Automotive refinishing involves repainting or recoating vehicles, their exterior parts, or components for both protective and decorative purposes. This process is commonly employed for partial body collision repairs, customization, and restoring the appearance of used vehicles. Water-based acrylic polyurethane enamel paint is currently the most widely used refinish coating due to its environmental benefits and ability to provide a glossy, vibrant finish.
The main product types in automotive refinish include primer, base coat, top coat, and clear coat. Primer is a type of paint or coating applied to a surface to prepare it for the main paint or finish. Materials used in automotive refinishing include polyurethanes, acrylics, and alkyds, and the technology encompasses solvent-borne, water-borne, and ultraviolet (UV) curing methods. Applications span passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, serving various end-users such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.
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The automotive refinish market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.39 billion in 2024 to $13.28 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing vehicle ownership, the average age of vehicles increases, expansion of automotive manufacturing, globalization of industries, and stricter environmental regulations.
The automotive refinish market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.31 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to higher accident rates, the rise of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards, the rise of do-it-yourself (DIY) culture, stricter regulations on emissions, and changes in vehicle ownership patterns. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in refinishing products, developments in paint and coating technologies, advancements in skilled technicians, advancements in digital color matching technology, and technological advancements.
The increasing frequency of accidents and vehicle damage is anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive refinish market in the coming years. Key factors contributing to this rise include driver behaviors such as speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving, along with unsafe road infrastructure and vehicle design issues. Automotive refinishing plays a critical role in repairing and restoring vehicle exteriors after accidents or damage, preserving both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity, which helps maintain vehicle resale value. For example, according to a report published in June 2024 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a U.S.-based independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization, there were 42,514 motor vehicle fatalities in the United States in 2022. This represents a rate of 12.8 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.33 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. Therefore, the rise in accidents and vehicle damages is driving demand in the automotive refinish market.
Leading companies in the automotive refinish market are prioritizing technological innovations, such as high-performance VHS clear coats, to enhance customer satisfaction. High-performance VHS clear coats provide a durable, protective finish designed for vehicle surfaces, offering superior resistance to UV rays, chemicals, and scratches. This coating delivers a clear, glossy appearance that extends the durability and aesthetics of the base paint. For instance, in July 2023, Proxl, a Belgium-based provider of refinishing and painting products for automotive and industrial applications, introduced XPRESS605, a high-performance VHS clear coat that is user-friendly, has an extended open time, achieves a high-gloss gun finish, and cures quickly. This product improves productivity while reducing costs related to materials, energy, and labor.
In June 2023, Briolf Group S.L., a Spain-based chemical manufacturer, acquired INTEC srl, an Italy-based automotive refinishing provider, to bolster its position in the European paints and coatings market. This strategic acquisition underscores Briolf's commitment to expanding its footprint and capabilities within the industry.
Major companies operating in the automotive refinish market are BASF SE, 3M Company, WEG SA, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Covestro AG, PPG Industries Inc., AkzoNobel N.V., Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd., KCC Corporation, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., Kansai Paint Co. Ltd., Allnex Group, Reichhold LLC, Samhwa Paints Industrial Co. Ltd, Novol Sp. Z.o.o, James Briggs Limited, SEM Products Inc., HMG Paints Ltd, Bernardo Ecenarro S.A., KAPCI Coatings, Alps Coating Sdn. Bhd., NOROO Paint & Coatings Co. Ltd., TOA Performance Coating Corporation CO. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the automotive refinish market in 2024. The regions covered in the automotive refinish market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the automotive refinish market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The automotive refinish market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as paint matching and mixing, repairing minor dents, panel replacement, and custom paint jobs. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Primer; Base Coat; Top Coat; Clear Coat
2) By Material Type: Polyurethanes; Acrylics; Alkyd
3) By Technology: Solvent Borne; Water Borne; Ultraviolet (UV) Cure
4) By Applications: Passenger Vehicle; Commercial Vehicle
5) By End User: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); Aftermarket
Subsegments:
1) By Primer: Epoxy Primer; Urethane Primer; Etch Primer; High Build Primer; Filler Primer; Polyester Primer
2) By Base Coat: Solid Base Coat; Metallic Base Coat; Pearlescent Base Coat; Matte Base Coat; High Gloss Base Coat
3) By Top Coat: Urethane Top Coat; Acrylic Top Coat; Polyester Top Coat; Enamel Top Coat; Ceramic Top Coat
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Automotive Refinish Market Characteristics
3. Automotive Refinish Market Trends And Strategies
4. Automotive Refinish Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Automotive Refinish Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Automotive Refinish PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Automotive Refinish Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Automotive Refinish Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Automotive Refinish Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Automotive Refinish Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Automotive Refinish Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Primer
Base Coat
Top Coat
Clear Coat
6.2. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Polyurethanes
Acrylics
Alkyd
6.3. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Solvent Borne
Water Borne
Ultraviolet (UV) Cure
6.4. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Passenger Vehicle
Commercial Vehicle
6.5. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Aftermarket
6.6. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Primer, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Epoxy Primer
Urethane Primer
Etch Primer
High Build Primer
Filler Primer
Polyester Primer
6.7. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Base Coat, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Solid Base Coat
Metallic Base Coat
Pearlescent Base Coat
Matte Base Coat
High Gloss Base Coat
6.8. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Top Coat, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Urethane Top Coat
Acrylic Top Coat
Polyester Top Coat
Enamel Top Coat
Ceramic Top Coat
6.9. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Clear Coat, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
High Gloss Clear Coat
Matte Clear Coat
Satin Clear Coat
UV Resistant Clear Coat
Scratch Resistant Clear Coat
7. Automotive Refinish Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Automotive Refinish Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion