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

Pakistan did not report any exports of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… (HS 3208) to Netherlands in 2025, while India sold US$430K there. Netherlands's total imports of the product were US$526M 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 Netherlands grew 42% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Netherlands rates 63 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 13th of 66 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Netherlands before sending samples, then list paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… with Netherlands as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
63/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.43M
Market size
US$526.31M
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How much paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… does Netherlands import?

Netherlands imported US$526M 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 Netherlands?

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

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

India leads: US$430K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$430K.

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

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