Paint pigment imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paint pigment by the United Arab Emirates reached $14.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $14.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports paint pigment from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), Sweden (8%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.6M | 25% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 8% |
| France | $1.1M | 7.6% |
| China | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| United States | $953K | 6.4% |
| India | $943K | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $935K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $908K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $610K | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.99 per kg, close to the world average of $8.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paint pigment exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of paint pigment by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.7 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 69% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 69% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 21% |
| Egypt | $371K | 5.5% |
| Romania | $83K | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | $36K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $22K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $20K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $19K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $14K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $13K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates paint pigment imports (HS 3212.90): 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 3212.90: Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils.
Common questions
What is the value of paint pigment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported paint pigment worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint pigment to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Sweden (8%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint pigment to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export paint pigment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint pigment?
The HS code for paint pigment is subheading 3212.90. 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 3212 page.
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