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Printing Ink Prices in China

China Printing Ink Import Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the printing ink price amounted to $29.5 per kg (CIF, China), increasing by 2.2% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 16% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $32,957 per ton. From July 2022 to August 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($164 per kg), while the price for India ($6,777 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+24.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Printing Ink Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was black printing ink ($29.8 per kg), while the price for color printing ink stood at $29.4 per kg.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by color printing ink (+0.7%).

China Printing Ink Imports

In August 2022, approximately 691 tons of printing ink were imported into China; with a decrease of -18.6% on the previous month's figure. Overall, imports recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 20% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 883 tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to August 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing ink imports declined significantly to $20M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 31% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 29K tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to August 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

China Printing Ink Imports by Type

In August 2022, color printing ink (545 tons) constituted the largest type of printing ink supplied to China, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, color printing ink exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, black printing ink (146 tons), fourfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of color printing ink stood at -2.5%.

In value terms, color printing ink ($16M) constituted the largest type of printing ink supplied to China, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by black printing ink ($4.3M), with a 21% share of total imports.

China Printing Ink Imports by Country

Japan (238 tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (143 tons) and South Korea (62 tons) were the main suppliers of printing ink imports to China, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the UK, the United States, France, India, Singapore and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($11M) constituted the largest supplier of printing ink to China, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($1.8M), with an 8.7% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 8.3% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Japan totaled +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-7.2% per month) and South Korea (-10.6% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the printing ink 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.

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Prodcom 20302450 - Black printing inks
Prodcom 20302470 - Printing inks (excluding black)

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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 In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023