Black printing ink imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of black printing ink by Turkey reached $25.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $32.2 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 | $25.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $32.2M | 2.7K t |
Where Turkey imports black printing ink from
Most of the value came from Germany (19%), Netherlands (11%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.9M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 10% |
| France | $2.0M | 7.8% |
| China | $1.9M | 7.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 7.5% |
| India | $1.8M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 7% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| United States | $941K | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.57 per kg, close to the world average of $8.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Black printing ink exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported black printing ink worth $13.1 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (33%), Iran (7%), Azerbaijan (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+577% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $4.3M | 33% |
| Iran | $913K | 7% |
| Azerbaijan | $651K | 5% |
| Kazakhstan | $534K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $520K | 4% |
| Uzbekistan | $417K | 3.2% |
| Algeria | $313K | 2.4% |
| Iraq | $282K | 2.2% |
| Georgia | $274K | 2.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $260K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey black printing ink imports (HS 3215.11): 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 3215.11: Ink: for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of black printing ink imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported black printing ink worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply black printing ink to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of black printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of black printing ink to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.2 million in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $32.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export black printing ink?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for black printing ink?
The HS code for black printing ink is subheading 3215.11. 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 3215 page.
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