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Surface Treatment Chemicals Market

Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Chemical Type (Cleaners, Plating Chemicals, Conversion Coatings, and Others), Base Material (Metals, Plastics, And Others), By End Users Industry, By Treatment Method, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024-2031

Report ID : 1510 | Published : 2024-01-31 | Pages: 160 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

The Global Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size is valued at 6.53 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach 12.98 billion by the year 2031 at an 9.22% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

Key Industry Insights & Findings from the Report:

  • Increased demand from various end-use industries, including construction, industrial machinery, packaging, and transportation, propels the chemical surface treatment market share to new heights worldwide.
  • The rising demand for sophisticated surface treatment chemicals in the automotive sector is a major driver propelling the market forward.
  • Asia Pacific dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of global revenue in 2023.
  • Strict government regulations about increased VOC emissions rates during the process will impede market expansion in the chemical surface treatment industry.

 

surface treatment chemicals

The practice of altering a previously created product's surface attributes in order to obtain desired characteristics is known as surface treatment. It is a mechanical or chemical technique used to enhance solderability, adhesion or wettability, corrosion resistance, tarnish resistance, resistance to toxic chemicals, and wear and tear resistance.

Additionally, it adds hardness, changes heat conductivity and electrical conductivity, smoothest out surface defects, and controls surface friction and attrition. Also, chemical-based surface finishing activities, including photosensitivity improvement or reduction, paint and another tough stain stripping, corrosion curing, and, most critically, metal surface electroplating, are performed using surface treatment chemicals. They are used in a variety of industrial metals and machinery to increase performance and durability. They are also extensively employed in the electrical, construction, and automotive sectors. 

Moreover, aluminium corrosion is encouraged by chemical treatment, which is predicted to speed up market expansion. The potential of surface treatment chemicals to lessen the effects of infections and to promote the adoption of the plating technique in the metal industry are additionally essential elements influencing the market expansion.

The rapid development of several end-use industries across significant regions, including North America, Asia Pacific, and others, is another crucial factor for market growth. The need for surface treatment chemicals is predicted to rise as a result of increased end-user demand. It is projected that sectors including automotive, construction, electrical and electronics, aerospace, and others will continue to drive market demand in the years to come.

Recent Developments:

  • In February 2022, PPG announced the purchase of Arsonsisi's powder coatings branch. Arsonsisi is a well-known exporter of specialist powder coatings for residential and commercial use. PPG will be able to expand its powder coatings portfolio throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa as a result of the acquisition (EMEA). It also contains metallic bonding, which is one of the fastest growing sectors for powder coatings, which are widely used in specific treatments for automobiles, homes, and general industrial usage.
  • In October 2021, Alberts Surface Technologies GmbH established a comprehensive partnership with HoellerElectrolyzer GmbH in the field of highly effective electrolyze surface treatment. The collaboration's goal was to significantly reduce the cost of hydrogen generation while also improving its accessibility. The incredibly effective prolonged coatings will be sprayed on in-line machines in Lübeck for large yields, exposing Hoeller to Europe's limited production capacity.

Competitive Landscape:

Key players are:

  • Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
  • Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • OC Oerlikon Management AG
  • PPG Industries, Inc.
  • Quaker Chemical Corporation
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd.
  • ALANOD GmbH & Co. KG
  • Bulk Chemicals Inc.
  • Chemetall GmbH
  • Aalberts Surface Technologies
  • NOF CORPORATION
  • Atotech
  • JCU CORPORATION
  • Element Solutions Inc
  • Trion Coatings, LLC
  • ChemTech Surface Finishing Pvt. Ltd.
  • YUKEN Surface Technology, S.A. de C.V.
  • IONICS 

Market Segmentation:

The global surface treatment chemical market is classified into four sections: end-user industry, base material, chemical type, and treatment method. Based on chemical Type, the market is segmented into Cleaners, Plating Chemicals, Conversion Coatings, and Others. Based on Base Material, the market is segmented into Metals, Plastics, and Others. Based on End-Use Industry, the market is segmented into transportation, construction, general industry, industrial machinery, packaging, and Others. Based on treatment method, the market is segmented into electroplating, chemical treatment, thermal spraying, hot dipping, plating chemicals and others

Based on Treatment Method, the Plating Chemicals Segment held the Largest Share of the Global Market

The plating chemicals segment held the largest market share. The market for plating chemicals has grown due to its versatility for usage in a variety of end-use industries, including transportation, manufacturing, and construction. The Surface Treatment Chemicals Market category for cleaning chemicals is anticipated to experience the quickest growth over the period of forecast.

The Plastics Segment is Projected to Lead the Market

The plastics segment is expected to dominate the market. Plastics' choice over metals in different end industries, including transportation and building, can be credited to the market's growth in this segment. Plastics are incredibly simple to manufacture because they can very easily be shaped and machined. They also require less finishing.

The Region's Expanding Automotive Sector Makes the Asia Pacific the Biggest Market for Surface Treatment Chemicals

Asia Pacific is the largest and fastest growing market among them, owing to the region's growing construction industry, as well as its continuously growing automotive and marine industries. Because of increased government investment in the infrastructure sector, India, Japan, South Korea, and China are the region's largest markets. Following Asia Pacific, North America is the second largest shareholder in the Global Surface Treatment Chemicals Market. Because of increased demand for the product from diverse industries such as aerospace, marine, and defence, as well as significant reconstruction efforts in this country, the United States is the largest market in this region. Europe is another important area in the Global Surface Treatment Chemicals Market, with the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy being the key contributors.

Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Report Scope:

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market size value in 2023

USD 6.53 billion

Revenue forecast in 2031

USD 12.98 billion

Growth rate CAGR

CAGR of 9.22% from 2024 to 2031

Quantitative units

Representation of revenue in US$ Million, and CAGR from 2024 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2023

Forecast Year

2024-2031

Report coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments covered

Chemical Type, Base Material, End user Industry, Treatment Method

Regional scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico ;The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; South East Asia; South Korea; South East Asia

Competitive Landscape

Element Solutions Inc., (U.S.), NOF Corporation (Japan), Atotech (Germany), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), Chemetall, Inc. (Germany), Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd. (Japan), PPG Industries, Inc. (U.S.), Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan), Solvay (Belgium), OC Oerlikon Management AG (Switzerland), McGean-Rohco Inc. (U.S.), JCU CORPORATION (Japan), Platform Specialty Products Corporation (U.S.). Quaker Chemical Corporation (U.S.)

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by End-user Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by End-user & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by End-user:

5.2.1. Automotive
5.2.2. Construction
5.2.3. Aerospace
5.2.4. Electrical and Electronics
5.2.5. Coil Industry
5.2.6. Packaging Industry
5.2.7. Others

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Base Material Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Base Material Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Base Material Type:

6.2.1. Metals

6.2.1.1. Iron and Steel
6.2.1.2. Aluminum
6.2.1.3. Others
6.2.2. Plastics
6.2.3. Others

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Chemical Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Chemical Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Chemical Type:

7.2.1. Corrosion protection chemicals

7.2.1.1. Conversion Coatings

7.2.1.1.1. Phosphate Conversion Coatings (PCCs)
7.2.1.1.2. Zinc Phosphate Conversion Coatings (ZPCCs)
7.2.1.1.3. Iron Phosphate Conversion Coatings (IPCCs)
7.2.1.1.4. Manganese Phosphate Conversion Coatings (MPCCs)
7.2.1.1.5. Oxide Conversion Coatings (OCCs)
7.2.1.1.6. Chromate Conversion Coatings
7.2.1.1.7. Phosphate-Free Conversion Coatings
7.2.1.1.8. Electro-Ceramic Conversion Coatings (ECCCs)
7.2.1.1.9. Nano-Ceramic Conversion Coatings (NCCCs)

7.2.1.2. Coil Coatings
7.2.1.3. Others

7.2.2. Cleaners
7.2.3. Anodizing agents
7.2.4. Passivating agents
7.2.5. Others

7.2.5.1. Lubricants
7.2.5.2. Metalworking Fluids
7.2.5.3. Glass Cutting Fluids
7.2.5.4. Interleaving Powders
7.2.5.5. Paint Strippers
7.2.5.6. Paint Detackification Fluids
7.2.5.7. Precision Micro-Chemicals
7.2.5.8. Sealants
7.2.5.9. Pretreatment Primer

Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: by Treatment Method Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. by Treatment Method & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
8.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Treatment Method:

8.2.1. Electroplating
8.2.2. Chemical treatment
8.2.3. Thermal spraying
8.2.4. Hot dipping
8.2.5. Others

Chapter 9. Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

9.1. North America

9.1.1. North America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-user, 2024-2031
9.1.2. North America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Base Material Type, 2024-2031
9.1.3. North America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2024-2031
9.1.4. North America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Treatment Method, 2024-2031
9.1.5. North America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.2. Europe

9.2.1. Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-user, 2024-2031
9.2.2. Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Base Material Type, 2024-2031
9.2.3. Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2024-2031
9.2.4. Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Treatment Method, 2024-2031
9.2.5. Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.3. Asia Pacific

9.3.1. Asia Pacific Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-user, 2024-2031
9.3.2. Asia Pacific Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Base Material Type, 2024-2031
9.3.3. Asia-Pacific Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2024-2031
9.3.4. Asia-Pacific Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Treatment Method, 2024-2031
9.3.5. Asia Pacific Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.4. Latin America

9.4.1. Latin America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-user, 2024-2031
9.4.2. Latin America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Base Material Type, 2024-2031
9.4.3. Latin America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2024-2031
9.4.4. Latin America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Treatment Method, 2024-2031
9.4.5. Latin America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.5. Middle East & Africa

9.5.1. Middle East & Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-user, 2024-2031
9.5.2. Middle East & Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Base Material Type, 2024-2031
9.5.3. Middle East & Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2024-2031
9.5.4. Middle East & Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Treatment Method, 2024-2031
9.5.5. Middle East & Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape

10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

10.2. Company Profiles


10.2.1. Aalberts Surface Technologies
10.2.2. Advanced Chemical Company
10.2.3. ALANOD GmbH & Co. KG
10.2.4. Atotech Deutschland
10.2.5. Bulk Chemicals Inc.
10.2.6. Chemetall GmbH
10.2.7. ChemTech Surface Finishing Pvt. Ltd.
10.2.8. DOW
10.2.9. Element Solutions Inc
10.2.10. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
10.2.11. Houghton International, Inc.
10.2.12. IONICS
10.2.13. JCU CORPORATION
10.2.14. Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd.
10.2.15. Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.
10.2.16. NOF Corporation
10.2.17. OC Oerlikon Management AG
10.2.18. Platform Specialty Products Corporation
10.2.19. PPG Industries, Inc.
10.2.20. Quaker Chemical Corporation
10.2.21. The Sherwin-Williams Company
10.2.22. Trion Coatings, LLC
10.2.23. YUKEN Surface Technology, S.A. de C.V.
10.2.24. Other Prominent Players

Segmentation of Surface Treatment Chemicals Market-

By End User

  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Aerospace
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Coil Industry
  • Packaging Industry
  • Others

Surface Treatment Chemicals Market

By Base Material Type

  • Metals
    • Iron and Steel
    • Aluminum
    • Others
  • Plastics
  • Others

By Chemical Type

  • Corrosion protection chemicals
    • Conversion Coatings
      • Phosphate Conversion Coatings (PCCs)
      • Zinc Phosphate Conversion Coatings (ZPCCs)
      • Iron Phosphate Conversion Coatings (IPCCs)
      • Manganese Phosphate Conversion Coatings (MPCCs)
      • Oxide Conversion Coatings (OCCs)
      • Chromate Conversion Coatings
      • Phosphate-Free Conversion Coatings
      • Electro-Ceramic Conversion Coatings (ECCCs)
      • Nano-Ceramic Conversion Coatings (NCCCs)
    • Coil Coatings
    • Others
  • Cleaners
  • Anodizing agents
  • Passivating agents
  • Others
    • Lubricants
    • Metalworking Fluids
    • Glass Cutting Fluids
    • Interleaving Powders
    • Paint Strippers
    • Paint Detackification Fluids
    • Precision Micro-Chemicals
    • Sealants
    • Pretreatment Primer

By Treatment Method

  • Electroplating
  • Chemical treatment
  • Thermal spraying
  • Hot dipping
  • Others

By Region scope

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast
  • Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

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Surface Treatment Chemicals Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.22% during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

Element Solutions Inc., (U.S.), NOF Corporation (Japan), Atotech (Germany), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), Chemetall, Inc. (Germany), Nihon Parkerizi

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