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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $1,952 per ton, dropping by -19.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 57% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $4,055 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to +10.6% per year.

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

The average export price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides stood at $3,350 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -31.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 52%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $6,083 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($4,227 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan totaled $2,842 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+0.6%).

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

In 2022, imports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides into Pakistan surged to 164 tons, rising by 50% against 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides soared to $321K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (164.3 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides decreased by 0% to 60 kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +57.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 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 reduced rapidly to $201 in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 66% against the previous year.

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

1. Uzbekistan (38.0 kg)
2. United Arab Emirates (22.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform