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North American and European Architectural Coatings Market, Forecast to 2023
Changes in Customer Preferences, Regulatory Rules, and Product Advancements will Boost Market Growth
03-Jan-2017
North America
Market Research
MC9D-01-00-00-00
CM01255-NA-MR_19253
Scope of the Study
This research study includes the following segments:
Scope: Architectural coatings. Segmented by chemistry (acrylics, alkyds, polyurethanes, others) and segmented by technology (waterborne, solvent-borne)
Geographic scope: North America and Europe
End-user scope: Architectural coating manufacturers, coating manufacturers, professional contractors, DIY (Do-it-yourself) customers
Unit Shipment and revenue analysis and forecasts, drivers and restraints, and segment-wise analysis have also been provided for the North American and European architectural coatings market.
What makes Frost & Sullivan's deliverables unique?
Frost & Sullivan provides one of the longest market segmentation chains in this industry.
A detailed market positioning, product positioning, and competitive positioning has been conducted. Entry strategies, gaps, and opportunities are identified for all the stakeholders.
Comprehensive market analysis is done for the following sectors:
Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, semiconductor and electronics, energy and power supplies, food and beverages, chemicals, advanced materials, industrial automation, and telecom, and IT. Retailers and super-retailers, technology partners, and research and development (R&D) companies have also been analyzed.
Key Questions Answered
What stage is the market lifecycle at, and how is it expected to grow during the forecast period?
What are the growth opportunities among solvent-and water-borne technology segments?
How is the current construction activity and stringent regulatory scenario expected to shape the market for architectural coatings?
What are the key technological developments observed across major segments?
What are the competitive factors impacting the market and which companies are expected to lead in the future?
Key Findings
Strategic Factsheet
Market Engineering Measurements
CEO’s Perspective
Market Definitions and Overview
Market Overview—Segmentation
Market Overview—Value Chain
Market Drivers
Market Restraints
Product Matrix—Europe
Product Matrix—North America
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment Forecast by Technology—Waterborne Coatings
Unit Shipment Discussion by Technology—Waterborne Coatings
Unit Shipment Forecast by Chemistry for Waterborne Coatings
Unit Shipment by Chemistry for Waterborne Coatings
Unit Shipment Discussion by Technology—Solvent-borne Coatings
Unit Shipment Forecast by Chemistry for Solvent-borne Coatings
Unit Shipment Discussion by Chemistry for Solvent-borne Coatings
Unit Shipment Forecast by Application
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Major Characteristics for Selection of Residential Vs. Commercial Applications
Unit Shipment Forecast by Construction Type
Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast by Customer Type
Distribution Channel Analysis for DIY Vs. Professional Contractors
Unit Shipment Forecast by Type of Substrate
Market Share
Competitive Environment
Three Key Acquisitions that Impacted the North American Competitive Landscape
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment Forecast by Technology—Waterborne Coatings
Unit Shipment Discussion by Technology—Waterborne Coatings
Unit Shipment Forecast by Chemistry for Waterborne Coatings
Unit Shipment by Chemistry for Waterborne Coatings
Unit Shipment Discussion by Technology—Solvent-borne coatings
Unit Shipment Forecast by Chemistry—Solvent-borne Coatings
Unit Shipment by Chemistry for Solvent-borne Coatings
Unit Shipment Forecast by Application
Major Characteristics for Selection of Interior and Exterior Coatings
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Major Characteristics for Selection of Residential Vs. Non-Residential Applications
Unit Shipment Forecast by Construction Type
Unit Shipment by Countries—Western Vs. Eastern Europe
Unit Shipment Forecast by Customer Type
Distribution Channel Analysis for DIY Vs. Professional Contractors
Unit Shipment Forecast by Type of Substrate
Market Share
Competitive Environment
Top Competitors
Growth Opportunity 1—Rising Transition from Solvent to Waterborne Wood Coating Products for US Professionals
Growth Opportunity 2—Fragmented European Market Provides Great Opportunity for Mergers and Acquisitions
Growth Opportunity 3—Association with Global Manufacturers Presents New Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 4—Leveraging Online Retail Platform and Mobile Applications
Growth Opportunity 5—Development of Smart and Energy-Efficient Coating Systems
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Market Engineering Methodology
Partial List of Companies Interviewed
List of Figures
- 1. Architectural Coatings Market: Value Chain, North America and Europe, 2016
- 2. Architectural Coatings Market: Key Market Drivers, North America and Europe, 2017–2023
