Water-based paint imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $6.7 million of water-based paint in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Jordan imports water-based paint from
Most of the value came from France (44%), Germany (14%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+908% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.9M | 44% |
| Germany | $943K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $939K | 14% |
| Italy | $721K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $235K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $167K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $154K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $137K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 1.6% |
| United States | $105K | 1.6% |
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 | 60% |
| 3209.10 | Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 40% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, 27% below the world average of $3.08, 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.
Water-based paint exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $4.2 million of water-based paint in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 64% |
| Lebanon | $579K | 14% |
| Qatar | $535K | 13% |
| Mauritius | $190K | 4.5% |
| United States | $61K | 1.5% |
| India | $59K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $34K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $21K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $15K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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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 imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported water-based paint worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based paint to Jordan?
France was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 908% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 27% below 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 imports of water-based paint to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $8.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export water-based paint?
Yes. Jordan exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Qatar. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 3209.90 (60% of the value) and 3209.10 (40%). 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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