World Paint & Coatings

Global demand for paint and coatings will rise 5.2 percent annually to 51.6 million metric tons in 2017, valued at $186 billion. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the largest and fastest growing market and account for half of global demand by 2017. The key architectural segment will accelerate from the 2007-2012 period.This study analyzes the 40 million metric ton world paint and coatings industry. It presents historical demand data for 2002, 2007 and 2012, with forecasts for 2017 and 2022 by formulation (e.g., water-based, solvent-based, powder coatings), market (architectural, manufacturing, maintenance and specialty), world region, and for 23 countries.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 35 industry players, including PPG Industries, Akzo Nobel and Sherwin-Williams.