Artist paint trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artist paint was worth $478.5 million in 2024, about 79.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $478.5M | 79.6K t |
| 2023 | $465.8M | 72.1K t |
| 2022 | $497.4M | 74.1K t |
| 2021 | $612.4M | 92.7K t |
| 2020 | $506.0M | 79.7K t |
| 2019 | $476.3M | 76.5K t |
| 2018 | $448.9M | 74.3K t |
| 2017 | $423.0M | 71.7K t |
Top artist paint exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by France and the Netherlands. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 128 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $136.0M | 28% |
| France | $54.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $46.4M | 9.7% |
| United States | $45.9M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $31.6M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $27.1M | 5.7% |
| India | $20.9M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $19.7M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $15.6M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $6.5M | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $6.3M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $6.2M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (16%), France (8%) and Germany (6%). 209 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $75.7M | 16% |
| France | $38.3M | 8% |
| Germany | $31.0M | 6.5% |
| Canada | $25.4M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $23.9M | 5% |
| Mexico | $12.6M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $12.0M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $10.9M | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $10.4M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $9.7M | 2% |
| Australia | $9.1M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $8.7M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $13.84 per kg and India $3.27 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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The shipment records behind Artist paint (HS 3213.90) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3213.90: Colours: (other than in sets), of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters. HS 3213 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artist paint?
China exported $136.0 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by France (11%) and the Netherlands (10%). In all, 128 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artist paint?
The United States imported $75.7 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of France (8%) and Germany (6%). 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 paint?
It was worth $478.5 million in 2024, about 79.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $612.4 million. 128 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of artist paint per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $13.84 per kg and India $3.27 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for artist paint?
The HS code for artist paint is subheading 3213.90, 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 3213 page.
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