Solvent-based paint exports from Jordan: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of solvent-based paint by Jordan reached $22.9 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.4 million.
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 | $22.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 8.0K t |
Where Jordan exports solvent-based paint to
Saudi Arabia alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $14.5M | 63% |
| Egypt | $4.2M | 19% |
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 5.5% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| India | $473K | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $425K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $382K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $303K | 1.3% |
| United States | $100K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $47K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3208
| 3208.10 | Paints and varnishes: based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | 39% |
| 3208.20 | Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | 34% |
| 3208.90 | Paints and varnishes: based on polymers n.e.c. in heading no. 3208, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, 41% below the world average of $5.76, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Solvent-based paint imports to Jordan
In 2024, Jordan imported solvent-based paint worth $13.8 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (31%), Greece (8%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.3M | 31% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 8% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $936K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $845K | 6.1% |
| Lebanon | $817K | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $327K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $275K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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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 exported by Jordan?
Jordan exported solvent-based paint worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy solvent-based paint from Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Kuwait (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average export price of solvent-based paint per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $5.76 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 solvent-based paint from Jordan changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2023 at $34.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also import solvent-based paint?
Yes. Jordan imported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Greece and the Netherlands. On balance Jordan is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
The HS code for solvent-based paint is heading 3208. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 3208.10 (39% of the value) and 3208.20 (34%). 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.
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