Water-based polymer paint exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of water-based polymer paint by Oman reached $2.8 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $47.1 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 | $2.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.6M | 33.8K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 39.6K t |
| 2019 | $38.2M | 36.8K t |
| 2018 | $47.1M | 34.8K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 20.6K t |
Where Oman exports water-based polymer paint to
One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 96% of the value.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 79% below the world average of $3.79, 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 polymer paint imports to Oman
Oman imported $1.3 million of water-based polymer paint in 2024 (310 tonnes). Most of the value came from Kuwait (24%), Saudi Arabia (18%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $308K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $232K | 18% |
| China | $231K | 18% |
| Egypt | $221K | 17% |
| South Africa | $64K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $53K | 4% |
| Thailand | $44K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $43K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 2.5% |
| India | $28K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman water-based polymer paint exports (HS 3209.90): 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 3209.90: Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based polymer paint exported by Oman?
Oman exported water-based polymer paint worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy water-based polymer paint from Oman?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (2%) and Kuwait (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average export price of water-based polymer paint per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $3.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of water-based polymer paint from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2018 at $47.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Oman also import water-based polymer paint?
Yes. Oman imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and China. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based polymer paint?
The HS code for water-based polymer paint is subheading 3209.90. 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; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Oman. Tell us your product to see it live.
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