Export Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported US$170M of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… (HS 3208) in 2025. India supplied US$950K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$50K, a gap of US$900K. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.0%.
That gap matters: buyers in Saudi Arabia already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Saudi Arabia grew 60% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Saudi Arabia rates 62 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 17th of 66 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… with Saudi Arabia as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 62/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.05M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.95M
- Market size
- US$170.13M
- Check before you export
- Food and consumer goods need Saudi conformity certification and, for food, halal approval.
- Check before you export
- A Pakistan-GCC free trade agreement was signed in preliminary form in 2023. Confirm whether it is in force before pricing on reduced duty.
How much paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… does Saudi Arabia import?
Saudi Arabia imported US$170M 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 Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$50K of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… to Saudi Arabia in 2025, 0.0% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Saudi Arabia for paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural…?
India leads: US$950K against Pakistan's US$50K in 2025, a gap of US$900K.
How can I start exporting paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… to Saudi Arabia?
Confirm your HS code, check Saudi Arabia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Saudi Arabia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Saudi Arabia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.