The inorganic pigments market is growing swiftly after the pandemic, at a 4.89% growth rate, owing to strong demand recovery from end-user industries and new product launches. The global inorganic pigments market study presents an in-depth analysis of key market trends, growth opportunities, and market outlook of Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Carbon and Vegetable Black, and other inorganic pigment types. Further, the leading applications of inorganic pigments including Plastics, Paints and Coatings, Printing Inks, and others are forecast from 2021 to 2030. In addition, the Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook across Construction, Automotive, Packaging, Textiles, Paper and Printing, and other industries is included in the study. Business profiles of the leading 10 inorganic pigment companies and the market size outlook of 25 countries are provided in the report.
Introduction to Inorganic Pigments Markets
Rapid urbanization and growth in building & construction activities in emerging countries support the robust market outlook for inorganic pigments. Inorganic pigments made of oxides, sulfates, sulfides, carbonates, and others present more stable properties in terms of temperature, chemical inertness, light, durability, and other parameters compared to organic pigments.
Accordingly, the need for inorganic pigments is increasingly observed in end-user industries including building and construction, automotive, packaging, paper, and printing industries are increasingly observed.
Both natural inorganic pigments and synthetic inorganic pigments are likely to gain business growth over the forecast period to 2030. Carbon Black, Chromium Oxide, Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, and others are the leading inorganic pigments for imparting color across applications.
The presence of a strong industrial base in European countries provides strong support for companies operating in the industry. The UK-based Venator, Germany-based Lanxess, The Chemours Company, Tronox Ltd, and other companies have a dominant presence in the market. In addition, Kronos Worldwide, Cathay Industries, Clariant, Ferro Corp, Cabot Corp, Huntsman, INEOS, Heubach GmbH, and other companies are profiled in the report.
Inorganic Pigments Market Size Outlook to 2030
The chart below provides the Inorganic Pigments market size outlook in USD and year-on-year Growth outlook (%) from 2023 to 2030.
The global Inorganic Pigments market size stood at $24.6 Billion in 2022. Further, strong end-user industry demand is driving the market outlook. From 2023 to 2030, the Inorganic Pigments market is likely to register a steady revenue increase at a compounded annual growth rate of 4.89 percent to reach $35.86 billion by 2030.
Inorganic Pigments Market Share Analysis- Titanium Dioxide is the leading type of inorganic pigment
Owing to the excellent physical properties of titanium dioxide inorganic pigments including imparting whiteness, brightness to surfaces, excellent hiding power, and long durability, the titanium dioxide type continues to hold the dominant market share worldwide. In 2022, the segment accounted for around 60% of the market share in the inorganic pigments industry, in value terms. In addition, other types of inorganic pigments analyzed in the report include- iron oxide, carbon and vegetable black, and others.
The chart below details the inorganic pigments market shares of Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Carbon and Vegetable Black, and Others-
Inorganic Pigments Market Trends- Growing prominence of sustainable paints supports R&D activities
Paints and coatings application is the dominant user of inorganic pigments. Amidst an increasing drive towards the use of sustainable paints and technological advancements in the field of coating technology, companies are launching new inorganic pigments. R&D efforts focusing on low VOC content, superior metallic finish, and resilient properties are widely observed. The inorganic pigments industry analysis provides market size forecasts of Plastics, Paints and Coatings, Printing Inks, and other applications.
Inorganic Pigments Market Drivers- Widening applications support the long-term market potential
Inorganic pigments are used across a wide range of applications in Construction, Automotive, Packaging, Textiles, Paper and Printing, and other end-user industries. Amidst robust demand from customers, companies are focusing on new product launches, to cater to specific applications.
Among end-user industries, building and construction are the largest markets for inorganic pigments. Accordingly, products with multi-functional properties such as protection against harsh weather conditions, dampness, fungi, and others are widely marketed.
Inorganic Pigments Companies
Leading Inorganic Pigments companies analyzed in the industry analysis include- Venator Materials PLC, Huntsman International LLC, The Chemours Company, BASF SE, Kronos Worldwide Inc, Cathay Industries, Lanxess AG, Applied Minerals, Inc, Hunan Sanhuan Pigment Co., Ltd.
