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A Profile of the South American Paint Industry - 3rd Edition

Publisher Name » IRL
Published Date » 2012-06-01
No. Of Pages » 187

The third edition of IRL’s report A Profile of the South American Paint Industry is now available. This new report, which has been completely updated and revised, provides an extensive overview of the decorative and industrial paint markets in 10 countries in the region.

Primary research for this study has included an extensive interview programme with senior executives undertaken in Spanish and Portuguese by an Argentinean national between April and May 2012.

Full information on the contents of the report, which includes five-year market forecasts to 2016 for each country, is given on the right.

All data in the report is quoted in tonnes, and figures for the following market sectors for each country are now covered:

  • Decorative Coatings  
  • Industrial Wood Coatings
  • Automotive OEM Coatings 
  • Automotive Refinishes
  • Powder Coatings  
  • General Industrial Coatings 
  • Protective Coatings 
  • Marine Coatings 
  • Coatings for Plasticsc
Table Of Content

1. FOREWORD 1
1.1 METHODOLOGY 1
1.2 UNITS OF VOLUME & VALUE 1
1.3 APPARENT CONSUMPTION 1
1.4 FORECASTS 2
1.5 MARKET SECTORS 2
1.6 ROUNDING 2

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3
2.1 MARKET OVERVIEW 3
2.2 TRENDS 5
2.3 SWOT ANALYSIS 7

3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 9
3.1 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA 9
3.2 ECONOMIC DATA 12

4. ARGENTINA 13
4.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 13
4.1.1 Background 13
4.1.2 Geographic and Demographic Overview 13
4.1.3 Macroeconomic Overview 13
4.1.4 Paint Supply Summary 14
4.2 PAINT PRODUCTION 15
4.3 PAINT TRADE 17
4.3.1 Paint Imports 17
4.3.2 Paint Exports 17
4.4 PAINT MARKET 18
4.4.1 Overview 18
4.4.2 Decorative Coatings 19
4.4.3 Industrial Coatings 21

5. BOLIVIA 23
5.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 23
5.1.1 Background 23
5.1.2 Geographic and Demographic Overview 23
5.1.3 Macroeconomic Overview 23
5.1.4 Paint Supply Summary 24
5.2 PAINT TRADE 24
5.2.1 Paint Imports 24
5.2.2 Paint Exports 25
5.3 PAINT MARKET 25
5.3.1 Overview 25
5.3.2 Decorative Coatings 26
5.3.3 Industrial Coatings 27

6. BRAZIL 29
6.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 29
6.1.1 Background 29
6.1.2 Geographic and Demographic Overview 29
6.1.3 Macroeconomic Overview 30
6.1.4 Paint Supply Summary 30
6.2 PAINT PRODUCTION 31
6.3 PAINT TRADE 32
6.3.1 Paint Imports 32
6.3.2 Paint Exports 33
6.4 PAINT MARKET 34
6.4.1 Paint Market Overview 34
6.4.2 Decorative Paints 36
6.4.3 Industrial Wood Coatings 39
6.4.4 Protective Coatings 41
6.4.5 Marine Paints 42
6.4.6 General Industrial Coatings 45
6.4.7 Automotive OEM Coatings 47
6.4.8 Automotive Refinishes 49
6.4.9 Powder Coatings 51

7. CHILE 53
7.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 53
7.1.1 Background 53
7.1.2 Geographic and Demographic Overview 53
7.1.3 Macroeconomic Overview 53
7.1.4 Paint Supply Summary 54
7.2 PAINT TRADE 54
7.2.1 Paint Imports 54
7.2.2 Paint Exports 55
7.3 PAINT MARKET 56
7.3.1 Overview 56
7.3.2 Decorative Coatings 56
7.3.3 Industrial Coatings 58

8. COLOMBIA 61
8.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 61
8.1.1 Background 61
8.1.2 Geographic and Demographic Overview 61
8.1.3 Macroeconomic Overview 61
8.1.4 Paint Supply Summary 62
8.2 PAINT TRADE 62
8.2.1 Paint Imports 62
8.2.2 Paint Exports 63
8.3 PAINT MARKET 64
8.3.1 Overview 64
8.3.2 Decorative Coatings 65
8.3.3 Industrial Coatings 67

9. ECUADOR 69
9.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 69
9.1.1 Background 69
9.1.2 Geographic and Demographic Overview 69
9.1.3 Macroeconomic Overview 69
9.1.4 Paint Supply Summary 70
9.2 PAINT TRADE 70
9.2.1 Paint Imports 70
9.2.2 Paint Exports 71
9.3 PAINT MARKET 72
9.3.1 Overview 72
9.3.2 Decorative Coatings 73
9.3.3 Industrial Coatings 74

10. PARAGUAY 75
10.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 75
10.1.1 Background 75
10.1.2 Geographic and Demographic Overview 75
10.1.3 Macroeconomic Overview 75
10.1.4 Paint Supply Summary 76
10.2 PAINT TRADE 76
10.2.1 Paint Imports 76
10.2.2 Paint Exports 77
10.3 PAINT MARKET 78
10.3.1 Overview 78
10.3.2 Decorative Coatings 79
10.3.3 Industrial Coatings 80

11. PERU 81
11.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 81
11.1.1 Background 81
11.1.2 Geographic and Demographic Overview 81
11.1.3 Macroeconomic Overview 81
11.1.4 Paint Supply Summary 82
11.2 PAINT PRODUCTION 82
11.3 PAINT TRADE 84
11.3.1 Paint Imports 84
11.3.2 Paint Exports 85
11.4 PAINT MARKET 86
11.4.1 Overview 86
11.4.2 Decorative Coatings 87
11.4.3 Industrial Coatings 88

12. URUGUAY 91
12.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 91
12.1.1 Background 91
12.1.2 Geographic and Demographic Overview 91
12.1.3 Macroeconomic Overview 91
12.1.4 Paint Supply Summary 92
12.2 PAINT TRADE 92
12.2.1 Paint Imports 92
12.2.2 Paint Exports 93
12.3 PAINT MARKET 93
12.3.1 Overview 93
12.3.2 Decorative Coatings 94
12.3.3 Industrial Coatings 96

13. VENEZUELA 97
13.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 97
13.1.1 Background 97
13.1.2 Geographic and Demographic Overview 97
13.1.3 Macroeconomic Overview 97
13.1.4 Paint Supply Summary 98
13.2 PAINT TRADE 98
13.2.1 Paint Imports 98
13.2.2 Paint Exports 99
13.3 PAINT MARKET 100
13.3.1 Overview 100
13.3.2 Decorative Coatings 100
13.3.3 Industrial Coatings 103

14. MAJOR END-USE INDUSTRIES 105
14.1 CONSTRUCTION 105
14.1.1 Argentina 105
14.1.2 Bolivia 107
14.1.3 Brazil 108
14.1.4 Chile 109
14.1.5 Colombia 111
14.1.6 Ecuador 112
14.1.7 Paraguay 112
14.1.8 Peru 112
14.1.9 Uruguay 114
14.1.10 Venezuela 114
14.2 AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 115
14.2.1 Argentina 115
14.2.2 Brazil 115
14.2.3 Chile 115
14.2.4 Colombia 116
14.2.5 Venezuela 116

14.2.6 Automotive Production Statistics 117
15. SUMMARY OF REGIONAL PAINT STATISTICS 121

16. MARKET FORECASTS TO 2016 123

17. DIRECTORY OF SOUTH AMERICAN PAINTMAKERS 125
17.1 ARGENTINA 125
17.2 BOLIVIA 135
17.3 BRAZIL 136
17.4 CHILE 160
17.5 COLOMBIA 162
17.6 ECUADOR 164
17.7 PARAGUAY 166
17.8 PERU 166
17.9 URUGUAY 167
17.10 VENEZUELA 169

18. SOURCES OF INFORMATION 173
18.1 GENERAL 173
18.2 ARGENTINA 173
18.3 BOLIVIA 174
18.4 BRAZIL 174
18.5 CHILE 174
18.6 COLOMBIA 175
18.7 VENEZUELA 175

List of Tables


1. FOREWORD 1
1.1 METHODOLOGY .1
1.2 UNITS OF VOLUME & VALUE 1
1.3 APPARENT CONSUMPTION 1
1.4 FORECASTS 2
1.5 MARKET SECTORS 2
1.6 ROUNDING 2
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  3
2.1 MARKET OVERVIEW 3
South American Paint and Coatings Market by Country, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share) 3
South American Paint and Coatings Market by Segment, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share)  4
2.2 TRENDS 5
2.3 SWOT ANALYSIS 7
3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 9
3.1 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA 9
Population Statistics for South America, 2000-2015 (Thousands) 9
Total Rural Population in South America by Country, 2010 10
Major Centres of Population in South America, 2010 11
3.2 ECONOMIC DATA 12
Gross National Income, GDP and GDP/Capita for South America, by Country, Billion US Dollars (2011
Estimates) 12
Real GDP Growth in South America, 2009-2013 (% Growth p.a.) (Based upon US dollar figures at constant
prices of 2000) 12
4. ARGENTINA  13
4.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 13
GDP and Demographic Data for Argentina, 2011 (%) 13
Summary of Argentinean Paint Supply, 2011 (Tonnes) 14
4.2 PAINT PRODUCTION  15
Annual Paint Production in Argentina, 1990-2011 (Tonnes) 15
Annual Growth Rates for Paint Production in Argentina, Year-on-Year, 1991-2011 (%) 16
4.3 PAINT TRADE 17
Argentinean Paint Imports, 2007-2011 (Tonnes)  17
Argentinean Paint Imports, 2007-2011 (US$ Thousands) 17
Argentinean Paint Exports, 2007-2011 (Tonnes)  17
Argentinean Paint Exports, 2007-2011 (US$ Thousands) 18
4.4 PAINT MARKET 18
Argentinean Paint and Coatings Market by Segment, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share) 18
Split of the Argentinean Decorative Coatings Market by Technology, 2011 (%) 19
Split of the Argentinean Decorative Coatings Market: DIY vs. Professional Use, 2011 (%)  19
Split of the Argentinean Decorative Coatings Market by Grade, 2011 (%)  20
Market Rankings in the Argentinean Decorative Coatings Market, 2011 (%) 20
5. BOLIVIA 23
5.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 23
GDP and Demographic Data for Bolivia, 2011 (%) 23
Summary of Bolivian Paint Supply, 2011 (Tonnes) 24
5.2 PAINT TRADE 24
Bolivian Paint Imports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 24
Bolivian Paint Imports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 24
5.3 PAINT MARKET 25
Bolivian Paint and Coatings Market by Segment, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share)  25
Split of the Bolivian Decorative Coatings Market by Technology, 2011 (%) 26
Split of the Bolivian Decorative Coatings Market: DIY vs. Professional Use, 2011 (%) 26
Split of the Bolivian Decorative Coatings Market by Grade, 2011 (%) 26
Market Shares in the Bolivian Decorative Coatings Market, 2011 (%) 27
6. BRAZIL  29
6.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 29
GDP and Demographic Data for Brazil, 2011 (%)  29
Summary of Brazilian Paint Supply, 2011 (Tonnes) . 30
6.2 PAINT PRODUCTION  31
Brazilian Production of Paints & Coatings, 2000-2012 (Million Litres) 31
Brazilian Paint & Coatings Industry Revenues, 2000-2011 (US$ Millions) 32
6.3 PAINT TRADE 32
Brazilian Paint Imports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 32
Brazilian Paint Imports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 33
Brazilian Paint Exports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 33
Brazilian Paint Exports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 33
6.4 PAINT MARKET 34
Brazilian Paint and Varnish Sales by Sector, 2002-11 (Thousand Gallons*/Million Litres) 34
SITIVESP Paint Manufacturers’ Data, 1997-2011  35
Split of the Brazilian Paint and Coatings Market in 2011 by Segment (Tonnes and %) 36
Split of the Brazilian Decorative Coatings Market: DIY vs. Professional Use, 2011 (%) 37
7. CHILE 53
7.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 53
GDP and Demographic Data for Chile, 2011 (%)  53
Summary of Chilean Paint Supply, 2011 (Tonnes) 54
7.2 PAINT TRADE 54
Chilean Paint Imports, 2007-11 (Tonnes)  54
Chilean Paint Imports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands)  55
Chilean Paint Exports, 2007-11 (Tonnes)  55
Chilean Paint Exports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands)  55
7.3 PAINT MARKET 56
Chilean Paint and Coatings Market by Segment, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share) 56
Split of the Chilean Decorative Coatings Market by Technology, 2011 (%) 57
Split of the Chilean Decorative Coatings Market: DIY vs. Professional Use, 2011 (%) 57
Split of the Chilean Decorative Coatings Market by Grade, 2011 (%)  57
Market Shares in the Chilean Decorative Coatings Market, 2011 (%)  58
8. COLOMBIA 61
8.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 61
GDP and Demographic Data for Colombia, 2011 (%) 61
Summary of Colombian Paint Supply, 2011 (Tonnes) 62
8.2 PAINT TRADE 62
Colombian Paint Imports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 62
Colombian Paint Imports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 63
Colombian Paint Exports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 63
Colombian Paint Exports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 63
8.3 PAINT MARKET 64
Colombian Paint and Coatings Market by Segment, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share)  64
Split of the Colombian Decorative Coatings Market by Technology, 2011 (%) 65
Split of the Colombian Decorative Coatings Market: DIY vs. Professional Use, 2011 (%)  65
Split of the Colombian Decorative Coatings Market by Grade, 2011 (%)  65
Market Shares in the Colombian Decorative Coatings Market, 2011 (%)  66
9. ECUADOR 69
9.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 69
GDP and Demographic Data for Ecuador, 2011 (%) . 69
Summary of Ecuadorean Paint Supply, 2011 (Tonnes) 70
9.2 PAINT TRADE 70
Ecuadorian Paint Imports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 70
Ecuadorian Paint Imports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands)  71
Ecuadorian Paint Exports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 71
Ecuadorian Paint Exports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands)  71
9.3 PAINT MARKET 72
Ecuadorian Paint and Coatings Market by Segment, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share)  72
Split of the Ecuadorian Decorative Coatings Market: DIY vs. Professional Use, 2011 (%)  73
Split of the Ecuadorian Decorative Coatings Market by Grade, 2011 (%) 73
Market Rankings in the Ecuadorian Decorative Coatings Market, 2011 (%) 73
10. PARAGUAY 75
10.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 75
GDP and Demographic Data for Paraguay, 2011 (%) 75
Summary of Paraguayan Paint Supply, 2011 (Tonnes) 76
10.2 PAINT TRADE 76
Paraguayan Paint Imports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 76
Paraguayan Paint Imports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 77
Paraguayan Paint Exports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 77
Paraguayan Paint Exports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 77
10.3 PAINT MARKET 78
Paraguayan Paint and Coatings Market by Segment, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share) 78
Split of the Paraguayan Decorative Coatings Market: DIY vs. Professional Use, 2011 (%) 79
Split of the Paraguayan Decorative Coatings Market by Grade, 2011 (%) 79
Market Rankings in the Paraguayan Decorative Coatings Market, 2011 (%) 79
11. PERU 81
11.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 81
GDP and Demographic Data for Peru, 2011 (%) 81
Summary of Peruvian Paint Supply, 2011 (Tonnes) 82
11.2 PAINT PRODUCTION  82
Peruvian Production of Paints and Varnishes (Gallons & Kilos)  83
Capacity Utilisation in the Peruvian Paints and Coatings Industry, 2000-2010 (%) 83
11.3 PAINT TRADE 84
Peruvian Paint Imports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 84
Peruvian Paint Imports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 84
Peruvian Paint Exports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 85
Peruvian Paint Exports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 85
11.4 PAINT MARKET 86
Peruvian Paint and Coatings Market by Segment, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share)  86
Split of the Peruvian Decorative Coatings Market: DIY vs. Professional Use, 2011 (%) 87
Split of the Peruvian Decorative Coatings Market by Grade, 2011 (%) 87
Market Rankings in the Peruvian Decorative Coatings Market, 2011 (%) 88
12. URUGUAY 91
12.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 91
GDP and Demographic Data for Uruguay, 2011 (%)  91
Summary of Uruguayan Paint Supply, 2011 (Tonnes) 92
12.2 PAINT TRADE 92
Uruguayan Paint Imports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 92
Uruguayan Paint Imports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 92
Uruguayan Paint Exports, 2007-11 (Tonnes) 93
Uruguayan Paint Exports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 93
12.3 PAINT MARKET 93
Uruguayan Paint and Coatings Market by Segment, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share)  94
Split of the Uruguayan Decorative Coatings Market by Technology, 2011 (%) 94
Split of the Uruguayan Decorative Coatings Market: DIY vs. Professional Use, 2011 (%)  95
Split of the Uruguayan Decorative Coatings Market by Grade, 2011 (%)  95
Market Shares/Rankings in the Uruguayan Decorative Coatings Market, 2011 (%) 95
13. VENEZUELA  97
13.1 BACKGROUND & PAINT SUPPLY SUMMARY 97
GDP and Demographic Data for Venezuela, 2011 (%) 97
Summary of Venezuelan Paint Supply, 2011 (Tonnes) 98
13.2 PAINT TRADE 98
Venezuelan Paint Imports, 2007-11 (Tonnes)  98
Venezuelan Paint Imports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 99
Venezuelan Paint Exports, 2007-11 (Tonnes)  99
Venezuelan Paint Exports, 2007-11 (US$ Thousands) 99
13.3 PAINT MARKET 100
Venezuelan Paint and Coatings Market by Segment, 2011 (Tonnes and % Share) 100
Split of the Venezuelan Decorative Coatings Market by Technology, 2011 (%)  100
Split of the Venezuelan Decorative Coatings Market: DIY vs. Professional Use, 2011 (%) 101
Split of the Venezuelan Decorative Coatings Market by Grade, 2011 (%) 101
Market Shares/Rankings in the Venezuelan Decorative Coatings Market, 2011 (%)  101
14. MAJOR END-USE INDUSTRIES .105
14.1 CONSTRUCTION 105
Index of Construction Activity in Argentina by Type, 1993-2010 (Base 2004=100)  106
Monthly Construction Permits Issued in Bolivia, 2004-2011 (Square Metres) 107
Construction Permits Issued in Bolivia by Region, 2004-2011 (Square Metres) 107
The Cost of Construction in Brazil (% Change) 108
Construction Industry in Chile – New Work & Extensions, 2010-2012 (m³) 110
Housing Construction Cost Index for Colombia, 2008-2012 (% Change)  111
Ecuador Construction Index (Base April 2000=100) 112
Peru Construction Index, 2010-2012 (1994=100) 113
New Housing Volume Construction Index (1990=100)  114
14.2 AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY  115
Production of Motor Vehicles in South America by Country, 2008-2011 (Units), % Change (2010-2011)  117
Production of Passenger Cars in South America by Country, 2008-2011 (Units), % Change (2010-2011)  117
Production of Light Commercial Vehicles in South America by Country, 2008-2011 (Units), % Change (2010-
2011)  118
South American Production of Heavy Commercial Vehicles by Country, 2008-2011 (Units), % Change (2010-
2011)  118
South American Production of Buses & Coaches by Country, 2008-2011 (Units), % Change (2010-2011) .119
Breakdown of Vehicle Production by Automotive OEM, South America, 2009 (No. of Vehicles) 119
15. SUMMARY OF REGIONAL PAINT STATISTICS 121
Summary of South American Paint Statistics, 2011 (Tonnes and kg/head) 121
16. MARKET FORECASTS TO 2016 .123
Forecast Growth in the South American Paint and Coatings Market, 2011-2016 (Tonnes and % pa) 123
17. DIRECTORY OF SOUTH AMERICAN PAINTMAKERS 125
17.1 ARGENTINA 125
17.2 BOLIVIA 135
17.3 BRAZIL 136
17.4 CHILE 160
17.5 COLOMBIA 162
17.6 ECUADOR 164
17.7 PARAGUAY  166
17.8 PERU 166
17.9 URUGUAY 167
17.10 VENEZUELA 169
18. SOURCES OF INFORMATION 173
18.1 GENERAL 173
18.2 ARGENTINA 173
18.3 BOLIVIA 174
18.4 BRAZIL 174
18.5 CHILE 174
18.6 COLOMBIA 175
18.7 VENEZUELA 175 

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