Stealth Coating Market Size By Resin (Epoxy, Polyurethane, Polyimide), By Application (Aerospace & Defense, Computer & Tablet Screens, Phone Screens, Cars), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2020 – 2026

Industry Trends

Stealth Coating Market size was valued at around USD 593 million in 2019 and will exhibit a growth rate of over 6.5% from 2020 to 2026. Rising applications of stealth coatings in military weapons, submarines, and vehicles are projected to offer new opportunities to the overall market growth.
 

Stealth coatings consist of high concentrations of iron powders in a polymer matrix. Thermoplastic materials, such as epoxy, polyimide, PEEK, PPS, PES, isocyanate, and polyetherimide, have become ideal materials for stealth coatings. Stealth coatings are used in aircraft and military weapons. Additionally, they are also applied to many other surfaces including phone screens, computer & tablet screens, and cars, among others.
 

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The increasing penetration of stealth coatings in various applications such as aircraft, military weapons, and vehicles, especially in countries including the U.S., China, India, Russia, and Spain, is anticipated to drive the overall stealth coatings market share. Furthermore, the surging smartphone production in countries, such as China, India, and the U.S., is likely to propel the consumption of stealth coatings in phone screens.
 

Additionally, the rapid demand for stealth technology in the aerospace industry for fighters & bombers, tanks, and helicopters will further support industry growth in the next few years. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the aircraft manufacturers have reduced their aircraft production rates which is a major restraining factor for the global stealth coating market.
 

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Rising demand for epoxy stealth coatings

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Epoxy stealth coatings is projected to dominate the global stealth coating market and hold over 45% demand share in 2026 owing to their increasing applications in the aerospace industry and vehicles. These coatings offer several properties including durability, strength, and chemical resistance. Additionally, epoxy stealth coatings are more durable and have a very high heat deflection temperature.
 

These coatings provide a scratch and impact-resistant finish than any other stealth coatings. They also provide a high level of UV & water resistance and are easy to clean. Furthermore, polyurethane stealth coatings are expected to grow substantially in the coming years with surging applications in phone screens and cars.
 

Growing application of stealth coatings in the aerospace & defense industry will drive the overall market

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The aerospace & defense segment dominated the overall industry and generated revenue of over USD 235 million in 2019. Stealth technology plays a vital role in next-generation military assets such as aircraft, weapon systems, submarines, ships, ground vehicles, and personnel. Stealth coatings make missiles, drones, planes, and other aircraft partially invisible to radar.
 

The increasing aircraft demand along with technological innovations is further anticipated to boost the overall stealth coating market growth. However, the Boeing Market Outlook (BMO) 2020 projects that the commercial aviation and services markets will face significant challenges due to the pandemic, while the global defense services market will remain stable.
 

Furthermore, rising applications of stealth coatings in cars for UV protection and protection from chips, scratches, road debris, & malicious damages are further projected to propel the industry growth. Increasing smartphone production across the globe is also expected to spur the demand for stealth coatings. Additionally, newer applications of stealth coatings in foods and drugs are anticipated to offer new growth opportunities to the global stealth coating market.
 

North America to witness significant growth throughout the assessment period

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North America dominated the global stealth coating market and shall account close to 40% demand share in 2026 owing to the growing aircraft production, especially in the U.S., and rising consumption of stealth coatings in luxurious cars. To protect their manned and unmanned aircraft from enemy radar, the U.S. military and its allies are increasingly becoming dependent on stealth technology.
 

Additionally, the U.S. has more deliveries of jet fighters than China and Russia combined and owns fifth-generation stealth fighters. Furthermore, the surging applications of stealth coatings in military aircraft in European countries, especially in Russia, are further projected to boost the consumption of stealth coatings in the region.
 

Product expansion is one of the major strategic outlooks

Key players in the stealth coating industry are majorly focused on offering innovative products with enhanced functionalities. Major players are expanding their presence in emerging countries to cater to the increasing demand for stealth coatings in cars and the aerospace industry. The key manufacturers of stealth coatings include Intermat Defense, CFI Solutions, Hyper Stealth Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Stealth Coatings Inc., Micromag, Veil Corporation, and Stealth Veils, among others.
 

The stealth coating market report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in tons & revenue in USD million from 2016 to 2026 for the following segments:
 

By Resin Type

• Epoxy
• Polyurethane
• Polyimide
• Others

By Application

• Aerospace & defense
• Computer & tablet screens
• Phone screens
• Cars
• Others

By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • Japan
  • Indonesia
  • South Korea
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE