Ultramarine pigments imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.7 million of ultramarine pigments in 2024 (708 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 3% from 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 | $3.7M | 708 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 880 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 794 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 759 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 771 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 568 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 609 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 677 t |
Where Turkey imports ultramarine pigments from
The largest suppliers were Spain (49%), India (24%), Romania (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.8M | 49% |
| India | $886K | 24% |
| Romania | $557K | 15% |
| France | $149K | 4% |
| Germany | $87K | 2.3% |
| China | $73K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $46K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.9% |
| Colombia | $28K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $20K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, 57% above the world average of $3.38. 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.
Ultramarine pigments exports from Turkey
Exports of ultramarine pigments by Turkey reached $947 thousand in 2024 (142 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (26%), Iraq (19%), Morocco (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Turkey ultramarine pigments imports (HS 3206.41): 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 3206.41: Colouring matter: ultramarine and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of ultramarine pigments imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ultramarine pigments worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 708 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply ultramarine pigments to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (24%) and Romania (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of ultramarine pigments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $3.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ultramarine pigments to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ultramarine pigments?
Yes. Turkey exported $947 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iraq and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ultramarine pigments?
The HS code for ultramarine pigments is subheading 3206.41. 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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