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

Pakistan did not report any exports of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… (HS 3208) to Vietnam in 2025, while India sold US$700K there. Vietnam's total imports of the product were US$302M in 2023.

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 Vietnam grew 46% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Vietnam rates 62 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 16th of 66 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Vietnam before sending samples, then list paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… with Vietnam as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
62/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.7M
Market size
US$301.95M
Check before you export
Vietnam last reported full import statistics for 2023, so market sizes use that year.

How much paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… does Vietnam import?

Vietnam imported US$302M of paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural… (HS 3208) in 2023, according to UN Comtrade.

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

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

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

India leads: US$700K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$700K.

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

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