Quick answer
Who is a reliable paint supplier and exporter for Cambodia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports paint to buyers in Cambodia, including Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Siem Reap. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Sihanoukville with about 10–20 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Cambodia needs paint
Cambodia is a fast-growing garment-export and construction economy, with Sihanoukville as its only deep-water port and Phnom Penh as the main market.
Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Construction & infrastructure in Cambodia
Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville have seen heavy residential and commercial building.
In Cambodia, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy paint from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys paint: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Cambodia
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Cambodia buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Cambodia, hardware stores and supermarkets buy paint from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys paint: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Cement & building materials plants in Cambodia
Cement plants and grinding units in Cambodia run heavy rotating plant in abrasive, dusty conditions, making bearings and couplings a constant maintenance requirement.
In Cambodia, cement and clinker plants and grinding units buy paint from us mainly for contractors and builders merchants and residential construction.
Who buys paint: Cement and clinker plants · Grinding units · Block and aggregate plants
Hospitality & real estate in Cambodia
Hospitality developers in Cambodia order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Cambodia, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy paint from us mainly for commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure and roads.
Who buys paint: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Top 5 cities for paint in Cambodia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of paint. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Paint in Phnom Penhvia Sihanoukville · 1 day by roadThe capital, with a construction boom and garment factories in its special economic zones.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Paint in Sihanoukvilleport: SihanoukvilleCambodia's deep-water port and largest special economic zone.Construction & infrastructureHospitality & real estate
- 03Paint in Siem Reapvia Sihanoukville · 2 days by roadAngkor tourism city with hotel construction.Construction & infrastructureHospitality & real estate
- 04Paint in Battambangvia Sihanoukville · 2 days by roadCambodia's rice bowl and a cassava-processing centre.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Paint in Kampong Chamvia Sihanoukville · 1–2 days by roadRubber, cashew and cassava farming on the Mekong.
Importing paint into Cambodia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Cambodia — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day |
| Currency | Cambodian riel (KHR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA |
| Trade agreement with India | ASEAN–India FTA — preferential duty with Form AI |
| Plan orders around | Khmer New Year (mid-April) |
Paint specifications for Cambodia
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Cambodia's import requirements.
| Glass | Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm |
|---|---|
| Wood panels | Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades |
| Insulation | Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards |
| Roofing | Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles |
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Some products need certification from the Institute of Standards of Cambodia.
Price, duties & landed cost in Cambodia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Cambodian riel (KHR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Sihanoukville |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply) |
| Import conformity | Some products need certification from the Institute of Standards of Cambodia. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Cambodia
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.