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South Africa - Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter And Pigments - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Dec 9, 2023

Significant Drop in Import of Organic Pigments in South Africa to $6.6M in September 2023

South Africa Organic Pigments Imports

In September 2023, organic pigments imports into South Africa shrank rapidly to 1.1K tons, falling by -16% compared with August 2023 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 105% against the previous month.

In value terms, organic pigments imports reduced to $6.6M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when imports increased by 65% month-to-month.South Africa Organic Pigments Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Organic Pigments in South Africa (million USD)
Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023
India2.92.33.61.43.11.82.53.33.12.12.73.22.5
China1.81.31.73.02.00.32.41.81.61.11.51.41.9
Italy0.30.30.3< 0.10.40.10.30.20.20.20.20.20.2
Others2.91.92.01.52.91.91.82.72.53.21.82.32.0
Total7.95.97.76.08.34.26.98.07.46.66.27.06.6

Imports by Country

India (488 tons), China (465 tons) and Italy (10 tons) were the main suppliers of organic pigments imports to South Africa, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +3.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest organic pigments suppliers to South Africa were India ($2.5M), China ($1.9M) and Italy ($211K), together comprising 70% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +0.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Imports by Type

In September 2023, synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined (1.1K tons) was the main type of organic pigments supplied to South Africa, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes (32 tons), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined was relatively modest.

In value terms, synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined ($6.1M) constituted the largest type of organic pigments supplied to South Africa, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes ($445K), with a 6.8% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In September 2023, the organic pigments price amounted to $5,974 per ton (CIF, South Africa), growing by 11% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $7,976 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to September 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($20,925 per ton), while the price for China ($4,015 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+25.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the organic pigments market in South Africa. 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 20122110 - Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon
  • Prodcom 20122120 - Acid and mordant dyes and preparations based thereon
  • Prodcom 20122130 - Basic dyes and preparations based thereon
  • Prodcom 20122140 - Direct dyes and preparations based thereon
  • Prodcom 20122150 - Other synthetic organic colouring matters
  • Prodcom 20122160 - Synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents
  • Prodcom 20122170 - Colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes

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    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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