Acrylic solvent paint exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of acrylic solvent paint by Egypt reached $50.1 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $52.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $48.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt exports acrylic solvent paint to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (31%), Libya (10%), Ethiopia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $15.5M | 31% |
| Libya | $5.0M | 10% |
| Ethiopia | $3.3M | 6.6% |
| India | $2.5M | 5% |
| Kenya | $2.3M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Iraq | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| United States | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| Jordan | $1.0M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.59 per kg, close to the world average of $6.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic solvent paint imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported acrylic solvent paint worth $9.7 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (20%), United Arab Emirates (13%), United Kingdom (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.0M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $729K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $709K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $644K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $524K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $487K | 5% |
| South Korea | $484K | 5% |
| China | $364K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt acrylic solvent paint exports (HS 3208.20): 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 3208.20: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic solvent paint exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported acrylic solvent paint worth $50.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylic solvent paint from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by Libya (10%) and Ethiopia (7%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylic solvent paint per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.59 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of acrylic solvent paint from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $50.1 million in 2024, an increase of 423%. The peak was 2023 at $52.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import acrylic solvent paint?
Yes. Egypt imported $9.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $40.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic solvent paint?
The HS code for acrylic solvent paint is subheading 3208.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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