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Chemical surface treatment enhances materials by adding functions such as rust and wear resistance to their surfaces. The aim is to bolster corrosion and wear resistance before assembling and commissioning various parts.
Chemical surface treatments encompass cleaners, plating chemicals, conversion coatings, and other variants. Cleaners, comprising various chemicals, serve to eliminate impurities such as grease or oil from surfaces, commonly seen in mechanical parts or industrial machinery. They also play a role in sterilizing or cleaning equipment within laboratory or cleanroom environments. These treatments are applied to base materials such as metals, plastics, and others, offering functions such as coloring, corrosion inhibition, post-treatment, pretreatment cleaning, conditioning, decorative applications, plating, among others. Industries such as building and construction, transportation, aerospace and defense, non-ferrous metals, and household appliances utilize these chemical surface treatments.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the chemical surface treatment market by increasing costs of imported specialty chemicals, plating additives, solvents, and processing equipment. Automotive, aerospace, and construction industries in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported formulations, while Asia-Pacific faces export pricing challenges. These tariffs are raising operational costs and affecting supply chains. However, they are also promoting local chemical production, regional supplier development, and innovation in sustainable surface treatment solutions.
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The chemical surface treatment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.69 billion in 2025 to $18.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial expansion in metal processing, growth of automotive manufacturing, increasing use of plated and coated components, availability of chemical processing technologies, rising demand for durable materials.
The chemical surface treatment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in sustainable surface treatment solutions, rising demand for lightweight and corrosion-resistant materials, expansion of electric vehicle manufacturing, growing focus on environmentally safe chemicals, increasing adoption of advanced coating technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of eco-friendly surface treatment chemicals, rising demand for corrosion-resistant coatings, growing use of pretreatment and cleaning solutions, expansion of surface treatments in automotive and aerospace, enhanced focus on regulatory-compliant chemicals.
The increasing demand in the construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the chemical surface treatment market going forward. Construction refers to the process of planning, designing, assembling, and building physical structures, facilities, or infrastructure. The construction industry uses chemical surface treatments to enhance the durability, performance, and aesthetics of construction materials such as sealers, coatings, and water repellents to protect concrete structures from water penetration, chemical exposure, and environmental degradation. For instance, In February 2024, according to the UK-Government Office for National Statistics, the annual construction output of UK has increased by 2% from 2022 to 2023. Therefore, the increasing demand in the construction industry is driving the growth of the chemical surface treatment market.
Major companies operating in the chemical surface treatment market are focused on introducing advanced solutions such as PVF (Polyvinyl Fluoride) to gain a competitive edge in the market. Polyvinyl Fluoride is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer known for its exceptional performance under harsh conditions, high thermal stability, good chemical resistance, and excellent dielectric properties. For instance, in December 2023, DuPont, a US-based chemicals company, launched Printed Tedlar PVF (Polyvinyl Fluoride) solutions and PVF (Polyvinyl Fluoride) coating. Printed Tedlar PVF (Polyvinyl Fluoride) solutions made with Tedlar, a unique material, and PVF (Polyvinyl Fluoride) coatings are materials that provide superior chemical resistance, flexibility, hydrolysis, and UV (Ultraviolet) stability. These materials are used in both architectural and industrial applications. These materials use surface treatment and coating technologies.
In March 2025, Quaker Houghton, a US-based specialty chemical company, acquired Dipsol Chemicals for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Quaker Houghton's capabilities in delivering high-performance chemical solutions, expands its product portfolio across key industrial sectors, and strengthens its capacity to provide innovative, value-added solutions to customers worldwide. Dipsol Chemicals is a Japan-based specialty chemical company recognized for its expertise in advanced chemical formulations and industrial applications.
Major companies operating in the chemical surface treatment market are Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd., Chemetall GmbH, NOF Corporation, Atotech Deutschland GmbH, Platform Specialty Products Corporation, A Brite Company, Advanced Chemical Company, AHC Oberflachentechnik GmbH, Aalberts Surface Treatment, Elementis plc, Solvay SA, Quaker Houghton, McGean-Rohco, Inc., Coventya International, BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, SurTec International GmbH, Nihon Hyomen Kagaku, Chemtech Surface Finishing Co., Ltd., Koch-Chemie GmbH, Borer Chemie AG, Grauer & Weil (India) Limited, Coral Chemical Company, Ecolab Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Toyal America Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chemical surface treatment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the chemical surface treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the chemical surface treatment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The chemical surface treatment market includes revenues earned by entities by anodizing solution, paint strippers, passivation, pickling, and anti-corrosion. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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