Lead-based Pigments Market Report 2026

The lead-based pigments market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $5.48 billion in 2025 to $5.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to durability advantages of lead pigments, widespread use in industrial paints, adoption in construction coatings, resistance to weathering, long service life performance.

The lead-based pigments market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to maintenance of legacy infrastructure, demand for corrosion resistance, use in specialized industrial applications, controlled regulatory allowances, refurbishment activities. Major trends in the forecast period include continued use in industrial protective coatings, demand for high durability pigments, application in specialized construction uses, use in legacy infrastructure maintenance, focus on long term color retention.

The growing number of industrial and infrastructure projects is expected to drive the expansion of the lead-based pigments market in the future. These projects involve the construction of facilities and systems such as factories, roads, and utilities to support both industry and public services. The increase in industrial and infrastructure projects is fueled by the rising demand for urban development, advancements in construction technology that boost efficiency, and a shift toward sustainability and green energy solutions. Lead-based pigments are favored in these sectors due to their durability, corrosion resistance, and vibrant color properties, making them ideal for use in protective coatings, road markings, and high-temperature applications. For example, the Office for National Statistics reported that in 2023, the UK saw new infrastructure construction worth $46.2 billion (£36.6 billion), reflecting a 10.8% increase from the previous year, driven mainly by electricity and road construction projects, which accounted for 62.5% of all new projects. This growth in industrial and infrastructure initiatives is fueling the demand for lead-based pigments.

Companies in the lead-based pigments market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as lead-safe paint (LSP) to comply with stricter regulations and meet the increasing consumer demand for safer, environmentally friendly products. Lead-safe paint (LSP) refers to paints certified to contain less than 90 parts per million (ppm) of lead, ensuring compliance with the most stringent global safety and environmental standards. For instance, in March 2024, Asian Coatings Philippines, Inc., a Philippine-based company offering a broad range of construction solutions, launched its newly certified lead-safe paints, including Alpha Chroma, Arkhon, Rain or Shine, and Welcoat. These products meet the 90 ppm lead content limit, as verified by SCS Global Services.

In October 2024, Sudarshan Chemical Industries, an India-based provider of high-performance pigments and color solutions for paints, acquired Heubach Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Sudarshan Chemical to expand its product range, enhance its technological capabilities, and strengthen its presence in key markets such as Europe and North America, particularly in the high-performance pigments sector. Heubach Group, based in Germany, is known for providing high-quality lead-based pigments for a variety of industries.

Major companies operating in the lead-based pigments market are Sun Chemical Corporation, Venator Materials PLC, Heubach GmbH, Hammond Group Inc., Shuangle Shares Co. Ltd., Hebei Jiacai Chemical Co. Ltd., Penglai Xinguang Pigment Chemical Co. Ltd., Xinxiang Hailun Pigment Co. Ltd., Hangzhou Dimacolor Co. Ltd., Kolor Jet Chemical Pvt. Ltd., Swastik Interchem Pvt. Ltd., Vibfast Pigments Pvt. Ltd., Hermeta Chemicals & Co. KG, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd., Trust Chem Co. Ltd., Hunan Jinhao Pigment Chemical Co. Ltd., Tongling Guancheng Pigments Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Yucai Pigment Chemical Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Fenghong Pigment Chemical Co. Ltd., Sicona Pigments Pvt. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the lead-based pigments market in 2025. The regions covered in the lead-based pigments market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the lead-based pigments market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The lead-based pigments market consists of sales of corrosion-resistant primers, ceramic glazes, printing inks, glass coloring, and artists' paints. 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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