The Association of the German Paint and Printing Ink Industry publishes the digital business brochure "The Year in Figures 2024". The publication summarizes the key figures of the past financial year and shows the economic developments in production, sales and foreign trade. The digital booklet contains comprehensive data on turnover, domestic production, imports and exports and other market indicators. Overviews and illustrations clearly present the results.
Recovery from 2026 at the earliest
2024 was characterized by a decline in sales of architectural and industrial coatings, weak export momentum and falling import values. According to current VdL forecasts, a recovery will not begin until 2026 at the earliest.