Aerospace Coatings Market Size

Global Aerospace Coating Market Overview

Aerospace Coating Market Size was valued at USD 19.73 billion in 2023. The Aerospace Coating industry is projected to grow from USD 21.05 Billion in 2024 to USD 33.16 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.84% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Increased innovation and development in the aviation system and the rise in airplane production are the key market drivers contributing to market growth and expansion.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Aerospace Coating Market Trends

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  The growing air passenger traffic is driving the market growth

  
  

The rising number of air passengers is driving Market CAGR for Aerospace Coating. Worldwide air passenger traffic growth has boosted the commercial aircraft requirement, raising the commercial aircraft manufacturing level. The situation for aircraft manufacturing and the growing size of the fleet is strongly related to the market's significant expansion. Aerospace coatings have major potential as aircraft sales and production rise, especially in emerging nations. The worldwide airplane fleet has grown dramatically due to increased aircraft deliveries from leading manufacturers, which has fueled the aerospace coatings market's expansion. The demand for MRO of different parts, components, and systems is anticipated to rapidly increase along with the development in aerospace demand as more aircraft are deployed.

Additionally, airlines continuously prioritize lowering maintenance costs and boosting durability for an extended component lifecycle, a key factor driving the market for coatings. Additionally, the market demand is supported by the advancement of environmentally friendly water-based coatings due to a progressive move away from conventional solvent-based paint systems and coatings. The market demand is growing phenomenally by replacing conventional spray-applied coatings with new coating technologies, such as employing film coatings on molds.

Due to COVID-19, numerous businesses in numerous industries suffered, including businesses in the market for aerospace coatings. As the market for new aircraft decreased, many producers of aerospace coatings were compelled to either drastically reduce their output or temporarily or permanently shut down their operations. Post-pandemic demand for air traffic increased, especially in emerging nations leading to a subsequent boost in the overall market.

For instance, in 2020, Airbus delivered 566 commercial aircraft, 446 of which belonged to the A320 series. The business proactively created an e-delivery system that will account for over twenty-five percent of its shipments in 2020 to get around pandemic-related travel limitations. As a result, it is anticipated that demand for aerospace coating will increase throughout the projection period due to the rising air passenger traffic. Thus, driving the Aerospace Coating market revenue.

In 2021, PPG introduced the PPG BOUNDLESS CA6500 topcoat series to the general aviation and light aircraft markets. This tint-based topcoat allows for faster color matching and a wide range of colors to be achieved. It also dries quickly and emits low levels of VOC.

In 2019, AkzoNobel announced its intention to buy Mapaero, a French aircraft coatings firm. The proposed acquisition will boost AkzoNobel's global position in aerospace coatings, particularly in the structural and cabin coating sub-segments, and will directly help to meeting the company's 2020 targets.

Aerospace Coating Market Segment Insights

Aerospace Coating Resin Type Insights

The Aerospace Coating market segmentation, based on Resin Type, includes Epoxy, Polyurethane, Acrylic, and Others. Polyurethane dominated the market, accounting for 55% of market revenue (USD 10.2 billion) in 2022. It provides a high level of durability, resistance to chemicals, major weight savings, and environmental sustainability. Additionally, it complies with market demands for easier Application and quicker resin healing. Epoxy is the fastest-growing category during the projected timeframe.

Aerospace Coating End-Use Insights

The Aerospace Coating market segmentation, based on End-Use, includes Commercial, Military, and Others. The commercial category generated the highest market share of about USD 11.7 billion (63%) in 2022. As demand for air passenger traffic rises, it ultimately increases the demand for commercial aircraft, boosting the overall market growth.

Aerospace Coating Resin Industry Insights

The Aerospace Coating market segmentation, based on Industry, includes OEM and MRO. The MRO dominated the market, accounting for 72 % of the market share (USD 13.3 billion) in 2022. The category growth is driven by a rapid increase in passenger traffic and an increasing need for airplane maintenance centers.

Figure 1:  Aerospace Coating Market, by Industry, 2022 & 2032 (USD billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Aerospace Coating Resin Application Insights

The Aerospace Coating market segmentation, based on Application, includes Exterior and Interior. The Exterior Application dominated the market, accounting for 60% of the market share in 2022. The exterior Application of coatings is essential to boost aircraft performance and protect it from high temperature and climatic conditions at high altitudes and provide resistance to corrosion.

Aerospace Coating Regional Insights

By Region, the research provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. The North American Aerospace Coating market region will dominate this market because the USA is a hub for aircraft manufacturing and exports.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2:  Aerospace Coating Market Share by Region 2022 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Europe region's Aerospace Coating market accounts for the second-highest market share due to the rise in innovative utilization for aerospace coating and government-supportive policy to promote innovative aerospace coating. Further, the German Aerospace Coating market holds the largest market share, and the UK Aerospace Coating market is anticipated to grow significantly in the European Region.

The Asia-Pacific Aerospace Coating Market is expected to grow steadily during the projected timeframe. This is due to rapid industrialization and urbanization that have fueled air passenger traffic and, subsequently, demand for aerospace coatings. Moreover, China’s Aerospace Coating market and the Indian Aerospace Coating market are expected to grow significantly in the Asia-Pacific region.

For instance, according to the FAA, until 2038, aviation traffic in America is anticipated to grow by 1.9% per year. This has led to an increase in domestic and international flights, necessitating the use of more aircraft. As a result, the market for aircraft coatings has boomed.

Aerospace Coating Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the Aerospace Coating market to grow further. Market participants are also undertaking strategic approaches to expand and strengthen their footprint, with important market developments including new product establishments, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and strategic alliances with other organizations. The Aerospace Coating industry must offer cost-effective and sustainable products to survive and capture major market share in a highly fragmented market.

Manufacturing locally to minimize expenses is one of the key business tactics organizations use in the Aerospace Coating industry to benefit clients and capture major market revenue. In recent years, the Aerospace Coating industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to the aviation field. Major players in the Aerospace Coatings market include AkzoNobel N.V. (The Netherlands), PPG Industries Inc (US), Sherwin Williams (US), and Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. (Germany), Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (US), Saint-Gobain S.A. (France), Henkel Corporation (Germany), IHI Ionbond AG (India), Zircotec Ltd (UK), LORD Corporation (US), and Asahi Kinzoku Kogyo Inc. (Japan), are attempting to cater untapped market share by investing in research and development to offer affordable and sustainable products.

To offer consumers cutting-edge products and services, Textron, a multi-industry firm, uses its extensive network of enterprises in the aerospace, defense, industrial, and financial sectors. Textron is the largest aircraft manufacturer, established in 2014. Textron's strong brands include Bell, Cessna, Arctic Cat, Pipistrel, Beechcraft, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems, which are well-known internationally. In October 2021, Skyscapes Next Generation (NG) by Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coating received Textron Aviation's approval for using an external basecoat and clearcoat system for Beechcraft, Cessna, and Hawker aircraft. The business claims that its proprietary method, an of-component polyurethane topcoat created for MRO and OEM aircraft refinishing, offers quicker processing times, simpler repair, and richer color than rival systems.

The Sherwin-Williams Company works with experts to develop, produce, distribute, and sell paint and protective coatings. The organization's four main segments are Paint Stores Group, Consumer Group, Finishes Group, and Latin America Coatings Group. The section known as "Paint Stores Group" is made up of company-owned specialty paint shops that engage in the business of selling paint and coatings to end users all over the world. Sherwin-Williams-branded architecture paint and coatings, commercial and marine goods, and related goods are marketed and sold in this division. In September 2020, A JetPen for adjustments of aviation coatings was introduced by Sherwin Williams, a major manufacturer of coatings and painted worldwide. The JetPen is a 2K completely reactive paint that offers aircraft paint remarkable strength and corrosion resistance.

Key Companies in the Aerospace Coatings market include

• AkzoNobel N.V (The Netherlands)


• PPG Industries Inc (US)


• Sherwin Williams (US)


• Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. (Germany)


• Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (US)


• Saint-Gobain S.A. (France)


• Henkel Corporation (Germany)


• IHI Ionbond AG (India)


• Zircotec Ltd (UK)


• LORD Corporation (US)


• Asahi Kinzoku Kogyo Inc. (Japan)

Aerospace Coating Industry Developments

In December of 2024, Honeywell International Inc. stated that they were weighing up plans for the divestiture of its aerospace segment from its suite of conglomerates. This strategic exam was prompted by activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which owned a considerable portion of Honeywell. If the separation takes place, the aerospace unit would most likely become more focused and competitive, which is similar to the trend seen in other conglomerates within the United States.

In April of 2021, Leading Edge Aviation Services, Combined Painting and Eirtech Aviation merged to create a singular company for aircraft painting named International Aerospace Coatings, or IAC. The company operates globally and primarily aims to assist in the painting or coating of aircraft. The mission of combining all three companies together was to be able to expand the goal of assisting clients with superior offerings, as well as expanding the company’s scope of operations on a global level.

Satys, an aircraft painter and sealer company from France, joined forces with PPG on June 2023. The PPG AEROCRON™ e-coat primer system was installed in Omni’s facility, which was located in Dugny, France. This new system allows for a more uniform coat to be applied whilst diminishing the traditional amount of paint that would have been used, therefore allowing for green and weight-saving measures to be incorporated into the process of assembling aircraft.

In July 2024, Airbus and Thales met to form discussions about pooling parts of their satellite units together; these discussions also held the intention to combine both of their business activities. No official contracts have been signed as of yet; however, the direction in which the talks are headed indicates the relocation of army satellites to the New Space area; these discussions have revealed aspects of the growing appeal that is currently trending in the aerospace industry.

Sherwin William Aerospace Coatings has revealed plans for Jet Prep Pretreatment, which aids in protecting aluminum substrates and improves adhesion, Sherwin-Williams has claimed. The product’s new Sol gel helps in providing better coatings without any chromes.

As of December 2024, Honeywell revealed operational adjustments that would separate the Aerospace division from the conglomerate. The goal of these changes is to improve the operations in the industry and increase the value for stakeholders.

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Aerospace Coating Market Segmentation

Aerospace Coating Resin Type Outlook

• Epoxy


• Polyurethane


• Acrylic


• Others

Aerospace Coating End-Use Outlook

• Commercial


• Military


• Others

Aerospace Coating Industry Outlook

• OEM


• MRO

Aerospace Coating Application Outlook

• Exterior


• Interior

Aerospace Coating Regional Outlook

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