CHEM Research estimates that European demand for paints and coatings will reach 8.5 million tonnes in 2016 and be worth about EUR 26 billion. The market is expected to keep growing at a lower rate than GDP. The European market for paints and coatings continues to experience different growth patterns and drivers. Since 2015, following the slow economic recovery of the European Union, the market has suffered from the negative impact of economic uncertainty and political tensions, especially in eastern Europe. On the other hand, there are positive elements sustaining European demand for paints and coatings: ...