Artist paint imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.8 million of artist paint in 2024 (253 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% more than in 2023. 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 | $2.8M | 253 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 188 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 180 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 431 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 284 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 393 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 437 t |
Where Turkey imports artist paint from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Netherlands (22%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $634K | 22% |
| France | $521K | 18% |
| United States | $139K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $118K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $117K | 4.1% |
| Croatia | $68K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $27K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $26K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.24 per kg, 87% above the world average of $6.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artist paint exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported artist paint worth $1.8 million (315 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (37%), Jordan (8%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+562% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $668K | 37% |
| Jordan | $140K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $127K | 7.1% |
| Israel | $77K | 4.3% |
| United States | $64K | 3.5% |
| Greece | $62K | 3.5% |
| Cyprus | $60K | 3.4% |
| Chile | $55K | 3% |
| Romania | $38K | 2.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $38K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey artist paint imports (HS 3213.90): 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 3213.90: Colours: (other than in sets), of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters.
Common questions
What is the value of artist paint imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported artist paint worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 253 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply artist paint to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of artist paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.24 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $6.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artist paint to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export artist paint?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Jordan and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for artist paint?
The HS code for artist paint is subheading 3213.90. 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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