From January to September 2023, the overall development of the paint industry: The total output of paint from January to September was 26,910,800 tons, an increase of 4.7% over the same period last year. From January to September, the total revenue of the main business was 299.301 billion yuan, a decrease of 4.2% over the same period of last year, and the total profit was 17.641 billion yuan, an increase of 11.7% over the same period of last year.

From January to August, China's paint exports continue to maintain double-digit growth, and the number of imports is gradually decreasing. It is expected that in the second half of 2023, the coatings industry as a whole will maintain steady growth.