Middle East & Africa Titanium Dioxide Market to Reach USD1,342 Million Mark by 2030 Due to Surging Infrastructure Development

The Middle East & Africa Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market size was valued at around USD 882 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,342 million by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 6.2% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30, cites MarkNtel Advisors in the recent research report. Various important properties of titanium dioxide make it an active ingredient in many applications, thus it has high demand in various industries. Additionally, the photo-splitting activity of titanium dioxide increases its demand in the market for air and water purification.

Moreover, rapid expansion of industries like paints & coatings, cosmetics, rubber, petrochemicals, plastics, paper & pulp, etc., is driving the market growth. Countries like Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, Turkey, UAE, etc., are leading in the paint industry. While Kuwait, Qatar, etc. are contributing to the growth of the paper and pulp industry. Also, in the region, a massive amount of growth has been seen in the cosmetics industry. All these sectors are positively augmenting the size & volume of the TiO₂ industry.

The governments' initiatives in the region, like the National Infrastructure Fund in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Green Initiative, and the “Infrastructure Growth Plan” by the Israeli government, etc. have all contributed to the construction of new buildings and expansion of industries etc. This, in turn, increasing the demand for dyes and paints. Consequently, the requirement for titanium dioxide is increasing in the market.

Moreover, to reduce the toxic effects of TiO₂, researchers have studied the greener synthesis of titanium dioxide. Egypt and the UAE are majorly involved in this approach. The conclusions reveal the curative properties of green TiO_2, especially as antibiotics and anti-cancerous drugs. These studies are contributing in the transformation of the market. The food products containing TiO₂ are facing regulatory issues. Some of the countries like Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have banned the food items containing titanium dioxide and restricted its future use in the food sector, further states the research report, “Middle East & Africa Titanium Dioxide Market Analysis, 2025.”

Middle East & Africa Titanium Dioxide Market Segmentation Analysis

Paints & Coatings Hold the Largest Market Share

Based on the Application, the market is further bifurcated into Paints & Coatings, Cosmetic Products, Paper and Pulp Industry, Plastics & Rubber, Food & Healthcare Industry, Inks, and Others (Thin Films). The paints & coatings segment holds the largest market share, more than 40%. This is due to the appropriate traits related to the titanium dioxide compound. The Middle East & Africa region has shown a significant growth in the paint manufacturing, which is widely spread across countries like Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Additionally, the increasing infrastructural development within the region has contributed to the high demand for paints.

Major countries within the region are oil-based, thus the moisture content is high. As a result, there is a high demand for anti-humid paints to be applied to the infrastructure. Titanium dioxide possesses absorptive properties, therefore, it is widely used in making wall paints and coatings.

Saudi Arabia Leads the Regional Titanium Dioxide Industry

Saudi Arabia holds the largest market share of more than 35%. The strong building and healthcare tasks are leading to an excessive demand for titanium dioxide as an energetic ingredient in many formulations. This is included in industrial programs together with paints & coatings, and scientific devices. Moreover, the government tasks that goal to augment the economic system of Saudi Arabia, consisting of construction initiatives, contribute to the market boom. Moreover, the country is expanding its hospitality to decrease its dependence on the oil sector. Various infrastructural developments, together with shops, hotels, and new housing units, are being developed in the country, which is in the long run increasing the demand for Titanium Dioxide.

Competitive Landscape

With strategic initiatives, such as mergers, collaborations, and acquisitions, the leading market companies, including Cathay Colors & Pigments Limited, Venator Materials PLC, Tayca Corporation, Tronox Holdings PLC, Kronos Worldwide Inc., TOR Minerals, The Chemours Company, Grupa Azoty, S.A., Evonik Industries AG, Kuncai, and Others are looking forward to strengthening their market positions.

Key Questions Answered in the Research Report

1. What are the industry’s overall statistics or estimates (Overview, Size- By Value, Forecast Numbers, Segmentation, Shares)?
2. What are the trends influencing the current scenario of the market?
3. What key factors would propel and impede the industry across the region?
4. How has the industry been evolving in terms of geography & solution adoption?
5. How has the competition been shaping up across various countries?
6. How has the buying behavior, customer inclination, and expectations from product manufacturers been evolving during 2020-30?
7. Who are the key competitors, and what strategic partnerships or ventures are they coming up with to stay afloat during the projected time frame?