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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $2,728 per ton, rising by 39% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($5,188 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,957 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+22.0%), 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 Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average export price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $1,820 per ton, picking up by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 101% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,430 per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($2,198 per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia amounted to $1,741 per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

For the third year in a row, Slovenia recorded decline in purchases abroad of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides, which decreased by -61.9% to 10 tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of -8.4% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides declined notably to $27K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant contraction. The smallest decline of -4.8% was in 2020.

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

1. Germany (7.0 tons)
2. Italy (2.4 tons)
3. Hungary (0.5 tons)

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

For the third year in a row, Slovenia recorded growth in shipments abroad of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides, which increased by 31% to 15 tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 542%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides skyrocketed to $26K in 2021. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 440% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Serbia (12.0 tons)
2. Ukraine (2.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform