Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail. In 2023, Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were the world's 1691st most traded product, with a total trade of $1.49B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail decreased by -6.7%, from $1.59B to $1.49B. Trade in Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail represent 0.0066% of total world trade.
Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail are a part of Nonaqueous Pigments.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were Germany ($313M), United States ($184M), Japan ($97.7M), France ($96.9M), and China ($94.5M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were United States ($137M), Germany ($109M), China ($80.5M), France ($68.8M), and Belgium ($67.2M).
Ranking Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail ranks 1555th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Pigments are substances that are insoluble or sparingly soluble in water, and are the basic component of most paints. The main uses of pigments are to provide color to paints, inks, and other products, to protect surfaces from sunlight, weather, or chemicals, to convey information, and as a raw material for organic compounds.