Abstract
US pigment demand to reach $3.6 billion by 2011
US demand for pigments is projected to grow 4.1 percent per annum to $3.6
billion in 2011. Organic pigments are gaining market share over inorganic
types, continuing a trend seen over the past decade as lead-, chromate- and
cadmium-based inorganic pigments are replaced by more environmentally friendly
alternatives. Specialty pigments demand will be supported by consumer
preferences for high-end products and attractive packaging that require
special effects pigments.
Product development in formulation and applications will serve to expand the
pigment market by increasing the range of products available and introducing
innovative solutions to certain concerns, such as solar radiation on outdoor
coatings or refrigeration temperature for food products, through the use of
pigments. Trends toward high-performance pigments will support value gains,
although consolidation in the pigment industry and the continuing move of
manufacturing facilities to Asian countries will moderate price increases.
Study coverage
It presents historical demand data for 1996, 2001 and 2006 plus forecasts for
2011 and 2016 by pigment type and market. The study also considers market
environment factors, discusses competitive variables, evaluates market share
and profiles 37 major US industry players.
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