Europe Automotive Paints and Coatings Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Automotive Paints and Coatings Market Report Covers Size, Major Brands & Manufacturers and is Segmented by Resin Type (Acrylic, Polyurethane, Epoxy, and Other Resin Types), Technology (Water-Borne, Solvent-Borne, Powdered, and Other Technologies), Layer (E-Coat, Primer, Base Coat, Clear Coat), Application (Automotive OEM and Automotive Refinish), and Geography (Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, NORDIC Countries, and the Rest of Europe). The Market Size and Forecasts for Europe Automotive Paints and Coatings are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Europe Automotive Paints and Coatings Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Automotive Paints & Coatings Market Size

Europe Automotive Paints and Coatings Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 5.11 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 5.92 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.00 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Automotive Paints & Coatings Market Analysis

The Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market size is estimated at USD 5.11 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 5.92 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

In 2020, COVID-19 had a negative impact on the European market for automotive paints and coatings. However, post-COVID-19 pandemic, the automotive industry is recovering fast and is estimated to rise in the coming years, stimulating demand for the automotive paints and coatings market.

  • The major factors driving the market's growth are significant growth in automotive production and growing demand for environmentally-friendly paints and coatings.
  • Volatile raw material prices act as a restraint for the European automotive paints and coatings market. The rate of rise in demand for lightweight electric vehicles and the inclination of automobile manufacturers toward powder coatings is forecast to offer various opportunities for market growth over the forecast period.
  • Germany is the leading country in the consumption of automotive paints and coatings, and it is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period.

Europe Automotive Paints & Coatings Industry Overview

Europe's automotive paints and coatings market is partially fragmented in nature, with only a few major players dominating the market. Some of the major companies (not in any particular order) inculde Akzo Nobel N.V., PPG Industries, Inc., Beckers Group, Jotun, and BASF SE.

Europe Automotive Paints & Coatings Market Leaders

  1. Akzo Nobel N.V.

  2. Jotun

  3. BASF SE

  4. PPG Industries, Inc

  5. Beckers Group

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Automotive Paints and Coatings Market Concentration
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Europe Automotive Paints & Coatings Market News

  • December 2022: Axalta signed a partnership with Steer Automotive Group, an accident Repair Organization in the United Kingdom. Under this, Axalta as its paint partner supplies its refinish brand Standox to Steer Automotive Group's 57 UK sites for automotive uses.
  • July 2022: BASF's coatings division - BASF Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions, entered into a partnership with the European Association of Peugeot Car Dealers (AECP). It helped the company to strengthen its long-lasting ties with the European Peugeot car dealer networks.

Europe Automotive Paints & Coatings Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Significant Growth in Automotive Production
    • 4.1.2 Growing Demand for Environmentally-Friendly Paints and Coatings
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Volatile Raw Material Prices
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumer
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)

  • 5.1 Resin Type
    • 5.1.1 Polyurethane
    • 5.1.2 Epoxy
    • 5.1.3 Acrylic
    • 5.1.4 Other Resin Types
  • 5.2 Technology
    • 5.2.1 Solvent-Borne
    • 5.2.2 Water-Borne
    • 5.2.3 Powder
    • 5.2.4 Other Technologies
  • 5.3 Layer
    • 5.3.1 E-Coat
    • 5.3.2 Primer
    • 5.3.3 Base Coat
    • 5.3.4 Clear Coat
  • 5.4 Application
    • 5.4.1 Automotive OEM
    • 5.4.2 Automotive Refinish
  • 5.5 Geography
    • 5.5.1 Germany
    • 5.5.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.3 France
    • 5.5.4 Italy
    • 5.5.5 Spain
    • 5.5.6 NORDIC Countries
    • 5.5.7 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Akzo Nobel N.V.
    • 6.4.2 Axalta Coating Systems
    • 6.4.3 BASF SE
    • 6.4.4 Beckers Group
    • 6.4.5 Jotun
    • 6.4.6 Kansai Paints Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.7 National Paints Factories Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.8 PPG Industries, Inc.
    • 6.4.9 RPM International Inc.
    • 6.4.10 SIKA AG
    • 6.4.11 Teknos Group
    • 6.4.12 The Sherwin-Williams Company
    • 6.4.13 TIGER Coatings GmbH & Co. KG
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Rise in Demand for Light Weight Electric Vehicles
  • 7.2 Increase in Inclination of Automotive Manufacturers Towards Powder Coatings
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Europe Automotive Paints & Coatings Industry Segmentation

Automotive paints and coatings are extensively used for decorative and protective purposes in automotive applications. These coatings help automotive manufacturers produce fuel-efficient vehicles by improving the rolling resistance of the tires. Europe's automotive paints and coatings market is segmented by resin type, technology, layer, application, and geography (Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the rest of Europe). The market is segmented by resin type into polyurethane, epoxy, acrylic, and others. By technology, the market is segmented into solvent-borne, water-borne, powder, and others. The market is segmented by layer into e-coat, primer, base coat, and clear coat. By application, the market is segmented into automotive OEM and automotive refinish. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the European automotive paints and coatings market in 6 regional countries. Market sizing and forecasts have been done for each segment based on revenue (USD).

Resin Type Polyurethane
Epoxy
Acrylic
Other Resin Types
Technology Solvent-Borne
Water-Borne
Powder
Other Technologies
Layer E-Coat
Primer
Base Coat
Clear Coat
Application Automotive OEM
Automotive Refinish
Geography Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
NORDIC Countries
Rest of Europe
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Europe Automotive Paints & Coatings Market Research FAQs

How big is the Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market?

The Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market size is expected to reach USD 5.11 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3% to reach USD 5.92 billion by 2030.

What is the current Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market size?

In 2025, the Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market size is expected to reach USD 5.11 billion.

Who are the key players in Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market?

Akzo Nobel N.V., Jotun, BASF SE, PPG Industries, Inc and Beckers Group are the major companies operating in the Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market.

What years does this Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market size was estimated at USD 4.96 billion. The report covers the Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Automotive Paints And Coatings Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Europe Automotive Paints and Coatings Industry Report

The Europe Automotive Paints and Coatings Market Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market size, major brands, and manufacturers. The market is segmented by resin type, including acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy, and other resin types. It also covers various technologies such as water-borne, solvent-borne, powdered, and other technologies. The market analysis includes different layers, such as E-Coat, primer, base coat, and clear coat, and applications in automotive OEM and automotive refinish.

The market forecast outlook highlights the expected growth rate and market growth for the upcoming years. The industry analysis offers insights into the industry size, industry trends, and industry statistics. The market overview and market review provide a detailed look at the market segmentation and market value across different regions, including Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, and Nordic countries.

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