The forecast for the import of pigments based on zinc sulphide, including lithopone, to the US demonstrates a steady decline from 2024 to 2028. With a year-on-year decrease of approximately 12.5% in the first year, 14% in 2025, 15% in 2026, and 16% in 2027, the imports are projected to continue this downward trend. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period suggests an average annual decrease of about 14.3%. In 2023, actual imports were valued at a higher figure, indicating the critical shift towards lower import levels in the coming years.
Future trends to watch include shifts in domestic production capabilities and potential changes in environmental regulations affecting the pigment industry. Increased focus on sustainable practices and cost efficiencies may influence the demand and supply dynamics for imports of these pigments further.
