Synthetic dye imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic dye by Turkey reached $540.2 million in 2024 (103.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 219 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $731.5 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 | $540.2M | 103.1K t |
| 2023 | $555.0M | 103.6K t |
| 2022 | $731.5M | 122.0K t |
| 2021 | $692.1M | 127.6K t |
| 2020 | $561.9M | 111.4K t |
| 2019 | $639.7M | 116.3K t |
| 2018 | $551.3M | 99.6K t |
| 2017 | $525.4M | 106.5K t |
Where Turkey imports synthetic dye from
Most of the value came from India (33%), China (29%), Switzerland (4%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $179.6M | 33% |
| China | $159.1M | 30% |
| Switzerland | $23.1M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $22.6M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $21.5M | 4% |
| Spain | $15.0M | 2.8% |
| France | $14.9M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $13.1M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $10.0M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $9.1M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.16 | Dyes: reactive dyes and preparations based thereon | 33% |
| 3204.17 | Dyes: pigments and preparations based thereon | 25% |
| 3204.19 | Dyes: n.e.c., including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of those from item no. 3204.11 to 3204.19 | 12% |
| 3204.11 | Dyes: disperse dyes and preparations based thereon | 11% |
| 3204.15 | Dyes: vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon | 7% |
| 3204.12 | Dyes: acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon | 5.7% |
| 3204.13 | Dyes: basic dyes and preparations based thereon | 2.6% |
| 3204.20 | Dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, 28% below the world average of $7.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic dye exports from Turkey
Exports of synthetic dye by Turkey reached $164.6 million in 2024 (33.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (14%), Egypt (9%), Uzbekistan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+683% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $23.8M | 14% |
| Egypt | $15.6M | 9.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $15.0M | 9.1% |
| Iran | $9.1M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $8.8M | 5.4% |
| Pakistan | $7.9M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $6.9M | 4.2% |
| Bangladesh | $6.5M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $4.9M | 3% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported synthetic dye worth $540.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 219 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($179.6 million), followed by China (29%) and Switzerland (4%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $7.25 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 synthetic dye to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $525.4 million in 2017 to $540.2 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $731.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export synthetic dye?
Yes. Turkey exported $164.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Egypt and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $375.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3204.16 (33% of the value) and 3204.17 (25%). 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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