The global inorganic colour pigments market attained a value of USD 3.20 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of 3.20%, to reach USD 4.38 Billion by 2034.
This is providing impetus to the market growth. In addition to this, the rise in residential, commercial, and industrial construction activities across the world, owing to expanding spending capacity, industrialisation, and urbanisation, the demand for inorganic colour pigments in paints and varnishes is stimulating the growth of the market. Furthermore, the market growth can be characterised by the increasing focus on aesthetics, which is propelling the market growth of inorganic colour pigments as these pigments do not cause the colour to fade when exposed to sunlight, making them durable and lowering maintenance costs. Thus, the added advantage of the cost-effectiveness of inorganic colour pigments is furthering the growth of the market.
Moreover, organic colour pigments are widely used in the plastic industry as colourants for manufacturing various plastic products, including toys, food packaging, automotive parts, and bottles, among others. The rising applicability of plastic products in various end-use industries owing to its cost-effectiveness, along with improving environmental properties, are additional factors positively influencing the market growth of inorganic colour pigments.
Growing Construction Activities Boosting the Market Growth of Inorganic Colour Pigments
The global market for inorganic colour pigments is being driven by the growing applications of the product in paints, coatings, plastics, and construction materials, among others. These pigments are produced by mixing metal oxides, owing to which their composition offers excellent physical properties like high tinting strength, heat stability, and extreme weather tolerance.This is providing impetus to the market growth. In addition to this, the rise in residential, commercial, and industrial construction activities across the world, owing to expanding spending capacity, industrialisation, and urbanisation, the demand for inorganic colour pigments in paints and varnishes is stimulating the growth of the market. Furthermore, the market growth can be characterised by the increasing focus on aesthetics, which is propelling the market growth of inorganic colour pigments as these pigments do not cause the colour to fade when exposed to sunlight, making them durable and lowering maintenance costs. Thus, the added advantage of the cost-effectiveness of inorganic colour pigments is furthering the growth of the market.
Inorganic Colour Pigments: Market Segmentation
Inorganic colour pigments are metallic salts that are subjected to simple chemical reactions like oxidation and high-temperature calcination. As opposed to organic colour pigments, inorganic colour pigments are easier to disperse, making them favourable for several applications.On the basis of pigment type, the market can be divided into:
- Ultramarine
- Cadmium
- Bismuth Pigments
- Iron and Iron Oxide
- Chrome Pigment
- Carbon Black
- Others
Based on form, the market can be categorised into:
- Aqueous
- Powder
The market, based on application, can be classified into:
- Paints and Coatings
- Plastics
- Printing Inks
- Roofing Granules
- Construction Material
- Others
The report looks into the regional markets of inorganic colour pigments
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Rising Demand from End-Use Industries is Bolstering the Market Growth of Inorganic Colour Pigments
The market growth of inorganic colour pigments can be associated with the growing demand for surface treatment activities, along with the growing inclination towards better aesthetics in the automotive, construction, healthcare, and cosmetic industries. Properties such as reduced absorption of oil and dispersant make inorganic colour pigments an ideal choice for surface treatments. As a result, the demand for inorganic colour pigments is rising on account of durability.Moreover, organic colour pigments are widely used in the plastic industry as colourants for manufacturing various plastic products, including toys, food packaging, automotive parts, and bottles, among others. The rising applicability of plastic products in various end-use industries owing to its cost-effectiveness, along with improving environmental properties, are additional factors positively influencing the market growth of inorganic colour pigments.
Key Industry Players in the Global Inorganic Colour Pigments Market
The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global inorganic colour pigments market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:- Ferro Corporation
- Tronox
- Venator Materials PLC
- Heubach GmbH
- Lanxess AG
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Global Inorganic Colour Pigments Market Analysis
6 North America Inorganic Colour Pigments Market Analysis
7 Europe Inorganic Colour Pigments Market Analysis
8 Asia-Pacific Inorganic Colour Pigments Market Analysis
9 Latin America Inorganic Colour Pigments Market Analysis
10 Middle East and Africa Inorganic Colour Pigments Market Analysis
11 Market Dynamics
13 Trade Data Analysis
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
The key companies featured in this Inorganic Colour Pigments market report include:- Ferro Corporation
- Tronox
- Venator Materials PLC
- Heubach GmbH
- Lanxess AG
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 178 |
| Published | August 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 3.2 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 4.38 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 6 |
