France - Inks (Excluding Printing Ink) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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France - Inks (Excluding Printing Ink) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Article Publishing Date: Feb 16, 2023

France's Ink Price Reduces Modestly to $55 per kg

France Ink Import Price in October 2022

In October 2022, the ink price stood at $55.0 per kg (CIF, France), waning by -13.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 34% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $75.3 per kg. From August 2022 to October 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2022, the country with the highest price was Germany ($148 per kg), while the price for China ($12.1 per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to October 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

France Ink Imports

In October 2022, purchases abroad of inks (excluding printing ink) increased by 31% to 1.1K tons, rising for the third month in a row after two months of decline. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from January 2022 to October 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7% over the last nine months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on October 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.1% against July 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 with an increase of 31% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 1.5K tons in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to October 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ink imports rose notably to $63M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 25% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 77K tons in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to October 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

France Ink Imports by Country

In October 2022, the Netherlands (593 tons) constituted the largest ink supplier to France, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, ink imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (151 tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (127 tons), with an 11% share.

From January 2022 to October 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (-2.0% per month) and Germany (-4.7% per month).

In value terms, the largest ink suppliers to France were the Netherlands ($26M), Germany ($19M) and Japan ($6.8M), with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, China, Belgium and the UK, which together accounted for a further 9.2%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +68.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Factors Affecting Ink Prices

Ink prices in France are some of the highest in the world, and there are several factors that contribute to this. One is the high cost of living in the country, which drives up prices for all goods and services. Additionally, France has a very high tax rate on ink and other printing supplies, which further increases costs.

Finally, the French market for ink is relatively small, so there are fewer suppliers competing for business, which also drives up prices. There are only a handful of companies that control the majority of the market share, so they are able to set prices relatively high without fear of losing customers. Additionally, many of these companies have exclusive deals with printer manufacturers, which gives them a monopoly on the market.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ink market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.


Product coverage:
• Prodcom 20593000 - Inks (excluding printing ink)
Country coverage:
• France

Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in France
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles

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1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
2. How to load your idle production capacity
3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
4. How to increase your profit margins
5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
7. How to outsource production to other countries
8. How to prepare your business for global expansion
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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2007-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2007-2022
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2030
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Exports And Growth
Figure 15:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 16:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 17:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 18:
Imports And Growth
Figure 19:
Import Prices
Figure 20:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 21:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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