United Kingdom - Paints And Varnishes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingUK Paint and Varnish Prices Increase by 17% to Reach $5,571 per Ton
United Kingdom Paint and Varnish Export Price in December 2022
In December 2022, the paint and varnish price stood at $5,571 per ton (FOB, United Kingdom), increasing by 17% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($21,025 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($3,235 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
United Kingdom Paint and Varnish Exports
After two months of growth, overseas shipments of paints and varnishes decreased by -13.1% to 17K tons in December 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2022 when exports increased by 51% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 25K tons in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to December 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, paint and varnish exports stood at $95M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% over the period from December 2021 to December 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2022 when exports increased by 62% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $110M. From March 2022 to December 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
United Kingdom Paint and Varnish Exports by Country
The Netherlands (3.1K tons), Germany (1.6K tons) and Poland (954 tons) were the main destinations of paint and varnish exports from the UK, together comprising 34% of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Italy, the United States, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, France, China and Greece, which together accounted for a further 37%.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Turkey ($14M), the Netherlands ($11M) and Germany ($8.4M) appeared to be the largest markets for paint and varnish exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 35% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +15.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price Increase for UK Paint and Varnish
UK paint and varnish prices have recently experienced a substantial increase. With the sizable increase in prices, businesses and consumers are feeling the strain of scarce production resources and high consumer demand. This new change has been due to the rising cost of raw materials and the recent rise in domestic demand, creating a greater strain on already dwindling resources.
The industry as a whole is currently working towards solutions that are both cost-effective and sustainable in order to maintain profit margins while also allocating resources responsibly. Going forward, UK paint and varnish companies are striving to find affordable and satisfactory solutions to the cost and resource issues faced by the industry.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paint and varnish market in the UK. 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 20301150 - Paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium (including enamels and lacquers)
- Prodcom 20301170 - Other paints, varnishes dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
- Prodcom 20301225 - Paints and varnishes, based on polyesters dispersed/dissolved in a non-aqueous medium, weight of the solvent > .50 % of the weight of the solution including enamels and lacquers
- Prodcom 20301229 - Paints and varnishes, based on polyesters dispersed/dissolved in a non-aqueous medium including enamels and lacquers excluding weight of the solvent > .50 % of the weight of the solution
- Prodcom 20301230 - Paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers dispersed/dissolved in non-aqueous medium, weight of the solvent > .50 % of the solution weight including enamels and lacquers
- Prodcom 20301250 - Other paints and varnishes based on acrylic or vinyl polymers
- Prodcom 20301270 - Paints and varnishes: solutions n.e.c.
- Prodcom 20301290 - Other paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers n.e.c.
- Prodcom 20302213 - Oil paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers)
- Prodcom 20302215 - Prepared water pigments for finishing leather, paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers) (excluding of oil)
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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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:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- 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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
