Tempera Paint Global Market Report 2026

Tempera paint, a traditional form of paint, is crafted by blending pigments with a water-soluble binder such as egg yolk or egg white. This concoction yields a smooth, opaque paint that swiftly dries to a matte finish. It finds application across various artistic traditions, spanning from ancient Egyptian to Byzantine and Renaissance art.

Tempera paint is primarily categorized into traditional and modern variants. Traditional tempera paint is a water-based medium comprising pigment mixed with egg yolk binder. Available in a spectrum of colors including basic and assorted hues, it comes in different price ranges such as economy, mid-range, and professional grade. Widely employed in artistic endeavors, decoration, and other applications, it serves diverse industries including educational institutions, professional artists, hobbyists, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.

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 have affected the tempera paint market by increasing costs of imported pigments, binders, and packaging materials. Regions such as Europe and Asia Pacific face higher expenses due to duties on specialty pigments and art materials. These costs impact pricing for educational institutions and professional artists. However, tariffs are encouraging local pigment production, domestic paint manufacturing, and use of regionally sourced natural binders.

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The tempera paint market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.19 billion in 2025 to $5.62 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to historical use in classical art, expansion of art education, demand for affordable paints, early adoption in schools, cultural preservation initiatives.

The tempera paint market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of art and craft activities, rising educational spending, increasing demand for eco friendly art supplies, expansion of online art retail, revival of traditional painting techniques. Major trends in the forecast period include growing popularity of traditional art materials, rising adoption in educational institutions, increasing demand for non toxic paints, expansion of hobby and DIY art activities, higher focus on sustainable and natural binders.

The increasing demand for artwork is expected to drive the tempera paint market going forward. Artwork refers to any creative expression or form of visual art, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, and digital creations. A rising appreciation for cultural expression, interior decoration trends, and the growth of online art marketplaces contribute to the demand for artistic practices. Tempera paint enhances artistic expression by offering a versatile and vibrant medium suitable for precise detailing and layering. It is ideal for producing intricate and colorful artworks across various styles and genres. For instance, in 2025, according to a report published by UBS, a Switzerland-based multinational investment bank and financial services firm, women's average spending on art and antiques in 2024 was 46% higher than men's. Therefore, increasing demand for artwork is driving the growth of the tempera paint market.

A rise in expenditure on home decoration is expected to propel the tempera paint market going forward. Home decoration refers to enhancing and beautifying a living space's interior through various design elements, such as furniture, accessories, colors, and arrangements, to create a personalized and aesthetically pleasing environment. The increasing expenditure on home decoration is due to growing interest in interior design and home aesthetics, affordable decor options, and a desire for personalization and comfort in living spaces. Tempera paint supports the rise in home decoration expenditure by enabling affordable DIY art, crafts, and personalized interior projects, allowing homeowners to creatively enhance their living spaces. For instance, in January 2023, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, a US-based research center and think tank, national spending on remodeling and renovation repairs for owner-occupied homes reached $485 billion in 2023, marking a 2.6% increase from 2022. Therefore, a rise in expenditure on home decoration is driving the tempera paint market.

Increasing art education is expected to support the growth of the tempera paint market going forward. Art education refers to formal instruction in visual arts provided by schools and institutions. Enrollment in art programs has risen as more schools hire full-time art teachers to broaden curricula. Tempera paint contributes to art education by offering a safe, easy-to-use medium well suited for classroom projects and student learning. For instance, in January 2023, according to The Art of Education University, a US-based art education organization, the proportion of full-time art teachers increased from 88% in 2022 to 92% in 2023. Therefore, growing institutional support for art increases demand for classroom-grade paints such as tempera and contributes to overall market expansion.

Major companies operating in the tempera paint market are Dixon Ticonderoga Company, Faber-Castell Aktiengesellschaft, Crayola LLC, Pelikan Group GmbH, Utrecht Art Supplies, LLC, Arteza LLC, Royal Talens B.V., Winsor & Newton Limited, Tri-Art Manufacturing Inc., Jack Richeson & Co., Inc., Chroma Pty Ltd., Handy Art, Inc., Sargent Art, Inc., Colart Group Holdings Limited, Reeves & Poole Group Limited, Rich Art Color Company, Liquitex, Inc., DOMS Industries Limited, M. Graham & Co., Inc., Prang Company LLC

North America was the largest region in the tempera paint market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the tempera paint market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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

The tempera paint market consists of sales of tempera mediums, additives, and related accessories that help facilitate the creation of textured, matte finishes with vibrant colors for arts, crafts, and educational settings. 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 tempera paint 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Traditional Tempera Paint; Modern Tempera Paint
• 2) By Color Variation: Basic Colors; Assorted Colors
• 3) By Application: By Application: Fine Art and Iconography; Educational Art and Classroom Use; Decorative and Craft Applications; Restoration and Conservation Work; Illustrations and Design Practice; Other Artistic Applications
• 4) By End User: Schools And Educational Institutions; Professional Artists; Hobbyists And DIY Enthusiasts
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Traditional Tempera Paint: Egg-Based Tempera Paint; Casein-Based Tempera Paint
• 2) By Modern Tempera Paint: Modified Protein-Based Tempera Paint; Water-Soluble Synthetic Tempera Paint
• Companies Mentioned: Dixon Ticonderoga Company; Faber-Castell Aktiengesellschaft; Crayola LLC; Pelikan Group GmbH; Utrecht Art Supplies, LLC; Arteza LLC; Royal Talens B.V.; Winsor & Newton Limited; Tri-Art Manufacturing Inc.; Jack Richeson & Co., Inc.; Chroma Pty Ltd.; Handy Art, Inc.; Sargent Art, Inc.; Colart Group Holdings Limited; Reeves & Poole Group Limited; Rich Art Color Company; Liquitex, Inc.; DOMS Industries Limited; M. Graham & Co., Inc.; Prang Company 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.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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