Export Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… from Pakistan to Nigeria
Pakistan did not report any exports of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… (HS 3208) to Nigeria in 2025, while India sold US$3.1M there. Nigeria's total imports of the product were US$15.0M 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 Nigeria grew 82% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Nigeria rates 62 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 19th of 66 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Nigeria before sending samples, then list paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… with Nigeria as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 62/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$3.15M
- Market size
- US$14.99M
- Check before you export
- Nigeria restricts foreign exchange for some imports and bans others outright. Check the current list and payment terms before shipping.
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… does Nigeria import?
Nigeria imported US$15.0M 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 Nigeria?
Pakistan reported no exports of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… to Nigeria in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Nigeria for paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural…?
India leads: US$3.1M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$3.1M.
How can I start exporting paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… to Nigeria?
Confirm your HS code, check Nigeria's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Nigeria as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Nigeria Global Trade profile explain the next steps.