Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics (PKD 20.30.Z)
This subclass includes:
- the manufacture of paints, varnishes, distempers and enamels,
- the manufacture of ready-made pigments and dyes, opacifiers and colourants,
- the manufacture of vitreous enamels and glazes, whitewash and similar preparations,
- the manufacture of mastics,
- the manufacture of sealing compounds and similar non-refractory surface preparatory fillers,
- the manufacture of organic solvents and thinners,
- the manufacture of ready-made paint and varnish removers,
- the manufacture of printing inks.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
8,925
Companies (primary PKD)
1,271
Companies with financials
268
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- Sp. z o.o.69.1%878
- JDG12.1%154
- Sp. j.9.7%123
- S.A.3.0%38
- Sp. k.2.2%28
- Cooperative1.7%22
- Other1.1%14
- Foundation0.4%5
- P.S.A.0.2%3
- Association0.1%1
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 337.82m | USD 11.80m | |
| 2 | S.A. | USD 257.57m | USD 8.45m | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 181.71m | USD 18.71m | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 167.44m | USD 5.12m | |
| 5 | S.A. | USD 130.96m | USD 20.71m | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 114.32m | USD 14.11m | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 101.69m | USD 2.37m | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 59.93m | USD 5.72m | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 44.79m | USD 1.20m | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 42.95m | USD 3.77m |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 12.39m | +527.6% y/y | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 3.68m | +42.4% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 25.27m | +22.1% y/y | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 4.13m | +18.7% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 22.89m | +17.8% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 4.06m | +17.6% y/y | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 6.00m | +17.2% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 28.33m | +14.1% y/y | |
| 9 | sp. k. | USD 3.43m | +13.7% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.66m | +13.5% y/y |
Stock market
1 company from this industry is listed.
| Company | Ticker | Market | Price | Change | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKA | GPW Main Market | PLN 85.40 | +0.47% | USD 269.39m |
Related PKD codes in division 20
FAQ
The primary industry for 1,271 companies is manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics. 268 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 16 new companies with PKD 20.30.Z have been registered. In all of 2025, there were 16 such companies.
So far in 2026, 3 companies with PKD 20.30.Z have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there were 23 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 20.30.Z was USD 2.25m and the mean revenue was USD 15.04m, based on 151 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 72.42k, an improvement on 2024 (USD 52.75k). Among all 675 industries in Poland, PKD 20.30.Z ranks 97th, putting it in the top 14%.
The most common legal form for PKD 20.30.Z is sp. z o.o., used by 878 companies in this industry (69.1% of the total). In second place is a sole proprietorship (154 companies, 12.1%), and in third place – sp. j. (123 companies, 9.7%).



