United Kingdom: Direct Dye Market 2024

Direct Dye Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK direct dye market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Direct dye consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Direct Dye Production in the UK

In value terms, direct dye production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Direct Dye Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, overseas shipments of direct dyes and preparations based thereon decreased by -63.8% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, direct dye exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for direct dye exports from the UK, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, direct dye exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), twofold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at -3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+46.3% per year) and Japan (-14.7% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for direct dyes and preparations based thereon exports from the UK, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan stood at -10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+0.1% per year) and Austria (+50.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average direct dye export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 127% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+28.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Direct Dye Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, overseas purchases of direct dyes and preparations based thereon decreased by -24.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 62%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, direct dye imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of direct dye imports to the UK, with a combined 93% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +58.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, India ($X), Spain ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest direct dye suppliers to the UK, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +31.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average direct dye import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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