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China - Iron Oxides And Hydroxides - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jan 12, 2023

China's Iron Oxide Pigment Price Shrinks to $1,293 per Ton

China Iron Oxide Pigment Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the iron oxide pigment price stood at $1,293 per ton (FOB, China), shrinking by -4.6% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 an increase of 5.4% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $1,357 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($1,785 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($1,015 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Iron Oxide Pigment Exports

In September 2022, shipments abroad of iron oxide pigments decreased by -18.7% to 26K tons, falling for the second consecutive month after three months of growth. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 62% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 39K tons. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron oxide pigment exports dropped significantly to $34M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 69% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 52K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China Iron Oxide Pigment Exports by Country

The United States (8.6K tons) was the main destination for iron oxide pigment exports from China, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, iron oxide pigment exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (2K tons), fourfold. Australia (1.3K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.9% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Russia (+0.2% per month) and Australia (-1.6% per month).

In value terms, the United States ($11M) remains the key foreign market for iron oxide pigment exports from China, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($2.6M), with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 4.5% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to the United States stood at +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Russia (+1.3% per month) and Australia (-1.0% per month).

Factors Affecting Oxide Pigment Prices

Iron oxide pigment is one of the most popular types of pigments on the market today. It is used in a wide range of applications, including paints, coatings, plastics, and ceramics. The pigment is made from iron ore that is mined from the earth.

The price of iron oxide pigment in China has been increasing in recent years due to a number of factors. The most significant factor is the cost of raw materials, which has risen sharply due to the Chinese government's crackdown on environmental pollution. This has led to a shortage of supply and an increase in prices.

Other factors that have contributed to the rising price of iron oxide pigments in China include the country's growing economy and the strengthening of the Chinese currency. These factors have made China an increasingly attractive market for foreign manufacturers, who are able to sell their products at a higher price.

The rising price of iron oxide pigments is having a knock-on effect on other industries that use the pigment, such as paint and plastics. This is because manufacturers are passing on the higher costs to their customers. As a result, consumers are likely to see an increase in the prices of these products in the coming months.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron oxide pigment market in China. 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 20121910 - Iron oxides and hydroxides, earth colours containing .70 % or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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