Water-based coatings market: implementation of stringent government regulations regarding VOC content to work in favor
The global water-based coatings market is led by key companies such as PPG industries, Akzo Nobel, and Sherwin Williams, which accounted for 55% of the market in 2015, states Transparency Market Research (TMR) in its latest study. The report further adds that mergers and acquisitions will be a key strategy for most players. So as to gain competitive edge among other players, leading players will enhance their services such as customer relationships and support services. Vendors in the market are also offering customized colors to their clients and attracting them. As per TMR, the global opportunity in the water-based coatings market will be worth US$80.3 bn by 2024. On the basis of end use industries, the construction industry segment is leading and is anticipated to continue to retain its position for the rest of the forecast period. By geography, the market will witness high growth in Asia Pacific with China leading in the water-based coatings market. The markets for Latin Amer...