
Mexico - Iron Oxides And Hydroxides - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Price Forecast for Iron Oxide Pigments in Mexico till 2025
- Iron oxide pigment Price in Mexico (CIF) - 2022
- Iron oxide pigment Price in Mexico (FOB) - 2022
- Mexico Iron oxide pigment Imports
- Mexico Iron oxide pigment Exports
Price Forecast for Iron Oxide Pigments in Mexico till 2025

Iron oxide pigment Price in Mexico (CIF) - 2022
In November 2022, the average iron oxide pigment import price amounted to $1,960 per ton, stabilizing at the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $4,709 per ton in November 2021; however, from December 2021 to November 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2022, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,928 per ton), while the price for the United States ($956 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2021 to November 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Iron oxide pigment Price in Mexico (FOB) - 2022
In December 2022, the average iron oxide pigment export price amounted to $17.4 per kg, approximately mirroring the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2022 when the average export price increased by 17% m-o-m. The export price peaked in December 2022.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Colombia.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +1.5% per month.
Mexico Iron oxide pigment Imports
COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Million USD | |||||
Germany | 10.1 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 16.5 | 17.8% |
China | 5.5 | 6.7 | 12.1 | 13.8 | 35.9% |
United States | 6.1 | 4.7 | 6.6 | 8.6 | 12.1% |
Brazil | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | -16.1% |
Italy | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 65.1% |
Others | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | -14.9% |
Total | 25.4 | 26.0 | 30.5 | 42.1 | 18.3% |
Top Suppliers of Iron oxide pigments to Mexico 2022:
- Germany (13.5K tons)
- China (11.3K tons)
- United States (9.6K tons)
- Brazil (1.0K tons)
- Italy (0.8K tons)
In 2022, imports of iron oxide pigments into Mexico soared to 37K tons, growing by 31% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, iron oxide pigment imports surged to $42M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Mexico Iron oxide pigment Exports
COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thousand USD | |||||
United States | 151 | 45.9 | 270 | 401 | 38.5% |
Dominican Republic | 3.6 | 50.5 | N/A | N/A | 1302.8% |
Guatemala | N/A | 70.8 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
Others | 21.3 | 6.1 | 9.9 | 1.7 | -56.9% |
Total | 176 | 173 | 280 | 403 | 31.8% |
Top Export Markets for Iron oxide pigments from Mexico 2022:
- United States (360.9 tons)
In 2022, the amount of iron oxide pigments exported from Mexico soared to 361 tons, picking up by 40% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 101% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
In value terms, iron oxide pigment exports surged to $403K in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron oxide pigment market in Mexico. 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
Country coverage:
- Mexico
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- 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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron oxide pigment market in Mexico.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global iron oxide pigment market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron oxide pigment market in Mexico.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global iron oxide pigment market.
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