Inorganic Pigments Market Segmentation
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1. Executive Summary
1.1 Introduction to Inorganic Pigments Markets
1.2 Inorganic Pigments Market Size Outlook, 2021- 2030
1.3 Growth Opportunities in Inorganic Pigments Industry
1.4 Winning Strategies for the post-pandemic future
2. Report Guide
2.1 Market Definition and Scope
2.2 Market Segmentation
2.3 Research Methodology
2.4 Forecast Methodology
2.5 List of Abbreviations
3. Growth Opportunity Analysis
3.1 Key Inorganic Pigments Market Trends
3.1.1 Focus on emerging markets is among the key growth strategies
3.1.2 Packaging innovations support the business outlook
3.1.3 Growing prominence of sustainable paints supports R&D activities
3.2 Key Inorganic Pigments Market Growth Drivers
3.2.1 Widening applications support the long-term market potential
3.2.2 Titanium Dioxide is the leading type of inorganic pigment
3.3 Key Inorganic Pigments Market Growth Restraints
3.3.1 Stringent government regulations
3.3.2 Fluctuations in raw material prices
4 Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook – Scenario Analysis
4.1 Low Growth Case Scenario Forecasts: Inorganic Pigments Market Size Outlook to 2030
4.2 Reference Growth Case Scenario Forecasts: Inorganic Pigments Market Size Outlook to 2030
4.3 High Growth Case Scenario Forecasts: Inorganic Pigments Market Size Outlook to 2030
5. Inorganic Pigments Market Segmentation- Outlook by Type
5.1 Inorganic Pigments Market Share Analysis by Type, 2023
5.2 Titanium Dioxide Market Outlook to 2030
5.3 Iron Oxide Market Outlook to 2030
5.4 Carbon and Vegetable Black Market Outlook to 2030
5.5 Others
6. Inorganic Pigments Market Segmentation- Outlook by Applications
6.1 Inorganic Pigments Market Share Analysis by Applications, 2023
6.2 Plastics: Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook to 2030
6.3 Paints & Coatings: Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook to 2030
6.4 Printing Inks: Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook to 2030
6.5 Others
7. Inorganic Pigments Market Segmentation- Outlook by End-User Industry
7.1 Inorganic Pigments Market Share Analysis by End-User Industry, 2023
7.2 Construction: Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook to 2030
7.3 Automotive: Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook to 2030
7.4 Packaging: Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook to 2030
7.5 Textiles: Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook to 2030
7.6 Paper and Printing: Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook to 2030
7.7 Others
8. North America Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook and Opportunities to 2030
8.1 Market Snapshot, 2023
8.2 North America Inorganic Pigments Market Growth Opportunities
8.2.1 North America Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Type, 2021 to 2030
8.2.2 North America Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Application, 2021 to 2030
8.2.3 North America Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Country, 2021 to 2030
8.3 United States Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
8.4 Canada Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
8.5 Mexico Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
9. Europe Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook and Opportunities to 2030
9.1 Market Snapshot, 2023
9.2 Europe Inorganic Pigments Market Growth Opportunities
9.2.1 Europe Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Type, 2021 to 2030
9.2.2 Europe Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Application, 2021 to 2030
9.2.3 Europe Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Country, 2021 to 2030
9.3 Germany Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
9.4 France Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
9.5 United Kingdom Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
9.6 Spain Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
9.7 Italy Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
9.8 Other Europe Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10. Asia Pacific Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook and Opportunities to 2030
10.1 Market Snapshot, 2023
10.2 Asia Pacific Inorganic Pigments Market Growth Opportunities
10.2.1 Asia Pacific Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Type, 2021 to 2030
10.2.2 Asia Pacific Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Application, 2021 to 2030
10.2.3 Asia Pacific Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Country, 2021 to 2030
10.3 China Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10.4 Japan Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10.5 India Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10.6 South Korea Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10.7 Indonesia Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10.8 Other Asia Pacific Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
11. South and Central America Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook and Opportunities to 2030
11.1 Market Snapshot, 2023
11.2 South and Central America Inorganic Pigments Market Growth Opportunities
11.2.1 South and Central America Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Type, 2021 to 2030
11.2.2 South and Central America Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Application, 2021 to 2030
11.2.3 South and Central America Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Country, 2021 to 2030
11.3 Brazil Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
11.4 Argentina Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
11.5 Other Latin America Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
12. Middle East and Africa Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook and Opportunities to 2030
12.1 Market Snapshot, 2023
12.2 Middle East and Africa Inorganic Pigments Market Growth Opportunities
12.2.1 Middle East and Africa Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Type, 2021 to 2030
12.2.2 Middle East and Africa Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Application, 2021 to 2030
12.2.3 Middle East and Africa Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook by Country, 2021 to 2030
12.3 Saudi Arabia Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
12.4 United Arab Emirates (the UAE) Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
12.5 Other Middle East Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
12.6 Egypt Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
12.7 South Africa Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
12.8 Other Africa Inorganic Pigments Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
13. Profiles of major world Inorganic Pigments Companies
13.1 Venator Materials PLC
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
13.2 Huntsman International LLC
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
13.3 The Chemours Company
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
13.4 BASF SE
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
13.5 Kronos Worldwide Inc.
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
13.6 Cathay Industries
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
13.7 Lanxess AG
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
13.8 Applied Minerals, Inc.
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
- Financial Profile
13.9 Hunan Sanhuan Pigment Co., Ltd.
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
14. Appendix
14.1 Publisher’s Expertise
14.2 List of Tables and Charts
14.3 List of Exhibits
14.4 Legal Disclaimer
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The growing prominence of sustainable paints supports R&D activities, widening applications to support the long-term market potential, Titanium Dioxide is the leading type of inorganic pigment, offering strong growth opportunities
The global Inorganic Pigments market size stood at $24.6 Billion in 2022.
From 2023 to 2030, the Inorganic Pigments market is likely to register a steady revenue increase at a compounded annual growth rate of 4.89 percent to reach $35.86 billion by 2030.
Venator Materials PLC, Huntsman International LLC, The Chemours Company, BASF SE, Kronos Worldwide Inc, Cathay Industries, Lanxess AG, Applied Minerals, Inc, Hunan Sanhuan Pigment Co., Ltd.
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