Key Market Indicators
The import of pigments in the United States is projected to rise to approximately 15.1 million kilograms by 2028, up from around 15 million kilograms in 2023. This reflects an average annual growth rate of 0.2%. Historical data since 1996 indicates a consistent year-on-year increase of 0.2% in American demand for pigments. On the export front, the United States is expected to see a decline, with pigment exports anticipated to drop to about 6.5 million kilograms by 2028 from roughly 9.1 million kilograms in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 5.3%. Since 1996, the supply of American pigments has been shrinking at an average rate of 5.4% per year.
