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The conflict in the Middle East is having a significant impact on the paint and coatings industry.
May 4, 2026
By: KERRY PIANOFORTE
Editor, Coatings World
The conflict in the Middle East is having a significant impact on the paint and coatings industry. This is primarily due to rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions.
As this issue went to press, Fortune reported on their website that as of April 20, 2026, current Brent oil is selling for $96.26 per barrel – approximately a $29 rise over the past year.
PPG recently announced a global price increase of up to 20 percent across its paint, coatings and specialty products portfolio. PPG also noted in a press release that “certain product categories, technologies and regions may require higher price adjustments to fully offset current cost inflation, and additional price increases may occur in the future as market conditions continue to evolve.”
India, Asia-Pacific correspondent Yogender Singh reported that the conflict is having a major impact in the Asia-Pacific coatings market, with leading Indian paint companies announcing price increases. Even with these increases, there are concerns that more challenges are on the way.
High performance pigment makers Coatings World spoke with are also monitoring the situation closely.
“We are continuing our production without interruption and are maintaining a consistent flow of raw materials,” said Jennifer Coates, strategic marketing manager – Americas Coatings, Sunsonity. “Our products are produced in the U.S., Asia and Germany, and therefore do not have direct impact from these factors. However, we are seeing increased transit times, limited shipping capacity, and higher costs across the industry.”
“Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have indeed created challenges for the entire fine chemical industry,” noted Falko Orlowski, EVP sales and marketing, Trust Chem US/Canada. “On one hand, surging international oil prices have pushed up petrochemical feedstock costs; on the other, logistics disruptions on major shipping routes have strained supply chains and significantly increased transportation costs.”
As of late April, the situation in the Middle East remains volatile. The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has led to tense maritime standoffs and has disrupted shipping lanes, causing a surge in oil prices. This situation has been changing daily, and both paint and coatings manufacturers and their suppliers will certainly be paying close attention to the outcome.
Kerry Pianoforte Coatings World Editor [email protected]
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