A GLOBAL VOICE FOR THE COATINGS INDUSTRY

For over three decades the World Coatings Council has worked to improve communication and coordinate policy on matters of international concern to the paint and printing inks industry. The council provides a forum for exchange and cooperation on major issues and priorities facing the industry, and has established itself as a global voice for the industry.

16

Member Organizations

32

Years of Representation

$202B

Global Industry Value

Member Organizations

China National Coatings Industry Association
China National Coatings Industry Association
Association of the Paint Industry in Turkey
Association of the Paint Industry in Turkey
Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Paints and Inks
Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Paints and Inks
The South African Paint Manufacturing Association
The South African Paint Manufacturing Association
The New Zealand Paint Manufacturers Association
The New Zealand Paint Manufacturers Association
Mexican Paint and Printing Ink Manufacturers’ Association
Mexican Paint and Printing Ink Manufacturers’ Association
Malaysian Paint & Coating Manufacturers’ Association
Malaysian Paint & Coating Manufacturers’ Association
Japan Paint Manufacturers Association
Japan Paint Manufacturers Association
German Paint and Printing Ink Industry Association
German Paint and Printing Ink Industry Association
French Paints, Printing Inks, Artist Colours and Adhesives Association
French Paints, Printing Inks, Artist Colours and Adhesives Association
The European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink, and Artist’s Colours Industry
The European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink, and Artist’s Colours Industry
Canadian Coatings Association
Canadian Coatings Association
The British Coatings Federation
The British Coatings Federation
Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation Inc
Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation Inc
American Coatings Association
American Coatings Association
Brazilian Paint Manufacturers Association
Brazilian Paint Manufacturers Association

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Upcoming Events

March 23 - 27, 2026

World Paint and Coatings Week

Publications

Global Market Analysis

The Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024-2029) provides a comprehensive view of the global paint and coatings industry, addressing topics of relevance to coatings manufacturers, end users, raw materials suppliers, and others interested in the industry. The Global Market Analysis for the Paint and Coatings Industry (2024-2029) is THE MOST consistent resource companies can use for long-term strategic business planning and short-term critical business decisions.

KPI Guide For Sustainable Development Goals

This guide aims to help WCC members in their support of creating sustainability goals using the UN SDGs. The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) outlined in the guide can be used as critical markers of progress toward the SDGs, and WCC’s guide outlines relevant information for KPIs that member association companies may use for their Sustainability programing to track and report progress on their activities.

Sustainability In The Global Paint Coatings Industry

The World Coatings Council’s Sustainability Report highlights the global industry’s ongoing sustainability efforts to advance technologies in coating science and manufacturing, while minimizing impacts on human health and the environment. The report emphasizes the critical role coatings and the global industry play in contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as framed by nine specific SDGs where industry can have the greatest impact.