The 13th edition of INACOATING Indonesia 2025, held from July 29–31, 2025, at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Kemayoran, Jakarta, will further establish Indonesia as a hub for the international coatings and paint industry.
Global Expo Management (GEM Indonesia), the first-class B2B trade exhibition will feature innovative technologies, raw materials, and solutions in coatings, paints, resins, and composites, co-located with Chemical Indonesia 2025, INAMARINE 2025, and RailwayTech Indonesia 2025.
For India’s USD 3.5 trillion economy with a ₹70,000 crore coatings market, INACOATING provides MSMEs a platform for establishing global linkages, although issues such as regulatory delays and skill shortages may hold back tapping a USD 10 billion domestic market by 2030.
INACOATING 2025, as part of ASCOATINDO (Indonesian Coating Association) and APCI (Indonesian Paint Manufacturers Association) support, anticipates more than 250 exhibitors and 12,000 visitors, comprising professionals from shipping, automotive, construction, and furniture industries, according to a 2025 GEM Indonesia report.
The conference will cover marine and protective coatings, green formulations, and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to meet Indonesia’s increasing demand, with its coatings market expected to expand at a 6% CAGR to 2030, according to a 2024 CII report.
Seminars on low-VOC coatings that cut health hazards by 30% according to WHO standards and connection with international buyers are among the keynotes, according to SNS Insider.
India’s coatings industry, driven by PM Gati Shakti’s infrastructure push and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)’s housing demand, stands to gain from INACOATING’s global exposure. MSMEs, supplying 40% of India’s coating inputs, can access technology transfers and partnerships, per a 2024 CII report.
The ₹50,000 crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme supports MSME innovation, contributing 30% to industry output. The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) increases market access by 25%, according to a 2024 SIDBI report. 2 million trained employees of Skill India, while only 5% with expertise in high-end coating technology, contribute to progress, according to a 2024 Nasscom report.
Challenges remain. Regulatory clearances for green coatings take 4–6 years in India compared to China’s 2, which slows market entry, according to a 2024 Nasscom report. MSMEs have compliance expenses of ₹1–2 lakh per month, constraining global competitiveness.
Infrastructure shortages, such as unreliable power, cut into production, impacting 20% of units. Volatility in global trade, affecting 30% of India’s chemical imports, is an added pressure, according to a 2024 UNCTAD report. Low adoption of ONDC, with only 15% of MSMEs registered, and skill scarcity in Tier 2 cities also limit expansion.
Experts suggest solutions. Subsidies under the Technology Upgradation Scheme can alleviate MSME expenses. Scaling up Skill India’s coating training can fill gaps. Improving 5G and power reliability through PM Gati Shakti will stabilize production. Public-private collaboration with IITs can create eco-friendly coatings. CII-led initiatives can drive ONDC adoption and industry awareness.
INACOATING Indonesia 2025, a critical venue for collaboration and innovation, highlights the coatings industry’s worldwide trend. For India, attending such events can enhance its market share, moving toward a Viksit Bharat by 2030.
Overcoming regulatory, skill, and infrastructure hurdles will be the key to leveraging this opportunity.