Automotive Refinish Coatings Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Resin (Polyurethane, Alkyd, Acrylic, Others), By Technology (Water-borne, Solvent-borne, Others), By Coat Type (Clearcoat, Basecoat, Primer, Activator & Fillers), By Application (Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Others) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Every vehicle owner pays attention to the look and well-being of the vehicle, but with time, the look of the vehicle becomes dull due to the fading of the paint coating initially done by the OEMs. Moreover, due to impact and collision, the topcoat may get damaged, requiring a replacement. Automotive refinish coatings are paints and coatings that are used by vehicle repairers and body shops to give the vehicle a refreshed look along with the provision of defense against rust and corrosion. The automotive refinish coatings market dynamics are governed by the repair frequency, accident rates, and the car parc. While the growth of the automobile industry has experienced a slight setback in the recent past, the value generated by the body shops and repair centers has seen considerable growth. The growth is aided by the driver aids such Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), road safety legislation and an increase in the cost of the indigenous car parts, in turn depicting the growth potential of the automotive refinish coatings market. The automotive refinish coatings market is a crucial segment of the automotive industry.

Customization and personalization of a product is a global trend and the automotive industry has also seen considerable demand for customization of cars. Customers seek to personalize the look of the vehicle by the usage of refinish coatings. Furthermore, after accidents, many customers seek to customize the car finish to maintain the resale value of the vehicle. Such customization operations thus provide growth to the automotive refinish coatings industry.

But, some refinish coatings present in the market consist of toxic materials that spread in the environment during the laying and the curing process. Such toxins can affect the personnel carrying out the repair works and also to the customers when present in the form of aerosol in the environment. Thus, these toxic refinish coatings affect the growth of the market negatively.

 Automotive Refinish Coatings Market Segmentation:

Based on resin, the automotive refinish coatings market is divided into polyurethane, alkyd, acrylic, and others. Based on technology, the market is categorized into water-borne, solvent-borne, and others. Based on coat type, the market is characterized into clearcoat, basecoat, primer, activators & fillers, and others. Based on application, the market is segmented into passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and others.

From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

Key Players Covered:

• BASF SE


• Flora Refinish Coatings LLC


• PPG Industries Limited


• Nippon Paint Inc.


• Stahl Holdings B.V.


• AkzoNobel N.V.


• The Sherwin-Williams Company


• Axalta Worldwide 


• TCI Powder Refinish Coatings


• Kansai Nerolac


• Eastman Chemical Company


• Carl Schlenk AG

Key Insights

• New Advancements in Production Technologies


• Key Trends in the Automotive Refinish Coatings Market


• New Product Launches, Expansions, Key Players


• Ranking of Key Players in the Market

Regional Analysis:

The automotive refinish coatings industry has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to have the fastest growth and it accounts for the largest share of the automotive refinish coatings market owing to a considerable increase in the number of cars in the region in recent years. Furthermore, the road infrastructure in the developing countries is still under improvement which increases the demand for vehicle refinish products. The automotive refinish coatings market in North America is to have steady growth with demand for refurbishment of old vehicles expected to increase during the forecast period. The market in Europe will be defined by the presence of key automotive manufacturers in the region. Moreover, increasing sales of pre-owned cars for usage as cabs to support the growth of tourism in the region shall support the growth of the automotive refinish coatings market. The automotive refinish coatings market in Latin America will show considerable growth owing to improving the lifestyle of the people in the region. The demand for commercial vehicles is projected to increase in the region for usage in the mining industry, providing an opportunity for the growth of the market. The Middle East & Africa accounts for the highest number of vehicular accidents across the globe which provides a foundation for the growth of the market in the region.

Segmentation

Automotive Refinish Coatings Industry Developments

• In February 2020, Akzo Nobel signed a supply agreement with BMW Group to supply them with vehicle refinish products and services at 44 locations across the globe. The agreement approves the usage of Akzo Nobel’s Sikkens and Lesonal Brands for paint repairs of BMW and Mini Cooper cars at authorized dealers and BMW Group branches.


• In December 2019, BASF started the construction of additional capacity at its Jiangmen, China site. The construction is to be completed by the first half of 2022 and shall double the production capacity of automotive refinish coatings to support the growth of the automotive industry in the Asia Pacific Region.


• In April 2019, PPG Industries acquired Hemmelrath, a manufacturer of automotive refinish coatings with manufacturing facilities in Germany, China, U.S.A., and Brazil. The move will give PPG Industries improved production capability and supply opportunities in these countries.