Ceramic pigment exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $182.6 million of ceramic pigment in 2024 (66.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 130 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $182.6M | 66.3K t |
| 2023 | $178.9M | 56.9K t |
| 2022 | $179.6M | 63.9K t |
| 2021 | $130.1M | 48.4K t |
| 2020 | $101.6M | 40.9K t |
| 2019 | $80.5M | 36.7K t |
| 2018 | $74.7M | 35.4K t |
| 2017 | $68.9M | 37.7K t |
Where Turkey exports ceramic pigment to
Most of it went to Russia (19%), China (18%), Italy (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $34.4M | 19% |
| China | $33.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $13.2M | 7.3% |
| United States | $12.7M | 7% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $8.2M | 4.5% |
| Iran | $6.9M | 3.8% |
| Algeria | $5.5M | 3% |
| Uzbekistan | $5.5M | 3% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.40 | Glass: glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes | 49% |
| 3207.30 | Lustres: liquid lustres and similar preparations | 23% |
| 3207.20 | Enamels and glazes: vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations | 16% |
| 3207.10 | Pigments: prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 55% above the world average of $1.78. 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.
Ceramic pigment imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $138.3 million of ceramic pigment in 2024 (58.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 197 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Spain (44%), Italy (21%), China (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $60.6M | 44% |
| Italy | $29.2M | 21% |
| China | $10.7M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $9.7M | 7% |
| France | $5.0M | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $2.9M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $929K | 0.7% |
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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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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported ceramic pigment worth $182.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 130 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy ceramic pigment from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($34.4 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 111 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average export price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $1.78 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 exports of ceramic pigment from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $68.9 million in 2017 to $182.6 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import ceramic pigment?
Yes. Turkey imported $138.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Italy and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3207.40 (49% of the value) and 3207.30 (23%). 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 3207 page.
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