Key Takeaways
- The global pigments market size was valued at USD 27.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 37.4 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 3.9% driven by demand in paints and coatings.
- Inorganic pigments accounted for 65% of the global pigments market revenue in 2023, with organic pigments holding the remaining 35%.
- The Asia-Pacific region dominated the pigments market with a 52% share in 2022, fueled by rapid urbanization in China and India.
- The world TiO2 pigments market volume was 7.8 million metric tons in 2022, expected to rise to 9.2 million by 2030.
- Global carbon black pigments production reached 16.5 million tons in 2023, with 70% used in tires.
- India produced 250,000 tons of organic pigments in 2022, exporting 40% to Europe and US.
- Asia-Pacific TiO2 consumption was 4.5 million tons in 2023, 58% of global total.
- EU-27 pigments imports totaled 450,000 tons in 2022, mainly from China.
- U.S. pigments market share in North America is 45%, valued at USD 2.5 billion in 2023.
- Titanium dioxide white pigments hold 50% market share among inorganic pigments globally.
- Phthalocyanine green pigments production grew 4% to 45,000 tons in 2023.
- Carbon black represents 20% of all pigment types by volume, 16 million tons annually.
- Paints and coatings consume 55% of global pigments, 14 million tons in 2023.
- Plastics industry uses 25% of pigments, projected 8.5 million tons by 2030.
- Printing inks sector demands 1.8 million tons pigments annually, 12% organic.
The global pigments market is steadily growing, fueled by construction demand especially in Asia.
End-Use Applications
End-Use Applications Interpretation
Market Size & Growth
Market Size & Growth Interpretation
Pigment Types
Pigment Types Interpretation
Production Statistics
Production Statistics Interpretation
Regional Insights
Regional Insights Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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