Paint drier exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of paint drier by Turkey reached $19.0 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 93 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $19.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Turkey exports paint drier to
Most of it went to Morocco (10%), Romania (8%), Russia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| Romania | $1.5M | 8.1% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $761K | 4% |
| Poland | $722K | 3.8% |
| Greece | $717K | 3.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $688K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $651K | 3.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $581K | 3.1% |
| El Salvador | $524K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, close to the world average of $4.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paint drier imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported paint drier worth $1.8 million (482 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Egypt (26%), India (14%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $476K | 27% |
| India | $260K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $207K | 12% |
| Spain | $152K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $146K | 8.1% |
| Greece | $131K | 7.3% |
| France | $129K | 7.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $102K | 5.7% |
| Iran | $73K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 3.1% |
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 3211: Driers; prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of paint drier exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported paint drier worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 93 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy paint drier from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Romania (8%) and Russia (6%). The top three together account for 24%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average export price of paint drier per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.75 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 paint drier from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import paint drier?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, India and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint drier?
The HS code for paint drier is heading 3211. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3211.00. 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 3211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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