Paint brush imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paint brush by the United States reached $155.0 million in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. That is 12% 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 | $155.0M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $138.3M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $163.8M | 21.8K t |
| 2021 | $183.0M | 23.9K t |
| 2020 | $185.1M | 26.3K t |
| 2019 | $146.6M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $155.1M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $138.4M | 19.0K t |
Where the United States imports paint brush from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $123.7M | 80% |
| Indonesia | $8.7M | 5.6% |
| Cambodia | $6.6M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $4.6M | 3% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 1% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 1% |
| Germany | $904K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $464K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $461K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.66 per kg, 26% above the world average of $6.08. 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.
Paint brush exports from the United States
Exports of paint brush by the United States reached $27.7 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. Most of it went to Canada (26%), Mexico (15%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+644% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.3M | 26% |
| Mexico | $4.2M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 14% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 4% |
| Dominican Republic | $858K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $776K | 2.8% |
| China | $770K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $572K | 2.1% |
| France | $502K | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $502K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported paint brush worth $155.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 221 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint brush to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($123.7 million), followed by Indonesia (6%) and Cambodia (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint brush per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.66 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $6.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint brush to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138.4 million in 2017 to $155.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2020 at $185.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $158.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export paint brush?
Yes. The United States exported $27.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $127.3 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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