Hong Kong SAR, China - Inks (Excluding Printing Ink) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Ink Price in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

Contents:

  1. Ink Price in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2023
  2. Ink Price in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022
  3. Ink Exports in Hong Kong SAR
  4. Ink Imports in Hong Kong SAR

Ink Price in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2023

The average ink export price stood at $18,110 per ton in June 2023, dropping by -23.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $23,703 per ton, and then dropped significantly in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($18,093 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($2,399 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ink Price in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

The average ink import price stood at $17,851 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ink import price increased by +91.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($28,177 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($5,910 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ink Exports in Hong Kong SAR

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of inks (excluding printing ink) decreased by -18.6% to 3.2K tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +47.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 4K tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, ink exports fell to $58M in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year.

Export of Ink in Hong Kong SAR (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China19.234.055.453.740.9%
Thailand3.53.65.00.8-38.9%
Japan2.12.02.00.5-38.0%
Others1.72.23.12.716.7%
Total26.541.865.457.729.6%

Top Export Markets for Ink from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. China (2978.8 tons)
  2. Thailand (80.4 tons)
  3. Japan (44.0 tons)

Ink Imports in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, purchases abroad of inks (excluding printing ink) decreased by -56.5% to 663 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.6K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ink imports dropped remarkably to $12M in 2022. In general, imports showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $38M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Ink in Hong Kong SAR (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan11.614.110.95.1-24.0%
China11.611.77.11.1-54.4%
United States1.13.10.90.9-6.5%
Germany0.80.60.90.94.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)1.41.80.90.6-24.6%
United Kingdom0.40.50.30.3-9.1%
Italy1.91.60.50.2-52.8%
Vietnam0.10.20.30.226.0%
Others3.94.73.62.6-12.6%
Total32.938.225.311.8-29.0%

Top Suppliers of Ink to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. Japan (179.4 tons)
  2. United States (119.7 tons)
  3. Germany (105.2 tons)
  4. China (104.3 tons)
  5. Vietnam (33.3 tons)
  6. Taiwan (Chinese) (31.2 tons)
  7. Italy (28.0 tons)
  8. United Kingdom (24.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ink market in Hong Kong SAR, China. 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:

  • Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

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

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    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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