BASF increases prices for pigments worldwide

Effective today, or as contracts allow, BASF has increased prices for numerous pigments by up to 15 percent, worldwide.

BASF increases prices for pigments worldwide

The price increase predominantly affects phthalocyanine and inorganic pigments used in the coatings, plastics and printing industries. The price adjustments are necessary due to higher raw materials costs, such as for copper, TiO2 or cobalt, as well as further challenging environmental, health and safety costs.

The Colors & Effects brand encompasses BASF’s well-known expertise in colorants and effect pigments for the coatings, plastics, printing, cosmetics and agriculture markets.