PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1826586
PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1826586
Global UV Filter Market 2025-2035
UV Filter Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Filter Type (Organic, and Inorganic) and by Application (Personal Care and Cosmetics, Plastic, Packaging, Industrial Coatings, Construction, Optical Lenses, Textiles, Agriculture, Consumer Electronics, Others) Forecast Period (2025-2035)
Industry Overview
UV filter market was valued at $4,570 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $7,210 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period (2025-2035). UV filters are being incorporated into glass, plastics, and other packaging materials to ensure product quality and longer shelf life, fueling the market growth. For instance, in October 2024, Stoelzle Perfumery & Cosmetics collaborated with Nexdot to launch Lumi Coat, an innovative UV filter solution for glass containers. The technology provides optimum protection without interfering with visible light, avoiding color shift and fragrance loss, and without the use of conventional UV additives. It additionally offers versatile UV protection solutions for brands, ensuring high levels of UV protection in various glass packaging designs.
Market Dynamics
Increased Consumer Awareness
The increasing awareness of photoaging and sunburn-related UV damage is driving the increased adoption of sun care and anti-aging products, resulting in market growth. For instance, in June 2025, Symrise AG launched the Neo Heliopan 310 UVB filter, a highly effective and easy-to-use solution for protecting from the sun. This organic crystalline UVB filter is very compatible with other cosmetic ingredients, and it delivers high sun protection factors in all types of applications, such as sunscreen, anti-aging, and anti-wrinkle products. It is approved for application up to 10% in the EU, Mercosur, ASEAN, and China for sun care and skin care products. The filter's superior absorption capacity and solubility make it ideal for water-resistant sunscreens and water-free formulations.
Market Segmentation
- Based on the filter type, the market is segmented into organic and inorganic.
- Based on the application, the market is segmented into personal care and cosmetics, plastic, packaging, industrial coatings, optical lenses, textiles, agriculture, consumer electronics, and others (medical & healthcare).
Personal Care and Cosmetics: A Key Segment in Market Growth
Consumer awareness regarding the harmful effects of UV radiation, such as premature aging, pigmentation, and, additionally, skin cancer risk, is driving demand for UV filters that are in sunscreens, moisturizers, and serums. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India's cosmetics and personal care market is likely to grow extensively, reaching $20 billion by 2025. The market is segmented into skin care, hair care, oral care, fragrances, and color cosmetics. The Indian market is additionally attracting global brands such as Dabur and Marico due to the range of ayurvedic and herbal cosmetics. Aspirational consumers are increasingly opting for expensive cosmetic products, leading to the demand for high-end products in India. The cosmetics industry is likely to keep growing, producing, and selling beauty products, cosmetics, appliances, and services.
Regional Outlook
The global UV filter industry is further divided by region, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Growing Electronics & Appliance Demand In the Asia-Pacific
The growing demand for durable electronics and appliances, including kitchen devices, air conditioners, and refrigerators, is escalating the need for UV filter coatings on display panels and screens. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), in August 2025, the Indian appliance and consumer electronics industry is expected to almost double its market size from $9.09 billion in 2022 to around $21.18 billion by 2025. The industry includes consumer electricals such as fans, kitchen appliances, lighting equipment, and white goods, including washing machines, televisions, refrigerators, and air conditioners. The consumer electronics and home appliances market is expected to expand by $2.3 billion between 2022 and 2027. The smartphone market is anticipated to grow by 3% year-on-year in 2025. Additionally, mobile phone exports have increased 77-fold over the past decade, while imports of mobile PCBAs have decreased from $3.48 billion in FY18 to nearly zero by FY24.
