Automotive OEM coatings saw the strongest rise at +9.7%, driven by increasing car production. Decorative paints maintained their momentum with a 5.9% increase, reaching a record 1.490 billion liters. This reflects ongoing consumer trends toward home improvement and growing consumer confidence. Source: AI-generated image created with ChatGPTIndustrial coatings rose 6.3% year-on-year, fueled by sales of consumer durables and infrastructure investments. Meanwhile, automotive refinish coatings increased by 3.6%, benefitting from both new and used car sales and corresponding repair activities.