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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides stood at $2,420 per ton in 2022, increasing by 41% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Spain ($4,953 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,546 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+8.2%), 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 Serbia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $1,692 per ton, increasing by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Slovenia ($1,738 per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($1,000 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 Montenegro (+7.2%), 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 Serbia

In 2022, purchases abroad of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides decreased by -56% to 11 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 42 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides dropped sharply to $26K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 85%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $68K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. China (8.4 tons)
2. Spain (2.0 tons)
3. Italy (0.1 tons)

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

For the third year in a row, Serbia recorded decline in overseas shipments of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides, which decreased by -98.2% to 65 kg in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of -36.8% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides contracted sharply to $110 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of -37.6% was in 2020.

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

1. Slovenia (61.0 kg)
2. Netherlands (1.0 kg)
3. Montenegro (1.0 kg)
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.0 kg)
5. North Macedonia (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform