The pigment dispersion market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of pigment dispersion has seen a solid increase over the last few years. It is projected to expand from $42.78 billion in 2024 to $45.78 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
Factors responsible for this growth during the past period include the expansion of the printing and packaging sectors, the need for bright and long-lasting colors, growth in the automotive and construction sectors, the development of high-performance pigments, and an increase in the use of paints and coatings.
The pigment dispersion market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for pigment dispersion is predicted to witness significant expansion in the upcoming years, reaching a value of $62.19 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%.
This considerable surge during the forecast time frame can be credited to factors like the rise in sustainable and eco-friendly pigment dispersions, broadening usage in digital textile printing, increase in the food and cosmetics colorants sector, development of customized solutions for pigment dispersion, and the heightened demand for pigments offering high-opacity and UV-resistance. Dominating trends projected for the forecast period involve the shift towards bio-based and natural pigment dispersions, the utilization of nano pigments for improved coloration, and the growing demand for color solutions on-demand.
An increased interest for paints and coatings iis anticipated to stimulate the expansion of the pigment dispersion market in the future. Paints are comprised of opaque pigments or powders mixed with a liquid. Pigment dispersions are utilized to add color to a variety of materials, encompassing paints, coatings, and plastics, with uses spanning a number of sectors, such as decorative and industrial. Take, for example, a report from the European Coatings Journal in October 2022, which focuses on a Germany-based coatings industry. The value of architectural coatings increased by 5.7% in 2021, due to complications in the supply chain and escalating raw material costs, while the volume only saw a slight uptick of 1.7%. However, the volume growth for 2022 is projected to be 1.1%, with a significant value augmentation of 11.1%. As a result, the escalating demand for paints and coatings is bolstering the surge of the pigment dispersion market.
The pigment dispersion market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Pigment Type: Organic Pigments, Inorganic Pigments
2) By Dispersion Type: Water-Based Dispersions, Solvent-Based Dispersions
4) By Industry Vertical: Chemical and Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Energy and Power, Automotive, Food And Beverages, Healthcare, Other Industry Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Organic Pigments: Azo Pigments, Phthalocyanine Pigments, Anthraquinone Pigments, Quinacridone Pigments
2) By Inorganic Pigments: Titanium Dioxide (TiO2), Iron Oxide Pigments, Carbon Black, Chromium Oxide Pigments
In the pigment dispersion market, mainstay companies are pioneering innovations in their products, such as the introduction of bio-based pigment dispersions, to cater to their customer's needs more efficiently. Bio-based pigment dispersions are a type of pigment mixture where the dispersion medium or carrier is procured from renewable and natural sources, like plant-based materials. As an example, P2 Science Inc., a chemical enterprise based in the USA, unveiled Citrosperse in November 2022. This product line includes an assortment of patented and bio-based pigment dispersions recognized for their high pigment loading and extraordinary color intensity specifically designed for cosmetics and personal care items. It offers a spectrum of 10 shades, 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.
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 report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.