Q3 Performance Coatings Report
Mobility Coatings Demand Environment
Light Vehicle
The LV market recovery continues to be hindered by the semiconductor chip
shortage with an estimated impact of ~11 million deferred builds in 2021
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Global LV production decreased 19.7% YOY in Q3; Axalta expects a 27.4%
decline for Q4 and a 2.1% decrease for 2021 (revised down from an original
expectation of 13.4% growth in February)
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Axalta net sales slightly outpaced the market in Q3 driven by specific customer
and model exposures in regions served
Commercial Vehicle
. The global truck market continues to recover with strong order intake in North
America and EMEA relative to historic averages
Based on semiconductor sector forecasts and customer input, current
semiconductor shortage expected to remain challenged through 2022
Global CV production, excluding China, increased 8.0% YOY in Q3; forecasts
call for continued recovery with 0.9% and 21.1% increases for Q4 and FY
2021, respectively
Supply chain shortages have been more limited within CV versus LV
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