Executive Summary
The global agricultural colorants market is expected to experience stable but modest growth during the 2026–2036 forecast period, driven by its essential role in seed treatment, fertilizer application, and crop protection formulations. Agricultural colorants are specialty dyes and pigments used primarily for visual identification, product differentiation, regulatory compliance, and application safety, helping to prevent misapplication and enhance operational efficiency across agricultural value chains.
In 2025, North America emerged as the largest production and consumption region, supported by well-established seed treatment practices, advanced agricultural technologies, and integrated supply chains spanning raw materials to downstream applications. Europe followed closely, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and environmentally responsible formulations. The global market was valued at USD 810 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 870 million by 2036, growing at a CAGR of 0.8%.
Seed treatment colorants accounted for the largest share of demand, reflecting mandatory seed identification requirements, branding needs, and safety regulations. Fertilizer colorants showed steady growth, supported by precision agriculture practices, while pigments used in crop protection formulations gained importance for differentiation and compliance. Although overall growth remains moderate, Asia-Pacific and Latin America represent emerging growth regions, driven by expanding adoption of treated seeds and large-scale cultivation of crops such as maize and soybean.
Market Segments — Agricultural Colorants Market
1. By Product Type
Dyes
Pigments
2. By Application
Seed Treatment
Fertilizers
Crop Protection
Turf & Ornamentals
Aquatic Applications
3. By Geography
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
Key Players — Global Agricultural Colorants Market
Global / Major Manufacturers
These companies supply dyes and pigments tailored for agricultural applications, often integrated with agrochemical distributors or chemical intermediates suppliers:
Additional Regional / Niche Players
These players may have strong regional presence or specialize in particular colorant chemistries useful in agriculture:
How These Segments’s Key Players Typically Compete
Product Type Leadership
Application-Focused Solutions
Regional Footprint
Typical Strategic Positioning Themes
Drivers
Restraints
Trends
Opportunities
Strategic Implication
The agricultural colorants market offers stable, regulation-driven demand with limited cyclicality, making it attractive for companies seeking predictable revenues. Manufacturers that invest in eco-friendly formulations, application-specific solutions, and expansion into emerging agricultural regions will be best positioned to capture incremental growth during the 2026–2036 period, despite the market’s relatively low overall CAGR.
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Table of Contents
Global Agricultural Colorants Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Agricultural Colorants
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Agricultural Colorants
1.1.1 Definition of Agricultural Colorants
1.1.2 Specifications of Agricultural Colorants
1.2 Classification of Agricultural Colorants
1.2.1 Dyes
1.2.2 Pigments
1.3 Applications of Agricultural Colorants
1.3.1 Seed Treatment
1.3.2 Fertilizers
1.3.3 Crop Protection
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Agricultural Colorants
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Agricultural Colorants
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Agricultural Colorants
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Agricultural Colorants
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Agricultural Colorants
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Agricultural Colorants Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Agricultural Colorants Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Agricultural Colorants Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Agricultural Colorants Major Manufacturers
4 Global Agricultural Colorants Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Agricultural Colorants Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Agricultural Colorants Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Agricultural Colorants Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Agricultural Colorants Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Agricultural Colorants Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Agricultural Colorants Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Agricultural Colorants Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Agricultural Colorants Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Agricultural Colorants Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Agricultural Colorants Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Agricultural Colorants Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Agricultural Colorants Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Agricultural Colorants Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Agricultural Colorants Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Agricultural Colorants Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Agricultural Colorants Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Agricultural Colorants Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Agricultural Colorants Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Agricultural Colorants Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Agricultural Colorants Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Agricultural Colorants Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Agricultural Colorants Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Agricultural Colorants Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Agricultural Colorants Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Agricultural Colorants Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Dyes Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Pigments Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Agricultural Colorants Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Agricultural Colorants Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Seed Treatment of Agricultural Colorants Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Fertilizers of Agricultural Colorants Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Crop Protection of Agricultural Colorants Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Agricultural Colorants
8.1 Sun Chemical
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Sun Chemical 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Sun Chemical 2017 Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 BASF
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 BASF 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 BASF 2017 Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Clariant
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Clariant 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Clariant 2017 Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Keystone Aniline(Milliken)
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 Keystone Aniline(Milliken) 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 Keystone Aniline(Milliken) 2017 Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Chromatech Incorporated
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 Chromatech Incorporated 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Chromatech Incorporated 2017 Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Sensient Technologies
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 Sensient Technologies 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 Sensient Technologies 2017 Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Aakash Chemicals
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Aakash Chemicals 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Aakash Chemicals 2017 Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Organic Dyes and Pigments
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 Organic Dyes and Pigments 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 Organic Dyes and Pigments 2017 Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 AgriCoatings
