Global Optical Brighteners Agents (OBA) Market Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, Threats, Trends, Applications, and Growth Forecast to 2027

Marketresearch.biz delivers in-depth insights on the global optical brightening (OBA) market in its upcoming report titled, “Global Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) Market Trends, Applications, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast: 2017 to 2027”. The global optical brightening agents (OBA) market is estimated to register a CAGR of X.X% in terms of value during forecast period 2017–2027. The report offers in-depth insights, revenue details, and other vital information regarding the target market, and the various trends, drivers, restraints, opportunities, and threats till 2027. The report offers insightful and detailed information regarding the various key players operating in the market, their financials, supply chain trends, technological innovations, key developments, apart from future strategies, acquisitions & mergers, and market footprint. The global optical brightening agents (OBA) market report has been segmented on the basis of chemical, application, end-use, and region.

This report is based on synthesis, analysis, and interpretation of information gathered regarding the target market from various sources. Our analysts have analyzed the information and data and gained insights using a mix of primary and secondary research efforts with the primary objective to provide a holistic view of the market. In addition, an in-house study has been made of the global economic conditions and other economic indicators and factors to assess their respective impact on the market historically, as well as the current impact in order to make informed forecasts about the scenarios in future.

Optical brightening agents are also called as fluorescent whitening agents or fluorescent brightening agents, are chemical compounds that absorb UV light and emit visible (blue–violet) light. Optical brightening agents are majorly used to improve whiteness, reduce yellowing, and enhance brightness of product. There are three different types optical brightening agents – disulfonic or divalent, tetrasulfonic or tetravalent, and hexasulfonic or hexavalent.

Increasing demand for paper products, owing to its superior aesthetic appeal is a key factor expected to drive growth of the global market over the forecast period. In addition, increasing adoption of optical brighteners, owing to its cleaning properties and working as a fabric softener is another factor expected to further fuel growth of the target market. Furthermore, increasing consumer preference towards biodegradable brighteners is another factor expected to propel growth of this market in the near future. Moreover, increasing demand for fluorescent whitening agents for various applications includes teeth whitener, textiles, fabric softeners, and in paper whitening is another factor expected to drive growth of the global market over the forecast period.

However, stringent government regulations restrict use of some chemical agents in consumer products, owing to its impact on health is a key factor expected to restrain growth of the global market in the near future.

Ongoing trend observed in the target market is increasing demand for detergents in household sector resulting into increasing production capacity by manufacturers.

Ongoing developments in cosmetics industry across the globe is expected to create potential revenue opportunities for players in the target market over the forecast period.

The market in Europe is expected to account for highest share in terms of revenue over the forecast period, owing to increasing adoption of optical brighteners in personal care products such as shampoos and soaps in various countries, especially in Germany, Italy, and France in this region. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to register significant CAGR over the forecast period, owing to rising demand for optical brighteners by various end-use industries such as packaging, textiles, and consumer products in countries in this region. In addition, China is expected to register highest demand for optical brighteners in paper industry over the forecast period.

Global optical brightening agents (OBA) market segmentation:

Segmentation by chemical:

• Cinnnnamic Acid
• Coumarin
• Dicarboxylic Acid
• Diphenyl Pyrazoline
• Stilbene
• Others (Triazoles, Benzoxazolines, and Biphenyl stilbenes)

Segmentation by application:

• Paper
• Detergents and Soaps
• Fabrics
• Synthetics and Plastics
• Others (Lacquers, Ultraviolet Tracer, And Pigmented Lacquers)

Segmentation by end-use:

• Consumer Product
• Security & Safety
• Textiles & Apparel
• Packaging

Segmentation by region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

• Deepak Nitrite Limited
• BASF SE
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Huntsman International LLC.
• Archroma Management LLC.
• Aron Universal Ltd.
• Clariant AG
• Mayzo, Inc.
• RPM International Inc.