Acrylic water-based paint imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported acrylic water-based paint worth $4.7 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.0 million.
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 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 2.5K t |
Where Qatar imports acrylic water-based paint from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (37%), Italy (10%), Jordan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+882% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 37% |
| Italy | $482K | 10% |
| Jordan | $447K | 9.4% |
| United States | $319K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $254K | 5.4% |
| France | $248K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $156K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $155K | 3.3% |
| Oman | $152K | 3.2% |
| India | $139K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, close to the world average of $2.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic water-based paint exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $736 thousand of acrylic water-based paint in 2024 (285 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $658K | 89% |
| Bahrain | $78K | 11% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar acrylic water-based paint imports (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 imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported acrylic water-based paint worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic water-based paint to Qatar?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Jordan (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 882% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acrylic water-based paint to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Qatar also export acrylic water-based paint?
Yes. Qatar exported $736 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Bahrain and Germany. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million 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.
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