Artist paint set trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artist paint set was worth $427.8 million in 2024, about 77.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $427.8M | 77.3K t |
| 2023 | $405.7M | 68.4K t |
| 2022 | $444.1M | 74.4K t |
| 2021 | $494.1M | 85.0K t |
| 2020 | $385.6M | 77.1K t |
| 2019 | $314.1M | 62.4K t |
| 2018 | $315.7M | 61.7K t |
| 2017 | $289.2M | 58.2K t |
Top artist paint set exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by Saudi Arabia and Germany. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 124 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $214.8M | 50% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27.2M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $24.5M | 5.7% |
| France | $17.0M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $16.7M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $11.9M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $11.6M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.7M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $8.3M | 2% |
| United States | $8.2M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $7.3M | 1.7% |
| India | $6.8M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (16%), the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Germany (7%). 201 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70.1M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32.6M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $29.3M | 6.9% |
| France | $25.5M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $22.6M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $18.0M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $15.2M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $13.0M | 3% |
| Italy | $10.6M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $9.4M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $9.0M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $7.9M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.54 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Saudi Arabia averaged $30.99 per kg and China $4.33 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 set (HS 3213.10) 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 3213.10: Colours: in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters. HS 3213 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artist paint set?
China exported $214.8 million in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and Germany (6%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artist paint set?
The United States imported $70.1 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artist paint set?
It was worth $427.8 million in 2024, about 77.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $494.1 million. 124 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of artist paint set per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.54 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Saudi Arabia averaged $30.99 per kg and China $4.33 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 set?
The HS code for artist paint set is subheading 3213.10, 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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