Optical Brighteners Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5271
  • Published Date: Sep 11, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Optical Brighteners Market Segmentation:

Type Segment Analysis

The coumarin segment is estimated to hold 60% share of the global market in the year 2035. Coumarin derivatives are preferred due to their potential to meet environmental regulations and sustainability requirements in plastic manufacturing, aligning with global efforts to reduce environmental impact. Sustainability initiatives have gained prominence worldwide, with increasing adoption of eco-labeling and certification programs. The Paris Agreement that was made at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris legally bound almost 196 countries, making them adopt sustainable choices. In this way ahead, the usage of coumarin reduces the environmental footprint.

End User Segment Analysis

Optical brighteners market from the textile segment is expected to garner a significant share in the year 2035. FBAs, particularly those used in textiles, are known for their ability to enhance the brightness and whiteness of fabrics. The desire for visually appealing textiles in clothing, home textiles, and industrial textiles is a significant driver for this segment. Manufacturers are using coumarin optical brighteners for making textile manufacturing sustainable. For instance, according to the World Economic Forum in November 2023, consuming and producing garments sustainably could enhance the global economy by almost USD 200 billion by 2030. Also, research and development investments in the textile and chemicals industries have increased worldwide, signifying a commitment to technological advancement.

Our in-depth analysis of the global optical brighteners market includes the following segments:

Type

  • Stilbene
  • Coumarin

End user

  • Textile
  • Plastic
  • Cosmetics

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of optical brighteners is estimated at USD 1.88 billion.

The global optical brighteners market size crossed USD 1.78 billion in 2025 and is likely to expand at a CAGR of over 6.1%, surpassing USD 3.22 billion revenue by 2035.

The Asia Pacific optical brighteners market will hold over 38% share by 2035, attributed to the flourishing textile industry and adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices.

Key players in the market include BASF SE, Clariant AG, Huntsman Corporation, Archroma Management LLC, Milliken & Company, Kolor Jet Chemical Pvt. Ltd., Keystone Aniline Corporation, 3V Sigma S.p.A., Deepak Nitrite Limited, Blankophor GmbH & Co. KG.
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