Global Markets for Optical Brighteners

Report Highlights

The global market for optical brighteners should reach $1.7 billion in 2017 and $2.1 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% for the period of 2017-2022.

Report Includes

• 91 data tables
• An overview of the global markets for optical brighteners or OBA (optical brightening agents)
• Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016, estimates for 2017, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2022
• Examination of the market dynamics and industry structure, specifically market drivers and key issues in the global optical brighteners market
• Segmentation of the market by application, chemicals, and region
• Delineation of current and emerging applications of optical brighteners identified as textile, detergents and soaps, paper, and cosmetics
• Competitive analysis, including optimal growth strategies and industry matrices
• Profiles of major players in the industry including 3V Sigma, Akzo Nobel N.V., Archroma, BASF SE, Clariant AG, Daikafill Chemical sIndia Ltd., Eastman Chemical Co. and Keystone Inc. 

Report Scope

This report represents an in-depth analysis of the global optical brighteners market by chemicals, application and region using different commercially available optical brighteners to derive specific market estimates. The report also details a comparative study between conventional and emerging technologies and the importance of technical advances to this market as well as strategies adopted by major global players. Patent analyses provide snapshots of technological trends in the global market both geographically and over time, primarily for the U.S., Europe and Japan. The global optical brighteners market is segmented based on chemicals, application and region. Estimated values are based on manufacturers’ total revenues. Projected and forecasted revenue values are in constant U.S. dollars unadjusted for inflation.

Analyst Credentials

Abhigyan Sengupta is an economist with nearly 15 years of experience in the field of market research. He has authored many reports pertaining to semiconductors, electronic devices, chemicals and the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry and is currently mentoring a team of analysts in this domain. He has headed electronics domains for many research companies. While an analyst with Frost & Sullivan, he specialized in the displays and electronic components industry in North America and published reports on flat-panel displays, LCDs, OLEDs, industrial and building automation, solid-state transformers, traction transformers, ceramic capacitors, EDLC and other subjects. He also worked closely with the best practices team at Frost & Sullivan and with companies such as Schneider, ABB, Samsung, NEC, AVX, BASF, Kraft and Danone, among others. Prior to that, he was the head of the Department of Economic Affairs and Government Policy at the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India. He was a part of the ACMA delegation at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Hong Kong Ministerial in December 2005 and is well-versed in WTO affairs and international trade policies.