Naphthol AS-IRG Market size was over USD 158.05 million in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 349.73 million by 2037, growing at over 6.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of naphthol as-irg is evaluated at USD 174.38 million.
The primary growth factor for the rapid expansion of the global market during the forecast period is the increase in the growth of the global construction industry. Naphthol AS-IRG is used with other intermediates to manufacture quality buildings, infrastructures, and other construction projects owing to the advantages offered by naphthol AS-IRG such as durability, tensile strength, versatility, and others. Thus, the rapid growth in the construction industry is expected to increase the utilization rate of naphthol AS-IRG in the forecast period. As per the statistics, the global construction industry generated revenue that amounted to almost USD 8 trillion in 2022 and is further expected to further grow and reach USD 17 trillion by 2029, with a CAGR value of 7%.
Naphthol AS-IRG is a chemical compound with the formula C10H6(OH)C(O)NHC6H5. It is the anilide of 3-hydroxy-2-carboxynaphthalene and has many interesting chemicals composition which makes it an ideal component in various applications of numerous end-use industries. Naphthol AS-IRG is considered to be insoluble azo dyes that are applied to cellulosic fibers by impregnation in a naphthol solution and subsequent coupling with a color salt. This factor is anticipated to increase the utilization rate of naphthol AS-IRG in the textile industry. The other properties of naphthol AS-IRG apply to other industries such as plastics, agriculture, pharmaceutical, chemical, textile, and other sectors. Such versatility of naphthol AS-IRG is anticipated to create favorable opportunities for market growth during the forecast period.
Growth Drivers
Rapidly Growing Dyes and Pigments Industry – Naphthol AS-IRG is in high demand from the dyes and pigments industry as it is suitable for dyeing and printing, pigment manufacturing, and tie and dye industries. Moreover, naphthol AS-IRG is also used as a key ingredient for various dye intermediates and pigments which is beneficial for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as midodrine. Therefore, growth in the dyes and pigments industry is expected in the global naphthol AS-IRG market during the forecast period. As per recent statistics, the global dyes and pigments industry gathered almost 40 billion in 2022 and is projected to further increase with a 5% CAGR.
High Investments in the Construction of Buildings and Infrastructures – In the recent period, rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to the demand for construction activities across the world. Naphthol AS-IRG is highly used in the building sector owing to its expanding application in constructing infrastructures. Hence, the rising focus on investing in the construction of buildings and infrastructures for economic development is expected to increase the utilization rate of Naphthol AS-IRG which in turn is anticipated to fuel the global market in the assessment period. Recent statistics stated that commercial investment in the United States increased by almost 13% in the fourth quarter of 2021 as compared with the previous quarters. Furthermore, the industrial construction investment in the same region rose by approximately 5% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Increased Demand for Plastic Products – Naphthol AS-IRG has found its application in the plastic industry as a colorant for coloring plastic pigments. Therefore, with the increase in plastic products, the plastic industry is estimated to grow which is subsequently projected to create favorable opportunities for major key players operating in the market. The recent data disclosed in 2022, around one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute and around five trillion plastic bags are used every year across the world.
Swelling of Chemical Industry – Latest reports stated that the revenue garnered by the global chemical industry in the year 2021 was approximately 4 trillion dollars, a considerable increment from the previous year with 3 trillion dollars.
The Surge in the Expenditure on Research and Investment Activities - Key players of the global market are investing huge amounts in developing technologically developed components such as Naphthol AS-IRG in the upcoming years for bridging the gap between supply and demand of naphthol AS-IRG in various end-use industries. Thus, the high expenditure on research and development activities is expected to create a positive outlook for market expansion in the upcoming years. The World Bank released the global expenditure made in the Research & Development (R&D) sector which showed that in 2020 it was 2.63% of the total GDP. This is an increase from year 2.14% of the total GDP in 2016.
Challenges
Base Year |
2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
CAGR |
6.3% |
Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 158.05 million |
Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 349.73 million |
Regional Scope |
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Application (Azoic Dye, Organic Pigments, Coating Materials, Agricultural Chemicals, Yellow 83, Medicinal Ingredients)
The global naphthol AS-IRG market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by application into azoic dye, organic pigments, coating materials, agricultural chemicals, yellow 83, medicinal ingredients, and others. Out of these segments, the yellow 83 segments is estimated to gain the largest market share of about 32% in the year 2037. Naphthol AS-IRG is mainly used for preparation C. I .83 organic yellow pigment which can be used to prepare organic yellow of other brands. Therefore, this factor is considered to be the major factor for segment growth during the forecast period. Owing to this factor, the application of naphthol AS-IRG as yellow 83 is being used in the textile dyeing industry. As per recent statistics, the global textile dyes industry accounted for almost USD 10 billion in 2021 which is further anticipated to grow to USD 16 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5%.
End-user (Plastics, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Textiles)
The global naphthol AS-IRG market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-user into plastics, agriculture, pharmaceutical, chemicals, textiles, and others. Amongst these segments, the plastic segment is expected to garner a significant share of around 38% in the year 2037. The major factor for segment growth during the forecast period is the rising plastic production and the growing need for plastic products by the global population. As per the latest reports by Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, it was estimated that global plastic production from 2000 to 2019 stood up at approximately 460 million tons.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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APAC Market Statistics
Asia Pacific industry is anticipated to hold largest revenue share of 35% by 2037, led by rising consumption of chemicals which is a positive indicator of the high production rate of naphthol AS-IRG which could be further used for various applications in numerous industries. The major factor for the market growth in the region is the rising consumption of chemicals which is a positive indicator of the high production rate of naphthol AS-IRG which could be further used for various applications in numerous industries. As of 2020, the chemical industry of the Asia Pacific region contributed to at least 60% of the revenues generated by the global chemical industry. A variety of construction projects like “Smart City” or “Housing for All” are taking place in China, India, and other parts of Asia Pacific. They are leading to the increasing demand for painting and coating as a result of this the naphthol AS-IRG market is rising in the region.
North American Market Forecast
The North American naphthol AS-IRG market is estimated to be the second largest, registering a share of about 24% by the end of 2036. The presence of various end-use industries in the region, especially the construction and chemical industries are the major factor for market growth in the region. Also, the escalation in the investments in research and development activities which has propelled the production of high-quality naphthol AS-IRG is another factor for market expansion in the region.
Europe Market Forecast
Further, the market in the European region, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold a majority of the share by the end of 2037. The rising awareness level about the advantages of naphthol AS-IRG is one of the primary reasons for market growth in the region. Furthermore, the presence of key players in the region is projected to create favorable opportunities for market expansion during the forecast period.
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