Packaging Coatings Global Market Report 2026

Packaging coatings are specialized coatings applied to various packaging materials to enhance their performance, protection, and visual appeal. They provide resistance against moisture, corrosion, UV rays, and chemicals, and improve printability and offer barrier protection.

There are various types of packaging coatings, including epoxy thermoset, acrylics, amino, alkyd, polyester, vinyl coating, urethane, phenolic, polyurethane, and others. Epoxy thermoset coatings, for example, offer durability and protection by forming a polymer with extensive cross-linking for a three-dimensional network. They are suitable for various substrates such as metal, glass, paper, and plastic. Packaging coatings find applications in containers, caps and closures, cans, aerosols and tubes, among others. They are used across industries such as food and beverage, consumer products, chemicals, paints and coatings, industrial products, semiconductors, electronics, 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 had a significant impact on the packaging coatings market by increasing the cost of imported raw materials such as epoxy resins, acrylic polymers, specialty additives, and curing agents used in coating formulations. These higher input costs have affected pricing and margins for manufacturers supplying food and beverage packaging, aerosol cans, and consumer product containers. Asia-Pacific and North America are among the most affected regions due to their dependence on cross-border sourcing of coating chemicals and intermediates. To address these challenges, companies are strengthening local sourcing, reformulating products to manage cost exposure, and expanding regional manufacturing capacity. In some cases, tariffs have also encouraged domestic production and accelerated innovation in cost-efficient and sustainable packaging coating solutions.

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The packaging coatings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.78 billion in 2025 to $5.03 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in packaged food consumption, expansion of beverage can manufacturing, rising demand for corrosion resistant packaging, growth of consumer goods packaging, increased use of metal and glass containers.

The packaging coatings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, rising adoption of recyclable packaging materials, advancements in coating formulation technologies, stricter food contact safety regulations, growth of e-commerce driven packaging demand. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward waterborne and bpa-free coatings, rising adoption of high-barrier packaging coatings, growing use of uv-cured packaging coatings, increased focus on functional and smart coatings, demand for enhanced printability and visual appeal.

Growing e-commerce activities are expected to propel the growth of the packaging coatings market. E-commerce activities include online buying and selling, digital payments, and various transaction models that continue to transform commercial operations globally. Packaging coatings play an essential role in this sector by providing protective, durable, and visually appealing finishes that maintain product integrity and enhance presentation throughout handling and delivery. For instance, in November 2023, according to a report published by the U.S. Census Bureau, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, retail e-commerce sales in the United States reached approximately $284.1 billion in the third quarter of 2023, marking a 2.3% increase compared to the second quarter. Therefore, the rapid growth of e-commerce activities is driving the expansion of the packaging coatings market.

Major companies operating in the packaging coatings market are developing innovative solutions such as sustainable internal coatings to meet the rising demand for safe and eco-friendly aluminum and beverage packaging. Sustainable internal coatings are protective layers applied inside packaging-such as aluminum bottles-that ensure safety for food and beverages while reducing environmental impact through eco-friendly materials and low-emission production processes. For instance, in February 2025, PPG Industries Inc., a US-based coatings company, introduced non-BPA PPG HOBA Pro 2848 internal coatings for aluminum bottles at Paris Packaging Week 2025. This expansion of the HOBA line supports the demand for sustainable packaging solutions across water, wine, beer, and other beverage categories. The coatings are non-BPA, PFAS-NI, and non-phenolic, ensuring safe beverage contact while preventing corrosion and preserving product quality. This launch aligns with industry trends toward recyclable, chemical-safe, and environmentally responsible packaging. PPG's global technical support and manufacturing capabilities further enable broad adoption of HOBA Pro 2848 across beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and personal-care applications.

In March 2023, Stahl Holdings B.V., a Netherlands-based provider of coating technologies, acquired ICP Industrial Solutions Group (ISG) for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Stahl's position as a global leader in specialty coatings for flexible substrates and supports its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives by integrating water-based and energy-cured coating technologies. ICP Industrial Solutions Group is a US-based chemical company specializing in packaging coatings.

Major companies operating in the packaging coatings market are BASF SE, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Evonik Industries AG, PPG Industries Inc., Solvay S.A., Arkema S.A., Akzo Nobel N.V., Eastman Chemical Company, Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd., Wacker Chemie AG, Masco Corporation, Kansai Paint Co. Ltd., RPM International Inc., DIC Corporation, The Lubrizol Corporation, Sun Coating Company, Axalta Coating Systems LLC, The Valspar Corporation, Hempel A/S, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd., Jotun, ALTANA AG, DAW SE, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, T&K TOKA Co. Ltd., ColorMatrix Group, CROMOS TINTAS GRAFICAS S.A.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the packaging coatings market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the packaging 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 packaging coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The packaging coatings market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as speed steel coating, food packaging coatings, extrusion, precision slitting, plastic fabrication services, and technical support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The packaging coatings market also includes sales of heat seal coatings, non-stick coatings, UV-curable coatings, resins and binders, and PET coatings. 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.

Packaging Coatings 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 packaging coatings 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 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.
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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.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Epoxy Thermoset; Acrylics; Polyester; Vinyl Coating; Urethane; Phenolic; Polyurethane
• 2) By Substrate: Metal; Glass; Paper; Plastic
• 3) By Application: Containers; Caps And Closures; Cans; Aerosols And Tubes; Other Applications
• 4) By End-Use Industry: Food And Beverage; Consumer Product; Chemical; Other End-Use Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Epoxy Thermoset: Bisphenol A Epoxy Coatings; Novolac Epoxy Coatings; Cycloaliphatic Epoxy Coatings
• 2) By Acrylics: Waterborne Acrylic Coatings; Solvent-Borne Acrylic Coatings; UV-Cured Acrylic Coatings
• 3) By Polyester: Unsaturated Polyester Coatings; Saturated Polyester Coatings; Thermosetting Polyester Coatings
• 4) By Vinyl Coating: PVC Coatings; Vinyl Acetate Coatings; Vinyl Chloride Coatings
• 5) By Urethane: Aliphatic Urethane Coatings; Aromatic Urethane Coatings; Waterborne Urethane Coatings
• 6) By Phenolic: Novolac Phenolic Coatings; Resole Phenolic Coatings; Modified Phenolic Coatings
• 7) By Polyurethane: Flexible Polyurethane Coatings; Rigid Polyurethane Coatings; Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; The Sherwin-Williams Company; Evonik Industries AG; PPG Industries Inc.; Solvay S.A.; Arkema S.A.; Akzo Nobel N.V.; Eastman Chemical Company; Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.; Wacker Chemie AG; Masco Corporation; Kansai Paint Co. Ltd.; RPM International Inc.; DIC Corporation; The Lubrizol Corporation; Sun Coating Company; Axalta Coating Systems LLC; The Valspar Corporation; Hempel A/S; Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd.; Jotun; ALTANA AG; DAW SE; Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA; T&K TOKA Co. Ltd.; ColorMatrix Group; CROMOS TINTAS GRAFICAS S.A.
• 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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