Automotive Coatings and Paints Market Report – Research, Industry Analysis Reports and Market Demands

Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

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Table of Content

1 Market Overview

1.1 Product Overview and Scope
1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 Solid
- 1.3.3 Metallic
- 1.3.4 Matte
1.4 Market Analysis by System Medium
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by System Medium: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.4.2 Water-Based Coatings
- 1.4.3 Soluble-Based Coatings
- 1.4.4 Powder Coating
1.5 Market Analysis by Coating Location
- 1.5.1 Overview: Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Coating Location: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.5.2 Primer
- 1.5.3 Topcoat
- 1.5.4 Clear Coat
- 1.5.5 Others
1.6 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.6.1 Overview: Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.6.2 Commercial Vehicles
- 1.6.3 Passenger Car
1.7 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Market Size & Forecast
- 1.7.1 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.7.2 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.7.3 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Average Price (2021-2032)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

3 Competitive Environment: Automotive Coatings and Paints by Manufacturer

3.1 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.2 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.3 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Automotive Coatings and Paints by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Automotive Coatings and Paints Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Automotive Coatings and Paints Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
3.5 Automotive Coatings and Paints Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Automotive Coatings and Paints Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Automotive Coatings and Paints Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Automotive Coatings and Paints Market: Company Product Application Footprint
3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

4.1 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
4.2 North America Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.3 Europe Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.4 Asia-Pacific Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.5 South America Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.6 Middle East & Africa Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value (2021-2032)

5 Market Segment by Type

5.1 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
5.2 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
5.3 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Average Price by Type (2021-2032)

6 Market Segment by Application

6.1 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
6.2 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
6.3 Global Automotive Coatings and Paints Average Price by Application (2021-2032)

7 North America

7.1 North America Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
7.2 North America Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
7.3 North America Automotive Coatings and Paints Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Europe

8.1 Europe Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
8.2 Europe Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
8.3 Europe Automotive Coatings and Paints Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 Asia-Pacific

9.1 Asia-Pacific Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
9.2 Asia-Pacific Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
9.3 Asia-Pacific Automotive Coatings and Paints Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 South America

10.1 South America Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
10.2 South America Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
10.3 South America Automotive Coatings and Paints Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Middle East & Africa

11.1 Middle East & Africa Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
11.2 Middle East & Africa Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
11.3 Middle East & Africa Automotive Coatings and Paints Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Automotive Coatings and Paints Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Automotive Coatings and Paints Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

12 Market Dynamics

12.1 Automotive Coatings and Paints Market Drivers
12.2 Automotive Coatings and Paints Market Restraints
12.3 Automotive Coatings and Paints Trends Analysis
12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

13.1 Raw Material of Automotive Coatings and Paints and Key Manufacturers
13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Automotive Coatings and Paints
13.3 Automotive Coatings and Paints Production Process
13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
14.2 Automotive Coatings and Paints Typical Distributors
14.3 Automotive Coatings and Paints Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

