Water-based paint imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $119.2 million of water-based paint in 2024 (35.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 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 | $119.2M | 35.7K t |
| 2023 | $128.9M | 37.6K t |
| 2022 | $120.7M | 36.8K t |
| 2021 | $105.6M | 34.1K t |
| 2020 | $94.6M | 32.1K t |
| 2019 | $88.3M | 30.6K t |
| 2018 | $92.5M | 30.0K t |
| 2017 | $96.5M | 34.6K t |
Where Turkey imports water-based paint from
Most of the value came from Germany (37%), Italy (12%), United Kingdom (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $44.1M | 37% |
| Italy | $14.3M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $13.7M | 12% |
| France | $9.6M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $7.9M | 6.6% |
| Czech Republic | $5.1M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 3% |
| Russia | $2.5M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 2% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.90 | Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 62% |
| 3209.10 | Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, close to the world average of $3.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water-based paint exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $111.6 million of water-based paint in 2024 (64.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Iraq (29%), Russia (7%), Georgia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $32.1M | 29% |
| Russia | $8.3M | 7.4% |
| Georgia | $7.7M | 6.9% |
| Iran | $5.5M | 4.9% |
| Cyprus | $5.2M | 4.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $5.2M | 4.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.5M | 4% |
| Hungary | $4.0M | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.7M | 3.3% |
| France | $3.7M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported water-based paint worth $119.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 225 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based paint to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($44.1 million), followed by Italy (12%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.08 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 water-based paint to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.5 million in 2017 to $119.2 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $128.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export water-based paint?
Yes. Turkey exported $111.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Russia and Georgia. That compares with imports of $119.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3209.90 (61% of the value) and 3209.10 (39%). 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 3209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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