Introduction to Architectural coatings
Architectural coatings are the coatings which are used to coat the buildings and houses with color, texture and other visual appeals. They also serve the purpose of protection from external elements and various exposures. The properties of these coatings contribute towards surface protection during the period of its surface exposure. They are applied with brushes, rollers and sprays on interior & exterior of the surfaces including walls, floor and ceilings of the buildings. These coatings provide protection from external factors such as heat, moisture, chemicals, varying weather conditions and others.
Market Size and Forecast
The global architectural coatings market is observing pulsating growth on account of increasing number of residential and commercial constructional developments. Additionally, growing explorations and advances in coating industry in the past few years along with growing population and rise in per capita income of the people are likely to drive the market for its various applications and protection purposes. The architectural coatings market is anticipated to record a CAGR of 6.2% over the forecast period i.e. 2018-2027. Further, the market is expected to reach a value of USD 70 billion at the end of the forecast period.
According to U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. residential permits have been recorded as 13,28,000 in 2018 where the number of housing started were 12,56,000 and the housings completed were 10,99,000 in 2018. This rise in construction projects in U.S. have increased the demand for these coatings which is further expected to drive the global market of architectural coatings in upcoming years.
Growth Drivers
New Residential Projects
Rapid economic development and rising disposable income of the people are thriving the growth of the residential projects which is expected to boost the market shares in the developing regions. Additionally, increasing residential reconstruction and new developments of various projects by real estates is expected to increase the demand for architectural coatings. Further, the rising urbanization of the population is driving the market significantly at present and is expected to impact the market strongly during the forecast period.
Rising Construction Activities
The growing GDP of the developing and developed economies are expected to propel the growth of both commercial and various residential constructions which is expected to drive the demand for architectural coatings during the forecast period. Additionally, the government initiatives for various constructions in urban and rural areas is generating huge demand for these coatings in the market. Moreover, the growing population and rising demand for housing is estimated the boost the market growth over the forecast period.
Restraints
VOC Emissions
The VOC emissions caused by these coatings are not just harmful for the environment but also pose threat to human health leading to various health issues such as nausea, eye, nose and throat irritation among other serious health issues. These factors are anticipated to dampen the growth of the architectural coatings market during the forecast period.
Market Segmentation
Our-in depth analysis of the global architectural coatings market includes the following segments:
By Resin Type
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Acrylic
- Alkyd
- Epoxy
- Polyurethane
- Polyester
- Urethane
- Others
By Technology
- Solvent Borne
- Water Borne
By Application
- Residential
- Commercial
By Region
On the basis of regional analysis, the global architectural coatings market is segmented into five major regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa region.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the dominant share in the overall market during the forecast period which can be attributed to growing constructional and infrastructural development in countries such as China, India, Japan and others. The rising government contribution for construction and various other projects in this region is expected to boost the demand for architectural coatings.
Europe is expected to have the largest growing market of architectural coatings during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the rising demand for construction of residential and other commercial infrastructures in the region, majorly in Germany, which is further expected to drive the demand for these coatings in the next few years. Moreover, various reconstruction works in this region are also expected to augment the demand for these coatings during the forecast period.
Furthermore, the substantial growth rate of construction projects in the North America region is anticipated to favor the growth of the architectural coatings market over the forecast period.
Global architectural coatings market is further classified on the basis of region as follows:
- North America (United States, Canada), Market size, Y-O-Y growth Market size, Y-O-Y growth & Opportunity Analysis, Future forecast & Opportunity Analysis
- Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of LATAM), Market size, Y-O-Y growth, Future forecast & Opportunity Analysis
- Europe (U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, BENELUX (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), NORDIC (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland), Poland, Russia, Rest of Europe), Market size, Y-O-Y growth, Future forecast & Opportunity Analysis
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Market size, Y-O-Y growth, Future forecast & Opportunity Analysis
- Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman), North Africa, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa), Market size, Y-O-Y growth, Future forecast & Opportunity Analysis
Top Featured Companies Dominating The Market
- BASF SE
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- PPG Industries
- AzkoNobel
- Asian Paints
- Nippon Paints
- The Sherwin-Williams Company
- Prisum Coatings Canada Inc.
- Helios Group
- A&A Coatings
- Kansai Paint Co.