16 Appendix

16.1 Methodology
16.2 Research Process and Data Source

Description

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Automotive Coatings and Paints market size was valued at US$ 21149 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 23480 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 1.8% during review period.
In 2025, global Automotive Coatings and Paints production reached approximately 1.87 million tons, with an average global market price of around US$11k per ton.
Automotive coatings and paints are protective and decorative coating systems applied to vehicle bodies and components, designed to deliver appearance (color, gloss, texture, weathering) while providing corrosion protection and durability (chip/chemical resistance). OEM paint shops typically use a multi-layer system—electrocoat (E-coat), primer, basecoat, and clearcoat—built on pretreatment and baking/curing steps.
Automotive coatings, like most Other, are used mainly to provide protection and decoration. Water-based acrylic polyurethane enamel paint is currently the most widely used paint for reasons including reducing paint's environmental impact. Modern automobile paint is applied in several layers, with a total thickness of around 100 µm(0.1mm). Paint application requires preparation and primer steps to ensure proper application. A basecoat is applied after the primer paint is applied. Following this, a clearcoat of paint may be applied that forms a glossy and transparent coating. The clearcoat layer must be able to withstand UV light.
Upstream includes binders and functional materials (acrylic/PU/epoxy/polyester resins, curing agents, pigments/fillers/effect pigments, solvents/water, additives) plus application and environmental equipment. Midstream formulators/manufacturers turn these into E-coat, primer, basecoat, and clearcoat systems with validated process windows and consistency. Downstream splits into OEM paint shops (and their tiered supply chain) and the refinish/repair ecosystem. Representative ecosystem players include major OEMs (Toyota, Volkswagen, GM, BYD, etc.) and global coatings groups active in automotive OEM/refinish (PPG, AkzoNobel, BASF Coatings).
The annual production capacity of a single-line Automotive Coatings and Paints is approximately 20k tons, with a gross profit margin of approximately 25%-45%.
Automotive is a key driver of this industry. According to data from the World Automobile Organization (OICA), global automobile production and sales in 2017 reached their peak in the past 10 years, at 97.3 million and 95.89 million respectively. In 2018, the global economic expansion ended, and the global auto market declined as a whole. In 2022, there will wear units 81.6 million vehicles in the world. At present, more than 90% of the world's automobiles are concentrated in the three continents of Asia, Europe and North America, of which Asia automobile production accounts for 56% of the world, Europe accounts for 20%, and North America accounts for 16%. The world major automobile producing countries include China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Germany, India, Mexico, and other countries; among them, China is the largest automobile producing country in the world, accounting for about 32%. Japan is the world's largest car exporter, exporting more than 3.5 million vehicles in 2022.
The market can be summarized as “volume recovery plus structural upgrading.” OEM demand tracks vehicle production cycles, but continuous pushes for appearance consistency, durability, and faster takt times keep driving system optimization; refinish tracks vehicle parc and repair economics. Key trends include low-VOC moves (waterborne/powder/high-solids), lower-energy curing windows, and new adhesion/corrosion requirements tied to EVs and lightweight substrates (aluminum, composites, plastics). Digital color matching, faster changeovers, and tighter defect control strengthen integrated “material + process + service” offerings. Drivers are regulation, paint-shop efficiency/yield improvement, and consumer pull for premium looks and customization; headwinds include raw-material volatility, OEM pricing pressure and long qualification cycles, and quality/rework risks as process windows tighten.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Automotive Coatings and Paints market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Automotive Coatings and Paints market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global Automotive Coatings and Paints market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global Automotive Coatings and Paints market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global Automotive Coatings and Paints market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (USD/MT), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Automotive Coatings and Paints
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Automotive Coatings and Paints market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Nippon Paint, Covestro, Cabot Corporation, Eastman, PPG industries, Dupont, BASF, Wanda Refinish, Sherwin-Williams, Axaltra Coating Systems, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Automotive Coatings and Paints market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Solid
Metallic
Matte
Market segment by System Medium
Water-Based Coatings
Soluble-Based Coatings
Powder Coating
Market segment by Coating Location
Primer
Topcoat
Clear Coat
Others
Market segment by Application
Commercial Vehicles
Passenger Car
Major players covered
Nippon Paint
Covestro
Cabot Corporation
Eastman
PPG industries
Dupont
BASF
Wanda Refinish
Sherwin-Williams
Axaltra Coating Systems
KCC Corporation
Akzo Nobel
Clariant
Bayer
Teknos
Peter Lacke
Kansai Paint
Kinlita Chemical
Donglai Coating
Yatu Paint
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Automotive Coatings and Paints product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Automotive Coatings and Paints, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Automotive Coatings and Paints from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Automotive Coatings and Paints competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Automotive Coatings and Paints breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Automotive Coatings and Paints market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Automotive Coatings and Paints.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Automotive Coatings and Paints sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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