Prepared pigments and colors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared pigments and colors by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.1 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $26.0 million.
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 | $17.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 6.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports prepared pigments and colors from
Most of the value came from United States (32%), Spain (29%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.4M | 32% |
| Spain | $5.0M | 29% |
| China | $2.2M | 13% |
| India | $1.8M | 10% |
| Japan | $864K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $625K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $444K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $187K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $92K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, close to the world average of $5.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared pigments and colors exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported prepared pigments and colors worth $943 thousand (88 tonnes). Most of it went to Pakistan (47%), Saudi Arabia (29%), Indonesia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $445K | 47% |
| Saudi Arabia | $273K | 29% |
| Indonesia | $47K | 4.9% |
| Philippines | $45K | 4.8% |
| Hungary | $36K | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | $25K | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $24K | 2.5% |
| Israel | $13K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates prepared pigments and colors imports (HS 3207.10): 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 3207.10: Pigments: prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared pigments and colors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported prepared pigments and colors worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared pigments and colors to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Spain (29%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared pigments and colors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $5.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared pigments and colors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export prepared pigments and colors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $943 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared pigments and colors?
The HS code for prepared pigments and colors is subheading 3207.10. 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 3207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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