Paint thinner exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $41.4 million of paint thinner in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 77% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $41.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 968 t |
Where Egypt exports paint thinner to
Most of it went to Syria (15%), Morocco (12%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $6.4M | 15% |
| Morocco | $5.2M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 8.4% |
| Ghana | $2.5M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 6.1% |
| Guatemala | $1.8M | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Jordan | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Libya | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| Lebanon | $1.3M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 23% above the world average of $2.40. 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 thinner imports to Egypt
Imports of paint thinner by Egypt reached $5.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), Italy (18%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 20% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $411K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $356K | 6.3% |
| United States | $326K | 5.7% |
| India | $318K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $313K | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $255K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $198K | 3.5% |
| China | $181K | 3.2% |
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 3814: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint thinner exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported paint thinner worth $41.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries buy paint thinner from Egypt?
Syria was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Morocco (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average export price of paint thinner per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $2.40 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 thinner from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $41.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import paint thinner?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $35.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint thinner?
The HS code for paint thinner is heading 3814. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3814.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3814 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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