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Indian Optical Brightening Agents Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Market Report I 2025-08-12 I 147 Pages I EMR Inc.
The Indian optical brightening agents market is a significant contributor to the Asia Pacific optical brightening agents industry, which reached a value of almost USD 652.50 Million in the year 2024. The Asia Pacific optical brightening agents industry is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.70% between 2025-2034 to reach a value of almost USD 1135.87 Million by 2034.
Government Initiatives in the Countries of Asia Pacific Region Boosting the Optical Brightening Agents Industry in India
The global optical brightening market is supported by the high growth rate of the product in the Asia Pacific region, especially developing countries, such as China and India. India is the major market for the optical brightening market, aided by the government's investment promotion initiatives, soaps and detergents manufacturing and developing companies, further enhancing the optical brightening agents market. The Indian optical brightening agents industry is influenced by the higher standard of living, a rising population, along with the growing manufacturing activities. Also, the region is the major producer of the optical brightening agents feedstock.
Optical Brightening Agents: Market Segmentation
Optical brightening agents, variously known as fluorescent brightening agents, are chemicals used in the production of plastics, fibres, inks, coatings, and detergents. They consume light in the electromagnetic spectrum's ultraviolet and violet region and radiate light in the blue region. The chemical optical brightening agents (based on cinnamic acid, coumarin, stilbene, dicarboxylic acid, diphenyl pyrazoline, etc.) have observed greater acceptance in the emerging nations. The brightening agents are included in detergents to give clothes a cleaner and enhanced appearance.
The Indian optical brightening agents industry is divided on the basis of type into:
- DASCC
- DABP
- Others
On the basis of application, the market is divided into:
- Paper
- Detergents
- Textiles
- Others
Rising Demand for Higher Standards Of Living Aiding the Optical Brightening Agents Industry in India
The Indian optical brightening agents industry is driven by the rapid industrialization, growing manufacturing activities, and rising population within the country. The rising demand for higher standards of living in the country is enhancing the growth of the optical brightening agents market. The country is observing a high domestic market with the extension of the middle class population as the demand for clothes and other products increase, further aiding the market for optical brightening agents. Initiatives such as "Make in India" and sector-specific incentives to several manufacturing companies are transforming India into a global manufacturing hub; the growing manufacturing activities are further aiding the market growth of the market. The optical brighteners are extremely water-soluble in nature owing to low volatility and brilliant chemical stability. In addition, due to the properties such as high compatibility with other pigments and dyes, the brighteners are extensively used in the plastics and cosmetic industries, resulting in the growth of Indian optical brightening agents industry.
The rapid growth in textiles and cosmetics sector in India has driven the demand for optical brightening agents, and is expected to drive the market in the forecast period as well. Within the cosmetics industry, many modern eyes and face powder products include microspheres of optical brightener, enabling it to brighten dark regions of the skin. The increase in the demand for paper having superior aesthetic charm is further expected to drive the market in the coming years. The detergent industry is expected to be a great consumer of optical brightening agents. Cosmetics, paper, plastics, and textiles would also be major consumers of the product. Although the market is facing minor hindrances in the form of high production costs, environmental concerns and regulatory standards, and rising demand for alternatives such as non-stilbene brighteners, the rising demand from the end-user industries is anticipated to boost the market growth of optical brightening agents.
Competitive Landscape
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Indian optical brightening agents market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
- BASF SA
- Deepak Nitrite Ltd
- Paramount Minerals and Chemicals Limited
- Daikaffil Chemicals India Limited
- Colourex
- Sarex Chemicals
- Others
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
1.3 Key Demand Drivers
1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
1.5 Industry Best Practices
1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
1.7 Industry Outlook
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
2.1 Market Trends
2.2 Key Verticals
2.3 Key Regions
2.4 Supplier Power
2.5 Buyer Power
2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
3 Economic Summary
3.1 GDP Outlook
3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
3.3 Inflation Trends
3.4 Democracy Index
3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
3.7 Population Outlook
3.8 Urbanisation Trends
4 Country Risk Profiles
4.1 Country Risk
4.2 Business Climate
5 Global Optical Brightening Agents Market Overview
5.1 Key Industry Highlights
5.2 Global Optical Brightening Agents Historical Market (2018-2024)
5.3 Global Optical Brightening Agents Market Forecast (2025-2034)
5.4 Global Optical Brightening Agents Market by Region
5.4.1 North America
5.4.2 Europe
5.4.3 Asia Pacific
5.4.4 Latin America
5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
6 Indian Optical Brightening Agents Market Analysis
6.1 Key Industry Highlights
6.2 Indian Optical Brightening Agents Historical Market (2018-2024)
6.3 Indian Optical Brightening Agents Market Forecast (2025-2034)
6.4 Indian Optical Brightening Agents Market by Type
6.4.1 DASCC
6.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.4.2 DABP
6.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.4.3 Others
6.5 Indian Optical Brightening Agents Market by Application
6.5.1 Paper
6.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.5.2 Detergents
6.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.5.3 Textiles
6.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.5.4 Others
7 Market Dynamics
7.1 SWOT Analysis
7.1.1 Strengths
7.1.2 Weaknesses
7.1.3 Opportunities
7.1.4 Threats
7.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
7.2.1 Supplier's Power
7.2.2 Buyers Power
7.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
7.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
7.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
7.3 Key Indicators for Demand
7.4 Key Indicators for Price
8 Value Chain Analysis
9 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code - 32420)
9.1 Major Importing Countries
9.1.1 By Volume
9.1.2 By Value
9.2 Major Exporting Countries
9.2.1 By Volume
9.2.2 By Value
10 Price Analysis
11 Cost Analysis
11.1 Raw Material
11.2 Utility
11.3 Other Cost
11.4 Margin
12 Competitive Landscape
12.1 Supplier Selection
12.2 Key Global Players
12.3 Key Regional Players
12.4 Key Player Strategies
12.5 Company Profiles
12.5.1 BASF SA
12.5.1.1 Company Overview
12.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.1.4 Certifications
12.5.2 Deepak Nitrite Ltd
12.5.2.1 Company Overview
12.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.2.4 Certifications
12.5.3 Paramount Minerals and Chemicals Limited
12.5.3.1 Company Overview
12.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.3.4 Certifications
12.5.4 Daikaffil Chemicals India Limited
12.5.4.1 Company Overview
12.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.4.4 Certifications
12.5.5 Colourex
12.5.5.1 Company Overview
12.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.5.4 Certifications
12.5.6 Sarex Chemicals
12.5.6.1 Company Overview
12.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.6.4 Certifications
12.5.7 Others
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