Export Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… from Pakistan to Canada

Pakistan did not report any exports of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… (HS 3208) to Canada in 2025, while India sold US$80K there. Canada's total imports of the product were US$635M in 2025.

This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Canada grew 37% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Canada rates 60 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 20th of 66 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Canada before sending samples, then list paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… with Canada as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
60/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.08M
Market size
US$635.29M
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How much paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… does Canada import?

Canada imported US$635M of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… (HS 3208) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… to Canada?

Pakistan reported no exports of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… to Canada in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Canada for paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural…?

India leads: US$80K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$80K.

How can I start exporting paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… to Canada?

Confirm your HS code, check Canada's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Canada as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Canada Global Trade profile explain the next steps.