo Color Works Ltd., Shuangle Chemical Co. Ltd., Flint Group, Cappelle Pigment NV, Sunshine Pigment Co. Ltd., Apollo Colors Inc., Ruian Baoyuan Chemical Co. Ltd., Yuhong New Plastic Co. Ltd., KolorJet Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

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

Organic pigment refers to a colored substance composed of organic compounds possessing pigment qualities. These compounds consist of carbon chains and rings, typically exhibiting characteristics such as brightness, purity, lightweightness, and a high tinting strength. Organic pigments are known for forming strong and stable chemical connections and can be derived from animal, vegetable, and synthetic organic sources.

The main types of organic pigments include azo pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, high-performance pigments (HPPS), alizarin, arylide, and others. Azo pigments are characterized by dye molecules containing a diazo functional group positioned between two aromatic rings. Organic pigments, sourced from both synthetic and natural origins, find applications across various industries, including textile, paints and coatings, automotive, plastics, printing inks, packaging, and others.

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The organic pigment market consists of sales of quinacridone reds, quinacridone blues, quinacridones, dioxazine. 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).

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