Paint drier exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $11.7 million of paint drier in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $11.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 758 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 768 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 989 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 393 t |
Where Egypt exports paint drier to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (35%), Madagascar (5%), United States (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+500% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.1M | 35% |
| Madagascar | $580K | 5% |
| United States | $545K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $531K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $476K | 4.1% |
| India | $463K | 4% |
| Jordan | $397K | 3.4% |
| Libya | $375K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $374K | 3.2% |
| Oman | $260K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 45% below the world average of $4.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paint drier imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $1.4 million of paint drier in 2024 (277 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $754K | 52% |
| India | $286K | 20% |
| China | $192K | 13% |
| Turkey | $137K | 9.5% |
| Jordan | $59K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3211: Driers; prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of paint drier exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported paint drier worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 93 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy paint drier from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Madagascar (5%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 77 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average export price of paint drier per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.75 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of paint drier from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 625%. The peak was 2022 at $14.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import paint drier?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, India and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint drier?
The HS code for paint drier is heading 3211. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3211.00. 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 3211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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