Acrylic water-based paint exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of acrylic water-based paint by Turkey reached $87.8 million in 2024 (54.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87.8M | 54.7K t |
| 2023 | $75.3M | 45.7K t |
| 2022 | $68.6M | 44.6K t |
| 2021 | $58.3M | 42.4K t |
| 2020 | $55.3M | 41.2K t |
| 2019 | $49.7M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $48.5M | 35.6K t |
| 2017 | $46.0M | 35.2K t |
Where Turkey exports acrylic water-based paint to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (34%), Georgia (8%), Russia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $29.6M | 34% |
| Georgia | $6.7M | 7.7% |
| Russia | $5.6M | 6.4% |
| Cyprus | $5.0M | 5.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.8M | 4.4% |
| Turkmenistan | $3.7M | 4.2% |
| France | $3.6M | 4.1% |
| Romania | $3.6M | 4.1% |
| Iran | $3.1M | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.0M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.70, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic water-based paint imports to Turkey
Imports of acrylic water-based paint by Turkey reached $45.9 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $23.0M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 12% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 5.3% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| France | $983K | 2.1% |
| Serbia | $902K | 2% |
| Japan | $894K | 2% |
| Denmark | $639K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $632K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey acrylic water-based paint exports (HS 3209.10): 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 3209.10: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic water-based paint exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported acrylic water-based paint worth $87.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylic water-based paint from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($29.6 million), followed by Georgia (8%) and Russia (6%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 146 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylic water-based paint per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of acrylic water-based paint from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $46.0 million in 2017 to $87.8 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $61.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import acrylic water-based paint?
Yes. Turkey imported $45.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic water-based paint?
The HS code for acrylic water-based paint is subheading 3209.10. 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 3209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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