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

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  1. Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in the United States (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in the United States
  4. Exports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in the United States

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

The average import price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides stood at $3,437 per ton in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 109% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,796 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Slovakia ($6,846 per ton), while the price for China ($1,364 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.6%), 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 the United States (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $4,628 per ton, surging by 2.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 an increase of 105% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $7,690 per ton in July 2023; however, from August 2023 to December 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mexico amounted to +5.7% per month.

Imports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in the United States

In 2022, the amount of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides imported into the United States reduced markedly to 1.3K tons, declining by -28% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +14.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.8K tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides shrank remarkably to $4.5M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $5.4M, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Import of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany3.73.54.13.2-4.7%
Slovakia0.10.20.50.681.7%
China0.20.30.50.426.0%
IndiaN/A0.10.10.241.4%
Others0.5N/A0.1N/A-55.3%
Total4.44.25.44.50.8%

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

  1. Germany (845.7 tons)
  2. China (317.5 tons)
  3. Slovakia (87.0 tons)
  4. India (58.8 tons)

Exports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in the United States

In 2022, exports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides from the United States expanded significantly to 517 tons, increasing by 15% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 177% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 549 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides shrank sharply to $1.9M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 105% against the previous year.

Export of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico7661,8102,1081,66129.4%
Germany99.879.812979.8-7.2%
India2.7N/AN/A55.5173.9%
Brazil8.524.1N/A38.265.0%
EgyptN/AN/AN/A35.00%
Canada51.32.821.519.2-27.9%
Others58.411015229.8-20.1%
Total9862,0262,4101,91824.8%

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

  1. Mexico (451.7 tons)
  2. India (18.5 tons)
  3. Germany (18.2 tons)
  4. Brazil (9.7 tons)
  5. Egypt (8.0 tons)
  6. Canada (6.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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