Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in titanium dioxide pigments (standard) was worth $1.61 billion in 2024, about 428.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $1.61B | 428.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.57B | 384.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.80B | 455.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.82B | 489.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.54B | 458.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.69B | 496.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.84B | 503.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.62B | 487.3K t |
Top titanium dioxide pigments (standard) exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (13%), France (10%) and Belgium (8%). 119 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 31%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $211.2M | 13% |
| France | $159.9M | 10% |
| Belgium | $123.3M | 7.7% |
| China | $115.2M | 7.2% |
| United States | $101.2M | 6.3% |
| India | $83.9M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $71.5M | 4.5% |
| Luxembourg | $69.2M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $52.2M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $51.1M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $50.6M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $49.2M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Belgium is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 189 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $143.9M | 9% |
| Germany | $136.8M | 8.5% |
| France | $82.8M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $81.4M | 5.1% |
| United States | $80.5M | 5% |
| Spain | $59.3M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $52.9M | 3.3% |
| China | $49.1M | 3.1% |
| India | $47.0M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $46.9M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $43.5M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $39.7M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $6.93 per kg and India $2.67 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 3206.19: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight. HS 3206 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most titanium dioxide pigments (standard)?
Germany exported $211.2 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by France (10%) and Belgium (8%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most titanium dioxide pigments (standard)?
Belgium imported $143.9 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in titanium dioxide pigments (standard)?
It was worth $1.61 billion in 2024, about 428.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.84 billion. 119 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $6.93 per kg and India $2.67 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (standard)?
The HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (standard) is subheading 3206.19, in chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3206 page.
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