Paint Stripper Global Market Report 2026

A paint stripper, also referred to as a paint remover, is a chemical substance or a mixture specifically formulated to remove paint, varnish, or other coatings from surfaces. The main objective of a paint stripper is to break down the bond between the paint and the underlying surface. By doing so, it facilitates the process of scraping or washing away the paint, effectively restoring the surface to its original state.

The primary types of paint strippers include solvent type, caustic type, and acidic type. Solvent-based paint strippers are chemical products specifically formulated to remove paint, finishes, and coatings from surfaces while simultaneously cleaning the underlying surface. These paint strippers are available in various packaging types such as buckets, drums, cans, plastic bottles, and jerry bottles. They come in different grades including industrial grade, technical grade, and commercial grade. Paint strippers find applications across various end-user industries, including aerospace, automotive, marine, oil & gas, packaging, 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 paint stripper market by raising the cost of imported solvents, chemical intermediates, and specialty additives required for formulation. These increased costs have impacted industrial, automotive, and marine applications where large volumes are consumed. North America and Europe have been particularly affected due to reliance on imported chemical raw materials. Manufacturers are responding by developing alternative formulations, increasing domestic sourcing, and improving process efficiency. In some cases, tariffs have encouraged the shift toward biobased and locally sourced paint stripper solutions.

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The paint stripper market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.38 billion in 2025 to $1.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in construction renovation activities, expansion of automotive repair services, demand for industrial maintenance, use in marine coating removal, growth of oil and gas infrastructure.

The paint stripper market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stringent environmental regulations, increasing demand for safer chemicals, growth in infrastructure refurbishment, advancements in chemical stripping technology, rising demand from aerospace maintenance. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for eco friendly paint strippers, growing adoption of biobased solvent formulations, increased use in automotive refinishing, expansion of industrial surface restoration, focus on safer low toxicity chemicals.

The expanding construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the paint stripper market. Construction involves combining various materials and processes to create structures based on detailed plans and designs. Paint strippers are widely used in this sector for surface preparation and maintenance, particularly for removing old or deteriorating paint and coatings before new finishes are applied. For instance, in March 2024, according to Atradius, a Netherlands-based insurance company specializing in trade credit insurance, global construction output is projected to grow by 2.0% in 2024, up from 3.7% in 2023. Growth in advanced economies is expected to reach 1.8%, while emerging markets are projected to see a 2.2% increase in building activity. Non-residential output and civil engineering are also forecasted to expand by 2.8% and 4.4%, respectively. Therefore, the expanding construction industry is driving the growth of the paint stripper market.

Major companies operating in the paint stripper market are developing innovative products such as solvent-based paint strippers, which are chemical solutions designed to dissolve and remove paint coatings by breaking down their chemical bonds. For instance, in 2023, Propspeed, a New Zealand-based company, launched Stripspeed, a new solvent-based stripper. This product provides an efficient and dust-free method for removing foul-release coatings without grinding. Stripspeed can reduce preparation time by up to 33% on smooth surfaces such as propellers and shafts, and by up to 50% on more complex surfaces such as swim platform armatures. It produces no harmful dust or debris and is non-flammable, non-caustic, and free from DCM and NMP, offering a safer and more efficient solution for priming metal surfaces prior to coating applications.

In June 2025, JSW Paints Private Limited, an India-based decorative and industrial paints company, acquired a 74.7% stake in Akzo Nobel India Ltd for $1.08 billion (₹8,986 crore). This acquisition aims to strengthen JSW Paints' position in the Indian paints industry, expand its portfolio of premium and ultra-premium products, and enhance its distribution and manufacturing capabilities across the country. Akzo Nobel India Ltd is an India-based paints company that offers paint-stripper (paint-remover) products.

Major companies operating in the paint stripper market are 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, The Sherwin-Williams Company, PPG Industries, AkzoNobel, RPM International Inc., Asian Paints, United Gilsonite Laboratories, Jasco, Green Products, Fiberlock Technologies, Franmar Chemical Inc., EZ Strip Inc., Savogran, Vitex Corp., SRI Performance, Twin Specialties, CHEMEON, Dumond Chemicals, Motsenbocker's Lift Off, Blue Bear, Formby's, Klean-Strip

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

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

The paint stripper market consists of sales of scrapers, wire brushes, heat guns, sanders, protective gear, and vinegar. 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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This report focuses paint stripper 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: Solvent Type; Caustic Type; Acidic Type
• 2) By Packaging Type: Bucket; Drum
• 3) By Grade: Industrial Grade; Technical Grade
• 4) By End User: Aerospace; Automotive; Marine; Oil And Gas; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Solvent Type: Organic Solvent-Based Strippers; Biobased Solvent Strippers
• 2) By Caustic Type: Alkaline-Based Strippers; Caustic Soda-Based Strippers
• 3) By Acidic Type: Methyl Chloride-Based Strippers; Phosphoric Acid-Based Strippers
• Companies Mentioned: 3M Company; Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; The Sherwin-Williams Company; PPG Industries; AkzoNobel; RPM International Inc.; Asian Paints; United Gilsonite Laboratories; Jasco; Green Products; Fiberlock Technologies; Franmar Chemical Inc.; EZ Strip Inc.; Savogran; Vitex Corp.; SRI Performance; Twin Specialties; CHEMEON; Dumond Chemicals; Motsenbocker's Lift Off; Blue Bear; Formby's; Klean-Strip
• 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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