Automotive Refinish Market Report 2025

This Automotive Refinish market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

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.

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 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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