Global Colorants Market by Application (Food, Paints & Coatings, Printing, Plastic, Textile, Personal Care) and Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast To 2028

Industry Insights

In 2015, the global market for colorants was valued at 2,025 tonnes. The market is expected to grow because of the increasing demand for colorants and dyes from many applications, including plastics, textiles, food & beverages, and other industrial products.

Natural colorants can be derived from biological, agricultural, or mineral sources. Caramel is derived naturally from carbohydrate sources such as corn, wheat, sugar, and so on. The increasing awareness of natural ingredients by consumers has led to a tremendous growth in this sector in many countries, including the U.S. and China.

U.S. Colorants Market Revenue by Application, 2014-2025 (USD Million).

The U.S. is expected to see a rise in consumer awareness regarding attractive packaging and fashion trends. This will drive demand for coloring agents in various applications, including food, cosmetics and textile. Due to its significant demand for dye and pigment, the U.S. dominates the North American regional market. This is due to several factors such as technological advancement and increased demand in the paints industry.

Global dyestuff consumption was dominated by the European market, with Germany leading the charge for the past decade. A wide range of colors has been used in the cosmetic and plastic industries to create textures, packages, and applicators. This has helped increase their acceptance by all age groups. The natural colorants market is experiencing tremendous growth due to the expansion of the European regulatory authorities, including REACH and the European Commission.

The pigments and dyes are synthetic or natural colorants that provide specific physical characteristics to final products. They can hide, conceal, and even give them color. They can also be used to enhance the product's durability and corrosion resistance. Many finished products have color additives as a major component. This makes them attractive, appealing, and appetizing to their customers.

Application Insights

Textile emerged as the most important application sector. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 3.5% during the forecast period, mainly due to increased consumer spending on clothes and garments. The increasing demand for eco-friendly textile products has resulted in an increase in sales of coloring agents. Due to the shift in consumer preferences toward innovative shades of textile, there will be a significant demand for dyes in Asia Pacific.

The product demand is expected to rise due to the increased use of pigments in drinks such as cold beverages & juices and confectioneries like sweets, chocolates and ice creams. It is estimated that it will exceed 250 kilo tonnes by 2025. Market expansion is expected to be huge due to the environmental-friendly properties of annatto and carmine in food & drinks and personal care products.

Inkjet colorants and inks were used in a wide range of applications, including paper, metals and glass. This was due to their high usage in ink and printing colors. Inkjet colorants can be used in many applications, including paints & coatings and textile.

Market share of global colorants by application in 2015 (USD Million).

Many products have colorants as a major component. This makes them attractive and informative. This code allows consumers to link products to their functions. This trend is widely used in medicine dosages, candy flavors, packaging, and other areas. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), acts as a regulatory body that ensures that the pigments are safe and properly used. This regulation must be adhered to by all industry players who export to the North American market.

Regional Insight

Europe was the dominant consumer and accounted for more than 35% of the 2015 revenue. The favorable regulatory environment and growing preference for natural color additives will drive colorants demand in the food, personal care and textile segments over the forecast period.

These dyes and pigments were in high demand in North America, with a total of over 550 kilo tonnes. This is expected to continue at a high rate of CAGR over the forecast period. Market growth is expected to be supported by North American demand for architectural coatings and printing inks over the next nine year.

In 2015, the Asia-Pacific market was worth more than 5,500 million. The Asia-Pacific market was valued at over 5,500 million in 2015. This is due to the growing per capita use of color additives within promising economies and the increasing demand for pigments from different end-user industries like textile, paper, and plastic. The major markets that contribute to the expansion of the Asia Pacific colorants market are China and India.

Insight on Colorants Market Share

Chr. Hansen Holding, Sethness Products Company, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Jagson Colorchem LIMITED, PolyOne, Penn Color, Clariant International, Lanxess AG, GNT Group, Symrise AG, San Ei Gen F.F.I., Inc., DD Williamson, T.H. Glennon, Pylam Products and Teknor Apex Company are all part of the ROHA JTT Group. To meet the increasing demand, colorant manufacturers work to maintain their production and supply capacities. They also collaborate with suppliers around the world.

The Report Covers Certain Segments

This report forecasts revenue growth and volume at the country and regional levels. It also provides analysis of industry trends for each sub-segment from 2014-2025. Up Market Research segmented the global market for colorants based on product, end-use industry, and region.

• Application Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

  • Plastics

    • Benzimidazolone

    • Pyrazolone

    • Phthalocyanine

    • Quinacridone

    • Titanium Dioxide

    • Chromium

    • Cadmium

    • Other

  • Textile

    • Disperse

    • Acid

    • Direct

    • Basic

    • Reactive

    • Sulfur

    • Vat

    • Organic pigments

    • Inorganic pigments

    • Other

  • Food & Beverages

    • Annatto

    • Anthraquinone

    • Anthocyanin

    • Caramels

    • Carotenoid

    • Curcumin

    • Lutein

    • Allura Red

    • Tartrazine

    • Titanium Dioxide

    • Other

  • Personal Care

    • Annatto

    • Caramel

    • Carmine

    • Carotenoids

    • Henna

    • Iron Oxide

    • Chromium

    • Titanium Dioxide

    • Zinc Oxide

    • Other

  • Printing

    • Azo

    • Benzimidazolone

    • Quinacridone

    • Phthalocyanine

    • Iron

    • Titanium Dioxide

    • Other

  • Paints & Coatings

    • Benzimidazolone

    • Quinacridone

    • Phthalocyanine

    • Iron Oxide

    • Chromium

    • Titanium Dioxide

    • Zinc oxide

    • Other

  • Other applications

• Regional Outlook (Volume of Kilo Tons; Revenue USD Million, 2014-2025)

  • North America

    • The U.S.

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • The U.K.

    • France

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

  • Central & South America

  • Middle East & Africa

Up Market Research published a new report titled “Colorants Market research report which is segmented by Application (Food, Paints & Coatings, Printing, Plastic, Textile, Personal Care), By Players/Companies Teknor Apex Company, Chr Hansen Holding, ROHA JTT Group The colorant manufacturers are engaged in maintaining their supply and production capacities to cater to the growing demand by collaborating with suppliers across the globe, Penn Color, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Clariant International, DD Williamson, GNT Group, TH Glennon, Pylam Products, Lanxess AG, Symrise AG, Sethness Products Company, Inc, Jagson Colorchem Limited, PolyOne, San-Ei Gen FFI”. As per the study the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% in the forecast period.

Report Scope

The report covers comprehensive data on emerging trends, market drivers, growth opportunities, and restraints that can change the market dynamics of the industry. It provides an in-depth analysis of the market segments which include products, applications, and competitor analysis.

Global Colorants Market Report Segments:

The market is segmented by Application (Food, Paints & Coatings, Printing, Plastic, Textile, Personal Care).

Colorants Market research report delivers a close watch on leading competitors with strategic analysis, micro and macro market trend and scenarios, pricing analysis and a holistic overview of the market situations in the forecast period. It is a professional and a detailed report focusing on primary and secondary drivers, market share, leading segments and geographical analysis. Further, key players, major collaborations, merger & acquisitions along with trending innovation and business policies are reviewed in the report.

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• In-depth analysis of the Colorants Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Colorants Market:

Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.

Highlights of The Colorants Market Report:

1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of Colorants Market.
3. Historical data and forecast.
4. Estimations for the forecast period 2028.
5. Developments and trends in the market.

                1. Food

                2. Paints & Coatings

                3. Printing

                4. Plastic

                5. Textile

                6. Personal Care

7. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
8. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
9. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
10. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

We have studied the Colorants Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2028.

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