Color lake imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $4.9 million of color lake in 2024 (146 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 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 | $4.9M | 146 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 292 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 104 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 90 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 157 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 122 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 69 t |
Where Turkey imports color lake from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (42%), India (28%), Peru (9%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 42% |
| India | $1.4M | 28% |
| Peru | $428K | 8.7% |
| United States | $276K | 5.6% |
| France | $252K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $170K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $100K | 2% |
| Italy | $81K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $63K | 1.3% |
| China | $30K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.78 per kg, 74% above the world average of $19.39. 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.
Color lake exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported color lake worth $746 thousand (243 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (38%), Syria (15%), Russia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Belarus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 3205: Colour lakes; preparations based on colour lakes as specified in note 3 to this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of color lake imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported color lake worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply color lake to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (28%) and Peru (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of color lake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.78 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $19.39 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 color lake to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export color lake?
Yes. Turkey exported $746 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Syria and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for color lake?
The HS code for color lake is heading 3205. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3205.00. 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 3205 page.
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