Water-based polymer paint imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water-based polymer paint by Saudi Arabia reached $26.8 million in 2024 (6.5 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 16% 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 | $26.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $31.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.3M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 4.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports water-based polymer paint from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $17.0M | 63% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| France | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $963K | 3.6% |
| India | $770K | 2.9% |
| United States | $718K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $631K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $615K | 2.3% |
| China | $527K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water-based polymer paint exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million of water-based polymer paint in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (24%), Kuwait (23%), Libya (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia water-based polymer paint imports (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 imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported water-based polymer paint worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based polymer paint to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Sweden (4%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based polymer paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water-based polymer paint to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2022 at $31.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export water-based polymer paint?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Kuwait and Libya. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $25.0 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?
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