Inorganic pigments market seen reaching $42.02 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company said the global inorganic pigments market is set to grow from $32.69 billion in 2026 to $42.02 billion by 2030, driven by construction, coatings, plastics and demand for eco-friendly pigments. Asia-Pacific held the largest share in 2025 and is expected to remain the fastest-growing region.

Why it matters: - Inorganic pigments sit inside products used across construction, plastics, coatings, ceramics and other manufacturing lines. - Growth in the market points to sustained demand for durable, mineral-based colorants as industrial output and building activity expand. - The shift toward eco-friendly and non-toxic pigments could reshape purchasing decisions in coatings, automotive and industrial plastics.

What happened: - The Business Research Company projected the global inorganic pigments market will rise from $32.69 billion in 2026 to $42.02 billion by 2030. - The forecast implies a 6.5% compound annual growth rate during the period. - The company also said the market reached $30.84 billion in 2025. - The report was published June 8, 2026, from London. - Download a free sample of the report.

The details: - Inorganic pigments are derived from natural minerals or ores such as oxides, sulfides and metallic salts. - These pigments are used to add color to rubber, plastics, glass, ceramics and architectural coatings. - Historical growth was linked to construction and infrastructure projects, plastics and polymer demand, longer-lasting coatings, mineral raw material availability and broader use in ceramics. - Forecast growth is expected to come from demand for eco-friendly and non-toxic pigments, high-performance coatings, automotive and industrial plastics, pigment recycling and reuse, and investment in advanced pigment processing technologies. - The report flagged rising demand for heat-resistant and UV-stable pigments, expanded use in architectural and industrial coatings, more use in plastics and ceramics, and greater focus on color consistency and durability. - The construction sector is a major driver because paints and coatings for buildings and equipment need color and durability against environmental exposure. - Eurostat reported in August 2024 that construction production in the euro area rose 1.0% in June 2024 from a year earlier. - View the full report.

Between the lines: - Asia-Pacific held the largest share of the inorganic pigments market in 2025 and is expected to remain the fastest-growing region through the forecast period. - The region’s lead reflects industrial development and an expanding manufacturing base. - The report also covers South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The market’s emphasis on recycling, reuse and non-toxic formulations suggests sustainability is becoming a buying criterion, not just a compliance issue.

What's next: - The Business Research Company expects demand to keep rising as coatings, plastics and construction uses broaden. - Future market winners are likely to be pigments that deliver heat resistance, UV stability and long-term color performance. - The company said its 2026 reports now include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics, Excel forecasting dashboards, hotspot infographics, key technology analysis and updated graphics and tables. - The company also listed related reports on organic pigments, synthetic pigments and white inorganic pigments.

The bottom line: - The inorganic pigments market is on track for steady expansion, with construction, industrial materials and cleaner formulations driving the next phase of growth.