Market Trends of Thermochromic Pigments Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Thermochromic Pigments Market according to our research experts:
Reversible Type to Dominate the Market
- Reversible thermochromic pigments are extensively popular for their reversible color-changing property and are used for aesthetics in decorative products.
- There are generally two types of reversible thermochromic pigments:
- Heat-activated - These change from a colored state at room temperature to a translucent colorless state when heated and can reveal messages or pictures beneath. They revert back to their colored state on cooling.
- Cold Activated - These are colorless at room temperature and become colored or reveal a message when chilled, becoming colorless again when warmed.
- The reversible thermochromic pigments are gaining popularity as in reversible thermochromic pigments, and the color change of the pigments is reversible. While, in irreversible thermochromic pigments, the color change of the pigments can happen only once, and the color is not reversible.
- The reversible thermochromic pigment has a higher cost in comparison with irreversible thermochromic pigment, and it is the leading market used in thermochromic pigment in terms of value.
- All the aforementioned factors are expected to drive the demand for reversible thermochromic pigments over the forecast period.
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China to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Region
- In the Asia-Pacific region, China is the largest economy in terms of GDP. The country witnessed about 6.1% growth in its GDP during 2019, even after the trade disturbance caused due to its trade war with the United States. The economic growth rate of China in 2020 was initially expected to be moderate as compared to the previous year. However, due to the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, China's economic growth reduced to 1.90%, and it is expected to witness recovery at a rate of 8.20% in 2021.
- China is likely to grow at a high rate in the coming years, owing to growing awareness and advancement in the application of thermochromic pigments in the textile industry, paints, and coatings, among others.
- The textile industry in China is booming with increasing investments and governmental support. The Chinese government is planning Xinjiang as the hotbed for textile and apparel manufacturing and invested USD 8 billion. It is expected that China's northwest region is to become the country's largest textile production base by 2030.
- China is the leading producer of paints and coatings globally. It currently produces more than half of the Asia-Pacific coatings and is the home to more than 10,000 paint companies, among which local producers occupy more than half of the domestic paint market share.
- Furthermore, China is home to more than half of the world's electronics manufacturers. Thus, appliances using thermochromic pigments, making appliances more user and environmentally friendly, are witnessing increased demand. China has the world's largest electronics production base. Electronic products, such as smartphones, TVs, wires, cables, portable computing devices, gaming systems, and other personal electronic devices, recorded the highest growth in the electronics segment. The country serves not only domestic demand for electronics but also exports electronic output to other countries.
- The country stands to be the world's largest manufacturing economy, and owing to this, the country's packaging requirement is huge.
- All the aforementioned factors are expected to increase the demand for the market over the forecast period.
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