Color lake trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in color lake was worth $351.7 million in 2024, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and up 7% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351.7M | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $330.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $329.1M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $283.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2020 | $254.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $289.0M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $311.0M | 22.2K t |
| 2017 | $306.4M | 27.6K t |
Top color lake exporting countries
Peru is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by India and the United States. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 99 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $112.0M | 32% |
| India | $72.6M | 21% |
| United States | $42.5M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $27.5M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $20.8M | 5.9% |
| France | $12.8M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $8.8M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $8.5M | 2.4% |
| China | $4.9M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $2.8M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Mexico is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of Brazil and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 173 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $25.0M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $24.7M | 7% |
| United States | $24.3M | 6.9% |
| Bangladesh | $22.1M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $21.6M | 6.1% |
| Denmark | $18.6M | 5.3% |
| China | $15.8M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $14.0M | 4% |
| France | $13.7M | 3.9% |
| Russia | $11.7M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $19.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Peru averaged $173.50 per kg and Belgium $7.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3205: Colour lakes; preparations based on colour lakes as specified in note 3 to this chapter. HS 3205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most color lake?
Peru exported $112.0 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by India (21%) and the United States (12%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most color lake?
Mexico imported $25.0 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (7%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in color lake?
It was worth $351.7 million in 2024, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 99 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of color lake per kg?
The world average declared value was about $19.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Peru averaged $173.50 per kg and Belgium $7.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for color lake?
The HS code for color lake is heading 3205, in chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 3205 page.
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