Acrylic water-based paint exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported acrylic water-based paint worth $2.5 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.4 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 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 873 t |
Where Kenya exports acrylic water-based paint to
The largest buyer markets were Uganda (37%), Rwanda (27%), Tanzania (13%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $926K | 37% |
| Rwanda | $687K | 28% |
| Tanzania | $318K | 13% |
| South Sudan | $301K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $206K | 8.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $35K | 1.4% |
| Burundi | $22K | 0.9% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.70, 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.
Acrylic water-based paint imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported acrylic water-based paint worth $1.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from South Korea (38%), China (18%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+884% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $659K | 38% |
| China | $318K | 18% |
| France | $131K | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $114K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $110K | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $70K | 4% |
| Germany | $67K | 3.8% |
| India | $57K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya acrylic water-based paint exports (HS 3209.10): 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 3209.10: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic water-based paint exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported acrylic water-based paint worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylic water-based paint from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($926 thousand), followed by Rwanda (27%) and Tanzania (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylic water-based paint per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of acrylic water-based paint from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import acrylic water-based paint?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, China and France. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $763 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic water-based paint?
The HS code for acrylic water-based paint is subheading 3209.10. 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 3209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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