West Africa Coatings Show 2025: A Strategic Hub for Innovation, Networking, and Growth in the Regional Coatings Industry

Lagos, Nigeria – July 2–4, 2025

The coatings industry in West Africa is set to witness a landmark event with the launch of the West Africa Coatings Show 2025, taking place at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. As the largest dedicated event of its kind in the region, the show brings together the full spectrum of the coatings value chain-from raw material suppliers and equipment manufacturers to technical specialists and buyers-under one roof for three days of business, innovation, and collaboration.

Backed by the Paint Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMA), the West Africa Coatings Show is the only specialized coatings trade exhibition in the region. This new platform is designed to help businesses unlock market potential, assess product opportunities, and build long-lasting relationships in one of Africa's most dynamic markets.

The show is more than just a trade fair-it's a hub for knowledge exchange and business development. Running alongside the exhibition, the West Africa Coatings Conference offers insights into the latest innovations, regulatory frameworks, and trends shaping the industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in 20-minute commercial presentations by exhibitors, covering cutting-edge technologies, sustainability practices, and technical advancements.

With over 100 global brands expected to participate, the event serves as a one-stop destination for professionals looking to source high-performance materials, explore next-gen testing equipment, and connect with stakeholders across multiple sectors, including construction, marine, automotive, architecture, packaging, and more.

1. Generate High-Quality Leads:

Exhibitors gain direct access to a targeted audience of decision-makers and buyers from across the West African coatings ecosystem.

2. Expand Market Reach:

The show provides an unmatched opportunity to enter or strengthen presence in the fast-growing West African market, particularly Nigeria-where the protective coatings sector is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of over 4% between 2024 and 2029 (Mordor Intelligence).

3. Showcase Innovation:

From raw materials like pigments and resins to advanced laboratory, processing, and testing equipment, exhibitors can demonstrate their latest products and technologies to both existing and potential customers.

4. Elevate Brand Visibility:

Present your brand to a high-value audience and position your company at the forefront of industry advancement in a region ripe for innovation.

1. Discover Global Solutions in One Place:

Gain access to a diverse array of global suppliers and innovations tailored to West African needs.

2. Stay Ahead of Industry Trends:

Explore topics including sustainability, performance testing, regional compliance, and formulation efficiency through expert-led discussions and presentations.

3. Build Your Business Network:

Engage with formulators, R\&D teams, procurement managers, and plant operators-fostering strategic partnerships and collaborative growth.

4. Learn from Experts:

Free, expert-led sessions equip attendees with technical knowledge and market insights critical for making informed business decisions.

* Chemicals & Raw Materials: Pigments, polymers, solvents, binders, resins, additives

* Lab & Production Equipment: Mixers, mills, pumps, labelling, screening, and tinting systems

* Testing Equipment: Corrosion testing, color measurement, weathering devices

* Other Coatings Products: Color cards, environmental safety solutions, forecasting tools

Nigeria is the region's largest economy and plays a central role in shaping the future of coatings in West Africa. A robust construction market-projected to grow by 3.1% annually from 2025 to 2027 (Business Wire)-along with rising industrial demand, is driving expansion in coatings consumption.

Key infrastructure and urban development projects-such as the $18.5 billion Centenary City in Abuja, the \$6 billion Eko Atlantic coastal city in Lagos, and the $1 billion World Trade Centre complex-are fueling significant demand for advanced coatings and materials.

The event is tailored for a broad range of industry professionals, including:

* Formulators, chemists, scientists, and R\&D experts

* Buyers, procurement officers, and supply chain managers

* Export/import professionals and government representatives

* Production, plant, and technical managers

* Senior management and decision-makers

Professionals looking to explore, learn, and grow in the coatings space can register for free at: [https://register.westafricacoatingsshow.com/]

The West Africa Coatings Show 2025 is poised to become a cornerstone event for the regional coatings industry. Whether you're looking to source new technologies, expand your footprint in West Africa, or forge strategic partnerships, this is an event not to be missed.