Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported titanium dioxide pigments (standard) worth $52.9 million (17.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 189 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $87.5 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 | $52.9M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $67.5M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $87.5M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $65.8M | 21.6K t |
| 2020 | $57.3M | 18.9K t |
| 2019 | $56.1M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $56.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $56.8M | 21.5K t |
Where Turkey imports titanium dioxide pigments (standard) from
The largest suppliers were Israel (17%), United Kingdom (14%), Netherlands (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $8.9M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 9.6% |
| Romania | $4.5M | 8.5% |
| China | $4.2M | 7.9% |
| India | $3.9M | 7.4% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.08 per kg, close to the world average of $3.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) exports from Turkey
Exports of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) by Turkey reached $10.9 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Iraq (15%), Malta (8%), Uzbekistan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $1.6M | 15% |
| Malta | $905K | 8.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $732K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $702K | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $618K | 5.7% |
| Russia | $562K | 5.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $414K | 3.8% |
| Cyprus | $371K | 3.4% |
| Libya | $353K | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $352K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey titanium dioxide pigments (standard) imports (HS 3206.19): 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 3206.19: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight.
Common questions
What is the value of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported titanium dioxide pigments (standard) worth $52.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 189 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply titanium dioxide pigments (standard) to Turkey?
Israel was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.08 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.8 million in 2017 to $52.9 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $87.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export titanium dioxide pigments (standard)?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Malta and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $42.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (standard)?
The HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (standard) is subheading 3206.19. 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.
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