The paint industry in Pakistan performs both in the organized as well as the disorganized areas. There are around 24 paint producing units in the organized sector. There are FOUR multinational companies also in the organizational sector. The data concerning the number of units and the development of the unorganized sector is not available; therefore it is challenging to determine the total production and selection of units of the paint industry.

According to an estimate, over 350 units producing paints and varnishes are working in the unorganized sector. Many of them are also not covered under the excise net in the someway as the organized sector and therefore, are in a better position to compete in the regional market.