Key Market Indicators
Norwegian Pigment Export is projected to rise to approximately 1.76 million kilograms by 2028, up from around 1.5 million kilograms in 2023. This represents an annual growth rate of 2.6%, according to recent data. Since 1998, the country's pigment supply has increased by an average of 2.8% per year. In 2023, Norway ranked 27th in global pigment exports, with Thailand exceeding Norway's export volume at 1.5 million kilograms. Leading the rankings are Germany, Saudi Arabia, and China, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. Conversely, Norwegian Pigment Import is expected to decrease to approximately 605,000 kilograms by 2028, down from 644,000 kilograms in 2023. This marks an average annual decline of 0.9%. Since 1998, the country's pigment import demand has decreased by 2.2% each year.
