Paint brush imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported paint brush worth $85.7 million (15.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 221 countries for imports of this product. That is 24% 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 | $85.7M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $69.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $73.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $93.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $71.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $61.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $54.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $64.2M | 11.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports paint brush from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.7M | 87% |
| United States | $3.7M | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $846K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $539K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $430K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $422K | 0.5% |
| India | $309K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $230K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.47 per kg, close to the world average of $6.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paint brush exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of paint brush by the United Kingdom reached $7.3 million in 2024 (586 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (24%), France (9%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.7M | 24% |
| France | $678K | 9.3% |
| China | $552K | 7.6% |
| Czech Republic | $467K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $467K | 6.4% |
| United States | $416K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $357K | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | $319K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $221K | 3% |
| Mexico | $146K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom paint brush imports (HS 9603.40): 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 9603.40: Brushes: paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (not those of item no. 9603.30), paint pads and rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint brush imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported paint brush worth $85.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint brush to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($74.7 million), followed by the United States (4%) and the Czech Republic (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint brush per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $6.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint brush to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.2 million in 2017 to $85.7 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $93.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export paint brush?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $78.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint brush?
The HS code for paint brush is subheading 9603.40. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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