North America Maintains Strong Market Position
North America holds a significant share, owing to the market growth is primarily driven by the market for sunscreen and UV filters is expanding owing to growing concerns about prolonged sun exposure and its potential link to skin cancer and premature aging. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2024, it is expected to experience more than 5 million new cases of cancer will occur, excluding such as skin cancers basal cell and squamous cell, and noninvasive cases, except urinary bladder cancer. Additionally, it is projected that 611,720 cancer deaths will occur for a daily average of around 1,680 deaths, and cancer remains the country's second most frequent cause of death. Rates of incidence continue to increase due to insufficient UV radiation protection. It is additionally a preventable condition. Sunscreen technology has been improved all over the world. The use of sunscreen every day halves the risk of melanoma. UVB radiation as well as UVA radiation both inflict harm to health. They can bring about some harmful effects.
The major companies operating in the global UV filter market include Ashland Inc., BASF SE, DSM-Firmenich AG, Croda International Plc, and The Dow Chemical Co., among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
Recent Developments
- In January 2025, SABO launched SABOCARE UV as it is a new UV filter range for sunscreens that features three organic oil-soluble filters, including SABOCARE UV EHT, SABOCARE UV BMT, and SABOCARE UV DHHB. Because they advance UV protection with consumer health, these filters stabilize avobenzone, EHT, and BMT through a broad spectrum with high efficiency.
- In April 2025, Skinosive created a bio-adhesive UV filters new generation, and these filters give protection lasting long with skin and environmental impact reduced.
- In May 2025, Clariant introduced Aristoflex SUN, which is a new rheology modifier for the improvement of UV filter stability in sunscreen formulations. It combines both advanced stability and SPF performance with luxurious sensory appeal because it addresses the increasing demand that exists for lightweight textures found in daily SPF products.
- In October 2024, Germany's Brenntag and Sarex collaborated on UV skincare filters, combining Sarex's advanced technology with Brenntag's global expertise for broad-spectrum solutions in various industries, including beauty and personal care, plastics, coatings, and textiles, to enhance durability and protect materials from degradation due to sunlight exposure.
- In May 2022, L'Oreal introduced UVMune 400, its first sun filtering technology, to effectively protect the skin against ultra-long UVA rays, which account for 30% of solar rays. This breakthrough helps prevent sun-induced deep skin damage, a major public health issue. UVMune 400 is now available in La Roche-Posay Anthelios franchise, the first brand of the Group to use this powerful technology. Previous sun filters have insufficiently protected skin against these rays, which contribute to skin aging and skin cancer.
The Report Covers:
- Market value data analysis of 2024 and forecast to 2035.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the global UV filter market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying 'who-stands-where' in the market.
Table of Contents
1. Report Summary
- Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
- Global UV Filter Market Sales Analysis - Filter Type | Application ($ Million)
- UV Filter Market Sales Performance of Top Countries
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- Primary Research Approach
- Secondary Research Approach
- 1.2. Market Snapshot
2. Market Overview and Insights
- 2.1. Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key UV Filter Market Trends
- 2.2.2. Market Recommendations
3. Market Determinants
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Drivers For Global UV Filter Market: Impact Analysis
- 3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
- 3.2.1. Restraints For Global UV Filter Market: Impact Analysis
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Opportunities For Global UV Filter Market: Impact Analysis
4. Competitive Landscape
- 4.1. Competitive Dashboard - UV Filter Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
- UV Filter Type Comparison Analysis
- Top Market Player Ranking Matrix
- 4.2. Key Company Analysis
- 4.2.1. Ashland Inc.
- 4.2.1.1. Overview
- 4.2.1.2. Filter Type Portfolio
- 4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
- 4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.2. BASF SE
- 4.2.2.1. Overview
- 4.2.2.2. Filter Type Portfolio
- 4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
- 4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.3. DSM-Firmenich AG
- 4.2.3.1. Overview
- 4.2.3.2. Filter Type Portfolio
- 4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
- 4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.4. Croda International Plc
- 4.2.4.1. Overview
- 4.2.4.2. Filter Type Portfolio
- 4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
- 4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.5. The Dow Chemical Co.
- 4.2.5.1. Overview
- 4.2.5.2. Filter Type Portfolio
- 4.2.5.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
- 4.2.5.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.5.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.1. Ashland Inc.
- 4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
- 4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
- 4.3.2. Product Launch
- 4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration
5. Global UV Filter Market Sales Analysis By Filter Type ($ Million)
- 5.1. Organic (Chemical) UV Filters
- 5.2. Inorganic (Mineral/Physical) UV Filters
6. Global UV Filter Market Sales Analysis By Application ($ Million)
- 6.1. Personal Care and Cosmetics
- 6.2. Plastic and Polymers
- 6.3. Packaging
- 6.4. Coatings and Paint
- 6.5. Construction
- 6.6. Optical Lenses
- 6.7. Textiles
- 6.8. Agriculture
- 6.9. Consumer Electronics
- 6.10. Others
7. Regional Analysis
- 7.1. North American UV Filter Market Sales Analysis - Filter Type | Application | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for North America
- 7.1.1. United States
- 7.1.2. Canada
- 7.2. European UV Filter Market Sales Analysis - Filter Type | Application | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for Europe
- 7.2.1. UK
- 7.2.2. Germany
- 7.2.3. Italy
- 7.2.4. Spain
- 7.2.5. France
- 7.2.6. Russia
- 7.2.7. Rest of Europe
- 7.3. Asia-Pacific UV Filter Market Sales Analysis - Filter Type | Application | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for Asia-Pacific
- 7.3.1. China
- 7.3.2. Japan
- 7.3.3. South Korea
- 7.3.4. India
- 7.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 7.3.6. ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, And others)
- 7.3.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 7.4. Rest of the World UV Filter Market Sales Analysis - Filter Type | Application | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for the Rest of the World
- 7.4.1. Latin America
- 7.4.2. Middle East and Africa
8. Company Profiles
- 8.1. Arkema S.A.
- 8.1.1. Quick Facts
- 8.1.2. Company Overview
- 8.1.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.1.4. Business Strategies
- 8.2. Ashland Inc.
- 8.2.1. Quick Facts
- 8.2.2. Company Overview
- 8.2.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.2.4. Business Strategies
- 8.3. Avanzare Innovacion Tecnologica S.L
- 8.3.1. Quick Facts
- 8.3.2. Company Overview
- 8.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.3.4. Business Strategies
- 8.4. BASF SE
- 8.4.1. Quick Facts
- 8.4.2. Company Overview
- 8.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.4.4. Business Strategies
- 8.5. Brenntag
- 8.5.1. Quick Facts
- 8.5.2. Company Overview
- 8.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.5.4. Business Strategies
- 8.6. Clariant AG
- 8.6.1. Quick Facts
- 8.6.2. Company Overview
- 8.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.6.4. Business Strategies
- 8.7. Connect Chemicals GmbH
- 8.7.1. Quick Facts
- 8.7.2. Company Overview
- 8.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.7.4. Business Strategies
- 8.8. Croda International Plc
- 8.8.1. Quick Facts
- 8.8.2. Company Overview
- 8.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.8.4. Business Strategies
- 8.9. DSM-Firmenich AG
- 8.9.1. Quick Facts
- 8.9.2. Company Overview
- 8.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.9.4. Business Strategies
- 8.10. Edmund Optics Inc.
- 8.10.1. Quick Facts
- 8.10.2. Company Overview
- 8.10.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.10.4. Business Strategies
- 8.11. Evonik Industries, Inc.
- 8.11.1. Quick Facts
- 8.11.2. Company Overview
- 8.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.11.4. Business Strategies
- 8.12. Hoya Corp.
- 8.12.1. Quick Facts
- 8.12.2. Company Overview
- 8.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.12.4. Business Strategies
- 8.13. L'OREAL S.A.
- 8.13.1. Quick Facts
- 8.13.2. Company Overview
- 8.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.13.4. Business Strategies
- 8.14. Lubrizol Corp.
- 8.14.1. Quick Facts
- 8.14.2. Company Overview
- 8.14.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.14.4. Business Strategies
- 8.15. Merck KGaA
- 8.15.1. Quick Facts
- 8.15.2. Company Overview
- 8.15.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.15.4. Business Strategies
- 8.16. MFCI CO., LTD.
- 8.16.1. Quick Facts
- 8.16.2. Company Overview
- 8.16.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.16.4. Business Strategies
- 8.17. SABO S.p.A.
- 8.17.1. Quick Facts
- 8.17.2. Company Overview
- 8.17.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.17.4. Business Strategies
- 8.18. Salicylates and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
- 8.18.1. Quick Facts
- 8.18.2. Company Overview
- 8.18.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.18.4. Business Strategies
- 8.19. Skinosive
- 8.19.1. Quick Facts
- 8.19.2. Company Overview
- 8.19.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.19.4. Business Strategies
- 8.20. Solvay S.A.
- 8.20.1. Quick Facts
- 8.20.2. Company Overview
- 8.20.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.20.4. Business Strategies
- 8.21. Sunjin Beauty Science
- 8.21.1. Quick Facts
- 8.21.2. Company Overview
- 8.21.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.21.4. Business Strategies
- 8.22. Symrise AG
- 8.22.1. Quick Facts
- 8.22.2. Company Overview
- 8.22.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.22.4. Business Strategies
- 8.23. The Dow Chemical Co.
- 8.23.1. Quick Facts
- 8.23.2. Company Overview
- 8.23.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.23.4. Business Strategies
- 8.24. Uniproma
- 8.24.1. Quick Facts
- 8.24.2. Company Overview
- 8.24.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.24.4. Business Strategies
- 8.25. Venator Materials PLC
- 8.25.1. Quick Facts
- 8.25.2. Company Overview
- 8.25.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.25.4. Business Strategies
LIST OF TABLES
- 1. Global UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Filter Type, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 2. Global Organic UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 3. Global Inorganic UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 4. Global UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Application, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 5. Global UV Filter In Personal Care and Cosmetics Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 6. Global UV Filter In Plastic and Polymers Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 7. Global UV Filter In Packaging Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 8. Global UV Filter In Coatings and Paint Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 9. Global UV Filter In Construction Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 10. Global UV Filter In Optical Lenses Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 11. Global UV Filter In Textiles Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 12. Global UV Filter In Agriculture Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 13. Global UV Filter In Consumer Electronics Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 14. Global UV Filter In Other Application Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 15. Global UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Region, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 16. North American UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Country, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 17. North American UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Filter Type, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 18. North American UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Application, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 19. European UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Country, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 20. European UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Filter Type, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 21. European UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Application, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 22. Asia-Pacific UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Country, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 23. Asia-Pacific UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Filter Type, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 24. Asia-Pacific UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Application, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 25. Rest Of The World UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Country, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 26. Rest Of The World UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Filter Type, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 27. Rest Of The World UV Filter Market Research and Analysis By Application, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
LIST OF FIGURES
- 1. Global UV Filter Market Share By Filter Type, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 2. Global Organic UV Filter Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 3. Global Inorganic UV Filter Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 4. Global UV Filter Market Share By Application, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 5. Global UV Filter In Personal Care and Cosmetics Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 6. Global UV Filter In Plastic and Polymers Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 7. Global UV Filter In Packaging Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 8. Global UV Filter In Coatings and Paint Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 9. Global UV Filter In Construction Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 10. Global UV Filter In Optical Lenses Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 11. Global UV Filter In Textiles Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 12. Global UV Filter In Agriculture Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 13. Global UV Filter In Consumer Electronics Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 14. Global UV Filter In Other Application Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
- 15. US UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 16. Canada UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 17. UK UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 18. France UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 19. Germany UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 20. Italy UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 21. Spain UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 22. Russia UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 23. Rest of Europe UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 24. India UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 25. China UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 26. Japan UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 27. South Korea UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 28. Australia and New Zealand UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 29. ASEAN Economies UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 30. Rest of Asia-Pacific UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 31. Latin America UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
- 32. Middle East and Africa UV Filter Market Size, 2024-2035 ($ Million)
