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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $2,844 per ton, surging by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The import price peaked at $9,923 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($10,225 per ton), while the price for Italy ($2,588 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+23.0%), 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 Luxembourg (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $2,744 per ton, surging by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2016 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +12.0% over the last six years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides increased by +34.5% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($2,765 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK amounted to $1,827 per ton.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides, when their volume decreased by -0.9% to 215 tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 15%.

In value terms, imports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides soared to $611K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.7% 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 +67.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Belgium (101.0 tons)
2. France (93.5 tons)
3. Italy (14.6 tons)
4. Germany (4.6 tons)
5. United Kingdom (1.1 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 45 tons of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides were exported from Luxembourg; growing by 156% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a resilient increase.

In value terms, exports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides surged to $124K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Belgium (44.0 tons)
2. United Kingdom (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform