Solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Austrian market for solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes stood at $68.3 million, bolstered by robust construction sector demand for durable, breathable facade and wall coatings. The market then contracted sharply to $36.6 million by 2020, a period during which the European industry intensified its focus on sustainable products driven by stricter environmental regulations.

A partial rebound to $47.2 million occurred in 2021, but the decline resumed, with the market shrinking to $35.9 million by 2024. This later phase was shaped by global supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic and a sustained consumer and regulatory shift toward eco-friendly coatings. Concurrently, the Austrian paint industry, which exports about half of its production, strengthened its focus on sustainable products, further affecting domestic market volume.

Production solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes was valued at 31 485 thousand US dollars, marking a 4.0% increase compared to 2019. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 3.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 22.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 23.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Austria's production volume of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 8 972 tonnes, showing a slight rise of 0.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 15.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's export volume of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 12 210 tonnes, reflecting a sharp increase of 30.1% compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 40%, with an annualized rate of 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Belgium were the primary destinations for Austria's exports of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in volume terms. Germany accounted for 29.7% of exports, Poland for 16.8%, and Belgium for 9.6%, together making up 56.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 63 313 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp gain of 45.1% over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 62.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Poland were the main markets for Austria's exports of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in value terms. Germany held a 28.4% share, Belgium 14.7%, and Poland 13.3%, collectively accounting for 56.3% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's import volume of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 12 534 tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 1.9% year-over-year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 8.2%, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 7.0%. Imports peaked in 2018 at 13 733 tonnes.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia remained the key suppliers of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes to Austria in volume terms. Germany contributed 67.4% of imports, Italy 7.8%, and Slovenia 7.4%, jointly forming 82.6% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's import value of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 68 440 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest reduction of 7.2% compared to the previous year. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 19.8%, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 8.5%. Imports reached their highest point in 2018 at 80 605 thousand US dollars.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany dominated Austria's imports of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in value terms, accounting for 73.7% of the total. The remaining imports were distributed among various smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020