The global paints and coatings additives market size is expected to reach USD 12,659.4 million by 2027 while exhibiting a CAGR of 5.9% between 2020 and 2027. This is attributable to the surging demand for advanced paints and coatings additives owing to the increasing residential projects and the rising automotive sector across the globe. This information is published by Fortune Business Insights, in its latest report, titled, “Paints and Coatings Additives Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Dispersing Agent, Rheology Agent, Leveling Agent, Anti-foaming Agent, Adhesion Promoting Agent, and Others), By Application (Automotive, Architectural, Wood, Industrial, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2020-2027.” The report further mentions that the market stood at USD 8,299.7 million in 2019.

Paints and coatings additives consist of emulsifiers, pigments, curing catalysts, thickeners, and dispersants,among others. These additives are extensively adopted to enhance inherent properties such as good leveling and flow, UV protection, high-temperature stability, and chemical resistance. This makes them an ideal choice for applications across the automotive and construction sectors globally.

What does the Report Include?

The market report includes a detailed assessment of various drivers and restraints, opportunities, and challenges that the market will face during the projected horizon. Additionally, the report provides comprehensive insights into the regional developments of the market, affecting its growth during the forecast period. It includes information sourced from the advice of expert professionals from the industry by our research analysts using several research methodologies. The competitive landscape offers further detailed insights into strategies such as product launches, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and collaborations adopted by the companies to maintain market strongholds between 2020 and 2027. 

DRIVING FACTORS

Increasing Focus on Development of Residential Sector to Augment Growth

The novel coronavirus has hampered painting and coating applications across the globe. However, the growing number of do-it-yourself projects undertaken by people to decorate their homes is driving the demand for these additives. These additives are extensively adopted as emulsifiers, dispersants, thickeners, photo-stabilizers, and leveling agents as they provide efficient corrosion protection for infrastructures. Additionally, they improve the overall shelf life of coatings and increase the substrate durability. Owing to their several benefits, the surging adoption of advanced additives is expected to boost the global paints and coatings additives market growth during the forecast period.

Source-  https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/paints-coatings-additives-market-101810 

SEGMENTATION

The Automotive Segment Held 7.6% Market Share in 2019

The automotive segment, based on application, held a market share of about 7.6% in 2019 and is projected to experience a considerable growth during the forecast period. This is ascribable to the growing demand for automotive that propel the demand for advanced paints & coatings additives across the globe. These additives are beneficial in providing surface protection and texture enhancement in automobiles.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Rising Automotive Sector in Asia-Pacific to Favor Growth

Among all the regions, Asia-Pacific is expected to remain at the forefront and hold the highest position in the global paints and coatings additives market in the forthcoming years. This is attributable to the rising automotive sector in countries such as India and China that drive the demand for advanced paints and coatings additives to prevent corrosion and protect the vehicle from extreme temperature. The region stood at USD 3,766.8 million in 2019.

The market in Europe is expected to gain momentum owing to the increasing focus on improving the aesthetic look of old government and residential buildings in the region between 2020 and 2027.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Eminent Players Expanding Their Production Facilities to Leverage the Promising Opportunities

The global paints and coatings additives market is consolidated by the presence of several major companies that are focusing on expanding their production facilities to cater to the increasing demand for advanced paints & coatings additives for industrial applications such as automotive and construction.

Industry Development:

• February 2020 – BYK announces the launch of its new production and research facility located in Texas, United States. According to the company, the new facility is anticipated to aid in propelling the manufacturing process of GARAMITE organoclays and additives that are adopted as specialty rheological paints & coatings additives across a wide range of industrial applications.

List of the Companies Operating in the Global Market:

• Dow (U.S)
• Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
• BYK-Chemie GmbH (Germany)
• Clariant AG (Switzerland)
• Kyoeisha Chemical Co., LTD. (Japan)
• Arkema S.A. (France)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• Lubrizol Corporation (U.S.)
• ELEMENTIS PLC. (UK)
• Kusumoto Chemicals, Ltd. (Japan)
• ALLNEX NETHERLANDS B.V. (Germany)
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Shamrock Technologies (U.S.)
• King Industries, Inc. (U.S.)
• Troy Corporation (U.S)
• Solvay S.A. (Belgium)
• San Nopco Limited (Japan)
• keim additec surface GmbH (Germany)
• Other Key Players