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Aluminum Paste Market Update: Uses, Types & Pricing Insights for Buyers

2025 / 11 / 19

Aluminum paste enjoys robust demand across coatings, inks, plastics, and industrial applications. As manufacturers increasingly adopt high-performance metallic effects, buyers urgently require clarity on aluminum paste applications, grades, and real-time price trends.

Zhangqiu Metal Pigments provides expert guidance and reliable supply to global purchasers.


What Is Aluminum Paste?

Aluminum Paste is a metallic pigment made from fine aluminum flakes dispersed in solvents or water-borne carriers. Its main value lies in:

  • Strong metallic brilliance

  • Excellent hiding power

  • Chemical stability

  • Compatibility with industrial coating systems


Global demand for aluminum paste continues to grow, primarily driven by demand in the automotive coatings, powder coatings, and protective coatings sectors.



Aluminium Paste Uses

Aluminum Paste is widely used in industries requiring metallic glossy effects and protective performance. Key applications include:

1. Automotive Basecoats

Provides bright silver and high sparkle effects for vehicle paint.

2. Industrial Anti-Corrosion Coatings

Enhances UV resistance and barrier protection.

3. Plastic Coloring & Masterbatch

Ensures uniform metallic effects in household and electronics products.

4. Inks & Printing

Used in decorative inks, screen printing, and metallic packaging.

5. Construction Materials

Improves reflectivity and insulation in roof coatings and reflective paints.


Leafing and Non-Leafing Aluminium Paste

Understanding these two types helps buyers choose correctly:

Leafing Aluminum Paste

  • Flakes float to the coating surface

  • Forms a mirror-like metallic appearance

  • Ideal for reflective, decorative, and protective coatings

  • Common in roof coatings and industrial paints

Non-Leafing Aluminum Paste

  • Flakes distribute evenly throughout the coating film

  • Provides uniform metallic gloss

  • Essential for automotive and high-performance coatings

Selection Tip:
Leafing = reflective & protective
Non-leafing = decorative & uniform gloss


Aluminium Paste Price – What Affects It?

Several industry factors influence aluminium paste price:

1. Aluminum Ingot Cost

When global aluminum prices rise, pigment prices follow.

2. Particle Size & Flake Precision

Finer flakes = higher brightness = higher price.

3. Solvent Type

Aromatic, ester, or water-borne carriers differ in cost.

4. Customization Requirements

OEM color effects, viscosity adjustments, and special coating systems affect final pricing.

At ZHANGQIU METALLIC PIGMENT, wholesale customers benefit from:

  • Factory-direct prices

  • Flexible order volumes

  • Stable long-term supply contracts


Applications, Case Studies & Comparison

Industry Applications


Case Study – European Automotive Client

A coating manufacturer required extremely bright non-leafing Aluminum Paste.
Our solution:

  • Custom AL Paste with micron-level flake control

  • Improved gloss by 22%

  • Reduced VOC by switching to eco-friendly carrier

Leafing vs Non-Leafing Comparison



FAQ – Aluminum Paste Buyers Ask Most

1. Is Aluminum Paste suitable for water-borne coatings?

Yes, specially formulated water-borne AL Paste is available.

2. What packaging sizes are offered?

1kg samples, 25kg barrels, and custom industrial packaging.

3. Can I request customized brightness or particle size?

Yes, ZHANGQIU METALLIC PIGMENT provides full customization.

4. Do you offer wholesale pricing?

Yes—bulk orders receive factory-direct pricing and stable supply.


Conclusion – Ready to Source High-Quality Aluminum Paste?


Whether you require leafing or non-leafing grade products, customized formulations, or reliable wholesale supply, Zhangqiu Metal Pigments Co., Ltd. consistently delivers stable quality and highly competitive pricing.


Get expert guidance and a fast quotation today:
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