Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing synthetic organic and inorganic dyes and pigments, such as lakes and toners (except electrostatic and photographic). In other words, the industry is involved in the manufacture of various pigments and dyes including color, lead, chrome, metallic, and zinc based pigments as well as disperse, vat, and direct dyes. A chemical intermediate product, these various pigment and dyes are used to impart color to numerous products. Key industry users include other components of the chemical/plastics industry (including paints & coatings, cosmetics, printing inks, plastics) as well the paper, textiles, fibers, leather and automotive industries. The industry is not involved in the production of natural food colorings, carbon black, natural organic colorings for non-food uses and electrostatic and photographic toners.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.