Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Market - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Market Overview

The Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% during 2022-2027 and is valued at US$ 643.7 million by 2027. Acid dyes are large dyes containing one or more sulphonyl or carboxyl groups and are water-soluble and applied from acidic bath. These dyes are typically used to dye a variety of textile fibers such as polyamide fibers, polyurethane fibers, cellulose acetate fibers, polyester fibers and others, as well as natural fibers like wool, silk, cotton, and others. Acid dyes are reasonably easy to apply, have a wide selection of available colors, and depending on the dye selection, can have good color fastness properties. The growing demand for the textile and apparel industry is driving the growth of the global acid textile fiber dyes market as well. In this market report, we will take an in-depth look at the global acid textile fiber dyes industry outlook and analyse the market share of global acid textile fiber dyes top 10 companies within the forecast period of 2022-2027.

COVID-19 Impact

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries had suffered a tumultuous time, and it was no different for the global acid textile fiber dyes market. Many governments across the globe implemented lockdown regulations and factories & production facilities in many sectors came to a halt. The supply chain was greatly disrupted as many businesses followed lockdown protocols. During this time, the demand for textile fibers had seen a decrease which was the first decrease in the growing fiber demand in the last two decades. For instance, according to Textile Exchange, the global fiber production volume decreased from 111 million metric tonnes in FY 2019 to 109 million metric tonnes in FY 2020. This accounts for a decrease of 1.8% in the production of fibers, which has also led to a decrease in demand for dyes as well. However, as the pandemic has largely subsided, most governments have reinstated production in countries and many industries have been revived. Therefore, the global acid textile fiber dyes market is expected to grow substantially within the forecast period of 2022-2027. 

Report Coverage

The report: “Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Market Report – Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the global acid textile fiber dyes industry.

By Chemical Nature: Azo Dyes (Monoazo, and Bisazo), Nitro, Nitroso, Triphenylmethane, Xanthene, Azine, Quinoline, Ketonimine, Anthraquinone, Phthalocyanine, and Others.
By Dyeing Type: Levelling, Fast, Milling, and Super Milling.
By Application: Synthetic Fibers (Polyamide, Polyurethane, Cellulose Acetate, Polyester, and Others), and Natural Fibers (Animal-based Fibers (Wool, Silk, and Others), and Plant-based Fibers (Wool (Cellulose), Cotton, Jute, and Others)).
By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), Rest of the World (Middle East, and Africa). 

Key Takeaways

• The Asia-Pacific region will dominate the global acid textile fiber dyes market within the forecast period of 2022-2027. This is because China and India have the largest textile industries and Australia, China, New Zealand, and India are the key producers of wool and silk.
• Acid dyes are most commonly used in the dyeing of animal-based natural fibers such as wool and silk, as well as polyamides in synthetic fibers.
• The growing textile and apparel sector worldwide and various advantages associated with the use of acid dyes such as a wide color range and ease of application are some of the key reasons driving the global acid textile fiber dyes market within the forecast period of 2022-2027.
• One of the key challenges for the growth of the global acid textile fiber dyes market is the presence of substitutes such as direct dyes, natural dyes, and basic dyes, among others.

Figure: Asia-Pacific Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Market 2021-2027 (US$ Million)

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Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Market Analysis – By Chemical Nature

Azo dyes held the largest share with 22% in the global acid textile fiber dyes market in 2021. Acid azo dyes are organic compounds with the functional group (R-N=N-R’) where R and R’ will contain sulphonyl or carboxyl groups mixed with aryl or alkyl groups. The nitrogen (-N=N-) in the functional group is the identifying factor of the molecular structure of azo dyes. More than half the commercial dyes belong to the azo group with acid azo dyes being the most common. Acid azo dyes possess an affinity for wool and silk and are easily absorbed by the fabric. Acid azo dyes have a wide color range, good color fastness for lighter shades can absorb light, and is environmentally friendly. As such, they are one of the most commercially used acid dyes.

Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Market Analysis – By Application

Synthetic fibers held the largest share with 52.3% by application segment in the global acid textile fiber dyes market in 2021. Acid dyes are primarily used in the dyeing of natural fibers, especially animal-based fibers such as wool and silk. It is because it has a direct affinity towards protein fibers. The application of acid dyes to protein fibers results in an ionic or salt link between the dye molecule and the fiber polymer, where the point of the fiber polymer at which the dye is attached is termed as the dye site. As the demand for wool is increasing, it is also driving the growth of acid dyes. For instance, according to Textile Exchange, wool is the most preferred animal fiber with a total production of 1.03 million tons in 2020. Although the silk market is smaller than wool, it is nonetheless an important animal fiber. The production of silk was estimated to be 109.11 thousand tons in 2020.

Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Market Analysis – By Geography

The Asia-Pacific region held the largest share with 37.5% in the global acid textile fiber dyes market in the year 2021. Owing to the growing production of fibers such as wool and silk, along with the rapidly growing textile and leather industries, the Asia-Pacific region dominates the global acid textile fiber dyes market share. For instance, according to Textile Exchange, Australia accounted for 22% of the global wool production, followed by China at 14% and New Zealand at 10% in 2020. Similarly, China accounted for 63% of the silk production in 2020, followed by India at 33%. Additionally, according to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India is the world’s second-largest producer of textiles and garments, after China, and the total textile and apparel exports stood at US$ 30.4 billion in FY 2021. As such, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to account for a substantial market share in the global acid textile fiber dyes market within the forecast period of 2022-2027.

Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Market Drivers

The growing demand of the Textile & Apparel Market:

The demand for the textile industry has seen a significant rise in the past decade, and although there was a drop in production and consumption in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the textile & apparel market is recovering and looking to grow exponentially in the coming years. According to the European Topic Centre (ETC), the total production of the European Union (EU) was estimated to be 6.9 million tons in 2020, and despite the pandemic, production of some wearing apparels such as baby clothes, sportswear, and scarves, as well as household textiles, saw a sharp increase of 53% and 18% respectively. Additionally, according to Business Finland, the global apparel market is estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 3.6% and reach a value of US$ 2.7 trillion by 2025. As such, this is driving the growth of the global acid textile fiber dyes market within the forecast period of 2022-2027.

Advantages associated with Acid Dyes:

Acid dyes have a variety of advantages which makes them incredibly versatile to use and effective for several different applications. One of the main advantages of acid dyes is that they have improved lightfastness, are easy to apply, and have a wide range of colors. Acid dyes can also be catered to produce specific results according to the dyeing method. For instance, levelling or equalizing acid dyes are used to produce pale, bright shades with poor fastness whereas milling acid dyes have better fastness properties than levelling dyes. Super milling acid dyes produce very good fastness and shades of medium depth. Moreover, acid-dyed fibers are environmentally friendly and pose no risks to human skin. Due to a variety of applications and a wide range of colors, acid dyes are one of the most sought-after dyes in the market. This proves to be a great driving factor for the global acid textile fiber dyes market within the forecast period of 2022-2027.

Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Market Challenges

Availability of substitutes:

One of the key challenges for the global acid textile fiber dyes market is the availability of substitutes for acid dyes, such as natural dyes, direct dyes, and basic dyes. Direct dyes are excellent to color cellulose fibers such as cotton and are much less expensive than acid dyes and other dyes in general. Natural dyes are the most environmental-friendly dyes and are derived from natural sources such as plants, animals, and minerals. While acid dyes aren’t harmful to the environment, the production process can be toxic as acid dyes are treated in strong acid baths. In these cases, natural dyes are non-toxic and harmless. Basic dyes are also a good alternative to acid dyes for dyeing silk, nylon, wool, and acrylic. As such, the presence of various alternatives can deter the growth of the global acid textile fiber dyes market within the forecast period of 2022-2027.

Global Acid Textile Fiber Dyes Industry Outlook

Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the global acid textile fiber dyes market. Global acid textile fiber dyes top 10 companies include:

1. BASF SE
2. Huntsman Corporation LLC
3. Clariant International Ltd.
4. Archroma
5. Sumitomo Chemicals Co., Ltd.
6. Gayatri Dyes & Chemicals
7. Kiri Industries Ltd.
8. Milliken Chemical Company
9. Atul Ltd.
10. Kyung-In Synthetic Corporation (KISCO) 

Recent Developments

• On February 02, 2021, Archroma, a leader in specialty chemicals and dyes, entered into a strategic partnership with technology innovator CleanKore, which will allow Archroma to boost its dyeing process with CleanKore’s technology.
• On July 26, 2020, Milliken Chemicals Company, a global diversified manufacturer in the textiles and dyes market, has invested in increasing the domestic production of Milliken Parameter advanced material fabrics. 

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