High Performing Matting Agent Market Global Report 2026

The high performing matting agent market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.88 billion in 2025 to $0.99 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of automotive coatings demand, growth in architectural coatings industry, increasing use of matte finishes in consumer goods, development of solvent-based coating systems, rising demand for aesthetic surface finishing solutions.

The high performing matting agent market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.61 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in eco-friendly and bio-based coatings, increasing demand for durable matte finishes in automotive interiors, expansion of water-based coating technologies, advancements in functional additive chemistry, rising adoption of high-performance industrial coatings. Major trends in the forecast period include bio-based and sustainable matting agent formulations, demand for ultra-low VOC coating additives, development of high durability matte finish coatings, increasing adoption of nano-structured surface modification additives, growth in multifunctional performance coating additives for industrial applications.

The increasing growth of consumer electronics is expected to drive the growth of the high-performing matting agents market going forward. Consumer electronics refer to electronic devices intended for everyday personal use, including communication, entertainment, and home-related applications. The consumer electronics industry is expanding due to the growing demand for smart and connected devices, which are widely adopted because of their convenience, advanced functionalities, and ability to seamlessly connect and enhance everyday digital experiences. High-performing matting agents support consumer electronics by providing anti-glare and low-reflective surfaces that improve screen visibility, enhance aesthetic appearance, and increase resistance to scratches and fingerprints. For instance, in May 2023, according to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, a Japan-based trade association, Japan's electronic equipment production reached 771.45 billion yen (approximately USD 5.6 billion) in May 2023. The production of consumer electronics increased to 32.09 billion yen (around USD 233 million), compared to 25.26 billion yen (approximately USD 183 million) recorded in May 2022. Therefore, the increasing growth of consumer electronics is driving the growth of the high-performing matting agents market.

Leading companies operating in the high-performing matting agent market are focusing on developing innovative products such as nano-engineered silica-based matting systems to deliver superior gloss control, improved durability, and enhanced coating performance compared to conventional matting agents. Nano-engineered silica-based matting systems are ultra-fine engineered silica particles designed to control light scattering on coated surfaces, helping achieve a uniform matte finish with improved scratch resistance, better dispersion, and higher coating durability than conventional matting agents. For example, in July 2024, Coval Technologies launched Coval Matting Agent, a high-performance coating additive designed to deliver superior matte finishing capabilities in modern paint and coating systems. The product is formulated using advanced engineered matting particles that provide controlled light scattering, enabling precise gloss reduction while maintaining surface clarity and visual uniformity. Unlike conventional matting agents such as wax-based additives or standard precipitated silica, Coval Matting Agent offers improved dispersion stability, reduced settling, and enhanced compatibility with both waterborne and solvent-based formulations. It is designed to improve coating durability by increasing scratch resistance and wear performance, making it suitable for demanding applications such as architectural coatings, automotive refinishing, and industrial protective finishes.

In November 2024, Qemetica S. A., a Poland-based provider of soda ash, salt, glass, and specialty chemical products, acquired the precipitated silica business of PPG Industries, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Qemetica aims to strengthen its position in the global specialty chemicals market by expanding its silica-based product portfolio and enhancing its capabilities in high-performance additives used in coatings, paints, and surface modification applications. PPG Industries Inc. is a US-based specialty chemicals business specializing in producing high-performing matting agents.

Major companies operating in the high performing matting agent market are BASF SE, PPG Industries Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Akzo Nobel N. V., Arkema S. A., Solvay S. A., The Lubrizol Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, Clariant AG, Imerys S. A., Cabot Corporation, Tokuyama Corporation, Allnex, W. R. Grace & Co., PQ Corporation, BYK Additives & Instruments, Shamrock Technologies Inc., Michelman Inc., Huber Engineered Materials, Deuteron GmbH.

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

The high performing matting agent market consists of sales of advanced matting additives, surface texture modifiers, coating formulation additives, and dispersion-based matting systems. 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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