32099000 - Paints and varnishes - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 65.4% of imports (€432.1M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (10.7%). With an HHI of 4470, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (15.4%, €369.3M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 27.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-9.0%) while exports were rising (3.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other (NC8 32099000) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 65.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other (NC8 32099000) is €1.7B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €660.5M, exports: €2.4B).

How much does the EU import of Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other?

The EU imported €660.5M of Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other (NC8 32099000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 185.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other?

The weighted average import price of Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other (NC8 32099000) is €3.55/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Other (NC8 32099000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 27.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-9.0%) while exports were rising (3.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€432.1M	65.4%	145.2M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€70.6M	10.7%	7.0M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€37.9M	5.7%	9.2M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€35.7M	5.4%	3.2M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€23.9M	3.6%	7.6M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€369.3M	15.4%	41.8M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€365.8M	15.2%	87.4M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€230.3M	9.6%	63.7M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€207.4M	8.6%	32.2M kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€138.1M	5.8%	25.4M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€432.1M	145.2Mt	€2.98/kg	72.0%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€70.6M	7.0Mt	€10.13/kg	11.8%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€37.9M	9.2Mt	€4.12/kg	6.3%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€35.7M	3.2Mt	€11.17/kg	5.9%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€23.9M	7.6Mt	€3.13/kg	4.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€369.3M	41.8Mt	€8.84/kg	28.2%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€365.8M	87.4Mt	€4.19/kg	27.9%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€230.3M	63.7Mt	€3.62/kg	17.6%
4	🇨🇳 China	€207.4M	32.2Mt	€6.45/kg	15.8%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€138.1M	25.4Mt	€5.43/kg	10.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€432.1M	145.2Mt	€2.98/kg	72.0%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€70.6M	7.0Mt	€10.13/kg	11.8%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€37.9M	9.2Mt	€4.12/kg	6.3%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€35.7M	3.2Mt	€11.17/kg	5.9%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€23.9M	7.6Mt	€3.13/kg	4.0%

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