Global White Inorganic Pigments Market Size By Product Type(Aluminium Silicate, Calcium Silicate, Calcium Carbonate), By Application(Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Plastics), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

White Inorganic Pigments Market Size And Forecast

White Inorganic Pigments Market size was valued at USD 22.01 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 35.28 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.38% from 2022 to 2030.

Increasing use of white inorganic pigments in a wide range of products, including paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, plastics, cosmetics, paper, and inks fueling the growth of the market. Rising demand for white inorganic pigments from various end-users such as the construction, automotive, and personal care industry drives the growth of the market.

Global White Inorganic Pigments Market Definition

Inorganic pigments are classified from various points of view. As a recommendation for ISO and DIN, we can classify inorganic pigments into four main groups, based on coloristic and chemical considerations. These are White Pigments, Black Pigments, Colored Pigments & Special Pigments. Titanium dioxide (rutile and anatase), and zinc sulfide, which includes lithopone, and zinc oxide are examples of white pigments. Examples of inorganic pigments include white opaque pigments, which are used to provide opacity and lighten other colors.

The star of the show in this group is definitely titanium dioxide, but we also have some other players like calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, diatomaceous silica (yep, those are remnants of marine creatures!), and china clays. These white pigments are added to paints to not only cut down on costs but also to make the paint better. To be really good, a white inorganic pigment needs to scatter light well, hide what's underneath, have strong tinting power, be super bright, have almost no undertone (or none at all!), and, well, be really, really white. The most important thing is how well it scatters light, which depends on things like its refractive index, how big the particles are, and how well it's mixed into the paint. These inorganic pigments are also used to give other colors that opaque look and to lighten them up. You'll find them both naturally occurring and man-made. They're usually easier to spread than those organic pigments. But hey, many white pigments get a little extra treatment to make them even better at withstanding the weather, resisting fading, and mixing in smoothly. This treatment involves coating the individual pigment particles with inorganic and organic materials. To get the most color out of any pigment, it must be fully mixed into the paint. White pigments are really versatile – you can use them to create white colors, tint other colors, and cover up existing tones. And because titanium dioxide is such a great hider, it's the go-to choice when you need really opaque coverage. One last thingall true white pigments have a refractive index above 1.7. If it's lower than that, we just consider them fillers.

Global White Inorganic Pigments Market Overview

It's all about white these days! We're seeing more and more white inorganic pigments popping up in everything from paints and coatings to adhesives and sealants, plastics, cosmetics, paper, and even inks. What's driving this trend? Well, lots of industries – like construction, automotive, and personal care – are demanding more and more of these pigments. And speaking of construction, the global industry is booming, which seriously boosts the need for these white wonders. Think about ithomes, offices, factories – all needing that perfect white! In fact, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) thinks construction output will jump by 85% to a whopping USD 15.5 trillion by 2030.

China, the US, and India are expected to lead the charge, contributing over half of that growth. A big part of this boom is due to economic recovery in those big economies. Plus, factors like globalization, urbanization, better living standards, and the push for megacities in developing countries are playing a huge role. Places like China and India in the Asia Pacific region are especially hot spots for construction growth. But don't count out North America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and South America – rising living standards there also mean more demand for both homes and commercial spaces.

The growth of the pigment market is being held back by tough rules around cadmium- and chromium-based colors. You see, these pigments contain heavy metals that are bad news for the environment and the people who work with them. These metals are really harmful to us, and getting rid of them during pigment production leads to pollution. To make sure the levels of acid extractable metals are safe, they need special handling. A lot of Chinese manufacturers have had trouble with this, struggling with treatment facilities that aren't up to par and strict government rules. This has actually forced some pretty big inorganic pigment factories to close down cease production. And just so you know, REACH, or Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemical Substances, has set the standards for using these pigments.

The market for white inorganic pigments is anticipated to grow as a result of the rapid industrialization occurring in developing nations in areas like South America, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. The automotive, packaging, textile, and building & construction industries have all seen tremendous growth over time. In key manufacturing industries, countries including China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, Brazil, and Chile have seen rapid expansion. Further market expansion is expected as a result of these countries’ expanding manufacturing sectors.

Global White Inorganic Pigments MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global White Inorganic Pigments Market is segmented based on Product Type, Application, and Geography.

White Inorganic Pigments Market, By Product Type

• Aluminium Silicate• Calcium Silicate• Calcium Carbonate• Silica• Titanium Dioxide• Zinc Oxide• Others

Based on Product Type, White Inorganic Pigments Market is segmented into Aluminium Silicate, Calcium Silicate, Calcium Carbonate, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and Others. The titanium dioxide segment dominated the market with the highest market share. Titanium dioxide is the most apparent member of the group. White extender pigments are added to paints to reduce costs and enhance the paint’s characteristics.

White Inorganic Pigments Market, By Application

• Paints & Coatings• Adhesives & Sealants• Plastics• Cosmetics• Paper• Inks• Others

Based on Application, White Inorganic Pigments Market is segmented into Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Plastics, Cosmetics, Paper, Inks, and Others. Both in terms of value and volume, the paints & coatings application segment dominated the market. White inorganic pigments are added to paints to reduce costs and enhance the paint’s characteristics. White inorganic pigments also referred to as hidden pigments, are pigments that give coatings their light-scattering properties. They scatter all light wavelengths due to their very high refractive index, giving the appearance of being white to the human eye.

White Inorganic Pigments Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the World

When we look at where in the world white inorganic pigments are being used, it pretty much breaks down by geographyNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and everywhere else (the RoW). Right now, Asia Pacific is the big player, holding the largest market share when you measure it by how much money is being spent. And get this – they're also expected to grow the fastest in the coming years! What's driving all this growth in Asia Pacific? Well, think about how well the industries that use these pigments (like paints and coatings, adhesives, plastics, cosmetics, paper, and inks) are doing in places like China, India, and Japan. Plus, with the construction and car industries bouncing back, that's only going to boost the market even more.

Key Players

The “Global White Inorganic Pigments Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Venator Materials PLC, The Chemours Company, Tronox Holdings plc, LANXESS, KRONOS Worldwide, Inc.BASF Se, Cabot Corporation, Clariant, Dcl Corporation, and Dystar.

The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In July 2021The Chemours Company began constructing a mining facility in Clay County, Florida, on land it had leased from Camp Blanding. It’s anticipated that this project will make use of sustainable mining technology. This development was done to give Chemours more access to concentrated high-quality deposits of titanium and zircon mineral sands, which are used to make the company’s Ti-Pure brand titanium dioxide (TiO2).

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