India: Ink Market 2024

Ink Market Size in India

The Indian ink market rose to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Ink consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Ink Production in India

In value terms, ink production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Ink Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, shipments abroad of inks (excluding printing ink) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ink exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main destinations of ink exports from India, together comprising X% of total exports. China, Turkey, Nigeria, Indonesia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania and Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Guinea (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ink exported from India were Bangladesh ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Turkey, Indonesia, Nepal, Nigeria, Cambodia, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Guinea and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Guinea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ink export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X 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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ink Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, the amount of inks (excluding printing ink) imported into India surged to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, ink imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ink to India, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ink imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of inks (excluding printing ink) to India, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ink import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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