Bio-based Coatings: Global Markets

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The global market for bio-based coatings is expected to grow from $13.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $22.6 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.

The North American market for bio-based coatings is expected to grow from $4.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $7.4 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 11.9% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.

The European market for bio-based coatings is expected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $7.1 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 9% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.

Report Scope

The report analyzes the global market for bio-based coatings. Estimated values are based on manufacturers' total revenues. Projected revenue values are in constant U.S. dollars, unadjusted for inflation. The global bio-based coatings market is segmented by:

Product type (water-borne, solvent-borne, powder, and high solids).
Resin type (acrylic, alkyd, polyurethane, and others).
Functionality (decorative, protective, antimicrobial, and others).
End use (building and construction, transportation, furniture, packaging, and others).
Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Report Includes

117 data tables and 41 additional tables
An updated assessment of the global bio-based coatings market
In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2024, estimated figures for 2025, as well as forecasts for 2029, including projections of CAGRs through 2030
Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects specific to the bio-based coatings, accompanied by a market share analysis by resin type, product type, functionality, end-use industry and region
Analysis of current and future demand in the global bio-based coatings industry, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive environment, market regulations and reimbursement practices
Review of patents granted for bio-based coatings by each major category and of emerging developments in the global market
In-depth information on increasing investments in R&D activities, key technology issues, and industry-specific challenges of this market
Market share analysis of the key market participants in the bio-based coatings industry, along with their research priorities, product portfolios, global rankings and company competitive landscape
Profiles of major companies within the industry, including BASF, Covestro AG, Akzo Nobel N.V., Arkema, and Axalta Coating Systems LLC

Product Code: AVM254A

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Emerging Technologies
Future Trends and Developments
Regional and Emerging Markets
Segmental Analysis
Conclusion

Chapter 2 Market Overview

Market Definition
Factors Affecting the Selection of Bio-based Coatings
Importance of Bio-based Coatings
Impact of Tariff War

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics

Takeaways
Market Dynamics Snapshot
Drivers
Sustainability Initiatives of Public Companies
Growing Significance of Bio-based Coatings
Restraints
Outperformed by Conventional Coatings
Regulatory Burden on Producers
Opportunities
Transportation Applications
Carbon Neutrality and Net-Zero Emissions
Challenges
High Cost
Limited Market Reach

Chapter 4 Regulatory Landscape

Takeaways
Regulatory Bodies Overseeing the Bio-based Coatings Industry

Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies and Developments

Takeaways
Emerging Technologies
Morro Coating
Bio-based Coatings from Rice Bran Wax
Sprayable Opaque Bio-based Coating Technology

Chapter 6 Analysis of the Global Supply Chain for Bio-based Coatings

Supply Chain Analysis

Chapter 7 Market Segmentation Analysis

Takeaways
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Product Type
Water-borne
Solvent-borne
Powder
High Solids
Market Analysis by Resin Type
Acrylic
Alkyd
Polyurethane
Other Resins
Market Analysis by Functionality
Decorative
Protective
Antimicrobial Bio-based Coatings
Other Functionalities
Market Analysis by End Use
Building and Construction
Transportation
Furniture
Packaging
Other Industries
Geographic Breakdown
Takeaways
Market Analysis by Region
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Middle East and Africa

Chapter 8 Competitive Intelligence

Industry Structure
Bio-based Coatings Markets: Company Share Analysis
Strategic Analysis

Chapter 9 Sustainability in Bio-based Coatings Market: An ESG Perspective

ESG in the Bio-based Coatings Industry
ESG Practices by Bio-based Coating Companies
Environmental Issues
Social Issues
Governance Issues
Current Status of ESG in the Bio-based Coatings Industry
Risk Scale, Exposure Scale, and Management Scale
Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
Concluding Remarks from BCC Research

Chapter 10 Appendix

Methodology
Information Sources
Abbreviations
References
Company Profiles
AKZO NOBEL N.V.
ARKEMA
AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LLC
BASF
BIOSHIELD COATING SOLUTIONS
CORTEC CORP.
COVESTRO AG
MASQUELACK CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES SA
MELODEA
NIPPON PAINT HOLDINGS CO. LTD.
PPG INDUSTRIES INC.
RENNER ITALIA S.P.A
RPM INTERNATIONAL INC.
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO.

