3212 - TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS - EU Trade

Analysis

Extra-EU sourcing of TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale is well diversified across 10 suppliers. The top five (🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China) account for 68.0% of the total. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom leads with 17.8% (€170.2M). An HHI of 1086 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (17.8%, €368.5M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, the leading importers of TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 27.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.4%) and exports declining (-6.6%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale (NC8 3212) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 17.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale?

The extra-EU trade balance for TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale (NC8 3212) is €1.1B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €955.4M, exports: €2.1B).

How much does the EU import of TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale?

The EU imported €955.4M of TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale (NC8 3212) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 82.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale?

The weighted average import price of TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale (NC8 3212) is €11.64/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale?

The leading EU member state importer of TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS, Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale (NC8 3212) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 27.1% of EU imports.

Analysis

In 2025, imports were stable (0.4%) and exports declining (-6.6%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€170.2M	17.8%	14.5M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€157.9M	16.5%	4.1M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€138.5M	14.5%	20.2M kg
4	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€102.6M	10.7%	12.1M kg
5	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€80.3M	8.4%	9.1M kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€69.4M	7.3%	7.1M kg
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€59.1M	6.2%	5.2M kg
8	🇯🇵 Japan	€26.3M	2.7%	391K kg
9	🇮🇳 India	€6.3M	0.7%	1.6M kg
10	🇶🇼 QW	€505K	0.1%	82K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€368.5M	17.8%	31.3M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€186.1M	9.0%	19.4M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€157.9M	7.6%	9.2M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€127.8M	6.2%	15.4M kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€82.8M	4.0%	6.3M kg
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€33.3M	1.6%	220K kg
7	🇧🇷 Brazil	€6.3M	0.3%	246K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€170.2M	14.5Mt	€11.73/kg	21.0%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€157.9M	4.1Mt	€38.17/kg	19.5%
3	🇨🇳 China	€138.5M	20.2Mt	€6.86/kg	17.1%
4	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€102.6M	12.1Mt	€8.51/kg	12.7%
5	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€80.3M	9.1Mt	€8.82/kg	9.9%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€69.4M	7.1Mt	€9.76/kg	8.6%
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€59.1M	5.2Mt	€11.27/kg	7.3%
8	🇯🇵 Japan	€26.3M	391Kt	€67.11/kg	3.2%
9	🇮🇳 India	€6.3M	1.6Mt	€3.93/kg	0.8%
10	🇶🇼 QW	€505K	82Kt	€6.20/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€368.5M	31.3Mt	€11.76/kg	38.3%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€186.1M	19.4Mt	€9.61/kg	19.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€157.9M	9.2Mt	€17.18/kg	16.4%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€127.8M	15.4Mt	€8.30/kg	13.3%
5	🇮🇳 India	€82.8M	6.3Mt	€13.06/kg	8.6%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€33.3M	220Kt	€151.25/kg	3.5%
7	🇧🇷 Brazil	€6.3M	246Kt	€25.45/kg	0.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€170.2M	14.5Mt	€11.73/kg	21.0%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€157.9M	4.1Mt	€38.17/kg	19.5%
3	🇨🇳 China	€138.5M	20.2Mt	€6.86/kg	17.1%
4	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€102.6M	12.1Mt	€8.51/kg	12.7%
5	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€80.3M	9.1Mt	€8.82/kg	9.9%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€69.4M	7.1Mt	€9.76/kg	8.6%
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€59.1M	5.2Mt	€11.27/kg	7.3%
8	🇯🇵 Japan	€26.3M	391Kt	€67.11/kg	3.2%
9	🇮🇳 India	€6.3M	1.6Mt	€3.93/kg	0.8%
10	🇶🇼 QW	€505K	82Kt	€6.20/kg	0.1%

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