APAC Paints & Coatings Additives Industry

APAC Paints & Coatings Additives Market Analysis

The Asia-Pacific Paints and Coatings Additives Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period.

• Rising environmental concerns and regulations are likely to hinder the market's growth.
• Rising demand from beverage coatings in India is expected to create opportunities for the market growth in the future.
• China is expected to dominate the market and is also expected to witness the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

APAC Paints & Coatings Additives Market Trends

Architectural Segment to Dominate the Market

• The architectural segment includes additives used in coatings for commercial purposes, such as office buildings, warehouses, retail convenience stores, shopping malls, and residential buildings.
• Some of the majorly used additives for architectural coatings include rheological modifiers, defoamers, dispersants, and wetting agents.
• In general, the additives used for architectural coatings help in enhancing surface properties, stabilizing pigment, enhancing wetting and dispersing properties and defoaming properties, etc.
• The increasing demand for decorative coatings in houses, for greater aesthetics, is estimated to boost the demand for paint and coating additives in architectural coatings at a significant rate in the next few years.
• Thus, the demand for paints and coatings is increasing, in turn having a direct impact on the additives market.

China to Dominate the Market

• In the Asia-Pacific region, China is the largest economy, in terms of GDP. China is one of the fastest emerging economies and has become one of the biggest production houses in the world, today. The country’s manufacturing sector is one of the major contributors to the country’s economy.
• The continuous improvements in economic conditions in the region have enhanced the financial status of the consumers, in turn, boosting the demand for buildings and other infrastructural activities in the country.
• China’s 13th Five Year Plan started in 2016 as it was an important year for the country’s engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) industry. In addition to this, the country ventured into new business models domestically and internationally, during the year.
• Moreover, restrictions on foreign investment on land development, high-end hotels, office buildings, international exhibition centers, and construction and operation of large theme parks have also been lifted.
• The growth in commercial and residential sectors is expected to boost the paints and coatings market in the country. Thus, driving the demand for paints and coatings additives during the forecast period.

APAC Paints & Coatings Additives Industry Overview

The Asia-Pacific paints and coatings additives market is partially consolidated. Key players in the market include Altana, Ashland, Dow, ELEMENTIS PLC, and Solvay, among others.

APAC Paints & Coatings Additives Market Leaders