Specialty pigment imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $25.1 million of specialty pigment in 2024 (966 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 177 countries. Value rose 16% on 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 | $25.1M | 966 t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $23.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Turkey imports specialty pigment from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), South Korea (18%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.0M | 48% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $852K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $648K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $494K | 2% |
| Japan | $471K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $127K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.99 per kg, 85% above the world average of $14.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty pigment exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported specialty pigment worth $2.9 million (180 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (16%), Georgia (15%), Azerbaijan (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $473K | 16% |
| Georgia | $450K | 16% |
| Azerbaijan | $425K | 15% |
| United States | $237K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $208K | 7.1% |
| Egypt | $128K | 4.4% |
| China | $105K | 3.6% |
| Bangladesh | $90K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $84K | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $83K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey specialty pigment imports (HS 3212.10): 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 3212.10: Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, stamping foils.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty pigment imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported specialty pigment worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 966 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 177 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty pigment to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.99 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $14.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty pigment to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $26.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export specialty pigment?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty pigment?
The HS code for specialty pigment is subheading 3212.10. 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.
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