Dyestuff Market - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

Dyestuff Market Overview

The dyestuff market size is forecast to reach US$350.3 million by 2027, after growing at a CAGR of 6.6 % during the forecast period 2022-2027. Dyestuff industry uses organic and inorganic substances which consists of chromophore groups, can change the physical and chemical properties of any substance, can absorb light and reflect lights to show color additives. They are unsaturated complex compound. Making dyestuffs is normally done in a special solution containing dyes and particular chemical material. After dyeing, dye molecules have uncut chemical bond with color fabrics molecules. The temperature and time controlling are two key factors in production of dyestuffs. There are mainly two classes of dyes: natural and man-made. Different classes of dyestuffs are used for different types of fiber and at different stages of the textile production process, from loose fibers through yarn and cloth to complete garments. Color is the main attraction of any fabric. Manufacturers across the globe are making use of synthetic dyes for fabric dyeing, thereby bolstering the demand for dyestuff market.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the dyestuff industry drastically in 2020. In comparison to other industries, dyestuff market had a negative impact on overall growth. Asia, which is one of the largest markets for the textile industry in the world, has suffered from the prolonged lockdowns and restrictions in the majority of Asian countries along with the sudden drop in international demand for their products. According to the study by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the global textile trade collapsed during the first half of 2020. Also, exports to the major buying regions in the European Union, the United States, and Japan fell by around 70%. The industry also suffered several supply chain disruptions due to the shortages of cotton and other raw materials. Government lockdowns and production halts had global impact on this market. Thus, hampering the market growth of dyestuff industry.

Report Coverage

The report: “Dyestuff Market Report – Forecast (“2022-2027”), by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the dyestuff Industry Outlook.

By Form: Natural and Synthetic.
By Composition: Organic and Inorganic.
By Dye Type: Disperse Dye, Direct Dye, Reactive Dye, Vat Dye, Acid Dye, Basic Dye and others.
By Fiber Type: Acrylice, Polyester, Viscose, Wool, Nylon, Cotton, and Others.
By End Users: Leather, Apparels, Technical Textiles, and Others.
By Geography: North America (U.S, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), APAC (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Rest of South America), and RoW (the Middle East and Africa).

Key Takeaways

• The properties of the fibre such polyester and acrylic have light weight and more strength than conventional fibre. Natural fibres obtained from plants and animals include cotton, silk, linen, wool, hemp, jute, and cashmere. These fibres are widely used to manufacture garments, apparel, construction material, and medical dressings.
• Increasing demand from textile industry is also increasing demand for textile dyes such as viscose, cotton, polyester. Thus, it is expected to grow the market opportunity over the forecast period for dyestuff market.
• The abundance of natural fibres, especially cotton, in China, India, and the United States, is contributing significantly to the growth of the global textile market. Wool and jute are used as textile materials for their resilience, elasticity, and softness. The increasing consumption of natural fibres, such as cotton, silk, wool, and jute will continue to drive the demand for textile market during the forecast period.

Figure: Asia-Pacific Dyestuff Market Revenue, 2021-2027 (US$ Million)

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Dyestuff Market Segment Analysis – By composition Type

Inorganic dyes held the largest share of over 57.0% in the dyestuff market in the year 2021. Inorganic dyes are made up of minerals and salts and are based on oxide, sulphate, sulphide, carbonate, and other such combinations. They are highly insoluble and opaque. Their demand is very high in the industrial sector owing to their low cost. They do not fade quickly on exposure to light, making them a very good colouring agent for industrial purposes. According to China national textile and apparel council. China textile industry is planning to grow textile and garment sector exports by an annual rate of 7 percent and boosted the export value of fibre products to $400 billion in 2020. Thus, use inorganic dyes in textile industry will continue to drive the market growth for dyestuff industry.

Dyestuff Market Segment Analysis- By Fiber Type

Cotton held the largest share of over around 22.0% in the dyestuff market in 2021. It's almost pure cellulose, with softness and breathability that have made it the world's most popular natural fibre. It absorbs moisture readily, which makes cotton clothes comfortable in hot weather, while high tensile strength in soap solutions means they are easy to wash. Cotton is the world's most widely used natural fibre and still the undisputed "king" of the global textiles industry. They are strong, dye absorbent and can stand up against abrasion wear and high temperature. Cotton fibres are often blended with other fibres such as nylon, linen, wool, and polyester, to achieve the best properties of each fibre. According to Ministry of Textiles in financial year 2020, cotton production in India amounted to approximately 36.5 million bales. Favourable trade policies and increasing disposable income led to an increase in cotton production over the years. Thus, use of cotton in apparel industry will continue drive the market growth for dyestuff industry.

