Optical Brighteners Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5271
  • Published Date: May 09, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Optical Brighteners Segmentation

Type (Stilbene, Coumarin)

The coumarin segment is estimated to hold 60% share of the global market in the year 2037. 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 (Textile, Plastic, Cosmetics)

Optical brighteners market from the textile segment is expected to garner a significant share in the year 2037. 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)

Optical Brighteners Market in 2025 is evaluated at USD 1.49 billion.

The global market size was more than USD 1.42 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 6.3%, reaching USD 3.14 billion revenue by 2037.

Asia Pacific is estimated to yield USD 1.19 billion by 2037, fueled by flourishing textile industry and green procurement practices discussed at APTEXPO 2024.

The major players in the market include BASF SE, Huntsman Corporation, Archroma, Akzo Nobel N.V., Clariant AG, Eastman Chemical Company, and others.
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