U.S. - Inks (Excluding Printing Ink) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Ink Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Ink Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Ink Exports in the United States
- Ink Imports in the United States
Ink Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
The average ink export price stood at $19,224 per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $19,390 per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($62,130 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($8,472 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ink Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average ink import price amounted to $15,059 per ton, with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $19,525 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($38,267 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($3,191 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Ink Exports in the United States
In 2022, exports of inks (excluding printing ink) from the United States surged to 6.1K tons, rising by 16% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, ink exports skyrocketed to $116M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Export of Ink in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mexico | 13.8 | 12.3 | 14.4 | 18.5 | 10.3% |
| Japan | 9.1 | 5.0 | 8.8 | 14.9 | 17.9% |
| Canada | 10.4 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 10.0 | -1.3% |
| China | 14.1 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 8.5 | -15.5% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 3.3 | 3.3 | 7.8 | 6.0 | 22.1% |
| Germany | 5.4 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 4.0 | -9.5% |
| Malaysia | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | -9.1% |
| Netherlands | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 5.9% |
| India | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 6.7% |
| Thailand | 3.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 | -30.7% |
| Spain | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 14.5% |
| Others | 27.6 | 20.8 | 30.1 | 40.4 | 13.5% |
| Total | 99.8 | 82.7 | 101 | 116 | 5.1% |
Top Export Markets for Ink from the United States in 2022:
- Mexico (2146.7 tons)
- Canada (767.5 tons)
- China (567.0 tons)
- Hong Kong SAR (280.1 tons)
- Malaysia (260.0 tons)
- Japan (239.3 tons)
- Spain (107.5 tons)
- Dominican Republic (106.6 tons)
- India (104.3 tons)
- United Kingdom (100.3 tons)
- Netherlands (95.9 tons)
- Germany (72.9 tons)
- Thailand (22.9 tons)
Ink Imports in the United States
In 2022, approx. 4.6K tons of inks (excluding printing ink) were imported into the United States; rising by 26% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, ink imports soared to $70M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Ink in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Japan | 9.7 | 16.3 | 10.7 | 19.5 | 26.2% |
| Costa Rica | 8.1 | 11.6 | 9.6 | 11.7 | 13.0% |
| China | 2.1 | 3.5 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 54.2% |
| France | 1.9 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 5.5 | 42.5% |
| Germany | 6.0 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 4.4 | -9.8% |
| United Kingdom | 2.2 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 21.0% |
| Mexico | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | -24.6% |
| Others | 9.2 | 9.4 | 12.3 | 16.1 | 20.5% |
| Total | 40.9 | 48.8 | 51.1 | 69.8 | 19.5% |
Top Suppliers of Ink to the United States in 2022:
- Costa Rica (1378.0 tons)
- China (653.3 tons)
- Japan (510.4 tons)
- France (463.6 tons)
- United Kingdom (430.9 tons)
- Germany (394.8 tons)
- Mexico (262.7 tons)
- Turkey (77.0 tons)
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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- 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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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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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
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