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 AgriCoatings 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 AgriCoatings 2017 Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 ArrMaz
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 ArrMaz 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 ArrMaz 2017 Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 Retort Chemicals
8.12 ER CHEM COLOR
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Agricultural Colorants Market
9.1 Global Agricultural Colorants Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Agricultural Colorants Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Agricultural Colorants Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Agricultural Colorants Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Forecast
9.3 Agricultural Colorants Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Agricultural Colorants Market Trend (Application)
10 Agricultural Colorants Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Agricultural Colorants Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Agricultural Colorants International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Agricultural Colorants by Region
10.4 Agricultural Colorants Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Agricultural Colorants
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Agricultural Colorants Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Agricultural Colorants
Table Product Specifications of Agricultural Colorants
Table Classification of Agricultural Colorants
Figure Global Production Market Share of Agricultural Colorants by Type
Figure Dyes Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Dyes
Figure Pigments Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Pigments
Table Applications of Agricultural Colorants
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Agricultural Colorants by Application
Figure Seed Treatment Examples
Table Major Consumers in Seed Treatment
Figure Fertilizers Examples
Table Major Consumers in Fertilizers
Figure Crop Protection Examples
Table Major Consumers in Crop Protection
Figure Market Share of Agricultural Colorants by Regions
Figure North America Agricultural Colorants Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Agricultural Colorants Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Agricultural Colorants Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Agricultural Colorants Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Agricultural Colorants Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Agricultural Colorants Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Agricultural Colorants Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Agricultural Colorants
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Agricultural Colorants
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Agricultural Colorants
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Agricultural Colorants Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Agricultural Colorants Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Agricultural Colorants Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Agricultural Colorants Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Agricultural Colorants 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Agricultural Colorants Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Agricultural Colorants Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Agricultural Colorants Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Agricultural Colorants Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Agricultural Colorants Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table 2017 Global Agricultural Colorants Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Agricultural Colorants 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Agricultural Colorants 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Agricultural Colorants 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Agricultural Colorants 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Agricultural Colorants 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Agricultural Colorants 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India 2017 Agricultural Colorants Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Agricultural Colorants Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Agricultural Colorants Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Agricultural Colorants Product Interview Price
Table Sun Chemical Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Sun Chemical Agricultural Colorants Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Sun Chemical Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution
Table BASF Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 BASF Agricultural Colorants Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 BASF Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution
Table Clariant Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Clariant Agricultural Colorants Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Clariant Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution
Table Keystone Aniline(Milliken) Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Keystone Aniline(Milliken) Agricultural Colorants Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Keystone Aniline(Milliken) Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution
Table Chromatech Incorporated Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Chromatech Incorporated Agricultural Colorants Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Chromatech Incorporated Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution
Table Sensient Technologies Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Sensient Technologies Agricultural Colorants Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Sensient Technologies Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution
Table Aakash Chemicals Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Aakash Chemicals Agricultural Colorants Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Aakash Chemicals Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution
Table Organic Dyes and Pigments Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Organic Dyes and Pigments Agricultural Colorants Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Organic Dyes and Pigments Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution
Table AgriCoatings Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 AgriCoatings Agricultural Colorants Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 AgriCoatings Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution
Table ArrMaz Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 ArrMaz Agricultural Colorants Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 ArrMaz Agricultural Colorants Business Region Distribution
Table Retort Chemicals Information List
Table ER CHEM COLOR Information List
Figure Global -2025 Agricultural Colorants Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Agricultural Colorants Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Agricultural Colorants Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Agricultural Colorants Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Agricultural Colorants by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Agricultural Colorants by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Agricultural Colorants by Region
Market Segments — Agricultural Colorants Market
1. By Product Type
Dyes
Pigments
2. By Application
Seed Treatment
Fertilizers
Crop Protection
Turf & Ornamentals
Aquatic Applications
3. By Geography
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
Key Players — Global Agricultural Colorants Market
Global / Major Manufacturers
These companies supply dyes and pigments tailored for agricultural applications, often integrated with agrochemical distributors or chemical intermediates suppliers:
Additional Regional / Niche Players
These players may have strong regional presence or specialize in particular colorant chemistries useful in agriculture:
How These Segments’s Key Players Typically Compete
Product Type Leadership
Application-Focused Solutions
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