Artist color trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artist color was worth $906.3 million in 2024, about 156.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% 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 | $906.3M | 156.9K t |
| 2023 | $871.5M | 140.6K t |
| 2022 | $941.6M | 148.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.11B | 177.7K t |
| 2020 | $891.5M | 156.9K t |
| 2019 | $790.5M | 138.9K t |
| 2018 | $764.6M | 136.0K t |
| 2017 | $712.2M | 130.0K t |
Top artist color exporting countries
Exports are led by China (39%), France (8%) and the Netherlands (7%). 146 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $350.9M | 39% |
| France | $71.5M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $63.1M | 7% |
| United States | $54.1M | 6% |
| Germany | $51.6M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $41.3M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $31.3M | 3.5% |
| India | $27.7M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27.4M | 3% |
| Italy | $27.4M | 3% |
| Denmark | $14.5M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $12.3M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $145.8M | 16% |
| France | $63.8M | 7% |
| Germany | $60.3M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $46.5M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37.6M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $33.3M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $26.8M | 3% |
| Poland | $26.0M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $25.0M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $18.7M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $18.5M | 2% |
| Mexico | $16.9M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $13.06 per kg and India $3.47 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 3213: Colours; artists, students, or signboard painters, modifying tints, amusement colours and the like; in tablets, tubes, jars, bottles, pan or in similar forms or packings. HS 3213 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artist color?
China exported $350.9 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by France (8%) and the Netherlands (7%). In all, 146 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artist color?
The United States imported $145.8 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artist color?
It was worth $906.3 million in 2024, about 156.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.11 billion. 146 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of artist color per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $13.06 per kg and India $3.47 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for artist color?
The HS code for artist color is heading 3213, in chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 3213 page.
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