Acid dyes including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based thereon market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for acid dyes showed considerable volatility in volume between 2018 and 2024. Starting from 18,461 tons in 2018, consumption fell to 13,700 tons by 2021, dropped sharply to 8,569 tons in 2023, and then partially recovered to 9,538 tons in 2024. This trajectory was primarily shaped by evolving industrial demand, tightening environmental rules, and major supply chain disruptions.

In the initial year, high market volume was supported by growing demand for colored textiles and high-quality automotive coatings. From 2019, stricter environmental regulations increased production costs, contributing to the decline. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further disrupted supply chains and dampened demand. By 2021, a rising preference for acid dyes in protein fibers like wool and silk helped stabilize volumes, even as higher prices for key intermediates posed headwinds. The severe contraction in 2023 was driven by continuing stringent environmental policies and persistent global supply chain challenges. The rebound in 2024 was fueled by increased demand from textile, leather, and cosmetic applications, alongside innovation supported by EU-funded projects for sustainable dyes.

Throughout the period, technological advances in dye manufacturing and a sustained focus on developing bio-based and less toxic formulations influenced the market's evolution, although the overall physical consumption contracted before showing signs of recovery at the end of the timeframe.

Production acid and mordant dyes and preparations based thereon in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 47 213 thousand US dollars, which is 12.9% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 26%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's production volume of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 14 186 tonnes were produced, indicating a modest reduction of 9.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 17 800 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 9.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports acid and mordant dyes and preparations based thereon from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain exported 4 861 tonnes, corresponding to a decline of 26.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 33.4%, with a CAGR of -12.7%. The peak was in 2018 at 7 454 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for Spain's exports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, was quite broad. Italy accounted for 16.6% of exports, Germany for 9.4%, and Mexico for 6.2%, together representing only 32.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's export value of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 42 901 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a robust reduction of 19.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 35%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, from Spain were spread relatively evenly. Italy accounted for 14.1% of exports, Germany for 8.2%, and Brazil for 7.2%, jointly accounting for only 29.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports acid and mordant dyes and preparations based thereon to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain imported 4 590 tonnes, marking a steep decline of 31.7% compared with 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 38.2%, with a CAGR of -14.8%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 8 115 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, India, Italy, and Germany were the principal sources for Spain's imports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them. India accounted for 68.1% of imports, Italy for 7.0%, and Germany for 6.6%, jointly accounting for 81.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 30 663 thousand US dollars, representing an abrupt drop of 27.9% compared with 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 40.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, India, China, and Germany continued to be the main suppliers of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, to Spain. India accounted for 56.4% of imports in value terms, China for 10.8%, and Germany for 9.4%, jointly forming 76.6% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020