Price for Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India - 2023

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  1. Price for Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India
  4. Exports of Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India

Price for Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and balsamses amounted to $3,789 per ton, picking up by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($5,049 per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($681 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and balsamses amounted to $10,074 per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $14,180 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($20,294 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($951 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India

Imports of lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and balsamses into India fell modestly to 68K tons in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 68K tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and balsamses soared to $256M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Indonesia13.616.027.629.128.9%
Thailand8.37.98.929.151.9%
Sudan9.35.08.513.011.8%
Mali8.48.810.38.2-0.8%
Senegal4.46.95.55.25.7%
Chad2.81.33.11.7-15.3%
UgandaN/AN/A0.21.6700.0%
Cameroon1.70.61.70.4-38.3%
Others1421261181685.8%
Total19017318425610.4%

Top Suppliers of Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams to India in 2022:

  1. Indonesia (20.4K tons)
  2. Sudan (16.0K tons)
  3. Mali (9.5K tons)
  4. Senegal (6.5K tons)
  5. Thailand (5.8K tons)
  6. Chad (2.4K tons)
  7. Uganda (1.4K tons)
  8. Cameroon (0.4K tons)

Exports of Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and balsamses, when their volume decreased by -9.8% to 13K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 15K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and balsamses amounted to $133M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +58.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States26.831.134.840.514.8%
Bangladesh3.410.212.310.545.6%
Germany5.85.89.310.120.3%
China1.82.20.47.460.2%
Spain7.18.911.06.4-3.4%
France1.93.35.76.147.5%
Australia1.01.31.55.778.6%
Iraq1.93.43.24.129.2%
United Arab Emirates2.72.83.14.014.0%
Afghanistan2.32.35.32.98.0%
Turkey0.20.30.41.6100.0%
PhilippinesN/A0.80.51.117.3%
Nepal0.50.61.71.026.0%
Others28.531.937.331.23.1%
Total83.810512613316.6%

Top Export Markets for Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins and Balsams from India in 2022:

  1. United States (2110.7 tons)
  2. Bangladesh (1791.5 tons)
  3. Nepal (1006.3 tons)
  4. Germany (904.1 tons)
  5. United Arab Emirates (804.9 tons)
  6. France (649.7 tons)
  7. Turkey (600.1 tons)
  8. China (511.8 tons)
  9. Australia (370.5 tons)
  10. Philippines (343.6 tons)
  11. Iraq (334.0 tons)
  12. Spain (317.7 tons)
  13. Afghanistan (317.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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