Key Market Indicators
The French pigment export market is projected to decline to approximately 7.7 million kilograms by 2028, down from 8.4 million kilograms in 2023, experiencing a year-on-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) decrease of 1.4%. This marks a continuation of a downward trend observed since 1999, during which French pigment supply has fallen by an average of 2% annually. In the global rankings for 2023, France held the sixth position in pigment exports. The United States surpassed France, securing the top spot with 8.4 million kilograms of exports. Germany, Saudi Arabia, and China followed in second, third, and fourth places, respectively. On the import side, French pigment demand is anticipated to rise to about 6.7 million kilograms by 2028, up from 6.4 million kilograms in 2023. This growth reflects a modest year-on-year CAGR increase of 0.6%. Since 1999, the country's demand for pigments has demonstrated an upward trajectory, growing by an average of 1.7% each year.
