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View PricingPrice of Paint and Varnish in India Drops to $4,865 per Ton
India Paint and Varnish Import Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the paint and varnish price stood at $4,865 per ton (CIF, India), waning by -6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 an increase of 14% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $5,479 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($9,294 per ton), while the price for China ($2,660 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Import Price of Paint and Varnish in India (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
Belgium | 6,017 | 6,260 | 8,560 | 5,621 | 6,864 | 7,152 | 5,870 | 9,721 | 7,283 | 7,325 | 6,143 | 6,641 | 9,294 |
South Korea | 6,436 | 7,573 | 6,665 | 6,628 | 6,255 | 5,688 | 5,751 | 6,157 | 6,472 | 6,277 | 6,415 | 6,060 | 6,277 |
Germany | 8,352 | 7,834 | 8,645 | 7,839 | 6,844 | 9,386 | 6,656 | 7,764 | 11,049 | 8,273 | 7,972 | 9,476 | 6,103 |
Italy | 5,581 | 5,460 | 5,343 | 4,735 | 5,136 | 5,283 | 4,976 | 5,347 | 5,462 | 5,552 | 5,762 | 4,425 | 5,491 |
Indonesia | 2,314 | 3,038 | 4,407 | 4,330 | 4,881 | 3,798 | 4,558 | 4,895 | 5,297 | 6,139 | 4,807 | 4,066 | 4,064 |
United States | 2,135 | 2,553 | 4,262 | 3,972 | 3,535 | 3,949 | 2,415 | 2,957 | 3,465 | 4,783 | 6,340 | 7,553 | 3,304 |
China | 2,838 | 2,915 | 3,541 | 3,293 | 3,254 | 3,222 | 2,706 | 2,966 | 2,335 | 2,317 | 2,872 | 2,520 | 2,660 |
Average | 4,718 | 4,741 | 5,393 | 5,098 | 5,125 | 5,376 | 4,650 | 4,883 | 5,141 | 5,327 | 5,479 | 5,173 | 4,865 |
India Paint and Varnish Imports
Paint and varnish imports into India dropped to 5.5K tons in June 2023, which is down by -5% against May 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 20% m-o-m.
In value terms, paint and varnish imports shrank to $27M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when imports increased by 24% against the previous month.
India Paint and Varnish Imports by Country
The United States (780 tons), China (765 tons) and Italy (571 tons) were the main suppliers of paint and varnish imports to India, together comprising 38% of total imports. South Korea, Germany, Japan, Poland, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, the UK, Belgium, Taiwan (Chinese) and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hong Kong (with a CAGR of +32.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Italy ($3.1M), South Korea ($3M) and Germany ($2.9M) constituted the largest paint and varnish suppliers to India, together accounting for 34% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, China, the Netherlands, Japan, Belgium, Thailand, the UK, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland and Hong Kong, which together accounted for a further 50%.
Hong Kong, with a CAGR of +11.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paint and varnish market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20301150 - Paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium (including enamels and lacquers)
- Prodcom 20301170 - Other paints, varnishes dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
- Prodcom 20301225 - Paints and varnishes, based on polyesters dispersed/dissolved in a non-aqueous medium, weight of the solvent > .50 % of the weight of the solution including enamels and lacquers
- Prodcom 20301229 - Paints and varnishes, based on polyesters dispersed/dissolved in a non-aqueous medium including enamels and lacquers excluding weight of the solvent > .50 % of the weight of the solution
- Prodcom 20301230 - Paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers dispersed/dissolved in non-aqueous medium, weight of the solvent > .50 % of the solution weight including enamels and lacquers
- Prodcom 20301250 - Other paints and varnishes based on acrylic or vinyl polymers
- Prodcom 20301270 - Paints and varnishes: solutions n.e.c.
- Prodcom 20301290 - Other paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers n.e.c.
- Prodcom 20302213 - Oil paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers)
- Prodcom 20302215 - Prepared water pigments for finishing leather, paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers) (excluding of oil)
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024