Electrocoating Global Market Report 2026

Electrocoating is a wet paint finishing method that involves immersing a metal in an electrically charged bath, utilizing electric current to deposit another metal onto the surface through hydrolysis. This process not only facilitates the application of paint but also contributes to adding thickness to objects. The electrocoating market finds widespread use across various industries for coating different metal components.

There are two main types of electrocoating such as cathodic and anodic. Cathodic electrocoating is employed in applications requiring corrosion protection for ferrous substrates and UV durability. It is particularly useful in scenarios where light colors are essential. In this process, the cathode serves as the positive or oxidizing electrode, receiving electrons from the external circuit and undergoing reduction during the electrochemical reaction. A range of equipment types is utilized in the electrocoating process, including curing systems, coating and dispensing systems, handling systems, inspection systems, and others. These systems find application in various sectors such as passenger cars, commercial vehicles, automotive parts and accessories, heavy-duty equipment, appliances, and more.

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 have created both challenges and opportunities for the electrocoating market by increasing the cost of imported coating chemicals, curing systems, and automated handling equipment. Automotive, commercial vehicle, heavy-duty equipment, and appliance segments in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific are most affected due to their reliance on imports. The higher costs have disrupted supply chains and slowed adoption in certain end-use segments. However, positive impacts include accelerated local production of coating chemicals, diversification of sourcing strategies, and increased adoption of sustainable and high-performance electrocoating technologies, which enhance operational efficiency and reduce dependency on imports.

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The electrocoating market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.47 billion in 2025 to $4.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in adoption of cathodic and anodic electrocoating systems, increase in automotive and heavy-duty equipment coating, expansion of waterborne and solventborne coatings, adoption in commercial vehicles and appliances, integration in coating and curing systems.

The electrocoating market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in AI and IoT-enabled electrocoating solutions, rising deployment of environmentally friendly electrocoating processes, growth in real-time coating monitoring, expansion in automated inspection systems, increasing adoption of smart coating and handling equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include implementation of AI-enhanced electrocoating processes, deployment of IoT-connected coating equipment, adoption of digitalized coating monitoring, expansion of environmentally friendly electrocoating, integration of smart inspection and handling systems.

The electrocoating market is anticipated to benefit from the rising demand in the automotive industry. Electrocoating, also known as electrophoretic deposition (EPD) or e-coating, plays a crucial role in the automotive sector, providing an effective and versatile method for coating various vehicle components. It offers benefits such as corrosion protection, aesthetic finishing, and increased durability. In May 2023, Australia's automotive sector witnessed a 1.3% increase in vehicle production compared to the same period in 2022, emphasizing the growing demand in the automotive industry. The application of electrocoating in this sector contributes to the market's overall growth.

Major companies in the electrocoating market are strategically forming partnerships to better serve their existing consumers. One notable example is the collaboration between PPG Industries Inc. and Satys Group in France for an aircraft e-coat system. This collaboration involves the installation of a PPG AEROCRON e-coat priming system at Satys' factory, providing electrocoating (e-coat) services for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) aircraft components. In June 2023, PPG Industries Inc. announced this partnership with Satys Group to bring new e-coat technology to key aircraft OEMs. The PPG Aerocron technology ensures a more consistent finish on aircraft components while using less paint compared to standard spray-applied processes, benefiting French clients. Satys Group, a France-based industrial company, will set up the PPG AEROCRON e-coat priming system at its factory in Dugny, France, as part of this collaboration.

In January 2025, Beacon Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based provider of ecoat and powder coating services for industrial manufacturing customers, acquired Electro Prime Group's industrial coatings facility in Rossford, Ohio, for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition was intended to extend Beacon Industries' presence into Northern Ohio and increase its production capabilities to better support a wide range of manufacturing clients, particularly within the automotive sector. Electro Prime Group LLC is a U.S.-based company offering electrocoating and powder coating services for metal components, mainly serving the automotive industry.

Major companies operating in the electrocoating market are AkzoNobel, PPG Industries, BASF, Sherwin-Williams, DuPont, Henkel, Axalta Coating Systems, Valspar, Jotun, RPM International, KCC Corporation, CVC Specialty Chemicals, Intech PPG, Techno Coatings, Clariant, KansAI Paint, Nippon Paint, Carboline, Tnemec Company, Mankiewicz, American Industrial Coatings, Superior Industrial Coatings, Noroo Paint, EonCoat

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electrocoating market in 2025. The regions covered in the electrocoating market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the electrocoating market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The electrocoating market consists of sales of continuous motion, conveyorized tanks, batch installations, and bulk coating systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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.

Electrocoating Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses electrocoating market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Cathodic; Anodic
• 2) By Equipment: Curing System; Coating And Dispensing Systems; Handling Systems; Inspection System; Other Equipment
• 3) By Application: Passenger Cars; Commercial Vehicles; Automotive Parts And Accessories; Heavy-Duty Equipment; Appliances; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Cathodic Electrocoating: Waterborne Cathodic Electrocoating; Solventborne Cathodic Electrocoating; High-Performance Cathodic Coatings
• 2) By Anodic Electrocoating: Waterborne Anodic Electrocoating; Solventborne Anodic Electrocoating; Specialty Anodic Coatings
• Companies Mentioned: AkzoNobel; PPG Industries; BASF; Sherwin-Williams; DuPont; Henkel; Axalta Coating Systems; Valspar; Jotun; RPM International; KCC Corporation; CVC Specialty Chemicals; Intech PPG; Techno Coatings; Clariant; Kansai Paint; Nippon Paint; Carboline; Tnemec Company; Mankiewicz; American Industrial Coatings; Superior Industrial Coatings; Noroo Paint; EonCoat
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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