Acid dyes and mordant dyes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acid dyes and mordant dyes by Turkey reached $31.0 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 188 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $44.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $34.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $29.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $29.1M | 4.7K t |
Where Turkey imports acid dyes and mordant dyes from
Most of the value came from India (39%), China (17%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $12.0M | 39% |
| China | $5.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 7.9% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 5% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $889K | 2.9% |
| United States | $630K | 2% |
| Mexico | $334K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.66 per kg, close to the world average of $7.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acid dyes and mordant dyes exports from Turkey
Exports of acid dyes and mordant dyes by Turkey reached $8.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (30%), Iran (15%), Egypt (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.4M | 30% |
| Iran | $1.2M | 15% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 13% |
| Belarus | $605K | 7.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $517K | 6.4% |
| Canada | $427K | 5.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $218K | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $194K | 2.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $150K | 1.9% |
| Guinea | $138K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey acid dyes and mordant dyes imports (HS 3204.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3204.12: Dyes: acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of acid dyes and mordant dyes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported acid dyes and mordant dyes worth $31.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 188 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply acid dyes and mordant dyes to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of acid dyes and mordant dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.66 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acid dyes and mordant dyes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.1 million in 2017 to $31.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $44.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export acid dyes and mordant dyes?
Yes. Turkey exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for acid dyes and mordant dyes?
The HS code for acid dyes and mordant dyes is subheading 3204.12. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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