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.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 10.0 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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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.
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.
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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 Features | Details |
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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 |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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.