U.S. - Printing Ink - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Printing Ink Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Printing Ink Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  2. Printing Ink Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  3. Printing Ink Exports in the United States
  4. Printing Ink Imports in the United States

Printing Ink Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average printing ink export price amounted to $13,432 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 10% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $14,763 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($26,283 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($7,355 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Printing Ink Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average printing ink import price amounted to $12,688 per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 18% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $14,151 per ton. From January 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($42,403 per ton), while the price for Spain ($2,920 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Printing Ink Exports in the United States

In 2022, the amount of printing ink exported from the United States contracted slightly to 62K tons, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5.4%.

In value terms, printing ink exports rose notably to $758M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year.

Export of Printing Ink in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada1741591641770.6%
Mexico1171051221385.7%
Malaysia11.616.220.941.552.9%
Singapore42.338.156.940.1-1.8%
Brazil39.226.722.328.1-10.5%
United Kingdom19.515.718.923.36.1%
Japan24.419.823.220.5-5.6%
Colombia20.115.915.818.4-2.9%
China27.815.618.716.3-16.3%
Guatemala11.67.68.611.3-0.9%
Others272222232243-3.7%
Total760642703758-0.1%

Top Export Markets for Printing Ink from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (23.9K tons)
  2. Mexico (11.9K tons)
  3. Malaysia (4.6K tons)
  4. Singapore (3.8K tons)
  5. Brazil (1.7K tons)
  6. United Kingdom (1.2K tons)
  7. Guatemala (1.1K tons)
  8. Colombia (1.0K tons)
  9. Japan (1.0K tons)
  10. China (0.9K tons)

Printing Ink Imports in the United States

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of printing ink decreased by -5.1% to 47K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 50K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, printing ink imports expanded to $579M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Printing Ink in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan74.066.897.298.29.9%
United Kingdom64.558.072.474.54.9%
Singapore43.642.453.270.017.1%
Israel49.360.468.069.712.2%
Canada38.142.544.657.114.4%
Germany35.629.432.635.3-0.3%
India26.731.434.334.28.6%
South Korea11.28.812.117.816.7%
Spain7.97.211.29.66.7%
Others118117126112-1.7%
Total4694645525797.3%

Top Suppliers of Printing Ink to the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (10.2K tons)
  2. India (8.8K tons)
  3. Japan (5.5K tons)
  4. Germany (4.2K tons)
  5. United Kingdom (3.3K tons)
  6. Singapore (3.2K tons)
  7. South Korea (2.5K tons)
  8. Israel (2.2K tons)
  9. Spain (1.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

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Country coverage:

  • United States

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

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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  5. 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
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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