Luminous Paint Global Market Report 2026

Luminous paint, also recognized as glow-in-the-dark paint, is a paint variant that demonstrates luminescent characteristics, emitting light without drawing energy from an external light source. This capability stems from phosphorescent or photoluminescent pigments, which absorb and subsequently emit light energy. Phosphorescent pigments release light gradually, while photoluminescent pigments emit light immediately upon exposure to light.

The primary kinds of luminous paint include fluorescent paint, phosphorescent paint, and radioluminescent paint. Fluorescent paint is a type of paint that shines brightly under ultraviolet (UV) light, producing vibrant hues that remain visible even in daylight. They are composed of various materials such as zinc sulfide powder, calcium sulfide powder, strontium-90 (Sr-90), tritium (H-3), promethium (Pm-147), radium-226 (Ra-226), and others, serving purposes in escape routes, emergency signage, cosmetics, home decor, and more. End-user industries encompass the transportation industry, medical and healthcare sector, building and construction field, defense industry, oil and gas sector, and others.

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 influenced the luminous paint market by increasing the cost of imported phosphorescent pigments, rare earth materials, and specialty additives required for high performance formulations. These impacts are particularly significant in safety signage, transportation, and defense applications across asia pacific and europe, where reliance on imported luminescent materials is high. Supply disruptions have led to longer lead times and higher production costs for manufacturers. However, tariffs have encouraged domestic pigment production, alternative material research, and localized manufacturing, strengthening regional supply chains and technological independence.

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The luminous paint market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.73 billion in 2025 to $18.32 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for safety signage in public infrastructure, use in military and defense applications, adoption in transportation facilities, popularity of decorative novelty paints, established phosphorescent pigment technologies.

The luminous paint market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in smart city infrastructure projects, rising safety regulations in public spaces, expansion of emergency evacuation systems, innovation in long lasting phosphorescent materials, increasing demand for energy free lighting solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of luminous paints in emergency signage, increasing adoption in transportation safety applications, rising demand for decorative glow in the dark coatings, expansion of luminous paints in smart infrastructure, higher usage in defense and industrial safety markings.

The increasing demand for commercial building infrastructure projects is expected to propel the growth of the luminous paint market going forward. Commercial building infrastructure projects involve large-scale construction efforts to develop, renovate, or expand office buildings, retail centers, hotels, and mixed-use developments. These projects are rising due to growing urbanization, the need for modern workspaces, technological advancements requiring upgraded building systems, and a strong focus on sustainability that encourages energy-efficient renovations and enhancements. Luminous paints support these developments by improving safety and visual appeal through illuminated signage, emergency pathway markings, and decorative elements that aid in wayfinding and branding. For instance, in June 2023, according to the Quarterly Construction Inquiry published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, the overall construction industry grew by 6.5% from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023, with the housing sector rising by 11.1% and the infrastructure subsector by 3.7%. Therefore, the increasing demand for infrastructure projects in commercial buildings is driving the luminous paint market.

Major companies in the luminous paint market are focusing on technological advancements such as water-based photoluminescent coatings designed for long-duration glow and eco-friendly applications. A photoluminescent coating uses phosphor pigments that absorb light from sunlight, LEDs, or UV sources and then slowly re-emit it in the dark-similar to glow-in-the-dark materials. This provides extended illumination, energy-free visibility, and versatile decorative and safety applications. For example, in 2023, LuminoKrom, a France-based specialty coatings manufacturer, introduced a water-based photoluminescent paint capable of emitting visible light for up to 10 hours after exposure. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor uses, including roads, pedestrian crossings, and decorative walls, and offers an eco-friendly, non-toxic alternative to traditional paints while improving safety and aesthetic appeal.

In August 2023, Akzo Nobel N.V., a Netherlands-based paint and coatings manufacturer, acquired Sherwin-Williams' Chinese decorative paints business for $109 million. This acquisition strengthens AkzoNobel's market presence in China, supports broader market segmentation, and enhances its position beyond the premium segment. Sherwin-Williams is a US-based company that manufactures photoluminescent paints.

Major companies operating in the luminous paint market are Rust-Oleum Corporation, Rosco Laboratories, DayGlo Color Corp., Tec Star LLC, Star Nail International LLC, Teal and Mackrill, ADS Group, Glow Inc., GloTech International, Glow Tec UK Ltd., PUFFDINO Trade Co. Ltd., Art 'N Glow LLC, EverGlow NA Inc., Glow Products Canada Inc., Glow-Mania LLC, Glowway Oy, Jolie Paint LLC, Lumilor LLC, Luminova Corporation, Noxton Company, SolarColorDust LLC, Wildfire Lighting

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the luminous paint market in 2025, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the luminous paint market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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

The luminous paint market consists of sales of photoluminescent, ultraviolet reactive, and thermochromic paints. 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.

Luminous Paint 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 luminous paint 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Fluorescent Paint; Phosphorescent Paint; Radio Luminescent Paint
• 2) By Application: Escape Routes; Emergency Signage; Cosmetics; Home Decor; Other Applications
• 3) By End Use Industry: Transportation Industry; Medical And Healthcare Industry; Building And Construction; Defense Industry; Oil and Gas Industry; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Fluorescent Paint: Water-Based Fluorescent Paint; Solvent-Based Fluorescent Paint
• 2) By Phosphorescent Paint: Zinc Sulfide-Based Phosphorescent Paint; Strontium Aluminate-Based Phosphorescent Paint
• 3) By Radio Luminescent Paint: Tritium-Based Radio-Luminescent Paint; Promethium-147-Based Radio-Luminescent Paint
• Companies Mentioned: Rust-Oleum Corporation; Rosco Laboratories; DayGlo Color Corp.; Tec Star LLC; Star Nail International LLC; Teal and Mackrill; ADS Group; Glow Inc.; GloTech International; Glow Tec UK Ltd.; PUFFDINO Trade Co. Ltd.; Art 'N Glow LLC; EverGlow NA Inc.; Glow Products Canada Inc.; Glow-Mania LLC; Glowway Oy; Jolie Paint LLC; Lumilor LLC; Luminova Corporation; Noxton Company; SolarColorDust LLC; Wildfire Lighting
• 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,
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