Reactive dyes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of reactive dyes by Turkey reached $178.9 million in 2024 (42.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $248.3 million.
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 | $178.9M | 42.0K t |
| 2023 | $183.2M | 41.3K t |
| 2022 | $233.5M | 46.9K t |
| 2021 | $248.3M | 53.8K t |
| 2020 | $199.9M | 48.3K t |
| 2019 | $235.9M | 51.2K t |
| 2018 | $203.2M | 40.6K t |
| 2017 | $198.2M | 43.7K t |
Where Turkey imports reactive dyes from
India alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $109.5M | 61% |
| China | $23.0M | 13% |
| South Korea | $18.0M | 10% |
| Switzerland | $11.1M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $7.6M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $5.7M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $831K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $434K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $434K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.26 per kg, close to the world average of $5.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Reactive dyes exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported reactive dyes worth $40.2 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 91 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Uzbekistan (19%), Russia (17%), Pakistan (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $7.5M | 19% |
| Russia | $6.8M | 17% |
| Pakistan | $5.7M | 14% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 8.2% |
| India | $3.0M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Bangladesh | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| Iran | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| Algeria | $1.2M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey reactive dyes imports (HS 3204.16): 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 3204.16: Dyes: reactive dyes and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of reactive dyes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported reactive dyes worth $178.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 174 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply reactive dyes to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($109.5 million), followed by China (13%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of reactive dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.26 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $5.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of reactive dyes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $198.2 million in 2017 to $178.9 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $248.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $210.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export reactive dyes?
Yes. Turkey exported $40.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Russia and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $138.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for reactive dyes?
The HS code for reactive dyes is subheading 3204.16. 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 3204 page.
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