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Pigments Market

Pigments market: download the latest statistics provided by an Ai-driven BI tool. Statistics include exports, market size, market prices, companies, production, consumption, imports, and trade. Here is a split by region, including China, Russia, Africa, the U.K., the Middle East, the U.S., Latin America, and EU. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.


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Pigments - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1United States
2China
3Japan
4India
5Russia

In value terms, the largest pigments, opacifiers and colours markets worldwide were the United States, China and Japan, with a combined 46% share of the global market. These countries were followed by India, Russia, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Spain recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while pigments, opacifiers and colours market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Malaysia232425101776-12.6%
India460440802190-31.0%
Jordan293524472471-8.2%
Vietnam20212359287919.4%
Brazil24132315298511.2%
United Arab Emirates599270563356-25.2%
China3066331935828.1%
Italy574249854763-8.9%
Indonesia578553415684-0.9%
France53655289850625.9%
Germany106439210106350.0%
United States13333164711924120.1%
Average5132521958616.9%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($19,241 per ton), while Malaysia ($1,776 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
China10659113587696-15.0%
Brazil6708619576626.9%
United States679264695523-9.8%
Mexico5437544054820.4%
Poland5367531454260.5%
Turkey579658465335-4.1%
India512655674444-6.9%
Germany518438844265-9.3%
Russia493942924010-9.9%
Indonesia510050983804-13.6%
Hong Kong SAR18732104093719-55.4%
Italy460240323630-11.2%
Nigeria376330412308-21.7%
Average600957175088-8.0%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($7,696 per ton), while Nigeria ($2,308 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
India9710489-4.1%
China10512458-26.0%
Italy40495618.3%
Turkey3636439.5%
Brazil343533-0.7%

In value terms, the largest pigments, opacifiers and colours importing markets worldwide were India ($89M), China ($58M) and Italy ($56M), together comprising 23% of global imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Brazil, Poland, Germany, the United States, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Russia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Among the main importing countries, Hong Kong SAR (+111.2% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
United States10112599-0.8%
China10310998-2.8%
Italy1027485-8.8%
Germany837151-21.6%
Indonesia9.69.51522.9%

In value terms, the United States ($99M), China ($98M) and Italy ($85M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 57% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Indonesia, France, India, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Jordan, Vietnam and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 22%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Jordan (+100.1% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for pigments, opacifiers and colours worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Pigments - Product Coverage

  • HS 320710 - Pigments; prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations
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World - Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jun 23, 2022
532

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for pigments, opacifiers and colours.

Eastern Asia - Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$499
Jun 23, 2022
200

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pigments, opacifiers and colours in Eastern Asia.

Southern Asia - Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$499
Jun 23, 2022
194

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pigments, opacifiers and colours in Southern Asia.

Northern America - Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$499
Jun 23, 2022
193

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pigments, opacifiers and colours in Northern America.

Latin America and the Caribbean - Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$499
Jun 23, 2022
184

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pigments, opacifiers and colours in Latin America and the Caribbean.

South-Eastern Asia - Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$499
Jun 23, 2022
178

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pigments, opacifiers and colours in South-Eastern Asia.

Middle East - Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$499
Jun 23, 2022
178

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pigments, opacifiers and colours in the Middle East.

Australia and Oceania - Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$499
Jun 23, 2022
176

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pigments, opacifiers and colours in Australia and Oceania.

Central Asia - Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$499
Jun 23, 2022
176

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pigments, opacifiers and colours in Central Asia.

Africa - Pigments, Opacifiers and Colours for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$499
Jun 23, 2022
166

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for pigments, opacifiers and colours in Africa.

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Jul 26, 2018
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Which Country Imports the Most Pigments, Metallic Powders and Flakes in the World?
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Which Country Exports the Most Pigments, Metallic Powders and Flakes in the World?
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Which Country Exports the Most Prepared Pigments in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
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Which Country Imports the Most Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter and Pigments in the World?
May 28, 2018
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