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Architectural coatings encompass a range of specialized coatings applied to residential and commercial structures. These coatings serve a dual purpose, providing protection and durability while also enhancing the aesthetic appeal of buildings.
The primary resins utilized in architectural coatings include acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane, polyester, and urethane. Acrylic, for instance, denotes a clear, robust plastic known for its strength, rigidity, and optical clarity. It's easily fabricated and exhibits excellent weather-resistant properties. These coatings employ various technologies, such as solvent-borne and water-borne formulations, serving diverse functions in ceramics, inks, lacquers, paints, powder coatings, primers, sealers, stains, and varnishes. They cater to a broad spectrum of end-users, encompassing both residential and non-residential applications.
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 architectural coatings market by increasing costs of imported resins, pigments, additives, and specialty chemicals used in coating formulations. Construction markets in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented coatings production. These tariffs are raising product costs and impacting project budgets. At the same time, they are driving localization of raw material sourcing, development of alternative formulations, and innovation in cost-effective coating technologies.
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The architectural coatings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $84.78 billion in 2025 to $89.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of residential and commercial construction, increasing renovation and remodeling activities, rising urban infrastructure development, expansion of real estate sector, availability of advanced coating formulations.
The architectural coatings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $113.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of sustainable construction practices, rising demand for smart and functional coatings, expansion of green building certifications, growing focus on long-lasting protective coatings, increasing investments in infrastructure modernization. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of low-voc and water-borne coatings, rising demand for durable and weather-resistant finishes, expansion of decorative and aesthetic coating solutions, increased focus on energy-efficient building materials, premiumization of architectural finishes.
The rising industrialization is expected to drive the growth of the architectural coatings market in the coming years. Industrialization is the process of economic and social transformation characterized by a shift from agrarian economies to manufacturing and mechanized production systems. This process increases demand for architectural coatings due to growing infrastructure development, which requires protective and decorative coatings for buildings and structures. For example, in April 2024, a report by the Federal Reserve Board, a U.S.-based governmental organization, stated that industrial production increased by 0.4% in March, while manufacturing output rose by 0.5%, partly supported by a 3.1% increase in motor vehicles and parts. Excluding motor vehicles and parts, factory output grew by 0.3%. Therefore, increasing industrialization is expected to propel the architectural coatings market forward.
Leading companies in the architectural coatings sector are focusing on cutting-edge solutions, notably advanced powder coating, to address evolving needs and elevate product quality. Advanced powder coating denotes an innovative method applied to provide durable and protective coatings for pet food ingredients or products. For instance, in November 2023, AkzoNobel, a Netherlands-based paint and coating company, launched Interpron D1036, a pioneering architectural powder coating. This formulation cures at temperatures as low as 150°C, significantly lower than standard powder coatings. This lower curing temperature potentially yields energy savings of up to 20% and a faster curing time of up to 25% compared to traditional powders, enhancing overall coating process efficiency.
In August 2023, AkzoNobel N.V., a Netherlands-based company, acquired Sherwin Decorative Paint for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to strengthen AkzoNobel's product portfolio and expand its presence in the decorative paints sector by leveraging Sherwin's innovative paint formulations and established customer base. Sherwin Decorative Paint, a U.S.-based manufacturer, specializes in premium paints and coatings, offering high-quality decorative finishes for both residential and commercial applications, along with eco-friendly solutions to address growing sustainability demands.
Major companies operating in the architectural coatings market are AkzoNobel, PPG Industries, Sherwin-Williams, Nippon Paint Holdings, Asian Paints, Kansai Paint, Jotun, RPM International, Berger Paints, Tikkurila, Masco Corporation, DAW SE, Benjamin Moore, Cloverdale Paint, Kelly-Moore Paints, Diamond Vogel, Hempel, Beckers Group, SK Kaken Co. Ltd., Noroo Paint & Coatings, KCC Corporation, Sika AG
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the architectural coatings market in 2025. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global architectural coatings market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the architectural coatings market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the architectural coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The architectural coatings market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing industrial maintenance coatings, traffic coatings. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The architectural coatings market also includes sales of zinc-rich primers, paints, and sealers. 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.
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