Solvent-based paint imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $14.4 million of solvent-based paint in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $14.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports solvent-based paint from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3208
| 3208.90 | Polymer solvent paint | 50% |
| 3208.20 | Acrylic solvent paint | 26% |
| 3208.10 | Polyester solvent paint | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.55 per kg, close to the world average of $5.76.
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 solvent-based paint imports (HS 3208): 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: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of solvent-based paint imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported solvent-based paint worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply solvent-based paint to Ethiopia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by China (10%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average import price of solvent-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solvent-based paint to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 222%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
The HS code for solvent-based paint is heading 3208. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3208.90 (50% of the value) and 3208.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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