KENYA’S CONSTRUCTION BOOM HOLDS PROMISE FOR PAINT AND COATINGS MANUFACTURERS

Kenya is the third largest market for industrial paints and coatings in sub-Saharan Africa, ranking behind South Africa and Nigeria, according to regional analysis conducted by market researchers Frost & Sullivan.According to their report, released last May (2014), the three countries are projected to have a joint market volume of over 140 million litres for industrial paints and coatings by 2017. Specifically, the an increase in construction of housing complexes, shopping malls, and office blocks are identified as the key drivers of the industrial decorative ...


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