Self-Cleaning Coatings Market Report 2026

The self-cleaning coatings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.56 billion in 2025 to $4.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urban pollution challenges, architectural innovation, glass facade adoption, coating technology advancement, demand for reduced cleaning costs.

The self-cleaning coatings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.43 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart building construction, sustainable infrastructure growth, nanotechnology advancements, automotive exterior protection demand, expansion of green cities. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for low maintenance surfaces, expansion in architectural glass applications, rising use in automotive exteriors, increased adoption of photocatalytic coatings, focus on anti pollution surface technologies.

The rising investment in construction projects is expected to drive the growth of the self-cleaning coatings market. Construction projects involve efforts to build, renovate, or develop structures such as buildings, roads, and infrastructure, requiring planning, design, labor, and materials. This increase in construction investment is primarily driven by rapid urbanization, as growing urban populations elevate the demand for housing, infrastructure, and public facilities. As investment in construction projects rises, there is a higher demand for durable and low-maintenance materials, such as self-cleaning coatings, to meet these needs. For example, in July 2024, the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that total investment in the infrastructure sector reached $17.3 billion (£13.8 billion) in 2023, reflecting a 3.9% increase compared to 2022. As a result, the surge in construction investment is contributing to the growth of the self-cleaning coatings market.

The rising adoption of green building certifications is expected to drive the growth of the self-cleaning coatings market in the coming years. Green building certifications, such as LEED and BREEAM, assess buildings based on energy efficiency, water conservation, material performance, and long-term environmental impact. The increase in these certifications is driven by government policies and investor priorities that emphasize measurable sustainability standards to qualify for incentives and reduce operating costs. Growing green building certifications are boosting demand for self-cleaning coatings by promoting low-maintenance, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible surface technologies that reduce water usage, minimize chemical cleaning, and enhance building longevity. For instance, in February 2024, according to the U.S. Green Building Council, a US-based non-profit organization, there were over 6,000 LEED-certified commercial projects worldwide in 2023, reflecting a significant rise in certified green building space compared to previous years. Therefore, the growing number of green building certifications is fueling the self-cleaning coatings market.

Major companies in the self-cleaning coatings market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as superhydrophobic solutions, to improve long-term surface performance while reducing maintenance requirements across industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications. Advanced superhydrophobic solutions are highly water-repellent coatings designed to cause water droplets to bead up and roll off surfaces, which automatically removes dirt, dust, and contaminants, improving durability and keeping surfaces cleaner for longer. For instance, in September 2025, NTT Advanced Technology Corporation, a Japan-based technology solutions provider, launched HIREC-RAS, a new superhydrophobic, self-cleaning aerosol coating in a convenient spray-can format. This aerosolized version of HIREC-R offers easier application and improved spray uniformity compared to earlier products like HIREC1100. HIREC-RAS maintains a high water-repellent contact angle of over 150 degrees and can preserve performance for approximately three years. The product is designed for small-scale or partial repairs of hydrophobic coatings on outdoor infrastructure, including antennas, steel towers, bridges, power plants, and buildings.

Major companies operating in the self-cleaning coatings market are Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, PPG Industries Inc., The Sherwin-Williams Company, Akzo Nobel N.V., Arkema S.A., Hempel A/S, Jotun A/S, Saint-Gobain Glass S.A., Asahi India Glass Limited, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., Guardian Industries Corp., Pilkington Group Limited, AGC Inc., Corning Incorporated, Nanogate SE, NEI Corporation, Nanovere Technologies LLC, Nanopool GmbH, Advanced Nanotech Lab Co. Ltd., Nanova Care Coat Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the self-cleaning coatings market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the self-cleaning 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 self-cleaning coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The self-cleaning coatings market consists of sales of photocatalytic coatings, anti-fog coatings, oleophobic coatings, anti-microbial coatings, and self-cleaning paints. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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