Polymer solvent paint trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polymer solvent paint was worth $8.90 billion in 2024, about 1.51 million tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $8.90B | 1.51M t |
| 2023 | $8.91B | 1.45M t |
| 2022 | $9.18B | 1.55M t |
| 2021 | $8.81B | 1.62M t |
| 2020 | $7.38B | 1.48M t |
| 2019 | $7.73B | 1.56M t |
| 2018 | $7.81B | 1.55M t |
| 2017 | $7.03B | 1.47M t |
Top polymer solvent paint exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 13% of world exports, followed by the United States and Japan. The top three supply 34% between them, out of 175 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.20B | 14% |
| United States | $923.4M | 10% |
| Japan | $898.6M | 10% |
| Italy | $695.1M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $467.1M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $442.5M | 5% |
| China | $426.2M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $368.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $347.6M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $302.1M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $277.3M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $245.0M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (10%), the United States (5%) and Germany (4%). 225 countries imported it, and the top three take 19% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $902.8M | 10% |
| United States | $403.0M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $378.1M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $306.2M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $306.1M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $300.8M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $285.2M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $256.4M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $253.1M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $252.4M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $248.5M | 2.8% |
| France | $241.0M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $25.45 per kg and China $3.33 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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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 3208.90: Paints and varnishes: based on polymers n.e.c. in heading no. 3208, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium. HS 3208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polymer solvent paint?
Germany exported $1.20 billion in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Japan (10%). In all, 175 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polymer solvent paint?
China imported $902.8 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (5%) and Germany (4%). 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 polymer solvent paint?
It was worth $8.90 billion in 2024, about 1.51 million tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $9.18 billion. 175 countries reported exports and 225 reported imports.
What is the average price of polymer solvent paint per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $25.45 per kg and China $3.33 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 polymer solvent paint?
The HS code for polymer solvent paint is subheading 3208.90, 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 3208 page.
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