Water-based polymer paint imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $21.1 million of water-based polymer paint in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 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 | $21.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 5.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports water-based polymer paint from
Most of the value came from Italy (23%), United Kingdom (16%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.9M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 16% |
| France | $2.8M | 13% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 9.9% |
| United States | $1.2M | 5.8% |
| Lebanon | $828K | 3.9% |
| China | $818K | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $544K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $479K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.79, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water-based polymer paint exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of water-based polymer paint by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.5 million in 2024 (17.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Qatar (30%), Kuwait (12%), Bahrain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $5.3M | 30% |
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 12% |
| Bahrain | $1.6M | 9.4% |
| India | $1.5M | 8.6% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 8.5% |
| Gambia | $1.0M | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $963K | 5.5% |
| Uganda | $585K | 3.4% |
| Seychelles | $533K | 3.1% |
| Mozambique | $285K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates water-based polymer paint imports (HS 3209.90): 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 3209.90: Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based polymer paint imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported water-based polymer paint worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based polymer paint to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based polymer paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water-based polymer paint to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export water-based polymer paint?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $17.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based polymer paint?
The HS code for water-based polymer paint is subheading 3209.90. 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 3209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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