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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides stood at $7,082 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The export price peaked at $10,413 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +9.1% per year.

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

In 2022, the average import price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $2,190 per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The import price peaked at $3,131 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Luxembourg ($6,387 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,974 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the amount of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides exported from Slovakia dropped markedly to 58 tons, waning by -37% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 411%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 92 tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides declined rapidly to $411K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 456% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $532K, and then plummeted in the following year.

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

1. United States (58.1 tons)

Imports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in Slovakia

In 2022, overseas purchases of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides decreased by -46.8% to 19 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 51%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 36 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides contracted markedly to $41K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year.

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

1. Italy (10.8 tons)
2. Czech Republic (7.5 tons)
3. Luxembourg (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform