Polyester solvent paint imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.3 million of polyester solvent paint in 2024 (656 tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
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 | $3.3M | 656 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 396 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 218 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 370 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $816K | 183 t |
| 2018 | $729K | 175 t |
| 2017 | $432K | 61 t |
Where Ethiopia imports polyester solvent paint from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.0M | 59% |
| India | $567K | 17% |
| China | $249K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $127K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $109K | 3.3% |
| France | $89K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $69K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $49K | 1.5% |
| United States | $27K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, close to the world average of $4.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia polyester solvent paint imports (HS 3208.10): 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 3208.10: Paints and varnishes: based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester solvent paint imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported polyester solvent paint worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 656 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester solvent paint to Ethiopia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (17%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester solvent paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester solvent paint to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $432 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 675%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester solvent paint?
The HS code for polyester solvent paint is subheading 3208.10. 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 3208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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