Antifouling Paints and Coatings Market Report by Type (Copper-Based, Self-Polishing Copolymer, Silicone Elastomers, and Others), Application (Shipping Vessels, Drilling Rigs & Production Platforms, Fishing Boats, Yachts & Other Boats, Mooring Lines, Inland Waterways), and Region 2025-2033

Antifouling Paints and Coatings Market Report by Type (Copper-Based, Self-Polishing Copolymer, Silicone Elastomers, and Others), Application (Shipping Vessels, Drilling Rigs & Production Platforms, Fishing Boats, Yachts & Other Boats, Mooring Lines, Inland Waterways), and Region 2025-2033

Report Format: PDF+Excel | Report ID: SR112025A2492

Market Overview:

The global antifouling paints and coatings market size reached USD 10.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 17.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% during 2025-2033.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024
USD 10.0 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033
USD 17.8 Billion
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) 6.3%


Antifouling paints and coatings refer to specialized paints applied to the hulls of ships and offshore structures to minimize or prevent the growth of sub-aquatic organisms. They are manufactured using resins, pigments, cuprous oxides and biocides, which inhibit the growth of algae, bacteria, diatoms, barnacles, slime and other marine organisms. Some of the commonly used antifouling paints, include soft-bottom paint, hard-bottom paint and ablative antifouling paints. They are applied to the bottom of the boats, yachts and ships to improve the flow of water passing the hull, which minimizes fuel consumption by reducing the drag and enhancing the durability and aesthetic value of the ship.

Significant growth in the marine and shipbuilding industries across the globe is one of the key factors creating a positive impact on the market. Furthermore, increasing focus and expenditures on improving vessel durability and preventing corrosion are providing a thrust to the market growth. Antifouling paints and coatings are used on drilling rigs, production platforms, shipping vessels and inland waterways transport to reduce frictional resistance and prevent fouling organisms from damaging the hulls. Additionally, various product innovations, such as the development of environment-friendly antifouling products, are acting as other growth-inducing factors. There is also a growing demand for low-friction, metal-free and silicone- and fluoro resin-based antifouling paints and coatings, which is contributing to the market growth. Other factors, including increasing ownership of leisure boats, along with the growing demand for floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels by the oil and gas industry, are anticipated to drive the market further.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global antifouling paints and coatings market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.

Breakup by Type:

  • Copper-Based
  • Self-Polishing Copolymer
  • Silicone Elastomers
  • Others
     

Breakup by Application:

  • Shipping Vessels
  • Drilling Rigs & Production Platforms
  • Fishing Boats
  • Yachts & Other Boats
  • Mooring Lines
  • Inland Waterways
     

Breakup by Region:

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
     

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Akzo Nobel N.V., BASF S.E., Boero Yacht Coatings, Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd., Hempel A/S, Jotun Group, Kop-Coat Marine Group (RPM International Inc), Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc. and The Sherwin-Williams Company etc.

Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Billion USD
Segment Coverage Type, Application, Region
Region Covered Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa
Countries Covered United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico
Companies Covered Akzo Nobel N.V., BASF S.E., Boero Yacht Coatings, Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd., Hempel A/S, Jotun Group, Kop-Coat Marine Group (RPM International Inc), Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc. and The Sherwin-Williams Company
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Key Questions Answered in This Report

The global antifouling paints and coatings market was valued at USD 10.0 Billion in 2024.

We expect the global antifouling paints and coatings market to exhibit a CAGR of 6.3% during 2025-2033.

The expanding shipbuilding industry, along with the rising adoption of antifouling paints and coatings in boats, yachts, and ships, for improving the flow of water passing the hull, is primarily driving the global antifouling paints and coatings market.

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary halt in numerous production activities for antifouling paints and coatings.

Based on the type, the global antifouling paints and coatings market has been segregated into copper-based, self-polishing copolymer, silicone elastomers, and others. Among these, copper-based currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.

Based on the application, the global antifouling paints and coatings market can be bifurcated into shipping vessels, drilling rigs & production platforms, fishing boats, yachts & other boats, mooring lines, and inland waterways. Currently, shipping vessels hold the largest market share.

On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Asia Pacific currently dominates the global market.

Some of the major players in the global antifouling paints and coatings market include Akzo Nobel N.V., BASF S.E., Boero Yacht Coatings, Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd., Hempel A/S, Jotun Group, Kop-Coat Marine Group (RPM International Inc), Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc., The Sherwin-Williams Company, etc.

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