Vat dyes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $38.1 million of vat dyes in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $61.0 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 | $38.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $44.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $61.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $55.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $36.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $55.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $41.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $34.1M | 7.6K t |
Where Turkey imports vat dyes from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Pakistan (14%), Switzerland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.8M | 49% |
| Pakistan | $5.2M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 9.5% |
| Mexico | $2.7M | 7.1% |
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| India | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $674K | 1.8% |
| France | $330K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.50, 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.
Vat dyes exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.2 million of vat dyes in 2024 (245 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (26%), Egypt (15%), Azerbaijan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $564K | 26% |
| Egypt | $334K | 15% |
| Azerbaijan | $314K | 14% |
| Turkmenistan | $308K | 14% |
| Uzbekistan | $281K | 13% |
| Belarus | $128K | 5.8% |
| Oman | $84K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 2.7% |
| India | $32K | 1.4% |
| France | $17K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vat dyes imports (HS 3204.15): 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 3204.15: Dyes: vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of vat dyes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vat dyes worth $38.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 137 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply vat dyes to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by Pakistan (14%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of vat dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vat dyes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.1 million in 2017 to $38.1 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $61.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vat dyes?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Egypt and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $35.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vat dyes?
The HS code for vat dyes is subheading 3204.15. 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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