Australia Paints and Coatings Market : Industry Trends, Size | 2025-2033
The Australia paints and coatings market was valued at USD 5.2B in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.8B by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.1%.

Australia Paints And Coatings Market Overview
Market Size in 2024: USD 5.2 Billion
Market Size in 2033: USD 7.8 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 4.10%
According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Australia Paints And Coatings Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The Australia paints and coatings market size reached USD 5.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 7.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.10% during 2025-2033.
How Sustainability and Construction Activity are Reshaping the Future of Australia Paints And Coatings Market
• Driving Environmental Innovation: Waterborne coatings represent the largest segment holding approximately 65% market share in 2024, driven by stringent environmental regulations in Australia that favor low-VOC coating solutions, while companies like Jotun Australia launched eco-friendly, low-VOC industrial coatings in January 2024.
• Powering Construction Demand: The Australia paints market, valued at AUD 2.56 billion in 2024, has experienced significant growth driven by ongoing infrastructure and residential projects which increased demand for decorative and protective coatings, with architectural and decorative paints accounting for almost half of industry sales.
• Enhancing DIY Culture Impact: Australia's strong DIY culture continues to support growth in consumer-driven paint sales, while sustainability trends are increasing the availability of biodegradable and non-toxic paint options with rising demand for custom finishes as consumers seek personalized, unique paint products.
• Attracting Green Technology: The key focus is on reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) around resource conservation and energy, improving process efficiency, renewable materials, and minimizing waste, with companies like DSM offering Decovery vegetable resin for paints with low-VOC ingredients.
• Strengthening Market Leadership: Rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly coatings, increasing adoption of waterborne and low-VOC coatings, and growing popularity of textured and specialty coatings are driving market expansion while architectural and decorative paints are increasingly water-based and eco-friendly.
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Australia Paints And Coatings Market Trends & Drivers:
Australia's paints and coatings market is experiencing sustained growth driven by robust construction activity and ongoing infrastructure development across residential and commercial sectors. The Australia paints market, valued at AUD 2.56 billion in 2024, has benefited significantly from ongoing infrastructure and residential projects that have increased demand for both decorative and protective coatings. Architectural and decorative paints account for almost half of industry sales, reflecting the strong connection between construction activity and paint demand. The residential building sector continues to drive market growth despite some volatility, while infrastructure projects provide additional demand for specialized industrial coatings. This construction-driven demand creates opportunities for both traditional paint products and innovative coating solutions that address specific performance requirements in Australia's diverse climate conditions.
Environmental regulations and sustainability trends are fundamentally reshaping Australia's paints and coatings market landscape, driving innovation toward eco-friendly formulations. Waterborne coatings represent the largest segment, holding approximately 65% market share in 2024, primarily driven by stringent environmental regulations in Australia that favor low-VOC coating solutions. Companies are responding with innovative product launches, such as Jotun Australia's introduction of eco-friendly, low-VOC industrial coatings in January 2024, targeting the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally conscious solutions. The key industry focus centers on reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) while improving resource conservation, energy efficiency, process optimization, and waste minimization. This environmental emphasis is creating market opportunities for companies that can deliver high-performance coatings with reduced environmental impact.
Consumer behavior trends and DIY culture are creating additional growth drivers in Australia's paints and coatings market, particularly in the retail segment. Australia's strong DIY culture continues to support growth in consumer-driven paint sales, while sustainability trends are increasing availability of biodegradable and non-toxic paint options that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. There is rising demand for custom finishes as consumers seek personalized, unique paint products that reflect individual design preferences and lifestyle choices. The combination of DIY enthusiasm and sustainability awareness is driving innovation in retail paint products, with manufacturers developing user-friendly formulations that deliver professional results while meeting environmental standards. This consumer-driven demand complements commercial and industrial market segments, creating diversified revenue streams that support overall market stability and growth across multiple application areas.
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Australia Paints And Coatings Market Industry Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Product Type Insights:
• Architectural Coatings
• Industrial Coatings
• Automotive Coatings
• Wood Coatings
• Marine Coatings
• Protective Coatings
• Others
Technology Insights:
• Waterborne Coatings
• Solventborne Coatings
• Powder Coatings
• UV-Cured Coatings
• Others
Application Insights:
• Residential Buildings
• Commercial Buildings
• Industrial Facilities
• Infrastructure Projects
• Automotive Sector
• Marine Applications
• Others
End User Insights:
• Construction Industry
• Automotive Industry
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Marine Industry
• Consumer/DIY Market
• Others
Distribution Channel Insights:
• Specialty Stores
• Home Improvement Centers
• Online Retail
• Direct Sales
• Others
Breakup by State:
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• Queensland
• Western Australia
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Northern Territory
• Australian Capital Territory
Recent News and Developments in Australia Paints And Coatings Market
• January 2024: Jotun Australia launched a new range of eco-friendly, low-VOC industrial coatings targeting growing demand for sustainable and environmentally conscious solutions in construction and manufacturing sectors, designed to meet Australia's stricter environmental regulations and performance requirements.
• March 2024: Market analysis confirmed that waterborne coatings represent the largest segment holding approximately 65% market share in Australia's architectural coatings market, driven by stringent environmental regulations favoring low-VOC coating solutions over traditional solvent-based alternatives.
• June 2024: Industry research revealed that architectural and decorative paints account for almost half of Australia's paint industry sales, with increasing focus on water-based and eco-friendly formulations responding to consumer demand for sustainable building materials and regulatory compliance requirements.
• December 2024: The Australia paints market reached AUD 2.56 billion valuation driven by ongoing infrastructure and residential projects, while sustainability trends increased availability of biodegradable and non-toxic paint options with rising demand for custom finishes and personalized products.
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
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