Aerospace Coatings Market Report 2026

The aerospace coatings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.83 billion in 2025 to $3.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial and military aviation fleets, growth in aircraft maintenance activities, increasing regulatory standards for emissions, availability of advanced coating formulations, rising aircraft production.

The aerospace coatings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft, expansion of defense aviation programs, rising focus on corrosion resistance, growing use of sustainable coating technologies, continuous innovation in aerospace materials. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of environmentally compliant coatings, growing demand for lightweight and durable finishes, expansion of advanced resin technologies, increasing use of water-based and powder coatings, enhanced protection performance.

The rising demand for air travel is expected to drive the growth of the aerospace coatings market. Air travel involves using aircraft to transport people and goods over long distances efficiently. Aerospace coatings enhance air travel efficiency by reducing drag, improving engine performance, lowering weight, and extending service life, which leads to fuel savings, reduced maintenance costs, and increased aircraft availability. For example, in January 2025, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based trade association for airlines, reported that global air travel demand grew by 10.4% in 2024 compared to 2023. Therefore, increasing air travel is propelling the aerospace coatings market.

Leading companies in the aerospace coatings market are focusing on innovative solutions such as lightweight topcoats to enhance performance, safety, and environmental compliance. Lightweight topcoats are thin, low-density protective coatings applied to aircraft surfaces to reduce weight while providing corrosion resistance, UV protection, and aesthetic finish. For instance, in September 2023, Sherwin-Williams, a US-based manufacturer, launched a new aerospace conductive coating (CM0485115) that dissipates static on aluminum and composite aircraft substrates. The coating forms an anti-static conductive film with resistivity ranging from 0.1 to 100,000 ohms per square meter, offers excellent adhesion and fluid resistance, and is compatible with Sherwin-Williams topcoat systems and non-electrostatic spray equipment. It can be applied to pre-primed aluminum and composite substrates under various environmental conditions, making it ideal for the growing aerospace market for composite materials.

In June 2025, JSW Paints Private Limited, an India-based manufacturer, acquired a 74.76% stake in AkzoNobel India for $1.05 billion. This acquisition allows JSW Paints to expand its market presence in India’s paints and coatings industry by leveraging AkzoNobel India’s established brands and distribution network. AkzoNobel India Limited provides aerospace coatings in the region.

Major companies operating in the aerospace coatings market are PPG Industries Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Sherwin-Williams Company, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., BASF SE, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, 3M Company, Hempel A/S, Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. (GmbH & Co. KG), IHI Ionbond AG, Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., Sika AG, Jotun A/S, Beckers Group, LORD Corporation, BryCoat Inc., Zircotec Ltd., MAPAERO Group, Satys Aerospace.

North America was the largest region in the aerospace coatings market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the aerospace coatings market share duing the forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace coatings market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aerospace coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aerospace coatings market consists of sales of epoxy and polyurethane used as primer in aerospace coatings. 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.

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