Prepared pigments and colors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $12.1 million of prepared pigments and colors in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $12.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared pigments and colors from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (23%), Spain (20%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 23% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 20% |
| China | $2.1M | 18% |
| United States | $1.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 11% |
| France | $1.2M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $273K | 2.3% |
| India | $174K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $79K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.25 per kg, 37% below the world average of $5.12, 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.
Prepared pigments and colors exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of prepared pigments and colors by Saudi Arabia reached $1.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Kuwait alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia prepared pigments and colors imports (HS 3207.10): 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 3207.10: Pigments: prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared pigments and colors imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared pigments and colors worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared pigments and colors to Saudi Arabia?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Spain (20%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared pigments and colors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.25 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $5.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared pigments and colors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2023 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export prepared pigments and colors?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Oman and Libya. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared pigments and colors?
The HS code for prepared pigments and colors is subheading 3207.10. 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 3207 page.
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