Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Prepared Pigments. In 2020, Prepared Pigments were the world's 529th most traded product, with a total trade of $4.27B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Prepared Pigments decreased by -2.98%, from $4.4B to $4.27B. Trade in Prepared Pigments represent 0.025% of total world trade.
Prepared Pigments are a part of Paints, dyes, & varnishes. They include Liquid lustres and similar preparations, Glass frit and other glass (powder, granules, flakes), Pigment, opacifier, colours etc for ceramics or glass, and Vitrifiable enamels, glazes etc for ceramics and glas.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Prepared Pigments were Spain ($979M), Japan ($509M), China ($475M), Chinese Taipei ($428M), and Germany ($270M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Prepared Pigments were China ($399M), Germany ($217M), South Korea ($189M), United States ($176M), and Vietnam ($173M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Prepared Pigments was 5.24%, making it the 794th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Prepared Pigments ranks 126th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Prepared pigments are used to colour ceramic, enamel and glass products. Prepared opacifiers are used to make a product more opaque. Prepared colours are used to change the colour of the product being made. Vitrifiable enamels are used to create colours on a surface. Glazes are used to create a glossy finish on a product. Engobes are used to create a range of colours on a surface. Liquid lustres are used to create a shiny finish on a product. Glass frit is used to create colours on a surface.