In the current ranking of the Top 25 companies in the paint and coatings industry based on turnover, three countries stand out: Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. These countries have the most companies in the list, with Germany clearly in the lead.

1. Germany

Germany is represented by a total of 11 companies in the Top 25. These companies are not only numerous but also very successful, and contribute significantly to the strength of the German paint and coatings industry. Here are the leading German companies and their revenues:

• BASF: EUR 4,390 million
• Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke (DAW): EUR 1,238 million
• Beckers Group: EUR 613 million
• Brillux: EUR 558 million
• Mankiewicz: EUR 478 million
• Meffert AG Paint Factories: EUR 329 million
• Sto: EUR 293 million
• Me: EUR 260 million
• Remmers: EUR 223 million
• Holding a grebe: EUR 218 million
• Free Lacke: EUR 180 million

The wide range of German companies shows the diversity and innovation within the country’s industry. BASF stands out in particular with a turnover of EUR 4,390 million, making it the leader among German companies.

2. Netherlands

The Netherlands is represented on the list by two companies, with one company outperforming the entire European competition:

• AkzoNobel: EUR 10,668 million
• Steel: EUR 700 million

Akzo Nobel is by far the largest company on the list, not only in the Netherlands but in the whole of Europe. Akzo Nobel’s high turnover underlines the company’s global significance and influence in the paint and coatings industry.

3. Denmark

Denmark also has two companies in the Top 25, both of which have significant revenues:

• Hempel: EUR 2,351 million
• Fluegger Group: EUR 341 million

These companies underline Denmark’s strong position in the sector. Hempel in particular stands out with a turnover of 2.351 million euros.

Other countries with some companies in the top 25

In addition to the top 3 countries, several countries each have one company in the Top 25. These countries and their companies are:

• Norway
• Portugal
  • CIN – Corporacao Industrial do Norte, SA: EUR 395.1 million
• Finland
• Italy
  • IVM Chemicals: EUR 320 million
• Austria
  • Tiger coatings: EUR 298.4 million
• Turkey
  • Dyo Boya (Yaşar Holding): EUR 261 million
• Spain
  • Briolf Group: EUR 215 million
• France
• Switzerland
  • Dold Group: EUR 180 million
• Poland

Each of these countries has a strong presence in the paints and coatings industry, even though they do not have as many companies in the Top 25 as the three leading countries.

Conclusion

The ranking of the Top 25 companies in the paint and coatings industry clearly shows the dominance of Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. Germany stands out with a variety of companies that excel in size and innovation. The Netherlands and Denmark follow with two companies each, which also report significant revenues. The diversity of the industry is further emphasized by the number of other countries represented by individual companies in the Top 25.