Reflections from 中国大衣2023
中国大衣2023, Asia's leading coatings industry exhibition, offers valuable insights into the current state and future directions of the coatings sector. 今年的展览, which saw an all-time record participation from over 1,040 exhibitors across 31 countries, 吸引约50人,全球访客达5000人次. This included Perstorp’s team, who showcased a range of sustainable products and solutions. Our colleagues attending the event offer their observations and reflections.
Current industry challenges and outlook
The macroeconomic outlook presents a challenging scenario for the coatings industry, 尤其是在中国. The slump in the real estate market, coupled with a general economic slowdown, has led to a pessimistic outlook for the last quarter of 2023 and 2024. The industry is navigating through a phase of consolidation triggered by oversupply, with larger enterprises faring relatively better, while smaller and medium-sized companies grapple with survival challenges. This dynamic has caused a greater emphasis on cost efficiency, with many companies prioritizing affordability over premium performance.
Segment performance and 可持续发展趋势
Another key observation was the varying performance across industry segments. While demand in areas tied to construction and packaging showed signs of weakening, 电子等行业, 粘合剂, and specialized industrial coatings showed more resilience. This mixed demand scenario reflects broader economic trends and customer preferences, impacting strategies and focus areas for companies within the industry.
可持续性 came up as a prominent theme, with a growing interest in mass balance and low Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) products. 这一转变, driven by overseas regulatory requirements as well as customer expectations increasingly active in export businesses, underlines the industry's gradual move towards more environmentally conscious practices. 技术包括 RadCure, 粉末涂料, and waterborne coatings are gaining traction, driven by end-user sustainability goals.
Sustainable innovations and seminar highlights
Perstorp’s commitment to sustainability was evident in our range of low-carbon footprint products. Apart from their sustainable profile they are also practical, serving as drop-in replacements for traditional fossil-based products. This alignment with the industry trend of integrating sustainable factors into paint products gained significant attention. The team held a seminar on '’low carbon products contribute to the sustainable shift of the coatings industry". 在这个演讲中, 大卫Engberg, Business Development Director 树脂 and 涂料, 和邱桂果, 技术创新博士, 亚太地区, showcased how products based on the concept of 可追溯质量平衡 can contribute to the sustainable transformation of the coatings value chain by providing the lowest carbon footprint while enabling the transition to renewable raw materials.
总之, 中国大衣2023 provided a valuable snapshot of the current state of the coatings industry, highlighting the complexities of market demand, 可持续发展趋势, 经济挑战.
