Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share in 2019. China and India are the key markets in the region that have a growing paint and plastics industry, owing to rise in urbanization and industrial developments such as in automotive and construction domains. 

Due to its light-scattering properties, small amounts of titanium dioxide are added to certain foods to enhance their white color or opacity (1Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source).

Barium sulfide is produced by carbothermic reduction of barium sulfate. Zinc sulfate is obtained from a variety of zinc products, often waste, by treatment with sulfuric acid.