Paint pigment imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.9 million of paint pigment in 2024 (440 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.9M | 440 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 528 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 575 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 954 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 896 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 709 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 616 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 455 t |
Where Egypt imports paint pigment from
The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), China (25%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 26% |
| China | $1.2M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $371K | 7.6% |
| Austria | $283K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $211K | 4.3% |
| Norway | $199K | 4.1% |
| Romania | $199K | 4.1% |
| Pakistan | $152K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $146K | 3% |
| France | $137K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.12 per kg, 24% above the world average of $8.99. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paint pigment exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported paint pigment worth $667 thousand (347 tonnes). South Africa alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $394K | 59% |
| Kuwait | $104K | 16% |
| Kenya | $62K | 9.3% |
| Madagascar | $46K | 6.9% |
| Tanzania | $25K | 3.8% |
| Mauritius | $19K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 1.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.2% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Libya | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt paint pigment imports (HS 3212.90): 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 3212.90: Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils.
Common questions
What is the value of paint pigment imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported paint pigment worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 440 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint pigment to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.12 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $8.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paint pigment to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export paint pigment?
Yes. Egypt exported $667 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Kuwait and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint pigment?
The HS code for paint pigment is subheading 3212.90. 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 3212 page.
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