
Sri Lanka - Scouring Pastes and Powders - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan scouring pastes and powders market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 27% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded pronounced growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders
Exports from Sri Lanka
After two years of decline, overseas shipments of scouring pastes and powders increased by 377% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 982%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, scouring pastes and powders exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 990%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for scouring pastes and powders exports from Sri Lanka, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, scouring pastes and powders exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Maldives (X kg), fivefold.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden was relatively modest.
In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for scouring pastes and powders exports from Sri Lanka, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Maldives ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden was relatively modest.
Export Prices by Country
The average scouring pastes and powders export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -23.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 365% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden totaled $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iceland (+79.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders
Imports into Sri Lanka
In 2021, the amount of scouring pastes and powders imported into Sri Lanka skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 30% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 609%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 648%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of scouring pastes and powders to Sri Lanka, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, scouring pastes and powders imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 12% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+47.0% per year) and China (+33.8% per year).
In value terms, the largest scouring pastes and powders suppliers to Sri Lanka were India ($X), Japan ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 48% of total imports. Italy, Indonesia, China and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.
Italy, with a CAGR of +64.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average scouring pastes and powders import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, scouring pastes and powders import price decreased by -16.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($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 United States (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for scouring pastes and powders in Sri Lanka. 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 20414400 - Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations
Country coverage:
- Sri Lanka
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
- 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
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