Product Code: AVM254A

List of Tables

Summary Table : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 1 : Value of Exports of Coated Textile Fabrics, by Country, 2023
Table 2 : Year for Net-Zero Commitments, by Country, 2023
Table 3 : Regulatory Bodies Overseeing the Bio-based Coating Industry, 2025
Table 4 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 5 : Global Market for Water-borne Bio-based Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 6 : Global Market for Solvent-borne Bio-based Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 7 : Global Market for Bio-based Powder Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 8 : Global Market for Bio-based High Solid Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 9 : Categories of BioPreferred Coatings
Table 10 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 11 : Value of Exports of Acrylic Polymers, by Country, 2023
Table 12 : Global Market for Bio-based Acrylic Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 13 : Global Market for Bio-based Alkyd Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 14 : Bio-based Polyurethane Coatings and Applications
Table 15 : Global Market for Bio-based Polyurethane Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 16 : Global Market for Other Bio-based Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 17 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 18 : Global Market for Decorative Bio-based Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 19 : Global Market for Bio-based Protective Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 20 : Global Market for Antimicrobial Bio-based Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 21 : Global Market for Other Bio-based Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 22 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 23 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings in the Building and Construction Industry, by Region, Through 2030
Table 24 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings in Residential Buildings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 25 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings in Commercial Buildings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 26 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings in the Industrial Sector, by Region, Through 2030
Table 27 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings in the Transportation Industry, by Region, Through 2030
Table 28 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings in the Furniture Industry, by Region, Through 2030
Table 29 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings in the Packaging Industry, by Region, Through 2030
Table 30 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings in Other Industries, by Region, Through 2030
Table 31 : Annual Carbon Dioxide Emissions, by Country, 2023
Table 32 : Global Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Region, Through 2030
Table 33 : North American Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Country, Through 2030
Table 34 : North American Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 35 : North American Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 36 : North American Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 37 : North American Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 38 : U.S. Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 39 : U.S. Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 40 : U.S. Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 41 : U.S. Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 42 : Canadian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 43 : Canadian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 44 : Canadian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 45 : Canadian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 46 : Mexican Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 47 : Mexican Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 48 : Mexican Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 49 : Mexican Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 50 : European Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Country, Through 2030
Table 51 : European Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 52 : European Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 53 : European Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 54 : European Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 55 : German Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 56 : German Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 57 : German Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 58 : German Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 59 : U.K. Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 60 : U.K. Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 61 : U.K. Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 62 : U.K. Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 63 : French Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 64 : French Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 65 : French Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 66 : French Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 67 : Rest of Europe Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 68 : Rest of Europe Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 69 : Rest of Europe Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 70 : Rest of Europe Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 71 : Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Country, Through 2030
Table 72 : Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 73 : Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 74 : Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 75 : Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 76 : Chinese Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 77 : Chinese Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 78 : Chinese Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 79 : Chinese Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 80 : Japanese Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 81 : Japanese Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 82 : Japanese Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 83 : Japanese Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 84 : Indian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 85 : Indian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 86 : Indian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 87 : Indian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 88 : Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 89 : Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 90 : Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 91 : Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 92 : South American Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Country, Through 2030
Table 93 : South American Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 94 : South American Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 95 : South American Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 96 : South American Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 97 : Brazilian Market for Paints and Coatings, 2024
Table 98 : Brazilian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 99 : Brazilian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 100 : Brazilian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 101 : Brazilian Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 102 : Rest of South America Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 103 : Rest of South America Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 104 : Rest of South America Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 105 : Rest of South America Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 106 : MEA Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Sub-Region, Through 2030
Table 107 : MEA Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, Through 2030
Table 108 : MEA Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, Through 2030
Table 109 : MEA Market for Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, Through 2030
Table 110 : MEA Market for Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 111 : Shares of Leading Global Producers of Bio-based Coatings, 2024
Table 112 : ESG Environmental Issues
Table 113 : ESG Social Issues
Table 114 : ESG Governance Issues
Table 115 : ESG Scores of Leading Companies
Table 116 : Risk Scale, Exposure Scale, and Management Scale
Table 117 : Abbreviation Used in this Report
Table 118 : Akzo Nobel N.V.: Company Snapshot
Table 119 : Akzo Nobel N.V.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 120 : Akzo Nobel N.V.: Product Portfolio
Table 121 : Akzo Nobel N.V.: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 122 : Arkema: Company Snapshot
Table 123 : Arkema: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 124 : Arkema: Product Portfolio
Table 125 : Axalta Coating Systems LLC.: Company Snapshot
Table 126 : Axalta Coating Systems LLC: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 127 : Axalta Coating Systems LLC.: Product Portfolio
Table 128 : Axalta Coating Systems LLC: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 129 : BASF: Company Snapshot
Table 130 : BASF: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 131 : BASF: Product Portfolio
Table 132 : Bioshield Coating Solutions: Company Snapshot
Table 133 : Bioshield Coating Solutions: Product Portfolio
Table 134 : Cortec Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 135 : Cortec Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 136 : Covestro AG: Company Snapshot
Table 137 : Covestro AG: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 138 : Covestro AG: Product Portfolio
Table 139 : Covestro AG: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 140 : Masquelack Chemical Industries SA: Company Snapshot
Table 141 : Masquelack Chemical Industries SA: Product Portfolio
Table 142 : Melodea: Company Snapshot
Table 143 : Melodea: Product Portfolio
Table 144 : Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 145 : Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 146 : Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 147 : PPG Industries Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 148 : PPG Industries Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 149 : PPG Industries Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 150 : Renner Italia S.p.A: Company Snapshot
Table 151 : Renner Italia S.p.A: Product Portfolio
Table 152 : RPM International Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 153 : RPM International Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 154 : RPM International Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 155 : The Sherwin-Williams Co.: Company Snapshot
Table 156 : The Sherwin-Williams Co.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 157 : The Sherwin-Williams Co.: Product Portfolio

