Acid Dyes Global Market Report 2026

Acid dyes are a category of dyes that contain one or more acidic groups, such as the sulfo group. They are primarily employed in acidic solutions to color wool and silk, particularly on textiles with low pH levels. These dyes are composed of acidic molecules.

The two main types of acid dyes are strong acid dyes and weak acid dyes. Strong acid dyes, also known as levelling dyes, are used in strongly acidic conditions, but their wet fastness features can be a drawback. Various dyeing types within the acid dye category include levelling dyes, fast dyes, milling dyes, and super milling dyes. These dyeing types encompass chemical categories such as monoazo and bisazo dyes, nitro dyes, nitroso dyes, triphenylmethane dyes, xanthene dyes, azine dyes, quinoline dyes, ketonimine dyes, anthraquinone dyes, and phthalocyanine dyes. Acid dyes find applications in various industries, including textile, leather, and jute dyeing.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the acid dyes market by increasing costs of imported dye intermediates, specialty chemicals, pigments, and processing additives. Textile manufacturing regions in Asia-Pacific are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Europe faces higher costs for specialty dye formulations. These tariffs are raising dye prices and pressuring textile margins. At the same time, they are encouraging local dye manufacturing, backward integration into intermediates, and innovation in cost-efficient dye formulations.

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The acid dyes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.39 billion in 2025 to $3.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of textile manufacturing hubs, growth of wool and silk processing industries, rising demand for vibrant and durable dyes, availability of diverse dye chemistries, increasing export-oriented textile production.

The acid dyes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable textile coloration, rising adoption of low-impact dyes, expansion of technical textiles, increasing regulatory focus on dye effluent management, growing investments in advanced dyeing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of eco-friendly acid dye formulations, rising demand for high-fastness textile dyes, expansion of acid dyes in leather processing, increasing use in high-precision jet dyeing, enhanced focus on color consistency and yield.

The growing demand in the textile industry is expected to drive the growth of the acid dyes market in the coming years. The textile industry encompasses the development, production, processing, manufacturing, and distribution of textile and fabric materials. Acid dyes are commonly used to color various fibers, including natural fibers like wool, silk, and jute, as well as synthetic fibers. Therefore, the rising demand in the textile industry directly increases the demand for acid dyes. For example, in November 2023, according to a report by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), a UK-based association, the UK fashion and textile industry contributed $81 billion (£62 billion) to the UK GDP in 2023, supported 1.3 million jobs nationwide, and generated over $30 billion (£23 billion) in tax revenues. Hence, the expanding textile industry is expected to propel the acid dyes market.

Key companies in the acid dyes market are concentrating on technological advancements, such as the development of staining dyes, to improve the performance and application range of their products. Staining dyes are chemical compounds that selectively bind to and color biological molecules like nucleic acids or proteins, enabling them to be visible under microscopes or other detection methods. For example, in February 2023, the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, an India-based drug research facility, introduced GreenR, a nucleic acid staining dye. A distinctive feature of GreenR is its ability to provide a cost-effective and safe alternative to costly imported nucleic acid staining dyes while delivering comparable staining results. It is highly versatile, effectively binding to various nucleic acids, including genomic DNA, PCR products, plasmids, and RNA, making it an economical choice for DNA/RNA staining in Indian research laboratories.

In February 2023, Archroma, a Swiss sustainable specialty chemicals company, completed the acquisition of Huntsman Textile Effects division for $718 million. This strategic acquisition marks Archroma's consolidation into two operational divisions aimed at distinct end markets. Huntsman Textile Effects, a US-based manufacturer specializing in textile dyes, digital inks, and chemicals, now stands as a vital component in Archroma's revised business structure, emphasizing its commitment to growth and market diversification.

Major companies operating in the acid dyes market are Atul Limited, BASF SE, Zhejiang Jihua Group Co. Ltd., Kiri Industries Ltd., Hubei Chuyuan Fine Chemical Co. Ltd., Gayatri Group, Meera Dyestuff Industries, Shanghai Anoky Group Co. Ltd., Tianjin Yadong Group Co. Ltd., Lonsen Kiri Chemical Industries Limited, Huntsman Corporation, Keystone Aniline Corporation, Colourtex Industries Private Limited, Cromatos Industria Quimica Ltd., Everlight Chemical Industrial Corporation, Runtu Co. Ltd., Jihua Group Corporation Limited, Transfar Group Co. Ltd., Yabang Chemical Group Co. Ltd., ANOKY (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Jinji Industrial Co. Ltd., YaBuLai Dyestuff Co. Ltd., OHYOUNG Chemical Co. Ltd., Taiwan Jeanwan Chemicals Co. Ltd., Oriental Giant Dye & Chemical Inc., Archroma Management LLC

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the acid dyes market in 2025. The regions covered in the acid dyes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the acid dyes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The acid dyes market consists of sales of water-soluble dyes, synthetic polyamide dyes, and carbolan 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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This report focuses acid dyes market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Strong Acid Dyes; Weak Acid Dyes
• 2) By Dyeing Type: Leveling Dyes; Fast Dyes; Milling Dyes; Super Milling Dyes
• 3) By Chemical Type: Monoazo And Bisazo Dyes; Nitro Dyes; Nitroso Dyes; Triphenylmethane Dyes; Xanthene Dyes; Azine Dyes; Quinoline Dyes; Ketonimine Dyes; Anthraquinone Dyes
• 4) By Application: Textile; Leather
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Strong Acid Dyes: Azo Dyes; Anthraquinone Dyes
• 2) By Weak Acid Dyes: Neutral Acid Dyes; Metal-Free Weak Acid Dyes; Low-Temperature Weak Acid Dyes
• Companies Mentioned: Atul Limited; BASF SE; Zhejiang Jihua Group Co. Ltd.; Kiri Industries Ltd.; Hubei Chuyuan Fine Chemical Co. Ltd.; Gayatri Group; Meera Dyestuff Industries; Shanghai Anoky Group Co. Ltd.; Tianjin Yadong Group Co. Ltd.; Lonsen Kiri Chemical Industries Limited; Huntsman Corporation; Keystone Aniline Corporation; Colourtex Industries Private Limited; Cromatos Industria Quimica Ltd.; Everlight Chemical Industrial Corporation; Runtu Co. Ltd.; Jihua Group Corporation Limited; Transfar Group Co. Ltd.; Yabang Chemical Group Co. Ltd.; ANOKY (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; Jiangsu Jinji Industrial Co. Ltd.; YaBuLai Dyestuff Co. Ltd.; OHYOUNG Chemical Co. Ltd.; Taiwan Jeanwan Chemicals Co. Ltd.; Oriental Giant Dye & Chemical Inc.; Archroma Management LLC
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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