Datamonitor's Paints & Coatings: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the paints & coatings industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.

Scope of the Report

* Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation

* Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and profiles of the leading companies

* Covers Global, European, Asia-Pacific & 5 individual country markets

* Includes a five-year forecast of the industry

Highlights

Over the 2001-2005 period, the global paints and coatings market experienced strong year-on-year growth.

The rise in the cost of raw materials has tightened the profit margins of many firms in the market.

Chemical manufacturers, which supply the paint industry with ethylene and titanium dioxide, are streamlining operations, turning towards increasing levels of automation.

Why you should buy this report:

* Spot future trends and developments

* Inform your business decisions

* Add weight to presentations and marketing materials

* Save time carrying out entry-level research