96034090 - Paint, distemper, varnish - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 87.7% of imports (€241.9M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (3.8%). With an HHI of 7719, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇳🇴 Norway remains the largest client (19.0%, €27.4M), followed by 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers are 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 20.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.3%) and exports stable (-2.1%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers (NC8 96034090) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 87.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers?

The extra-EU trade balance for Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers (NC8 96034090) is €-132.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €275.8M, exports: €143.8M).

How much does the EU import of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers?

The EU imported €275.8M of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers (NC8 96034090) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 56.0M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers?

The weighted average import price of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers (NC8 96034090) is €4.93/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers?

The leading EU member state importer of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint pads and rollers (NC8 96034090) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 20.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.3%) and exports stable (-2.1%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€241.9M	87.7%	52.4M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€10.6M	3.8%	981K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€9.8M	3.6%	243K kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€5.4M	2.0%	1.4M kg
5	🇽🇸 XS	€1.4M	0.5%	185K kg
6	🇲🇦 Morocco	€405K	0.1%	51K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€27.4M	19.0%	2.3M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€23.4M	16.2%	1.3M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18.4M	12.8%	1.7M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€8.9M	6.2%	581K kg
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€5.3M	3.7%	411K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€241.9M	52.4Mt	€4.62/kg	89.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€10.6M	981Kt	€10.77/kg	3.9%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€9.8M	243Kt	€40.33/kg	3.6%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€5.4M	1.4Mt	€3.75/kg	2.0%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€1.4M	185Kt	€7.37/kg	0.5%
6	🇲🇦 Morocco	€405K	51Kt	€7.87/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€27.4M	2.3Mt	€11.79/kg	32.8%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€23.4M	1.3Mt	€17.93/kg	28.0%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18.4M	1.7Mt	€11.02/kg	22.1%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€8.9M	581Kt	€15.36/kg	10.7%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€5.3M	411Kt	€12.89/kg	6.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€241.9M	52.4Mt	€4.62/kg	89.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€10.6M	981Kt	€10.77/kg	3.9%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€9.8M	243Kt	€40.33/kg	3.6%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€5.4M	1.4Mt	€3.75/kg	2.0%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€1.4M	185Kt	€7.37/kg	0.5%
6	🇲🇦 Morocco	€405K	51Kt	€7.87/kg	0.2%

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