Water-based paint exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $36.1 million of water-based paint in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 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 | $36.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $34.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $33.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt exports water-based paint to
One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $19.3M | 53% |
| Yemen | $6.4M | 18% |
| Panama | $2.8M | 7.8% |
| Madagascar | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Sudan | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $522K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $501K | 1.4% |
| Iraq | $373K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $333K | 0.9% |
| United States | $269K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.90 | Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 91% |
| 3209.10 | Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 9.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 31% above the world average of $3.08. 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.
Water-based paint imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $15.8 million of water-based paint in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (28%), Italy (20%), South Korea (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 28% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 20% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 7.4% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $986K | 6.2% |
| China | $770K | 4.9% |
| United States | $556K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $522K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $491K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $467K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported water-based paint worth $36.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy water-based paint from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Yemen (18%) and Panama (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 72 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average export price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $3.08 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 water-based paint from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $36.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import water-based paint?
Yes. Egypt imported $15.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Italy and South Korea. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3209.90 (90% of the value) and 3209.10 (10%). 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 3209 page.
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