Acrylic Coatings Market Overview
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Key Takeaways
- The Asia Pacific region will dominate the market and is expected to register a high CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period (2021-2026). Rapid industrialization and growing FDI in the manufacturing sector are boosting regional growth.
- The growing demand for advanced coating along with the adoption of environmentally sustainable formulations among end-users are positively supporting the market growth between the forecast period.
- Furthermore, high adoption of waterborne acrylic basecoats among prominent automotive players such as Toyota, Ford, and Hyundai are positively impacting market growth
- The acrylic coatings are preferred over regular
coating due to their wide pigment compatibility, environmental friendliness,
and low drying time.
Figure: Asia Pacific Acrylic Coatings Market Revenue, 2020-2026 (US$ Billion)
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Acrylic Coatings Market Segment Analysis - By Technology
Based on the technology, the market is categorized into waterborne, solvent-borne, powder coatings, UV cured coatings, radiation cured coatings, and others. The waterborne segment accounted for more than 30% of the market share in 2020 and is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Waterborne coatings have a low impact on the environment and effective compared to other technologies. Waterborne is one of the commonly used technology among end-users due to its sustainable nature and excellent durability. The composition includes 80% of water and 20% of acrylic solvents. The high water content makes waterborne technology an environmental friend. Waterborne coatings meet the US and European regulations in terms of volatile organic compound emissions (VOC). The solvent-borne technology is expected to be the second dominating segment in the global market. Solvent-borne technology offers high-performance attributes to architectural and industrial applications.
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Market Segment Analysis - By End-Use Industry
Based on the end-use industry,
the market is segmented into building & construction, general industry,
automotive, furniture, marine, aerospace & defense, oil & gas, and
others. The building & construction segment accounted for more than 25% of
the market share in 2020 and is estimated to grow significantly during the
forecast period. The rapid growth in construction activities in emerging
economies is driving the market growth. Acrylic-based coatings are commonly
used in the construction industry due to their high resistance to light, and
weather. Generally, acrylic coatings include paints and floor polishes. Growing
preference for modern paints & coatings among builders is boosting the
market growth. The increasing house renovation activities in both developing
and developed nations also positively impacting the market during the forecast
period. According to the data published by the U.S. Commerce Department, the
U.S. construction spending is increased by 0.9 percent to US$1.4 trillion in
2020. The automotive segment also holds a significant share in the global
market owing to increasing production and sales of passenger cars globally.
Acrylic Coatings Market Segment Analysis - By Geography
Asia Pacific region held the largest share in the acrylic coatings market in 2020 up to 40%, owing to the rapid growth in the infrastructural and automotive sector in the region. Rapid industrialization along with the presence of developing nations in the region are also supporting the market growth for acrylic coatings. The increasing consumer spending and strong economic growth are some of the major factors expected to propel the regional growth during the forecast period. The presence of leading automotive players such as Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Mahindra, TATA, and Suzuki are supporting the acrylic coatings demand. The Europe region accounted for the second-largest share in the acrylic coatings market. An increase in the construction of buildings and the development of new buildings will lead to the demand for the acrylic coatings market in Europe.
Acrylic Coatings Market Drivers
Increased infrastructural and construction activities
The usage of acrylic
coatings in the construction sector is increasing gradually due to their protective
properties from the environment. Acrylic
coatings find their application as exterior architectural coatings, roof
coatings, and floor coating in the construction industry for excellent
durability and weathering resistance. Acrylic coatings account for over 25% of
all coatings due to their versatility and performance. Over the past few years, the construction industry is growing significantly. The economic growth,
investments in infrastructure projects, and technology advancements are
boosting the industry. Approximately 1.2 million new housing units are
constructed every year in the United States. According to a research paper, The U.S. construction industry is spending more than US$1,231 billion every year.
The U.S. private construction spending reached US$1.1 trillion in 2020. Residential
construction is increased in the past few years owing to increasing disposable income,
changing lifestyle, and availability of finance.
Growing demand from end-use industries
Growing demand
from different end-use industries for high resistant, protective, economically
friendly, and low-cost coatings is boosting the growth of the acrylic coatings
market. Acrylic coatings act as a protective layer in many industries. Acrylic
coatings are the leading finishes used in the paint and coating industries.
Acrylic chemicals improve adhesion rate, gloss retention, and UV resistance, in
the coating industry. They are versatile polymers available in different
technologies such as waterborne, solvent-borne, and powder coatings. The
emergence of new coating technologies such as hybrid coatings in the automotive
and aerospace industries is positively driving the market.
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Market Challenges:
Environmental & health issues
The coating industry is one of the prominent industries play a vital role in various
manufacturing sectors. Acrylic coatings cause many health-related problems
among workers. Some of them include headache, seizures, dizziness,
unconsciousness, light?headedness, irritation of nose, eyes, and others. The
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in industrial coatings are harmful to
health and the environment. Industrial paints release harmful VOCs during
painting processes. Volatile organic
compounds impact body organs and lead to asthmatic reactions. Sometimes acrylic
coatings may lead to heart and lung problems among workers.
Acrylic Coatings Market Landscape
Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D
activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Acrylic Coatings
market. Major players in the Acrylic Coatings market are Akzo Nobel N.V., Sumitomo,
BASF SE, Nippon Paint Co. Ltd., DIC Corporation, Sherwin-Williams, The Dow
Chemical Company, PPG Industries, Inc., DSM, Mitsui Chemicals, Showa Denko
Materials, Allnex, Solvay, Yip’s Chemical Holdings Ltd., Innotek Technology
Ltd., Geo Specialty Chemicals, and others
Acquisitions/Technology Launches
- In March 2021, BASF opened its new production line for acrylic dispersions in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. The new production line is engaged in the production of new dispersions technologies under Acronal EDGE, Acronal PLUS, Joncryl, and next-generation Acronal ECO product ranges.
- In July 2020, Allnex launched two new acrylic dispersions products namely SETAQUA DTM 6918 and SETAQUA DTM 6919. The products are used for direct to metal (DTM) applications.
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