Organic Pigments Global Market Report 2026

Organic pigment refers to a colored substance composed of organic compounds possessing pigment qualities. These compounds consist of carbon chains and rings, typically exhibiting characteristics such as brightness, purity, lightweightness, and a high tinting strength. Organic pigments are known for forming strong and stable chemical connections and can be derived from animal, vegetable, and synthetic organic sources.

The main types of organic pigments include azo pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, high-performance pigments (HPPS), alizarin, arylide, and others. Azo pigments are characterized by dye molecules containing a diazo functional group positioned between two aromatic rings. Organic pigments, sourced from both synthetic and natural origins, find applications across various industries, including textile, paints and coatings, automotive, plastics, printing inks, packaging, and others.

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 affecting the organic pigments market by increasing costs of imported intermediates, specialty chemicals, solvents, and advanced processing equipment used in pigment synthesis. Asia-Pacific and Europe are most impacted due to high dependence on cross-border chemical supply chains, while North America faces pricing pressure on specialty pigments. These tariffs are raising production costs and impacting profit margins for pigment manufacturers. However, they are also encouraging local chemical synthesis, backward integration, and innovation in bio-based and low-cost pigment alternatives.

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The organic pigments market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.15 billion in 2025 to $17.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of textile and printing industries, expansion of paints and coatings production, increasing plastics manufacturing, rising demand for vibrant colorants, availability of synthetic organic pigments.

The organic pigments market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter environmental regulations on inorganic pigments, rising demand for sustainable color solutions, expansion of packaging and labeling applications, increasing automotive production with advanced coatings, growing adoption of high performance pigments. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high-performance organic pigments, increasing adoption in eco-friendly coatings, growing use in plastics and packaging applications, expansion of automotive color customization, enhanced focus on color strength and stability.

An increasing textile industry is expected to propel the growth of the organic pigments market going forward. The textile sector refers to industries primarily concerned with the design, manufacture, distribution, and use of clothing and textiles. A textile is a material made of a web of synthetic or natural fibers. Organic pigments are used in textiles to impart color, opacity, and other desirable features. These pigments are widely employed in the textile industry for dyeing and printing, which will drive market expansion. For instance, in September 2024, according to Textile Exchange, a US-based non-profit, global fiber production reached 124 million tonnes in 2023, up 7% from 116 million tonnes in 2022. Therefore, the increasing textile industry is driving the growth of the organic pigments market.

Major companies operating in the organic pigments market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as sustainable ultramarine blue pigment technologies, to meet the rising demand for high-performance, environmentally friendly colorants with superior heat and light stability. These advanced pigments offer better dispersibility and durability compared to conventional alternatives while aligning with sustainability and regulatory requirements. For instance, in January 2023, Heubach Group, a Germany-based manufacturer of pigments, pigment preparations, dyes, and specialty materials, launched Ultrazur, a new range of sustainable Ultramarine Blue pigments. Ultrazur exhibits excellent resistance to heat (up to 350°C) and light, ensuring long-lasting color performance. Its innovative final-stage manufacturing process enhances dispersibility, making it ideal for applications in thin films and fibers. Additionally, the production process incorporates state-of-the-art wastewater and air emissions treatment technologies, establishing Ultrazur as one of the most environmentally friendly ultramarine blue pigments available in the market.

In October 2024, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, an India-based chemical manufacturing firm, acquired Heubach GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Sudarshan's product portfolio in the specialty chemicals sector, with a particular focus on color pigments and related applications. Heubach GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in the development and production of high-performance organic pigments.

Major companies operating in the organic pigments market are BASF SE, Clariant AG, DIC Corporation, Heubach GmbH, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, Ferro Corporation, Trust Chem Co. Ltd., Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd., Toyocolor Co Ltd., Synthesia AS, Hangzhou Han-Color Chemical Co. Ltd., Dominion Colour Corporation, Koel Colours Pvt. Ltd., Vibfast Pigments Pvt. Ltd., Neochem Industries, LANXESS AG, Sun Chemical Corporation, Changzhou Longyu Pigment Chemical Co. Ltd., Sensient Technologies Corporation, Jeco Group, Xinguang Chemical Group Co. Ltd. , Sanyo Color Works Ltd., Shuangle Chemical Co. Ltd. , Flint Group, Cappelle Pigment NV, Sunshine Pigment Co. Ltd. , Apollo Colors Inc., Ruian Baoyuan Chemical Co. Ltd., KolorJet Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the organic pigment market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the organic pigment market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the organic 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 organic pigments market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The organic pigment market consists of sales of quinacridone reds, quinacridone blues, quinacridones, dioxazine. 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.

Organic Pigments Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses organic pigments 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: Azo Pigments; Pthalocyanine Pigments; High Performance Pigments (HPPs); Alizarin; Arylide; Other Types
• 2) By Source: Synthetic; Natural
• 3) By End-Use: Textile; Paints And Coatings; Automotive; Plastics; Printing Inks; Packaging; Other End-Uses
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Azo Pigments: Monoazo Pigments; Disazo Pigments; Polyaromatic Azo Pigments
• 2) By Phthalocyanine Pigments: Phthalocyanine Blue; Phthalocyanine Green
• 3) By High Performance Pigments (HPPs): Bright HPPs; Non-Bright HPPs
• 4) By Alizarin: Natural Alizarin; Synthetic Alizarin
• 5) By Arylide: Arylide Yellow; Arylide Orange
• 6) By Other Types: Quinacridone Pigments; Diketopyrrolopyrrole Pigments; Benzimidazolone Pigments
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Clariant AG; DIC Corporation; Heubach GmbH; Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited; Ferro Corporation; Trust Chem Co. Ltd.; Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd.; Toyocolor Co Ltd.; Synthesia AS; Hangzhou Han-Color Chemical Co. Ltd.; Dominion Colour Corporation; Koel Colours Pvt. Ltd.; Vibfast Pigments Pvt. Ltd.; Neochem Industries; LANXESS AG; Sun Chemical Corporation; Changzhou Longyu Pigment Chemical Co. Ltd.; Sensient Technologies Corporation; Jeco Group; Xinguang Chemical Group Co. Ltd. ; Sanyo Color Works Ltd.; Shuangle Chemical Co. Ltd. ; Flint Group; Cappelle Pigment NV; Sunshine Pigment Co. Ltd. ; Apollo Colors Inc.; Ruian Baoyuan Chemical Co. Ltd.; KolorJet Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
• 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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