Artist paint set imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $32.6 million of artist paint set in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 201 countries for imports of this product. That is 265% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 964 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 675 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 670 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 608 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 655 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports artist paint set from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $27.2M | 84% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 8% |
| China | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| India | $275K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $181K | 0.6% |
| United States | $98K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $93K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $79K | 0.2% |
| France | $72K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $53K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.20 per kg, 247% above the world average of $5.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates artist paint set imports (HS 3213.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3213.10: Colours: in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters.
Common questions
What is the value of artist paint set imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported artist paint set worth $32.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 265% on 2023.
Which countries supply artist paint set to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of artist paint set per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.20 per kg in 2024, 247% above the world average of $5.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artist paint set to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $32.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for artist paint set?
The HS code for artist paint set is subheading 3213.10. 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 3213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the United Arab Emirates
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.