Vat dyes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vat dyes by the United States reached $10.2 million in 2024 (498 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.8 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 | $10.2M | 498 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 530 t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 858 t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 684 t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 435 t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 1.3K t |
Where the United States imports vat dyes from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.8M | 57% |
| China | $1.3M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $829K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $797K | 7.8% |
| Japan | $662K | 6.5% |
| Singapore | $287K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $169K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $94K | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $82K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.40 per kg, 214% above the world average of $6.50. 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.
Vat dyes exports from the United States
Exports of vat dyes by the United States reached $3.8 million in 2024 (186 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 69 countries. The largest buyer markets were Dominican Republic (50%), Mexico (22%), Canada (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $1.9M | 50% |
| Mexico | $861K | 23% |
| Canada | $313K | 8.2% |
| Costa Rica | $79K | 2.1% |
| Peru | $78K | 2% |
| India | $70K | 1.8% |
| China | $69K | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $67K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $59K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $58K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 the United States?
The United States imported vat dyes worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 498 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vat dyes to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by China (13%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of vat dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.40 per kg in 2024, 214% above the world average of $6.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vat dyes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export vat dyes?
Yes. The United States exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 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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