United Kingdom - Inks (Excluding Printing Ink) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Ink Market Size in the UK
In 2022, the UK ink market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable slump. Ink consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Ink Production in the UK
In value terms, ink production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Ink production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
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Ink Exports
Exports from the UK
In 2022, the amount of inks (excluding printing ink) exported from the UK declined to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021. The total export volume 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 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, ink exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
The Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of ink exports from the UK, together comprising X% of total exports. Brazil, France, Italy, China, Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, Pakistan and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for ink exported from the UK were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The United States, Ireland, Brazil, Italy, Singapore, China, Mexico, Turkey and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ink Imports
Imports into the UK
Ink imports into the UK shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, ink imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of ink imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Malaysia, the Philippines, the United States, Singapore and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the largest ink suppliers to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports. Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, the Netherlands, the United States and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average ink import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ink import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ink market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20593000 - Inks (excluding printing ink)
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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