Overview of the Global Market for Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

Market Size for Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

The global pigments, opacifiers and colours market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated measured 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

Exports

Global pigments, opacifiers and colours exports reduced to X tons in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main exporter of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass, creating X% of total exports. China (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%) and India (X%). The United States (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass. At the same time, Malaysia (X%), Indonesia (X%), Brazil (X%), Turkey (X%) and India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United States and China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) and Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Indonesia, Malaysia, Spain and India increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest pigments, opacifiers and colours supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pigments, opacifiers and colours export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

Imports

In 2022, overseas purchases of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons), followed by Italy (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the main importers of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass, together making up X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons), Spain (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, India ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of global imports. The United States, Mexico, Poland, Germany, Indonesia, Spain, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pigments, opacifiers and colours import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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