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China - Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter And Pigments - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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June 20, 2023 at 1:00 AM GMT+0

China's Organic Pigments Export Shrinks Modestly to $203M in April 2023

China Organic Pigments Exports

Organic pigments exports from China amounted to 35K tons in April 2023, approximately reflecting the previous month. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6% from April 2022 to April 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 28% against the previous month.

In value terms, organic pigments exports reduced to $203M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 25% against the previous month.

COUNTRYExport Value of Organic Pigments in China (million USD)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Pakistan15.115.920.217.19.710.113.012.412.611.110.99.816.9
South Korea15.820.820.919.114.310.110.011.811.611.310.516.115.6
Vietnam14.617.617.215.512.611.812.411.78.99.313.316.013.4
Indonesia10.522.020.619.514.014.413.411.712.013.413.215.510.5
Turkey15.713.819.516.012.710.613.712.711.616.17.111.810.1
United States12.812.817.618.212.210.511.87.57.89.49.410.29.7
Bangladesh6.210.010.09.55.46.85.36.95.14.77.05.39.5
India11.813.110.912.18.710.110.09.710.910.714.115.19.3
Brazil5.19.112.412.012.811.610.510.59.412.37.39.59.2
Japan9.713.214.611.511.710.49.28.49.210.38.410.17.8
Singapore6.48.26.86.53.77.82.34.06.05.54.36.47.2
Thailand8.59.612.110.56.77.38.16.05.35.25.58.76.8
Netherlands11.811.29.512.98.19.77.04.75.27.25.88.26.7
Others64.883.110710681.368.765.163.070.571.360.173.070.4
Total209260299286214200192181186198177216203
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Exports by Country

Pakistan (4.1K tons), South Korea (3K tons) and Vietnam (2.4K tons) were the main destinations of organic pigments exports from China, with a combined 27% share of total exports. Bangladesh, Turkey, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, India, the United States, the Netherlands and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for organic pigments exported from China were Pakistan ($17M), South Korea ($16M) and Vietnam ($13M), together accounting for 23% of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Turkey, the United States, Bangladesh, India, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 43%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +5.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined (35K tons) was the largest type of organic pigments exported from China, with a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes (40 tons), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined totaled +1.6%.

In value terms, synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined ($203M) remains the largest type of organic pigments exported from China, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes ($202K), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In April 2023, the organic pigments price stood at $5,722 per ton (FOB, China), dropping by -7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $7,140 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to April 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($9,297 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($3,922 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the organic pigments 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 20122110 - Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon
  • Prodcom 20122120 - Acid and mordant dyes and preparations based thereon
  • Prodcom 20122130 - Basic dyes and preparations based thereon
  • Prodcom 20122140 - Direct dyes and preparations based thereon
  • Prodcom 20122150 - Other synthetic organic colouring matters
  • Prodcom 20122160 - Synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents
  • Prodcom 20122170 - Colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

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    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

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    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    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

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  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)

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    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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