Hydrophobic Coatings Market Size & Share 2022 to 2030
Market Size by Product (Polysiloxanes, Fluoro-Alkylsilanes, Fluoropolymers, Titanium Dioxide), by Substrate (Metals, Glass, Concrete, Ceramics, Polymers, Textile/leather), Property, Applications & Forecast.
Report ID: GMI2919
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Published Date: September 2022
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Report Format: PDF
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Authors:
Kiran Pulidindi, Kunal Ahuja
Hydrophobic Coatings Market Size
Hydrophobic Coatings Market size was recorded at over USD 1.8 billion in 2021. Driven by soaring demand for medical equipment, the industry is expected to grow at more than 5.5% CAGR from 2022 to 2030.
Hydrophobic coatings help in repelling water deposition on the surface, making products anti-absorbent. The growing number of construction projects around the world as a result of rapid migration and urbanization, especially in Asia’s emerging economies, will support market growth.
Governments from developing nations are implementing initiatives to improve the economic state of the country, which is positively impacting the overall market statistics. For Instance, in December 2021, Indian researchers from the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI) developed super-hydrophobic coatings that can enhance the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. The team examined the innovation and aims to use it in industrial applications in marine, machinery, electronic parts, piping, power, and nuclear sectors.
The expanding automotive industry as a result of increasing disposable income and changing lifestyle choices will also boost the hydrophobic coatings market forecasts. The firms in the field are majorly engaging in consistent research and development activities and entering into strategic mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to strengthen their market position. Private and public investment for product penetration in varied applications will also elevate the strategic landscape of the industry.
Risk of impairment may restrain industry progression
High cost and risk of damage in the application process can emerge as key factors restraining market growth. Applying underbody coatings on mechanical components requires utmost caution or the coatings can seep into mechanical components while they are in motion, such as drive shafts, U-joints, or CV joints in a car’s propeller shaft, causing early failure. Nonetheless, the development of effective and easy application coatings will help tackle this issue in the coming years.
Hydrophobic Coatings Market Analysis
In terms of products, the hydrophobic coatings market is categorized into polysiloxanes, fluoropolymers, fluoro-alkylsilanes, titanium dioxide, and others. The fluoropolymers hydrophobic coatings segment was valued at over USD 885 million in 2021 and is slated to grow at around 6.5% CAGR over the review timeline. Fluoropolymers are widely used in medical, electronics & electrical, automotive, and transportation industries. They offer numerous advantages, including thermal stability, chemical resistance, water resistance, and corrosion resistance.
With respect to substrate, the hydrophobic coatings market is divided into metal, glass, concrete, ceramics, polymer, textile/leather, and others. The polysiloxanes by ceramics substrate segment is likely to record a valuation of more than USD 8 million by 2030. The snowballing consumer inclination towards creating attractive and organized homes will augment the demand for ceramics for home décor, thereby facilitating segment growth.
Based on property, the hydrophobic coatings market is classified into anti-icing/wetting, self-cleaning, antifouling, anti-corrosion, anti-microbial, and others. The fluoropolymers by anti-icing/wetting segment is set to witness over 7% CAGR through the estimated timeline. The segmental growth can be attributed to rising demand for anti-ice coating from the automotive, aerospace, and communication equipment sectors as it enhances performance and reduces the energy consumption of the system.
In terms of application, the hydrophobic coatings market is segregated into aerospace, construction, automotive, optical, medical, oil & gas, and others. The polysiloxanes by automotive application segment was valued at more than USD 63 million in 2021 and is anticipated to progress at over 6.5% CAGR between 2022 and 2030. The soaring utilization of hydrophobic coatings on the inner and outer body surfaces of vehicles, as well as the booming automobile sector backed by increased expenditure on R&D, will bolster product adoption in automotive applications.
Regionally, the global hydrophobic coatings market is segmented into Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. The Asia Pacific industry is poised to garner more than USD 1 billion in revenue by the end of 2030. Rapid industrialization and the presence of large automobile manufacturing companies in emerging countries, such as India and China, are some of the socioeconomic factors that will impel product demand in the APAC region.
Another region that may emerge as a key revenue hub is the Middle East & Africa. High consumer preference for luxury leather goods owing to skyrocketing disposable income in the region will boost business expansion. Hydrophobic coatings are broadly used for leather goods as they offer water, oil, dirt, and UV resistance to the material, increasing its durability and giving a good surface finish. The MEA market will depict a CAGR of over 4% through 2030.
Hydrophobic Coatings Market Share
are some of the key players in the hydrophobic coatings market. The companies chiefly engage in product innovation and improving their production capacity to maintain their market position.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on market share due to the rise in safety and government protocols regarding the use of precautionary masks and shields. Face shields have an additional layer of hydrophobic coating, which acts as a primary barrier against airborne disease-causing droplets. Furthermore, mounting demand for coatings in the construction and automotive industries due to changing lifestyles and increasing government investments has been lucrative for market expansion.
The hydrophobic coatings market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in Tons and revenue in USD Million from 2017 to 2030 for the following segments:
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