Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined

3206 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

About

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other Coloring Matter. In 2022, Other Coloring Matter were the world's 253rd most traded product, with a total trade of $16.8B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Other Coloring Matter decreased by -1.5%, from $17B to $16.8B. Trade in Other Coloring Matter represent 0.071% of total world trade.

Other Coloring Matter are a part of Paints, dyes, & varnishes. They include Pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, Inorganic colouring matter nes, including preparation, Inorganic products used as luminophores, Pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds, Ultramarine and preparations based thereon, Pigments etc based on zinc sulphide, lithophone, Pigments and preparations based on hexacyanoferrates, and Pigments and preparations based on cadmium compounds.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Other Coloring Matter  were China ($4.43B), United States ($1.96B), Germany ($1.91B), United Kingdom ($789M), and Belgium ($665M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Other Coloring Matter were United States ($1.26B), India ($1.13B), Belgium ($858M), Germany ($811M), and Italy ($667M).

Ranking Other Coloring Matter ranks 452nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Inorganic or mineral colouring matter, not elsewhere specified; preparations based on inorganic or mineral colouring matter of a kind used for colouring any material or produce colorant preparations (excl. preparations of heading 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3213 and 3215); inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined.

Latest Data

View
Flow
Y-AXIS SCALE

The following visualization shows the latest trends on Other Coloring Matter. Countries are shown based on data availability.

For a full breakdown of trade patterns, visit the trend explorer or the product in country profile.

Explore Latest Trends

* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

Subscribe today to OEC pro and access the latest data

Sign Up

Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$4.43B
Top Destination (2022)United States$1.26B

In 2022 Other Coloring Matter were the world's 253rd most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Other Coloring Matter were China ($4.43B), United States ($1.96B), Germany ($1.91B), United Kingdom ($789M), and Belgium ($665M).

In 2022, the top importers of Other Coloring Matter were United States ($1.26B), India ($1.13B), Belgium ($858M), Germany ($811M), and Italy ($667M).

Explore Visualizations

Exporters of Other Coloring Matter (2022)
[Click to Select a Country]

Importers of Other Coloring Matter (2022)
[Click to Select a Country]

Market Dynamics

Color
Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$285M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$217M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Other Coloring Matter grew the fastest in China ($285M), Canada ($26.4M), Malaysia ($21.7M), Turkey ($19.8M), and France ($19.7M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Other Coloring Matter were United States ($217M), Canada ($117M), Mexico ($99.4M), India ($64.7M), and Singapore ($48.5M).

Explore Visualizations

Exporters of Other Coloring Matter (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Other Coloring Matter (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

Value

This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other Coloring Matter.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.21. This means that most of the exports of Other Coloring Matter are explained by 18 countries.

Explore Visualizations

Value of Exports in Other Coloring Matter

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$3.81B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)India$856M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Other Coloring Matter. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Other Coloring Matter during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other Coloring Matter were China ($3.81B), Germany ($1.1B), United States ($693M), United Kingdom ($551M), and Australia ($484M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other Coloring Matter were India ($856M), Turkey ($474M), Italy ($452M), Brazil ($402M), and Vietnam ($372M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

Value

In 2022, the world most traded Other Coloring Matter, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Pigments and preparations based on titanium... ($12.4B), Inorganic colouring matter nes, including preparation ($3.82B), Inorganic products used as luminophores ($201M), Ultramarine and preparations based thereon ($188M), and Pigments and preparations based on chromium... ($163M)

HS6 Disaggregation for Other Coloring Matter (2022)
[Click to Select]

Country Comparison

Flow
Measure
Ranking

This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Other Coloring Matter.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Other Coloring Matter in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Other Coloring Matter by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

Flow
View
TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $178M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $31.1M

Other Coloring Matter’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $178M.  Other Coloring Matter’s highest import potential is United States with an import gap of $31.1M.

See methodology.

Subscribe today to OEC pro and access the latest data

Sign Up

Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

Specialization

The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Other Coloring Matter to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

Have questions, comments, or concerns?
Send us an e-mail: support@oec.world
Follow @OECtoday on
Created, Designed, and Developed by:
In collaboration with