Dyestuff Market Segment Analysis- By End Users Type

Apparels held the largest share of over around 32% in the dyestuff market in 2021. Apparel industry produces finished clothing such as kids’ garments, men’s and women’s clothing, and other intimate apparel. Manufacturing apparels is one of the most in-demand businesses today. In order to remain competitive, apparel manufacturers seek to expand their business in various ways. Factors such as short product life cycle, volatile fashions, unpredictable market trends and impulse purchase nature of the customer are to be given utmost importance by the manufacturers so as to sustain themselves in the apparel segment. According to the Global data obtained domestic apparel & textile industry in India contributes 5% to the country’s GDP, 7% of industry output in value terms, and 12% of the country’s export earnings. India is the 6th largest exporter of textiles and apparel in the world. India is one of the largest producers of cotton and jute in the world. Thus, use of these fibres with combination of different dyes in the production will drive the demand for dyestuff market.

Dyestuff Market Segment Analysis – By Geography

Asia Pacific dominated the dyestuff market during in 2021 with a market share of around 29.0%, followed by Europe and North America. Asia Pacific have started experiencing rapid demand of cotton, wool, jute, and other fibres. Countries such as India, China, Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia have shown a positive increase in demand over the last few years and are further expected to grow over the next few years. Major demand for dyestuff is arising from the textile and garment industry. According to global textile survey China is the biggest textile cloth manufacturers and exporter and contribute 7% of China's GDP. Global textile industry has captured more market in China, because of low cost based on cheap labour, area, government policy, large domestic consumer market place and easy procurement of human resources. Thus, demand for cotton, jute, wool used in textile and apparel industry will continue to drive the market growth for dyestuff.

Dyestuff Market Drivers

Growing demand from textile Industry

Dyeing is the process of adding color to fiber, yarns & fabric. One of the key factors bolstering the demand for textile dye stuff is the increasing demand for textile dyes for fiber types such as viscose, cotton, polyester, and others. Demand for dyestuff in the manufacture of nylon textile fibers is expected to increase significantly in the near future due to the continuous growth in the global apparels market. The key trends which can be seen in the market is the increasing popularity of water less dying. Natural dyes are also becoming extremely popular within the global dye stuff for textile market. According to the global data in December 2021, approximately 3.92 billion meters of clothing fabric were produced in China. Monthly textile production volume was consistently above three billion meters since at least late 2020. Hence, with the rapid increase in demand from the textile segment across the world, the market for dyestuff is expected to rapidly increase over the forecast period. 

Development of 3D draping software

CAD system software allows visualization of fabric on the body. Texture mapping is a process by which fabric can be draped over a form in a realistic way. The pattern of the cloth is contoured to match the form underneath it. The designer starts with an image of a model wearing a garment. A patch of new fabric created in textile design system is laid over the area and the computer automatically fill in the area with new colour or pattern. The result will provide an outline how the original fabric will look on the models. Thus, this technology is used in the appeal industry that provides an idea to the customers about of choices of fabrics available to them. Thus, demand of this technology will continue to drive the market for dyestuff industry.

Dyestuff Market Challenges

Availability of eco- friendly substitute to synthetic dyes

Availability of eco-friendly substitutes like Cochineal, Indigo, Henna, and Malachite are substitute that are available in the market. One of the chief allegations against the apparel industry today is related to pollution and chemical dyes are a primary contributor to the problem. One effective way to address the problem would be to increase the use of natural dyes which are environment friendly. The presence of substitute is expected to hamper the growth of the market globally over the forecast period. 

Dyestuff Industry Outlook

Product launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the market. Dyestuff market top 10 companies are:

1. Allied Industrial Corp, Ltd.
2. Lanxess
3. Ecofoot
4. Huntsman Corporation
5. Kiri Industries
6. Officina+39
7. E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
8. Bozzetto Group
9. Archroma International
10. Dystar Group 

Recent Developments

• In November 2021, Huntsman Textile Effects introduced Avitera, a line of polyreactive dyes for cotton that readily bond to fiber. Avitera dyes use tri-functional chemical reactivity that provides a high reaction and fixation rate with cellulosic fiber, leaving very little unfixed dye to be removed. This dramatically reduces water and energy usage by up to 50 percent, and uses up to 20 percent less salt. 
• In September 2020, Ecofoot has developed hybrid pigments composed of a dye chemically linked to a polymer particle that reacts with cellulose fibres at temperatures as low as 25ºC. This technology doesn’t require the use of salt. This technology can be applied for dyeing cotton garments at low temperatures and also to wool in a more ecological process.
• In 2019 ,Officina+39, an Italy based company, developed the sustainable dye range Recycrom using recycled clothing, fiber material, and textile scraps. It developed a sophisticated eight-step system in which all the fabric fibers are crystalized into an extremely fine powder that can be used as a pigment dye for fabrics and garments made of cotton, wool, nylon, or any natural fiber.  

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