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By Competing: The Pakistan Paint Industry is not Escaping the Race to The Bottom. But It Can Do So by Changing What It Competes On.
The Pakistan paint industry is caught in a race to the bottom. Price cuts, extended credit, painter cash and retailer incentives may protect sales in the short term, but when everyone follows the same strategy, the result is predictable: falling margins, rising receivables, weaker quality, less innovation and declining brand value.
Aug 172 min read


Double Squeeze: Why TiO₂ Prices Are Surging (And It’s Not Just About Costs)
A supply crisis is accelerating in the TiO₂ market. Soaring costs now meet surging demand after India dropped duties on Chinese material. Spot reliance is a major risk. The solution? Secure reliable allocations and pricing clarity now to protect your production.
#TiO2 #SupplyChain #RawMaterials
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Strategic Resolve: Navigating Challenges with Strategic Resilience
As geopolitical tensions escalate and India adopts an increasingly aggressive stance, Pakistani businesses must respond not with...
May 8, 20251 min read


Unmasking the Reality: Exposing the Truth About TiO2 in Coatings
The Pakistani industry continues to encounter difficulties in effectively utilizing Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) in paints and coatings.
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Partnership for Growth & Success
Classic International Trading firmly beleives in the collective growth of Pakistan Coating Industry, the CEO, Sajjad Moghal is speaking...
May 27, 20211 min read


Classic Special Update: TiO2 Price and Supply Situation
Classic Market Research Team is of the view that supply of titanium dioxide is expected to remain tight for the next two years, those...
Jan 9, 20211 min read


Covid-19: A Challenge that Redefined the Business World
Winning Together is the Spirit: Classic International Trading (CIT) has stepped up help to our clients and business partners in this crisis. We have set-up special support desk to help our existing and prospective clients through a portfolio of business services that focus on financial support, liquidity issues and the health and safety measure that will allow us to open up sooner. Classic International trading rely on its propriety Covid-19 Financial Relief Package Matrix,
Apr 30, 20201 min read
New Features on our Website
We strive to make it easier for you to communicate with us. 70% websites are now viewed on mobile phones, and 90% of all corporate...
Jan 1, 20191 min read


Innovate: Gain from our Perspective on Pigments
The balance of payment pressures on Pakistan economy are real, and are hurting everyone. When the cost push price hikes set-in, and become a new reality for everyday business; it is a time for rolling up sleeves and do something. Classic International Trading announces a most competitive approach for managing your pigment costs; this includes powders and dispersion alike. We are either maintaining prices of pigments or have reduced some to take away your cost worries. Reach o
Jan 1, 20191 min read
TiO2 Price Fluctuations Continues to Confuse Manufacturers
China now produces over 45% of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and very much dictates prices in the international market for the sulfate processed TiO2. The commodity after hitting low at RMB 17,333 in the last week of June 2018, a decline since April 2018, has now crossed RMB 17,575 mark. Strong local and international demands are pushing the prices up. The rising price trend is expected to continue during this quarter. Call Classic International Trading (CIT) +92-42-3521 3625; +92-
Jul 3, 20181 min read
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