Acrylic water-based paint imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported acrylic water-based paint worth $167.1 million (61.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 225 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% less 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 | $167.1M | 61.1K t |
| 2023 | $186.6M | 71.3K t |
| 2022 | $176.7M | 73.2K t |
| 2021 | $172.6M | 83.4K t |
| 2020 | $199.0M | 106.9K t |
| 2019 | $164.1M | 82.6K t |
| 2018 | $171.5M | 92.2K t |
| 2017 | $175.1M | 105.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports acrylic water-based paint from
The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), Netherlands (12%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $43.7M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $20.6M | 12% |
| France | $20.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $17.4M | 10% |
| Poland | $13.5M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $12.4M | 7.5% |
| Ireland | $8.3M | 5% |
| Sweden | $7.9M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $3.6M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, close to the world average of $2.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic water-based paint exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of acrylic water-based paint by the United Kingdom reached $112.6 million in 2024 (34.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. Most of it went to Ireland (24%), Germany (14%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $26.9M | 24% |
| Germany | $15.5M | 14% |
| France | $9.6M | 8.5% |
| United States | $5.6M | 5% |
| Turkey | $5.3M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $3.2M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom acrylic water-based paint imports (HS 3209.10): 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 3209.10: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic water-based paint imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported acrylic water-based paint worth $167.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 225 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic water-based paint to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($43.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic water-based paint to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.1 million in 2017 to $167.1 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2020 at $199.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $176.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export acrylic water-based paint?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $112.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $54.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic water-based paint?
The HS code for acrylic water-based paint is subheading 3209.10. 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 3209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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