The global automotive refinish coatings market size was worth USD 6.48 billion in 2017 and is likely to grow on account of increasing vehicle repair and maintenance activities. Growing inclination of consumers towards aesthetic appeal of vehicles is another key factor driving the progression of the automotive refinishing industry.

Growth in the number of vehicle fleet across the globe is also a key factor to propel the need for automotive refinish coatings over the next few years. Likewise, the rising number of accidents coupled with consumer behavior to invest in repairing the minutest abrasions to vehicles is also likely to drive growth.

The global Automotive Refinish Coatings market is projected to reach US$ 10.7 Bn by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.4%

Automotive refinish coating is a type of protective coating that is used on vehicles to enhance its appearance and improve durability. In addition to this, coatings protect the vehicle from harsh weather conditions such as UV radiation and foreign particles that settle on the surface of the vehicle.

Acrylic, alkyd, polyurethane, epoxy, and titanium dioxide, which are used in the automotive refinishing industry, are derived from petrochemicals. Over the course of time, it has been observed that the price of petrochemicals has fluctuated notably, especially when the prices fell during 2015 and 2016. This price fluctuation, in turn, has impacted the profit margins of manufacturers resulting in interruptions in supply-demand of the finished product. This factor is expected to restrain the global automotive refinish coatings market development.

Primer, basecoat and clearcoat are some of the majorly used products in the automotive refinishing industry among which clearcoat is expected to witness the fastest growth within the global automotive refinish coatings market. Clearcoat accounted for over 35% of the automotive refinish market share in 2017, on the basis of both volume and value. Clearcoat is applied to the vehicle body as a surface finishing element which is able to provide the desired visual appeal and optimal surface protection to the vehicle. The rise in vehicle maintenance activities has propelled the demand for clearcoat or topcoat.

Polyurethane coating resins dominated the global automotive refinish coatings market share accounting for 45.8% of the volume in 2017. The multifunctional attributes of PU resins such as fast curing, ease of application and compatibility with water-based and solvent-based systems, makes the product a highly favored precursor in the automotive refinishing industry.

In terms of technology, waterborne coatings are gaining significant prominence due to its eco-friendly properties. This trend is mainly prevalent across developed regions such as Europe and North America due to strict environmental regulations for VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds). However, solvent-borne coatings are expected to continue its dominance, though with less margin, owing to high market penetration and consumption in Asia Pacific. Solvent-borne and waterborne coatings together are expected to account for 91.7% of the revenues generated in 2025.

In terms of volume, North America and Europe together accounted for 39.2% of the global automotive refinish coatings market in 2017. However, the global automotive refinishing industry is anticipated to be dominated by Asia Pacific over the forecast period due to factors such as increasing consumer expenditure for vehicle maintenance & repair, and positive growth in automotive sales in the region. Increased sales coupled with government support for the automotive industry, especially in India and China, is anticipated to boost the demand for vehicle sales.

An evaluation of the landscape of the global automotive refinish coatings industry reveals that the market is concentrated with the presence of international companies that account for a significant share in the global market sales. Top players include Axalta Coating Systems, PPG Industries, BASF, AkzoNobel, and Sherwin-Williams which accounted for over 50% of the global automotive refinish coatings market share in 2017.

However, the strong presence of numerous local players in the global automotive refinishing industry is estimated to considerably impact the industry in coming years. Production capacity expansion and development of new product formulations is the key strategy followed by the ability of global manufacturers to withstand the overall market competition. For instance, in November 2017, BASF SE expanded its Victorian automotive refinish technology distribution center in order to expand its consumer bases in Australia. Furthermore, in April 2018, Axalta Coating Systems commenced operations at a new manufacturing plant in Gujarat, India for manufacturing coatings and automotive parts for the commercial vehicles segment.

Automotive Refinish Coatings Market Scope

Key Segments Of The Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Market

Product Type Overview (USD Billion)

• Primer
• Basecoat
• Clearcoat
• Others

Resin Type Overview, (USD Billion)

• Alkyd
• Acrylic
• Polyurethane
• Others

Technology Overview, (USD Billion)

• Solvent-borne
• Waterborne
• UV-cured

Vehicle Type Overview, (USD Billion)

• Passenger cars
• Commercial vehicles

Regional Overview, (USD Billion)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • ASEAN
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries