Colour Lake Market

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the global market for colour lakes and preparations based on colour lakes. It covers trends in consumption, production, imports, and exports from 2012 to 2022, with projections up to 2030. Key highlights include a forecasted increase in market volume and value, fluctuations in consumption trends, notable growth rates in leading countries such as Russia and Austria, and significant differences in average import and export prices amongst top exporting and importing countries.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 295K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $3.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Colour Lakes, Preparations Based On Colour Lakes

In 2022, consumption of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes decreased by -3.2% to 223K tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +71.4% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the peak volume at 231K tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

The global colour lake market value shrank to $2.4B in 2022, reducing by -6.4% 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +66.0% against 2013 indices. Global consumption peaked at $2.6B in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Russia (63K tons), China (34K tons) and India (12K tons), together accounting for 49% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($373M), China ($281M) and Japan ($272M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 38% of the global market.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +11.2%, saw the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of colour lake per capita consumption in 2022 were Russia (440 kg per 1000 persons), the Netherlands (253 kg per 1000 persons) and Canada (92 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Colour Lakes, Preparations Based On Colour Lakes

After eight years of growth, production of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes decreased by -3.6% to 220K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +65.1% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 229K tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, colour lake production fell to $2.5B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +54.7% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $2.6B, and then fell in the following year.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (63K tons), China (34K tons) and India (16K tons), together comprising 52% of global production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Colour Lakes, Preparations Based On Colour Lakes

In 2022, supplies from abroad of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes increased by 8.2% to 20K tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at 33K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, colour lake imports skyrocketed to $305M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (3.7K tons) and Belgium (3K tons) represented the key importers of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakesin the world, together finishing at near 33% of total imports. Austria (1.2K tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Mexico (926 tons). All these countries together took near 11% share of total imports. Germany (746 tons), the United States (743 tons), South Africa (549 tons), France (523 tons), China (446 tons), Bangladesh (433 tons), the UK (407 tons), Vietnam (334 tons) and Indonesia (318 tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +14.1%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest colour lake importing markets worldwide were the Netherlands ($25M), the United States ($22M) and Belgium ($22M), with a combined 23% share of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +15.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average colour lake import price stood at $15,114 per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, colour lake import price increased by +123.3% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($44,674 per ton), while Austria ($5,088 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+17.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Colour Lakes, Preparations Based On Colour Lakes

In 2022, overseas shipments of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes were finally on the rise to reach 17K tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 33K tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, colour lake exports skyrocketed to $305M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

In 2022, India (4.2K tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (2.5K tons), Peru (2.2K tons), the United States (1.8K tons) and Germany (0.8K tons) were the main exporters of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes, together constituting 66% of total exports. The following exporters - the UK (741 tons), Belgium (640 tons), South Africa (569 tons), China (452 tons), France (425 tons), Spain (395 tons), South Korea (384 tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (365 tons) - together made up 23% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($83M), India ($74M) and the United States ($40M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 64% of global exports. The UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, South Korea, Spain, China, Taiwan (Chinese) and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

China, with a CAGR of +18.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average colour lake export price stood at $17,502 per ton in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($41,755 per ton), while South Africa ($2,052 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+10.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform