According to the report, the U.S. Pearlescent Pigment industry generated $204.62 Million in 2021, and is anticipated to generate $353.39 Million by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 5.7% from 2023 to 2031. 

The others segment to maintain its lead position during the forecast period. 

Based on application, the others segment accounted for the largest share in 2021, contributing to more than four-fifths of the U.S. Pearlescent Pigment market revenue, and is projected to maintain its lead position during the forecast period. Other applications of pearlescent pigments include paints and coatings, plastics, printing ink, resin art, graphic arts, aerated concrete, leathers, textile printings, electronics products, household appliances, rubbers, paper and pulps, food, packaging and many more. Pearlescent pigments in paints and coatings provide color, opacity, gloss control, rheological control, and other services such as corrosion inhibition or magnetic moment. They also help to lower coating costs by acting as a volume filler.  

Printing inks are also used to print on packaging materials to make the package attractive to buyers, as it is one of the powerful techniques to sell items which is largely utilized in printing publications for newspapers, periodicals, and journals. Pearlescent pigments are utilized in face tissue paper, envelope grades, cover papers, corrugated cases, and specialized papers where it provides unsurpassed performance in brightness and cooler play.  

The cosmetics and personal care segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.31% from 2022 to 2031. Pearlescent pigments are used to impart color, luster, and shine to a variety of color cosmetics and personal care products. Pearlescent pigment micas can be added to skin or body care products to give shine and color. Pearlescent pigments improve beauty by adding a fascinating glitter and depth to powders, eye shadows, nail polishes, hair care products, and shower gels, which offers new possibilities and proving vitality in cosmetic production. 

Leading Market Players: - 

  • BASF SE 

  • ECKART GmbH 

  • SUN CHEMICAL 

  • IFC SOLUTIONS 

  • KUNCAI AMERICAS 

  • SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 

  • DIC CORPORATION 

  • KP PIGMENTS 

  • MERCK KGAA 

  • Glitter Unique, LLC 

  • SANDREAM SPECIALTIES 

The report provides a detailed analysis of these key players in the U.S. Pearlescent Pigment market. These players have adopted different strategies such as new product launches, collaborations, expansion, joint ventures, agreements, and others to increase their market share and maintain dominant shares in different regions. The report is valuable in highlighting business performance, operating segments, product portfolio, and strategic moves of market players to showcase the competitive scenario.