Acrylic solvent paint imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic solvent paint by Saudi Arabia reached $80.6 million in 2024 (21.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 88% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $80.6M | 21.3K t |
| 2023 | $42.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $29.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 3.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports acrylic solvent paint from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (35%), Egypt (19%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+816% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $27.8M | 35% |
| Egypt | $15.5M | 19% |
| South Korea | $6.3M | 7.8% |
| Jordan | $5.9M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| China | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, 39% below the world average of $6.18, 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 solvent paint exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported acrylic solvent paint worth $9.3 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (16%), Bahrain (14%), Turkey (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia acrylic solvent paint imports (HS 3208.20): 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 3208.20: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic solvent paint imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported acrylic solvent paint worth $80.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic solvent paint to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($27.8 million), followed by Egypt (19%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 816% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic solvent paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $6.18 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 solvent paint to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $80.6 million in 2024, an increase of 586%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export acrylic solvent paint?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $71.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic solvent paint?
The HS code for acrylic solvent paint is subheading 3208.20. 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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