Artist paint imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported artist paint worth $75.7 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $106.2 million.
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 | $75.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $73.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $93.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $106.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $83.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $92.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $71.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $80.7M | 9.1K t |
Where the United States imports artist paint from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), France (21%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.5M | 34% |
| France | $16.1M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 13% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 8.1% |
| Vietnam | $4.9M | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.25 per kg, 71% above the world average of $6.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artist paint exports from the United States
The United States exported $45.9 million of artist paint in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (29%), Aruba (10%), Germany (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13.4M | 29% |
| Aruba | $4.5M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| Curaçao | $2.0M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 4% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| Grenada | $1.4M | 3% |
| Saint Maarten | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| China | $1.1M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States artist paint imports (HS 3213.90): 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 3213.90: Colours: (other than in sets), of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters.
Common questions
What is the value of artist paint imported by the United States?
The United States imported artist paint worth $75.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 209 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply artist paint to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by France (21%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of artist paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.25 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $6.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artist paint to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.7 million in 2017 to $75.7 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $106.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export artist paint?
Yes. The United States exported $45.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Aruba and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $29.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artist paint?
The HS code for artist paint is subheading 3213.90. 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 3213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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