Export Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… from Pakistan to Japan
Pakistan did not report any exports of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… (HS 3208) to Japan in 2025, while India sold US$1.7M there. Japan's total imports of the product were US$186M 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 Japan grew 22% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Japan rates 63 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 15th of 66 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Japan before sending samples, then list paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… with Japan as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 63/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$1.66M
- Market size
- US$185.53M
- Check before you export
- Japanese buyers apply strict quality, labelling and food-safety standards and usually expect samples and factory visits before ordering.
How much paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… does Japan import?
Japan imported US$186M 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 Japan?
Pakistan reported no exports of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… to Japan in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural…?
India leads: US$1.7M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$1.7M.
How can I start exporting paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… to Japan?
Confirm your HS code, check Japan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Japan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Japan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.