Pigment dispersion imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $61.9 million of pigment dispersion in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 4% more 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 | $61.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $59.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $57.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $50.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $43.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $47.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $49.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $51.5M | 6.2K t |
Where Turkey imports pigment dispersion from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Germany (19%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.3M | 23% |
| Germany | $11.8M | 19% |
| South Korea | $5.3M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 7.9% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 4.2% |
| France | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 3212
| 3212.90 | Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils | 60% |
| 3212.10 | Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, stamping foils | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.24 per kg, close to the world average of $10.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pigment dispersion exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $11.1 million of pigment dispersion in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (11%), Iraq (10%), Azerbaijan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment dispersion imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pigment dispersion worth $61.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 210 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment dispersion to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Germany (19%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment dispersion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.24 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $10.25 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 pigment dispersion to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.5 million in 2017 to $61.9 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export pigment dispersion?
Yes. Turkey exported $11.1 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 $50.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment dispersion?
The HS code for pigment dispersion is heading 3212. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3212.90 (59% of the value) and 3212.10 (41%). 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 3212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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