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High Performance Organic Pigments Market size is poised to grow with a lucrative CAGR from 2023 to 2032. High-performance pigments are well-known for their exceptional performance, value economy, and durability in a wide range of applications. They are used in the automotive sector due to their exceptional properties such as resistance to humidity, heat, and extreme weather. Organic pigments are colored materials that are made from organic compounds or ingredients that have pigmentary properties. These pigments are commonly used to color rubber, paints, inks, and plastics.
Growing consumer concerns about the origin of cosmetic ingredients and a preference for organic products for cosmetic pigments will shape the industry outlook. Moreover, rising sales of decorative coatings coupled with strong demand for automobiles, especially in emerging countries, will foster market trend for 2023-2032. With color being critical to product design in the automotive sector, the deployment of high-performance organic pigments is expected to elevate in exterior and interior automotive applications.
The prompt need for alternatives to pigments based on toxic and harmful pollutants will further drive the demand for these products during the forecasted period. However, the high costs associated with the synthesis of organic pigments might hamper the prospects of the industry.
Based on application, the market share from the coatings segment will expand by 2032 in view of a notable surge in automobile sales in the United States. This factor should improve the production of high-performance organic pigments to meet the consistency and quality of supply requirements for automotive refinishing applications. Similarly, US textile exports have increased in recent years which will drive the demand for organic pigments in textile coatings.
Regionally, Latin America high performance organic pigments market will witness rapid expansion by 2032 owing to the growing demand for PVC in the construction sector. High-performance pigments are used in the production of plastics exposed to the elements such as PVC pipes. Additionally, the high demand for packaging products in countries like Mexico will accelerate the use of pigments in printing inks.
Well-known companies in the high performance organic pigments market include Solvay SA, Clariant AG, Heubach GmbH, Sun Chemical, Synthesia, Heubach GmbH, Ferro Corporation, Atul Ltd. (Lalbhai Group), Qingdao Sanhuan Colorchem Company, Sudarshan Chemical, Shanghai Chaining Chemicals Company, Lanxess AG, a.s. (AGrofert), and BASF SE, among others. Strategic mergers and acquisitions are some of the major initiatives taken by these companies to strengthen their footprint. In March 2023, BASF’S Europe distribution organization, and Sudarshan chemical signed an agreement on the distribution of inorganic and organic pigments in Europe. The company seeks to leverage its industry expertise and knowledge to provide its customers with a broad portfolio of high-quality pigments for a variety of industries.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is expected to hit the paint industry, leading to supply disruptions. The war has also impacted the automotive and transport sector. It reports that as many as 400 Western companies have pulled out of the country. However, lowering geopolitical tension between the two nations and efforts to revive the economy may have a positive impact on the high-performance organic pigments market.