Acrylic solvent paint trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in acrylic solvent paint was worth $4.82 billion in 2024, about 779.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.82B | 779.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.63B | 759.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.57B | 742.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.45B | 826.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.76B | 735.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.93B | 752.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.08B | 749.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.68B | 720.3K t |
Top acrylic solvent paint exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Japan and the United States. The top three supply 39% between them, out of 148 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $962.6M | 20% |
| Japan | $465.7M | 9.7% |
| United States | $456.5M | 9.5% |
| China | $279.7M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $251.5M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $244.3M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $233.2M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $225.4M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $185.2M | 3.8% |
| France | $183.8M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $121.6M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $112.7M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 223 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $345.3M | 7.2% |
| United States | $288.2M | 6% |
| Germany | $220.8M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $215.2M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $214.9M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $200.4M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $184.7M | 3.8% |
| France | $170.9M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $169.4M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $155.8M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $140.6M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $137.9M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $12.53 per kg and China $3.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3208.20: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium. HS 3208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most acrylic solvent paint?
Germany exported $962.6 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Japan (10%) and the United States (9%). In all, 148 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most acrylic solvent paint?
China imported $345.3 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in acrylic solvent paint?
It was worth $4.82 billion in 2024, about 779.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 148 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of acrylic solvent paint per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $12.53 per kg and China $3.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for acrylic solvent paint?
The HS code for acrylic solvent paint is subheading 3208.20, in chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3208 page.
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