Renovating Europe: New Ceresana Report on the European Market for Paints and Coatings

KONSTANZ, Germany - Jan. 28, 2026 - PRLog -- Acrylics dominate in water-based dispersions, polyesters in powder coatings – as low-emission and more environmentally friendly alternatives to solvent-based paints, both benefit from the trend towards sustainability and from EU regulations. However, the latest, seventh edition of the Ceresana market study "Paints and Coatings – Europe" shows that not only plastics such as epoxy or polyurethane (PUR) are on the rise: Increasingly, bio-based coatings are also being used, which can be easily combined with bio-based insulation materials, bio-based adhesives, and other construction materials made from renewable raw materials. In total, Europeans consume around 9.1 million tonnes of paints and coatings per year.

Repairs for Vehicles and Infrastructure

The construction sector is the largest paints application area in Europe. Almost two thirds of all paints and coatings are purchased by the construction industry: Facade paints and interior wall paints for residential construction, but also architectural paints for commercial construction and infrastructure projects. Due to a high need for renovation, stricter energy efficiency requirements, extensive government subsidies for energy-efficient renovations, and the expansion of infrastructure, Ceresana's market researchers expect demand for paints and coatings in the construction sector to increase by around 2.0% per year until 2034. In contrast, only below-average growth is forecast for industrial goods, the second largest area of application for paints and coatings: A weak economy in the EU, customs conflicts, and uncertainties in global supply chains are slowing demand for industrial paint. At least there is momentum from investments in renewable energies and infrastructure projects. The stable refinish sector in the transportation industry ensures an optimistic outlook for automotive paint: The growing vehicle fleet and higher consumer expectations are increasing the demand for refinishing.

Industry Analyses for Coatings

Ceresana's European paints and coatings market study presents all information and forecasts on production, demand, import, and export as well as revenues for the years 2022 to 2034 in clearly arranged tables. The market report examines the demand per product type: from paints and coatings based on acrylics, vinyl, alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane (PUR), and polyester to products based on other base materials. In addition to market data and forecasts, the study also contains background information on the regulatory framework in the EU as well as the general economic situation and the situation in the construction industry in the individual countries.

Further information on the market study Paints and Coatings – Europe Report" (7th edition): https://ceresana.com/en/produkt/paints-and-coatings-marke...