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EU - Titanium Dioxide Pigments and Colouring Preparations - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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May 13, 2022

EU Titanium Dioxide Pigment Imports Surge to $4.7B with Rising Supplies to Belgium

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Titanium Dioxide Pigments and Colouring Preparations - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The revenue of the titanium dioxide pigment market in the European Union rose to $4B in 2021, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs and intermediaries' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). 

After seven years of growth, consumption of titanium dioxide pigments and colouring preparations decreased by -3.1% to 1.3M tons in 2021. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the past decade. 

EU Titanium Dioxide Pigments Production

After two years of growth, production of titanium dioxide pigments and colouring preparations decreased by -5.2% to 1.1M tons in 2021. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 

Germany remains the largest titanium dioxide pigment producing country in the European Union, accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, production in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 9% share.

EU Titanium Dioxide Pigments Imports

In 2021, the amount of titanium dioxide pigments and colouring preparations imported in the European Union soared to 1.7M tons, growing by 15% against the year before. This figure includes the trade between EU member countries. Pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide containing more than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide accounted for 81% of the total volume of supplies in 2021, while pigments and preparations with less titanium dioxide content shaped 19% of total imports. 

In value terms, titanium dioxide pigment imports skyrocketed to $4.7B in 2021. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2011 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (466K tons), distantly followed by Germany (291K tons), France (180K tons), Italy (179K tons), Spain (107K tons), the Netherlands (97K tons) and Poland (90K tons) were the largest importers of titanium dioxide pigments and colouring preparations, together making up 84% of total purchases.

In value terms, the largest titanium dioxide pigment importing markets in the European Union were Belgium ($929M), Germany ($882M) and France ($617M), with a combined 52% share of total supplies.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +14.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the last decade, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth. 

Import Prices by Country

The titanium dioxide pigment import price in the European Union stood at $2,798 per ton in 2021, growing by 9.2% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($3,424 per ton), while Belgium ($1,995 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

EU Titanium Dioxide Pigment Exports

In 2021, shipments abroad of titanium dioxide pigments and colouring preparations increased by 16% to 1.5M tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2011 to 2021.

In value terms, titanium dioxide pigment exports skyrocketed to $4.7B in 2021. Total exports indicated modest growth from 2011 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade.

Exports by Country

Belgium (482K tons) and Germany (359K tons) represented roughly 57% of total exports of titanium dioxide pigments and colouring preparations in 2021. The Netherlands (150K tons) took a 10% share of total supplies, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (5.9%), France (5.8%) and Slovenia (4.5%). The Czech Republic (55K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

In value terms, Belgium ($1.5B), Germany ($1.3B) and the Netherlands ($477M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Spain, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the titanium dioxide pigment export price in the European Union amounted to $3,195 per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($3,545 per ton) and France ($3,418 per ton), while the Czech Republic ($2,502 per ton) and Slovenia ($3,011 per ton) were amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the titanium dioxide pigments market in the EU. 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 20122415 - Pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide containing . .80 % by weight of titanium dioxide
  • Prodcom 20122419 - Pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide (excluding those containing . .80 % by weight of titanium dioxide)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

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 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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