🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of water-based paint: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $289.0 million of water-based paint in 2024 (83.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 175 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $371.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of water-based paint by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $289.0M | 83.0K t |
| 2023 | $319.2M | 86.0K t |
| 2022 | $328.4M | 101.7K t |
| 2021 | $371.2M | 117.3K t |
| 2020 | $327.0M | 126.5K t |
| 2019 | $303.4M | 122.0K t |
| 2018 | $286.4M | 116.1K t |
| 2017 | $252.8M | 112.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports water-based paint to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (16%), Ireland (11%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $46.8M | 16% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $31.7M | 11% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $19.6M | 6.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $19.1M | 6.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $18.1M | 6.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $14.0M | 4.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $13.7M | 4.7% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $12.3M | 4.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $8.9M | 3.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.5M | 2.9% |
Types of water-based paint under HS 3209
| 3209.90 | Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 61% |
| 3209.10 | Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average export price of water-based paint
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, close to the world average of $3.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also imports water-based paint
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported water-based paint worth $254.8 million (79.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 225 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Germany (29%), France (13%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $73.9M | 29% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $32.9M | 13% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $29.4M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $26.8M | 11% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $16.8M | 6.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $14.7M | 5.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $14.2M | 5.6% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $10.5M | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $8.9M | 3.5% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $5.1M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Water-based paint trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of water-based paint imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported water-based paint worth $254.8 million in 2024 (79.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import water-based paint from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (29%), France (13%), Italy (12%).
What is the average import price of water-based paint in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.08 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export water-based paint?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported water-based paint worth $289.0 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
Water-based paint falls under HS heading 3209 (Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, disper). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading water-based paint with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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