List of Figures

Summary Figure : Global Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by Region, 2024
Figure 1 : Market Dynamics Snapshot of Bio-based Coatings
Figure 2 : Supply Chain for the Bio-based Coatings Industry
Figure 3 : Global Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by Product Type, 2024
Figure 4 : Global Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by Resin Type, 2024
Figure 5 : Global Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by Functionality, 2024
Figure 6 : Global Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by End Use, 2024
Figure 7 : Number of Greenfield Projects and their Values, 2022 and 2023
Figure 8 : Global Furniture Market, 2023-2028
Figure 9 : Global Packaging Market, 2023 and 2028
Figure 10 : Global Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by Region, 2024
Figure 11 : North American Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by Country, 2024
Figure 12 : Sales of Zero-emission Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles, by Country, 2023
Figure 13 : European Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by Country, 2024
Figure 14 : Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by Country, 2024
Figure 15 : South American Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by Country, 2024
Figure 16 : MEA Market Shares of Bio-based Coatings, by Sub-Region, 2024
Figure 17 : Overview of ESG Factors
Figure 18 : Akzo Nobel N.V.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 19 : Akzo Nobel N.V.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 20 : Arkema: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 21 : Arkema: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 22 : Axalta Coating Systems LLC: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 23 : Axalta Coating Systems LLC: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 24 : BASF: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 25 : BASF: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 26 : Covestro AG: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 27 : Covestro AG: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 28 : Company website, annual reports, investor presentations, press releases and SEC filings
Figure 29 : Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Group or Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 30 : PPG Industries Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 31 : PPG Industries Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 32 : RPM International Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 33 : RPM International Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2023
Figure 34 : The Sherwin-Williams Co.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024