Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail. In 2022, Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were the world's 1729th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.57B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail grew by 0.36%, from $1.56B to $1.57B. 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 2022 the top exporters of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were Germany ($333M), United States ($190M), France ($89M), Japan ($85.8M), and Netherlands ($85M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were United States ($165M), Germany ($135M), Belgium ($82.5M), China ($73.8M), and Mexico ($60.1M).
Ranking Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail ranks 1630th 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.