Paint imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported paint worth $36.0 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 220 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% 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 | $36.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $37.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 4.8K t |
Where Turkey imports paint from
The largest suppliers were Norway (29%), Poland (9%), Portugal (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $10.6M | 29% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 9% |
| Portugal | $3.2M | 9% |
| Switzerland | $2.7M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| United States | $1.4M | 4% |
| Croatia | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, close to the world average of $4.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paint exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported paint worth $25.3 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (18%), Iraq (12%), Azerbaijan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $4.4M | 18% |
| Iraq | $3.1M | 12% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| Iran | $1.5M | 6% |
| Ecuador | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.3M | 5% |
| Georgia | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Algeria | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $837K | 3.3% |
| Cyprus | $707K | 2.8% |
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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3210: Paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), excluding those of heading no. 3209, prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather.
Common questions
What is the value of paint imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported paint worth $36.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 220 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint to Turkey?
Norway was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Poland (9%) and Portugal (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $4.85 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 paint to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $36.0 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $39.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export paint?
Yes. Turkey exported $25.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iraq and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint?
The HS code for paint is heading 3210. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3210.00. 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 3210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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