Colored printing ink imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of colored printing ink by Turkey reached $119.7 million in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% less 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 | $119.7M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $133.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $119.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $93.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $80.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $81.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $89.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $106.9M | 12.5K t |
Where Turkey imports colored printing ink from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (24%), Germany (18%), Italy (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $29.1M | 24% |
| Germany | $22.1M | 19% |
| Italy | $11.0M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $8.7M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 6.6% |
| China | $7.3M | 6.1% |
| India | $6.5M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| France | $3.3M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.56 per kg, close to the world average of $8.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Colored printing ink exports from Turkey
Exports of colored printing ink by Turkey reached $89.7 million in 2024 (16.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Russia (27%), Iran (7%), Egypt (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey colored printing ink imports (HS 3215.19): 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 3215.19: Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of colored printing ink imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported colored printing ink worth $119.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored printing ink to Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($29.1 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.56 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $8.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of colored printing ink to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.9 million in 2017 to $119.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $133.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export colored printing ink?
Yes. Turkey exported $89.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $30.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored printing ink?
The HS code for colored printing ink is subheading 3215.19. 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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