Paint exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of paint by Israel reached $4.9 million in 2024 (38 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $4.9M | 38 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 20 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 6 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 19 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $903K | 19 t |
| 2018 | $504K | 18 t |
| 2017 | $434K | 51 t |
Where Israel exports paint to
China alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 94% |
| Vietnam | $239K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $60K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $11K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Cameroon | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $129.00 per kg, 2560% above the world average of $4.85. 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 imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported paint worth $3.2 million (483 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (37%), United States (35%), Sweden (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 37% |
| United States | $1.1M | 35% |
| Sweden | $426K | 14% |
| Germany | $166K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $108K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $49K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $26K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.4% |
| France | $12K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3210: Paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), excluding those of heading no. 3209, prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather.
Common questions
What is the value of paint exported by Israel?
Israel exported paint worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy paint from Israel?
China was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Vietnam (5%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average export price of paint per kg?
The average declared export value was about $129.00 per kg in 2024, 2560% above the world average of $4.85 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 from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $434 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $5.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import paint?
Yes. Israel imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the United States and Sweden. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint?
The HS code for paint is heading 3210. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3210.00. 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 3210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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