- 3. Architectural Coatings Market: Key Market Restraints, North America and Europe, 2017–2023
- 4. Percent Construction Output Growth, Western Europe, 2014–2018
- 5. Percent Construction Output Growth, Eastern Europe, 2014–2018
- 6. Architectural Coatings Market: Market Engineering Measurements, North America, 2016
- 7. Architectural Coatings Market: Hotspots for Wood as Primary Type of Cladding of New Single-Family Houses Completed: Owner-Built, US, 2016
- 8. Architectural Coatings Market: Common Applications for Metal Architectural Coatings, North America, 2016
- 9. Architectural Coatings Market: Competitive Structure, North America, 2016
- 10. Architectural Coatings Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Europe, 2016
- 11. Architectural Coatings Market: Top Competitors Analysis, Europe, 2016
List of Charts
- 1. Architectural Coatings Market: Market Engineering Measurements, North America, 2016
- 2. Architectural Coatings Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Europe, 2016
- 3. Architectural Coatings Market: Housing Starts, US, 2010–2015
- 4. Architectural Coatings Market: Total Construction Spending, US, 2011–2016
- 5. GDP Versus Construction Output Change, Europe, 2013–2019
- 6. Architectural Coatings Market: Consumption Trends for Professional Contractors Vs. DIY Consumers, North America, 2012–2016
- 7. Architectural Coatings Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast, North America, 2013–2023
- 8. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Technology, North America, 2016
- 9. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Technology, North America, 2023
- 10. Waterborne Coatings Segment: Percent Unit Shipment by Chemistry, North America, 2016
- 11. Waterborne Coatings Segment: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Chemistry, North America, 2023
- 12. Solvent-borne Coatings Segment: Percent Unit Shipment by Chemistry, North America, 2016
- 13. Solvent-borne Coatings Segment: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Chemistry, North America, 2023
- 14. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Application, North America, 2016
- 15. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Application, North America, 2023
- 16. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by End-use Application, North America, 2016
- 17. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application, North America, 2023
- 18. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Construction Type, North America, 2016
- 19. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Construction Type, North America, 2023
- 20. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Region, North America, 2016
- 21. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Region, North America, 2023
- 22. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Customer Type, North America, 2016
- 23. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Customer Type, North America, 2023
- 24. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Type of Substrate, North America, 2016
- 25. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Type of Substrate, North America, 2023
- 26. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, North America, 2016
- 27. Architectural Coatings Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast, Europe, 2013–2023
- 28. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Technology, Europe, 2016
- 29. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Technology Forecast, Europe, 2023
- 30. Waterborne Coatings Segment: Percent Unit Shipment by Chemistry, Europe, 2016
- 31. Waterborne Coatings Segment: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Chemistry, Europe, 2023
- 32. Solvent-borne Coatings Segment: Percent Unit Shipment by Chemistry, Europe, 2016
- 33. Solvent-borne Coatings Segment: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Chemistry, Europe, 2023
- 34. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Application, Europe, 2016
- 35. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Application, Europe, 2023
- 36. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by End-Use Application, Europe, 2016
- 37. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by End-Use Application, Europe, 2023
- 38. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Construction Type, Europe, 2016
- 39. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Construction Type, Europe, 2023
- 40. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Region, Western Europe, 2016
- 41. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Region, Eastern Europe, 2016
- 42. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Customer Type, Europe, 2016
- 43. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Customer Type, Europe, 2023
- 44. Architectural Coatings Market: Distribution Channel, Europe, 2016
- 45. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment by Type of Substrate, Europe, 2016
- 46. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Type of Substrate, Europe, 2023
- 47. Architectural Coatings Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Europe, 2016
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