Dyeing is theprocess of imparting colours to a textile material. Different classes of dyesare used for different types of fiber and at different stages of the textileproduction process, from loose fibres through yarn and cloth to completedgarments. Dyes are any substance, natural or synthetic, used to colour variousmaterials, and have wide industry applications ranging textiles, leather, andfood, paper etc. They are available in widest ranges for different applicationslike acid dyes for wool and nylon, direct dyes for cotton, etc. Dyes and itsintermediates are specifically used to make the textiles decorative andattractive. At present, India contributes about 6% of the share in the globalmarket with a CAGR of more than 15% in the last decade. The organized sectordominates, with 65% share of the total market, while the unorganized sectorcontrols the remaining 35% of the market. The demand for dyes and dyeintermediates is expected to grow at around 6%, backed by strong demand fromthe textiles, leather, and inks industries. Dyestuff sector is one of the corechemical industries in India. It is also the second highest export segment inchemical industry. The major users of dyes in India are textiles, paper,plastics, printing ink and foodstuffs. The textiles sector consumes around 80%of the total production due to high demand for polyester and cotton, globally.Globally the dyestuffs industry has seen an impressive growth.
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