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South Africa: Colour Lake Market 2025

Colour Lake Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in the South African colour lake market, when its value decreased by -8.4% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Colour Lake Production in South Africa

In value terms, colour lake production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Colour Lake Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, colour lake exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons) was the main destination for colour lake exports from South Africa, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Angola stood at -6.6%.

In value terms, Angola ($X) also remains the key foreign market for colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes exports from South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Angola totaled -11.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average colour lake export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -65.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 222%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined notably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Angola.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Angola amounted to -5.6% per year.

Colour Lake Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, imports of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes into South Africa declined significantly to X tons, waning by -26.5% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 58%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, colour lake imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) was the main supplier of colour lake to South Africa, with a 92% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-16.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+135.7% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes to South Africa, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-14.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+125.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average colour lake import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of colour lake consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 44% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Russia, Mexico, Nigeria, Vietnam, Canada, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Spain and Italy, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of colour lake production in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 45% share of global production. Russia, Mexico, Nigeria, Vietnam, Canada, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

What are the leading suppliers of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes to South Africa?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of colour lake to South Africa, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.6% share.

What are the leading importers of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes from South Africa?

In value terms, Angola remains the key foreign market for colour lake exports from South Africa.

What is the average export price for colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes in South Africa?

The average colour lake export price stood at $2,561 per ton in 2021, falling by -53.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes in South Africa?

The average colour lake import price stood at $11,664 per ton in 2021, rising by 2.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the colour lake market in South Africa. 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 20122170 - Colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes

Country coverage:

South Africa

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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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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. 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
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024