Artist paint imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported artist paint worth $3.0 million (940 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.0 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 | $3.0M | 940 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 512 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 711 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 739 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 670 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 944 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 655 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 469 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports artist paint from
Most of the value came from India (40%), China (39%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 40% |
| China | $1.1M | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $208K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $122K | 4.1% |
| United States | $110K | 3.7% |
| France | $96K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, 47% below the world average of $6.01, 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.
Artist paint exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported artist paint worth $207 thousand (130 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
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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 3213.90: Colours: (other than in sets), of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters.
Common questions
What is the value of artist paint imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported artist paint worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 940 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply artist paint to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (39%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of artist paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $6.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artist paint to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export artist paint?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $207 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Yemen and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artist paint?
The HS code for artist paint is subheading 3213.90. 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 3213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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