Eastern Europe: Organic Pigments Market 2025

Organic Pigments Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European organic pigments market reduced to $X in 2021, dropping by -13.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Organic Pigments Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, organic pigments production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Organic Pigments Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Organic pigments exports surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 20% compared with 2020. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +145.2% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, organic pigments exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) was the main exporter of synthetic organic coloring matter and pigments, creating 38% of total exports. Romania (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 57% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +15.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic pigments supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +16.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Organic Pigments Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Organic pigments imports stood at X tons in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organic pigments imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) represented the key importers of synthetic organic coloring matter and pigments, together committing 85% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +3.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 63% of total imports. Hungary, Romania, Lithuania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +7.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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