Acrylic solvent paint imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic solvent paint by South Africa reached $33.5 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $33.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $32.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $29.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $29.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 3.4K t |
Where South Africa imports acrylic solvent paint from
The largest suppliers were Germany (33%), United States (13%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.2M | 33% |
| United States | $4.3M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 7.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 6.9% |
| China | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| France | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Austria | $661K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.82 per kg, close to the world average of $6.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic solvent paint exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $13.6 million of acrylic solvent paint in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (27%), Mozambique (24%), Botswana (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.6M | 27% |
| Mozambique | $3.2M | 24% |
| Botswana | $1.9M | 14% |
| Namibia | $1.4M | 11% |
| Eswatini | $846K | 6.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $712K | 5.2% |
| Lesotho | $381K | 2.8% |
| DR Congo | $273K | 2% |
| Malawi | $239K | 1.8% |
| Ghana | $168K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported acrylic solvent paint worth $33.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic solvent paint to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by the United States (13%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic solvent paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.82 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $6.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic solvent paint to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $33.5 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export acrylic solvent paint?
Yes. South Africa exported $13.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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