Protective Coating Resins Market Size, Share Global Analysis Report, 2022 – 2028

Industry Insights

[201+ Pages Report] According to the report published by Facts Factors, the global protective coating resins market size was worth USD 16,283.4 million in 2021 and is estimated to grow to USD 18,445.89 million by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.10% over the forecast period. The report analyzes the protective coating resins market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and their effect on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the protective coating resins market.

Market Overview

A protective coating is a layer of material put into the surface of another material to inhibit or block corrosion. A protective coating is conceivably metallic or non-metallic. Increasing the utilization of liquid and bio-based epoxy resin drives the global protective coating resin market. Numerous epoxy resins are broadly utilized in electrode-position (ED) and industrial coatings, especially in transportation, industrial maintenance, and marine industries. Epoxy resins are often used in powder coatings. The use of liquid epoxy resin in developing giant solids and ultra-high solids formulations is becoming increasingly common. Liquid epoxy resin is utilized to attain 100% solid epoxy compositions for utilization as concrete surfaces, tank linings, and other related applications. It is frequently supplemented with phenoxy and novolac resins to expand performance and features.

COVID-19 Impact:

COVID-19 is considered one of the most troublesome forces for market growth. While the production process has continued broadly in various coating production units, the ever-growing number of covid positive cases and the falling demand has created uncertainty among the leading producers of industrial coatings. The huge pandemic and lockdown conditions have also caused massive disruptions in the production and supply chain of the coatings market. Also, companies faced a serious shortage of skilled and unskilled labor as the pandemic compelled many workers to travel to their hometowns.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global protective coating resins market value is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.10% over the forecast period.
• In terms of revenue, the global protective coating resins market size was valued at around USD 16,283.4 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 18,445.89 million by 2028.
• Increasing utilization of liquid and bio-based epoxy resin to propel the market's growth.
• By product type, the acrylic category dominated the market in 2021.
• By end-user, the infrastructure & construction categories dominated the market in 2021.
• The Asia Pacific dominated the global protective coating resins market in 2021.

Growth Drivers

• Rising demand for polyurethane resins drives the market growth

Polyurethane coatings, especially 16, 2K, or occasionally 3K, are widely utilized in the automotive OEMs, transportation, automotive refinish, wood, industrial finishes, decorative coatings, and severe-service marine and high-performance industrial segments. Polyurethane resins have been increasing over the past few years due to their beneficial performance properties and ability to be utilized in lower VOC formulations. A dominant and flourishing sub-segment of polyurethanes in the U.S. is 2K polyurea. Polyurethane water-borne dispersions (PUDs) are being developed to observe the growing stringent VOC requirements. They are utilized to formulate single-component coatings with better abrasion resistance compared to water-borne acrylics. That can also be merged with other water-borne resins to meet cost targets and performance demand.

Restraints

• High prices of raw materials and energy hinder the market growth

The factor that restrains the global protective coating resins market is that the protective coatings are overpriced, and their cost of manufacturing is also increasing with the rise in the price of energy. Fluctuating crude oil prices and changing foreign currency fluctuations have resulted in costly raw materials. Raw materials for protective coatings differ significantly in terms of prices that range from USD 2.5/kg to USD 10/kg. Acrylics are the least expensive and cost around USD 2.5/kg. Polyurethane and alkyd protective coatings are accessible in the price range of USD 3/kg to USD 4/kg. Epoxies are the costliest protective coatings, costing around USD 4.5/kg–USD 10/kg. Furthermore, manufacturers' raw material prices are also loaded with the additional cost incurred due to the increased taxes on energy, resulting in higher operating costs and lower profit margins.

Opportunity

• Increasing demand for maintenance for existing substrates boosts the market opportunities

Protective coatings are utilized in maintaining the existing substrates to expand their lifespans. Various industries have systems that run on continuous operations. Numerous of them are revealed to be environmental changes or involve the utilization of bitter materials, which results in the deterioration in the composition of the equipment or reduced efficiency of the process, which causes the plant's shut down or stop the overall operations. Protective coatings prevent these issues, saving the shutdown cost and equipment renewal. The marine industry is prone to harm in vessels, ships, and docks due to the corrosive action of seawater. Coatings, such as waterproofing coats and link & crack filling coats, are extensively used for marine industry maintenance.

Segmentation Analysis

The global protective coating resins market has been segmented into product types, end-user, and region.

The market is segmented on product types: acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, alkyd, polyester, and others. Acrylic resin has the biggest market share in the protective coating resin market. Due to its utilization in architectural coatings, floor finishes, and automobile coatings, acrylic is the most popular resin type. Polyurethane is the second most utilized form of resin. The appliances industry is the largest powdered polyurethane end-users, used in refrigerators, dryer drums, and range cabinets. The overpriced polyurethane is mitigated by its fine performance features, ability to heal at lower baking temperatures, and cheap volatile organic compound (VOC) concentration.

Based on end-user, the market is segmented into infrastructure & construction, oil & gas, aerospace, marine, automotive, power generation, mining, and others. The infrastructure & construction segment is expected to become the fastest growing as the primary purpose of protective coatings is to secure structures from solvents, dust, fungi, corrosion, humidity, and other threats that may impact the stability and functionality of the structures. Protective coatings also supply waterproofing solutions, thereby stopping water leakages. Protective coatings act as a preservative barrier that authorizes structures, including buildings, dams, wells, bridges, floors, wood finishes, and exterior & interior walls, to function in demanding environments and situations.

 Recent Developments

• April 2021: Azelis introduced a new distribution deal with BASF for dispersions, additives, and resins all over Australia and New Zealand, starting directly (ANZ). The goods covered by the agreement are highly used in coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE), and building applications.

Report Scope

Regional Landscape

• The Asia Pacific dominated the protective coating resins market in 2021

The Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2021 and is likely to keep its position during the forecast period. The demand in the region is dynamically influenced by government subsidies, automotive production, construction activities, interest rates, and consumer spending, all of which are important elements of GDP. China is the largest market for protective coating resins, with the highest demand coming from the marine industry. Additionally, the Indian government has launched numerous investment promotion initiatives to help infrastructure and construction projects, which is expected to assist further growth in the regional protective coating resin market.

Competitive Landscape

• Akzo Nobel 
• Axalta Coatings systems 
• RPM International 
• Dow Chemical Company 
• Sherwin-Williams Company 
• Arkema Group 
• Allnex Group 
• Hempel 
• Jotun 
• Sika 
• PPG Industries 
• Wacker Chemie.

Global Protective Coating Resins Market is segmented as follows:

By Product Type

• Acrylic
• Epoxy
• Polyurethane
• Alkyd
• Polyester
•  Others

By End-User

• Infrastructure and Construction
• Oil and Gas
• Aerospace
• Marine
• Automotive
• Power Generation
• Mining
• Others

By Regional Segment Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Nordic Countries
    • Denmark
    • Sweden
    • Norway
  • Benelux Union
    • Belgium
    • The Netherlands
    • Luxembourg
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Malaysia
    • Singapore
    • Rest of Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America