Ink imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $196.3 million of ink in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 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 | $196.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $220.6M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $197.7M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $160.6M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $139.5M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $139.9M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $148.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $166.1M | 16.8K t |
Where Turkey imports ink from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (16%), Germany (15%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $31.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $28.9M | 15% |
| China | $19.2M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $18.0M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $14.6M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $13.7M | 7% |
| France | $9.6M | 4.9% |
| India | $9.0M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $7.9M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 3.9% |
Product types under HS 3215
| 3215.19 | Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid | 61% |
| 3215.90 | Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid | 26% |
| 3215.11 | Ink: for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solid | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.52 per kg, close to the world average of $13.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ink exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $123.2 million of ink in 2024 (21.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (31%), Iran (6%), Egypt (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $38.2M | 31% |
| Iran | $7.9M | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $6.4M | 5.2% |
| Bangladesh | $5.7M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.8M | 3.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.7M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| Iraq | $3.2M | 2.6% |
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 3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of ink imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ink worth $196.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply ink to Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($31.1 million), followed by Germany (15%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.52 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $13.13 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 ink to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $166.1 million in 2017 to $196.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $220.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export ink?
Yes. Turkey exported $123.2 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 $73.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ink?
The HS code for ink is heading 3215. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3215.19 (61% of the value) and 3215.90 (26%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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