Coating Additives Market Estimated to Reach $8.7 Billion by 2018
DALLAS - Research firm MarketsandMarkets has released a new study that estimates the market for coating additives will reach $8.7 billion by 2018. The report defines and segments the coating additives market with analysis and forecasting of revenue and volume. It estimates that the market will grow at a CAGR of 6.4 percent from an estimated $6 billion in 2013 to $8.7 billion by 2018.
The major function of a coating additive is to improve the performance of coatings, addressing issues such as foaming, wetting and dispersing, inconsistent rheology, and biocides. With tightening environmental regulations, formulators are working to reduce the VOC content in their products. This has caused a shift towards the use of waterborne coatings or powder coatings, when possible, and has prompted the need to find the right balance between a product's performance and its composition. Careful selection of the right additive plays an important role in the performance of coatings in its end-use application.