Basic dyes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of basic dyes by Turkey reached $14.1 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 192 countries. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $26.7 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 | $14.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $22.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 2.9K t |
Where Turkey imports basic dyes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 58% |
| India | $2.4M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $692K | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $633K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $480K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $320K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $283K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $273K | 1.9% |
| France | $182K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $169K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.75 per kg, close to the world average of $6.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Basic dyes exports from Turkey
Exports of basic dyes by Turkey reached $5.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Belarus (13%), Thailand (10%), Egypt (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+420% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $716K | 13% |
| Thailand | $524K | 9.6% |
| Egypt | $522K | 9.6% |
| Portugal | $477K | 8.7% |
| Russia | $461K | 8.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $409K | 7.5% |
| Qatar | $398K | 7.3% |
| Iran | $385K | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $307K | 5.6% |
| Kuwait | $235K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey basic dyes imports (HS 3204.13): 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 3204.13: Dyes: basic dyes and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of basic dyes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported basic dyes worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 192 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply basic dyes to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by India (17%) and Taiwan (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of basic dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.75 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $6.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of basic dyes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export basic dyes?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belarus, Thailand and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for basic dyes?
The HS code for basic dyes is subheading 3204.13. 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.
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