Artist color imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artist color by Turkey reached $5.1 million in 2024 (896 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.1M | 896 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 544 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 549 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 881 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 592 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 933 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 997 t |
Where Turkey imports artist color from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 51% |
| Netherlands | $794K | 15% |
| France | $546K | 11% |
| Italy | $290K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $229K | 4.5% |
| United States | $157K | 3.1% |
| India | $110K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 1.4% |
| Croatia | $68K | 1.3% |
| Russia | $56K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3213
| 3213.90 | Colours: (other than in sets), of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters | 55% |
| 3213.10 | Colours: in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters | 45% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3213.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.74 per kg, close to the world average of $5.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artist color exports from Turkey
Exports of artist color by Turkey reached $4.6 million in 2024 (950 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (17%), United Kingdom (16%), Serbia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+771% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $781K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $758K | 16% |
| Serbia | $408K | 8.8% |
| Peru | $205K | 4.4% |
| United States | $195K | 4.2% |
| Jordan | $180K | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $173K | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $150K | 3.3% |
| Georgia | $135K | 2.9% |
| Israel | $92K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3213: Colours; artists, students, or signboard painters, modifying tints, amusement colours and the like; in tablets, tubes, jars, bottles, pan or in similar forms or packings.
Common questions
What is the value of artist color imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported artist color worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 896 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply artist color to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of artist color per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.78 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of artist color to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export artist color?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United Kingdom and Serbia. That compares with imports of $5.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for artist color?
The HS code for artist color is heading 3213. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3213.90 (55% of the value) and 3213.10 (45%). 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 3213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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