Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium (IV) oxide or titania, is a natural compound that is widely used in many industries and applications due to its functional properties. As one of the most abundantly produced nanomaterials globally, it finds major use as a white pigment in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and others. Titanium dioxide is known to be quite inert, non-toxic, thermally stable and durable. Its pigmentary properties include excellent hiding power, brightness, and opacity due to which it became the most widely used compound for providing whiteness and brightness in various materials and applications. The global titanium dioxide market has witnessed steady growth over the past few decades and is expected to continue on similar growth trajectory going forward with increasing demand from key end-use industries like paints & coatings, plastics, paper, and others.
Market Dynamics:
The global titanium dioxide market growth is primarily driven by growing demand from the paints & coatings industry where it is used as a key pigmenting agent. Increase in construction and infrastructure development activities across major economies is fueling the paints & coatings market which in turn is positively impacting the titanium dioxide demand. Additionally, expanding market for plastics and constant innovations in plastic applications are creating new demand avenues for titanium dioxide. However, health concerns associated with nanoparticles and stringent regulatory policies could act as restraining factors for the market. At the same time, growing focus on the development of eco-friendly production processes and use of titanium dioxide in new applications like pharmaceuticals and cosmetics present significant growth opportunities for market players.
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