Synthetic Dye and Pigment Market Report 2026

The synthetic dye and pigment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $63.48 billion in 2025 to $67.67 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of consumer goods manufacturing, long standing use in soaps and shampoos, expansion of coatings industry, rising demand from textiles, increased industrial pigmentation needs.

The synthetic dye and pigment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $89.03 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing cosmetics consumption, rising demand for specialty pigments, expansion of packaging industry, increasing regulatory compliance needs, innovation in pigment chemistry. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand from cosmetics industry, growing use in paints and coatings, expansion of high performance pigments, increasing demand for stable color solutions, rising adoption in personal care products.

The rise in global textile trade is expected to drive the growth of the synthetic dye and pigment market going forward. Global textile trade refers to the international exchange of fibers, fabrics, garments, and other textile goods, influenced by consumer preferences, fashion trends, and expanding manufacturing capabilities. This trade is increasing due to higher global apparel consumption, the growth of e-commerce, and the shift of production to high-capacity textile manufacturing regions. The synthetic dye and pigment market aligns with this trend by supplying essential colorants required for large-scale textile finishing, coloration, and printing across garments, home textiles, and industrial fabrics. For example, in October 2024, the World Trade Organization (WTO), a Switzerland-based intergovernmental body, reported that global textile exports reached $353 billion in 2023, up from $332 billion in 2022, showing sustained growth entering the 2024-2025 period. Therefore, the expanding global textile trade is contributing to the growth of the synthetic dye and pigment market.

Major companies in the global synthetic dye and pigment market are developing advanced metal-free, biocide-free, and low-VOC pigment technologies - such as water- and biocide-free pigment preparations and chrome-free inorganic pigments - to address stricter environmental regulations and growing demand for safer, eco-friendly color solutions used in coatings, plastics, and specialty applications. Metal-free and biocide-free pigment systems are innovative formulations designed without heavy-metal complexes (such as chromium or cobalt) and without added biocides. These technologies offer environmentally friendly coloration with reduced toxic residues, improved worker safety, and lower VOC emissions, while maintaining strong color performance and tinting strength. For example, in 2023, Heubach Group, a Germany-based colorant and pigment manufacturer, introduced new water- and biocide-free pigment preparations for decorative paints, HEUCODUR® Green 630, a chrome-free green spinel pigment with high durability, and Hostatint™ UV 100, a reformulated UV-curable pigment preparation range for radiation-cured wood coatings. These innovations provide sustainable, high-performance alternatives that support the global transition toward environmentally responsible pigments within the synthetic dye and pigment market.

In March 2025, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd., an India-based manufacturing company, acquired Heubach Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Sudarshan to expand its global reach and strengthen its leadership in the pigment industry by integrating Heubach’s international assets and advanced technologies. Heubach Group, a Germany-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, offers an extensive portfolio of both synthetic dyes and pigments.

Major companies operating in the synthetic dye and pigment market are BASF SE, Tronox Holdings plc, Venator Materials PLC, Kronos Worldwide Inc., Lanxess AG, Merck Group, Altana AG, Archroma Management LLC, DIC Corporation, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd., Synthesia, Samixcolor S.p.A., PJSC Pigment, Atul Ltd., Taoka Chemical Co. Ltd., Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Kiri Industries Ltd., Chromatic India Ltd., Sun Chemical, Sciencedye Ltd., Cathay Industries, Global Colors Z.A.O., Meghmani Organics Ltd., Qingdao Haiwan Specialty Chemicals Co., Asahi Songwon Colors Ltd., Yaroslavsky Pigment, Dominion Colour Corporation, Hangzhou Chungyo Chemicals, Sensient Technologies, Huntsman, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC, Clariant International, NISHINO KINRYO CORPORATION, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Mifal S.r.l., Abbey Color, Heubach GmbH, Hikal Ltd., National Industrialization Co.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the synthetic dye and pigment market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the synthetic dye and pigment market. The regions covered in the synthetic dye and pigment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the synthetic dye and pigment market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The synthetic dye and pigment market consists of the sales of alizarin, azo-pigments, phthalocyanine, metal compounds, azoic dyes, chrome dyes, and direct dyes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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