Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in Japan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in Japan
4. Exports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in Japan

Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $4,572 per ton, growing by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $4,693 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($8,151 per ton), while the price for China ($1,668 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides stood at $15,712 per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 68%. The export price peaked at $15,850 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Thailand.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to +13.3% per year.

Imports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in Japan

In 2022, imports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides into Japan fell slightly to 404 tons, shrinking by -2.5% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 414 tons, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides stood at $1.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.4% 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 +45.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide to Japan in 2022:

1. Germany (296.4 tons)
2. China (105.0 tons)

Exports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in Japan

Exports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides from Japan shrank notably to 11 tons in 2022, declining by -47.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 21 tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides reduced sharply to $171K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $331K, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide from Japan in 2022:

1. Thailand (10.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform