Painters putty trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in painters putty was worth $8.51 billion in 2024, about 2.62 million tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $8.51B | 2.62M t |
| 2023 | $8.40B | 2.43M t |
| 2022 | $8.29B | 2.41M t |
| 2021 | $7.76B | 2.49M t |
| 2020 | $6.37B | 2.25M t |
| 2019 | $6.61B | 2.31M t |
| 2018 | $6.79B | 2.24M t |
| 2017 | $6.21B | 2.17M t |
Top painters putty exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by the United States and Belgium. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 172 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.72B | 20% |
| United States | $973.2M | 11% |
| Belgium | $704.1M | 8.3% |
| China | $599.2M | 7% |
| France | $408.2M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $378.9M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $345.3M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $343.3M | 4% |
| Turkey | $305.0M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $284.5M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $273.7M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $263.2M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 223 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $686.4M | 8.1% |
| United States | $551.0M | 6.5% |
| France | $414.8M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $367.9M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $366.4M | 4.3% |
| China | $357.9M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $304.1M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $277.4M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $233.3M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $217.5M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $193.1M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $193.1M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $11.07 per kg and China $2.30 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 3214.10: Mastics: painters' fillings. HS 3214 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most painters putty?
Germany exported $1.72 billion in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by the United States (11%) and Belgium (8%). In all, 172 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most painters putty?
Germany imported $686.4 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in painters putty?
It was worth $8.51 billion in 2024, about 2.62 million tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 172 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of painters putty per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $11.07 per kg and China $2.30 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 painters putty?
The HS code for painters putty is subheading 3214.10, 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 3214 page.
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