U.S. - Inks (Excluding Printing Ink) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingInk Price in America Falls 16% to $18 per kg
U.S. Ink Export Price per Ton August 2022
In August 2022, the ink price per ton amounted to $18 per kg, falling by -16% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from January 2022 to August 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +8.0% over the last seven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, ink export price increased by +11.2% against June 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2022 an increase of 75% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $22 per kg in July 2022, and then reduced dramatically in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($80 per kg), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($6.1 per kg) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+28.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Ink Exports
For the third consecutive month, the United States recorded decline in overseas shipments of inks (excluding printing ink), which decreased by -3.2% to 498 tons in August 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 49% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 704 tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, ink exports shrank rapidly to $9.2M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.8% over the last seven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, exports increased by +2.6% against June 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 70% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $13M in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to August 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
U.S. Ink Exports by Country
Mexico (210 tons) was the main destination for ink exports from the United States, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, ink exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (58 tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (39 tons), with a 7.9% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Mexico amounted to -9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Canada (+0.3% per month) and China (+0.5% per month).
In value terms, Mexico ($1.8M) remains the key foreign market for ink exports from the United States, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($876K), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with an 8.7% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Japan (-4.9% per month) and Argentina (+22.0% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ink market in the U.S.. 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:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
