Global Automotive Exterior Coatings Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Automotive exterior coatings are specialized paints and coatings applied to the outer surfaces of cars and other vehicles to protect them from damage caused by environmental factors such as sun, rain, and salt. These coatings may also provide visual enhancements such as gloss or color changes and may include special features such as scratch resistance or hydrophobic properties. Some common types of automotive exterior coatings include clear coats, base coats, and primers. These coatings are typically applied by trained professionals using specialized equipment and techniques to ensure an even and durable finish.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Automotive Exterior Coatings market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Automotive Exterior Coatings include BASF, Axalta, PPG Industries, Nippon Paint, AkzoNobel, Sherwin Williams, Xiangjiang Kansai Paint, Kansai Paint, YATU, Kinlita, Peter Lacke etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Automotive Exterior Coatings. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Automotive Exterior Coatings market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Automotive Exterior Coatings market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Automotive Exterior Coatings industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Automotive Exterior Coatings Include:

BASF

Axalta

PPG Industries

Nippon Paint

AkzoNobel

Sherwin Williams

Xiangjiang Kansai Paint

Kansai Paint

YATU

Kinlita

Peter Lacke

Automotive Exterior Coatings Product Segment Include:

Water-Based Coatings

Oil Coatings

Automotive Exterior Coatings Product Application Include:

Passenger Vehicle

Commercial Vehicle

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Automotive Exterior Coatings Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Automotive Exterior Coatings Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Automotive Exterior Coatings Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Automotive Exterior Coatings Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Automotive Exterior Coatings Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America Automotive Exterior Coatings Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe Automotive Exterior Coatings Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China Automotive Exterior Coatings Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Automotive Exterior Coatings Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America Automotive Exterior Coatings Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Automotive Exterior Coatings Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global Automotive Exterior Coatings Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources