A Profile of the South American Paint Industry

SPENDING PROGRAMMES in Brazil and some of South America’s smaller economies are the main driving forces for higher paint consumption in the region.

Industry insiders are optimistic of a return to strong growth in many economies following a growth hiatus around the start of 2009, foreseeing good growth in demand for decorative, protective and marine paints in the next five years.

Against a backdrop of industry consolidation, technology trends in the region are improving at different rates, creating scope on all levels for the coatings sector and those that serve it alike.