Vat dyes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vat dyes was worth $454.6 million in 2024, about 70.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $454.6M | 70.0K t |
| 2023 | $494.2M | 62.6K t |
| 2022 | $691.9M | 72.0K t |
| 2021 | $759.7M | 103.0K t |
| 2020 | $486.2M | 68.3K t |
| 2019 | $740.1M | 88.8K t |
| 2018 | $656.4M | 100.4K t |
| 2017 | $523.7M | 92.5K t |
Top vat dyes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 51% of world exports, followed by India and Singapore. The top three supply 73% between them, out of 69 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $231.4M | 51% |
| India | $57.2M | 13% |
| Singapore | $42.3M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $23.6M | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $20.8M | 4.6% |
| Pakistan | $16.9M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $12.9M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $9.5M | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $4.5M | 1% |
| United States | $3.8M | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $3.4M | 0.7% |
| Austria | $3.0M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (13%), Turkey (8%) and Bangladesh (8%). 137 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $60.1M | 13% |
| Turkey | $38.1M | 8.4% |
| Bangladesh | $37.1M | 8.2% |
| Singapore | $36.6M | 8.1% |
| Brazil | $31.7M | 7% |
| Pakistan | $28.8M | 6.3% |
| Vietnam | $19.7M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $15.6M | 3.4% |
| China | $14.0M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $13.1M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $12.4M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $12.0M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $40.83 per kg and Pakistan $2.81 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 3204.15: Dyes: vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon. HS 3204 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vat dyes?
China exported $231.4 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by India (13%) and Singapore (9%). In all, 69 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vat dyes?
India imported $60.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (8%) and Bangladesh (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vat dyes?
It was worth $454.6 million in 2024, about 70.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $759.7 million. 69 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of vat dyes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $40.83 per kg and Pakistan $2.81 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 vat dyes?
The HS code for vat dyes is subheading 3204.15, 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 3204 page.
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