🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of solvent-based paint: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $170.5 million of solvent-based paint in 2024 (31.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of solvent-based paint by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170.5M | 31.8K t |
| 2023 | $160.9M | 28.2K t |
| 2022 | $141.1M | 26.0K t |
| 2021 | $119.9M | 26.1K t |
| 2020 | $105.4M | 26.1K t |
| 2019 | $116.1M | 30.9K t |
| 2018 | $114.6M | 30.9K t |
| 2017 | $94.4M | 25.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports solvent-based paint from
Most of the value came from Germany (14%), Italy (14%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $24.3M | 14% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $24.3M | 14% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $20.3M | 12% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $16.2M | 9.5% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $10.8M | 6.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $9.4M | 5.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $9.2M | 5.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $8.9M | 5.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $7.5M | 4.4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $6.6M | 3.9% |
Types of solvent-based paint under HS 3208
| 3208.90 | Paints and varnishes: based on polymers n.e.c. in heading no. 3208, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | 55% |
| 3208.20 | Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | 25% |
| 3208.10 | Paints and varnishes: based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average import price of solvent-based paint
The average declared value was about $5.36 per kg, close to the world average of $5.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports solvent-based paint
The United Arab Emirates exported $165.6 million of solvent-based paint in 2024 (59.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (29%), Kuwait (28%), Bahrain (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+549% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $48.0M | 29% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $46.0M | 28% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $30.3M | 18% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $9.6M | 5.8% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $7.9M | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $1.7M | 1% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.5M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Solvent-based paint trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of solvent-based paint imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported solvent-based paint worth $170.5 million in 2024 (31.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import solvent-based paint from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (14%), Italy (14%), India (12%).
What is the average import price of solvent-based paint in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $5.36 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.76 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export solvent-based paint?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported solvent-based paint worth $165.6 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
Solvent-based paint falls under HS heading 3208 (Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading solvent-based paint with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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