Painters putty imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported painters putty worth $105.9 million (31.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. 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 | $105.9M | 31.2K t |
| 2023 | $96.6M | 23.7K t |
| 2022 | $97.7M | 30.3K t |
| 2021 | $96.0M | 34.0K t |
| 2020 | $86.0M | 34.4K t |
| 2019 | $97.5M | 36.8K t |
| 2018 | $101.7M | 43.2K t |
| 2017 | $83.5M | 26.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports painters putty from
Most of the value came from Germany (24%), Belgium (11%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $25.7M | 24% |
| Belgium | $11.3M | 11% |
| China | $10.9M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $9.5M | 9% |
| United States | $9.2M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $9.0M | 8.5% |
| Malaysia | $3.6M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 3.2% |
| France | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, close to the world average of $3.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Painters putty exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $61.4 million of painters putty in 2024 (47.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (41%), Kuwait (22%), India (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $25.1M | 41% |
| Kuwait | $13.5M | 22% |
| India | $4.0M | 6.5% |
| Egypt | $3.2M | 5.3% |
| Qatar | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| Bahrain | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| United States | $917K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates painters putty imports (HS 3214.10): 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 3214.10: Mastics: painters' fillings.
Common questions
What is the value of painters putty imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported painters putty worth $105.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply painters putty to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by Belgium (11%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of painters putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of painters putty to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.5 million in 2017 to $105.9 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $95.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export painters putty?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $61.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $44.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for painters putty?
The HS code for painters putty is subheading 3214.10. 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 3214 page.
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