32041500 - Synthetic organic colouring - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon are 🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇳 India, 🇨🇭 Switzerland. 🇨🇳 China leads with 42.4% of total imports (€48.8M). The HHI concentration index stands at 2473, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon to 8 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇹🇷 Türkiye remains the largest client (29.8%, €36.2M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 🇪🇬 Egypt.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 62.0% of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (18.6%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇦🇹 Austria.

In 2025, imports were declining (-13.1%) and exports falling sharply (-22.8%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon (NC8 32041500) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 42.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon?

The extra-EU trade balance for Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon (NC8 32041500) is €6.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €114.9M, exports: €121.5M).

How much does the EU import of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon?

The EU imported €114.9M of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon (NC8 32041500) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 6.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon?

The weighted average import price of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon (NC8 32041500) is €18.92/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon?

The leading EU member state importer of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon (NC8 32041500) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 62.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-13.1%) and exports falling sharply (-22.8%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€48.8M	42.4%	2.9M kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€24.3M	21.1%	674K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€12.1M	10.5%	492K kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€9.7M	8.4%	205K kg
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€7.3M	6.4%	426K kg
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.8M	1.6%	119K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€36.2M	29.8%	6.5M kg
2	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€18.4M	15.1%	4.0M kg
3	🇪🇬 Egypt	€10.8M	8.9%	1.8M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€7.5M	6.1%	430K kg
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€6.8M	5.6%	1.2M kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€1.7M	1.4%	82K kg
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€807K	0.7%	36K kg
8	🇰🇷 South Korea	€694K	0.6%	12K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€48.8M	2.9Mt	€17.01/kg	46.9%
2	🇮🇳 India	€24.3M	674Kt	€36.01/kg	23.3%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€12.1M	492Kt	€24.66/kg	11.7%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€9.7M	205Kt	€47.33/kg	9.3%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€7.3M	426Kt	€17.13/kg	7.0%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.8M	119Kt	€15.01/kg	1.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€36.2M	6.5Mt	€5.53/kg	43.7%
2	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€18.4M	4.0Mt	€4.59/kg	22.2%
3	🇪🇬 Egypt	€10.8M	1.8Mt	€6.07/kg	13.0%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€7.5M	430Kt	€17.35/kg	9.0%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€6.8M	1.2Mt	€5.70/kg	8.2%
6	🇨🇳 China	€1.7M	82Kt	€20.86/kg	2.1%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€807K	36Kt	€22.42/kg	1.0%
8	🇰🇷 South Korea	€694K	12Kt	€58.70/kg	0.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€48.8M	2.9Mt	€17.01/kg	46.9%
2	🇮🇳 India	€24.3M	674Kt	€36.01/kg	23.3%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€12.1M	492Kt	€24.66/kg	11.7%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€9.7M	205Kt	€47.33/kg	9.3%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€7.3M	426Kt	€17.13/kg	7.0%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.8M	119Kt	€15.01/kg	1.7%

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