Market Study: Paints 8-Coatings-World(3rd edition)

摘要

They are more than their appearance: Paints and coatings are more and more often equipped with antibacterial properties when they are used in hospitals and doctor's surgeries;they help to inhibit the spread of dangerous germs.”Facade coatings can also be more than just colorful”,explains Oliver Kutsch,CEO of the market research company Ceresana.”Some of them use the lotus effect and clean themselves.Other coatings protect materials,for example,against rust or provide thermal insulation,”Ceresana analyzed the global market for paints and coatings already for the third time: About 42 million tonnes were sold in 2017.Construction Industry is the Major Consumer Currently,almost half of all paints and coatings consumed in 201 7 were utilized in the construction industry.This market is mainly supported by the rising demand for living space in densely populated countries but also by major projects in infrastructure and commercial construction.In addition to traditional interior and house paints,the construction sector is increasingly processing innovative products that have various uses.In the case of paints and coatings for industrial products,such as vehicles,sales are strongly dependent on macroeconomic developments.Market researchers at Ceresana expect demand for paints and coatings in this segment to continue to increase in the upcoming eight years.The region Asia-Pacific is likely to further expand its leading position on the world market.Already today,more than 50% of revenues are generated in this region.The second largest consumer of paints and coatings in 201 7 was North America.