Pigments and preparations (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $69.1 million of pigments and preparations (other) in 2024 (17.4 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 | $69.1M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $76.6M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $69.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $66.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.7M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $49.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $50.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2017 | $52.6M | 17.1K t |
Where Turkey imports pigments and preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (25%), United Kingdom (10%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.1M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $7.1M | 10% |
| China | $6.6M | 9.6% |
| Egypt | $6.3M | 9.1% |
| Belgium | $4.9M | 7.2% |
| Greece | $3.5M | 5.1% |
| France | $3.2M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, close to the world average of $3.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pigments and preparations (other) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported pigments and preparations (other) worth $58.3 million (21.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Russia (9%), Egypt (6%), Poland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 20%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $5.3M | 9.2% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 5.7% |
| Poland | $3.3M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 4.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.6M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Algeria | $2.1M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| Morocco | $1.8M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey pigments and preparations (other) imports (HS 3206.49): 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 3206.49: Colouring matter: other preparations n.e.c. in item no. 3206.4.
Common questions
What is the value of pigments and preparations (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pigments and preparations (other) worth $69.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigments and preparations (other) to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigments and preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pigments and preparations (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.6 million in 2017 to $69.1 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $76.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export pigments and preparations (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $58.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Egypt and Poland. That compares with imports of $69.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pigments and preparations (other)?
The HS code for pigments and preparations (other) is subheading 3206.49. 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 3206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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