Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size is valued at 7.0 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach 19.5 billion by the year 2034 at a 11.0% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
Key Industry Insights & Findings from the Report:
The practice of altering a previously created product's surface attributes in order to obtain desired characteristics is known as surface treatment. It is a mechanical or chemical technique used to enhance solderability, adhesion or wettability, corrosion resistance, tarnish resistance, resistance to toxic chemicals, and wear and tear resistance.
Additionally, it adds hardness, changes heat conductivity and electrical conductivity, smoothest out surface defects, and controls surface friction and attrition. Also, chemical-based surface finishing activities, including photosensitivity improvement or reduction, paint and another tough stain stripping, corrosion curing, and, most critically, metal surface electroplating, are performed using surface treatment chemicals. They are used in a variety of industrial metals and machinery to increase performance and durability. They are also extensively employed in the electrical, construction, and automotive sectors.
Moreover, aluminium corrosion is encouraged by chemical treatment, which is predicted to speed up market expansion. The potential of surface treatment chemicals to lessen the effects of infections and to promote the adoption of the plating technique in the metal industry are additionally essential elements influencing the market expansion.
The rapid development of several end-use industries across significant regions, including North America, Asia Pacific, and others, is another crucial factor for market growth. The need for surface treatment chemicals is predicted to rise as a result of increased end-user demand. It is projected that sectors including automotive, construction, electrical and electronics, aerospace, and others will continue to drive market demand in the years to come.
The global surface treatment chemical market is classified into four sections: end-user industry, base material, chemical type, and treatment method. Based on chemical Type, the market is segmented into Cleaners, Plating Chemicals, Conversion Coatings, and Others. Based on Base Material, the market is segmented into Metals, Plastics, and Others. Based on End-Use Industry, the market is segmented into transportation, construction, general industry, industrial machinery, packaging, and Others. Based on treatment method, the market is segmented into electroplating, chemical treatment, thermal spraying, hot dipping, plating chemicals and others
The plating chemicals segment held the largest market share. The market for plating chemicals has grown due to its versatility for usage in a variety of end-use industries, including transportation, manufacturing, and construction. The Surface Treatment Chemicals Market category for cleaning chemicals is anticipated to experience the quickest growth over the period of forecast.
The plastics segment is expected to dominate the market. Plastics' choice over metals in different end industries, including transportation and building, can be credited to the market's growth in this segment. Plastics are incredibly simple to manufacture because they can very easily be shaped and machined. They also require less finishing.
Asia Pacific is the largest and fastest growing market among them, owing to the region's growing construction industry, as well as its continuously growing automotive and marine industries. Because of increased government investment in the infrastructure sector, India, Japan, South Korea, and China are the region's largest markets. Following Asia Pacific, North America is the second largest shareholder in the Global Surface Treatment Chemicals Market. Because of increased demand for the product from diverse industries such as aerospace, marine, and defence, as well as significant reconstruction efforts in this country, the United States is the largest market in this region. Europe is another important area in the Global Surface Treatment Chemicals Market, with the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy being the key contributors.
| Report Attribute | Specifications |
| Market size value in 2024 | USD 7.0 billion |
| Revenue forecast in 2034 | USD 19.5 billion |
| Growth rate CAGR | CAGR of 11.0% from 2025 to 2034 |
| Quantitative units | Representation of revenue in US$ Million, and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
| Historic Year | 2021 to 2024 |
| Forecast Year | 2025-2034 |
| Report coverage | The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
| Segments covered | Chemical Type, Base Material, End user Industry, Treatment Method |
| Regional scope | North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
| Country scope | U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; Japan; Brazil; Mexico ;The UK; France; Italy; Spain; Japan; India; South Korea; South East Asia |
| Competitive Landscape | Element Solutions Inc. ,(U.S.), NOF Corporation (Japan), Atotech (Germany), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), Chemetall, Inc. (Germany), Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd. (Japan), PPG Industries, Inc. (U.S.), Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan), Solvay (Belgium), OC Oerlikon Management AG (Switzerland), McGean-Rohco Inc. (U.S.), JCU CORPORATION (Japan), Platform Specialty Products Corporation (U.S.). Quaker Chemical Corporation (U.S.) |
| Customization scope | Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by End-user Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by End-user & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by End-user:
5.2.1. Automotive
5.2.2. Construction
5.2.3. Aerospace
5.2.4. Electrical and Electronics
5.2.5. Coil Industry
5.2.6. Packaging Industry
5.2.7. Others
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Base Material Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Base Material Type & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Base Material Type:
6.2.1. Metals
6.2.1.1. Iron and Steel
6.2.1.2. Aluminum
6.2.1.3. Others
6.2.2. Plastics
6.2.3. Others
Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Chemical Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Chemical Type & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Chemical Type:
7.2.1. Corrosion protection chemicals
7.2.1.1. Conversion Coatings
7.2.1.1.1. Phosphate Conversion Coatings (PCCs)
7.2.1.1.2. Zinc Phosphate Conversion Coatings (ZPCCs)
7.2.1.1.3. Iron Phosphate Conversion Coatings (IPCCs)
7.2.1.1.4. Manganese Phosphate Conversion Coatings (MPCCs)
7.2.1.1.5. Oxide Conversion Coatings (OCCs)
7.2.1.1.6. Chromate Conversion Coatings
7.2.1.1.7. Phosphate-Free Conversion Coatings
7.2.1.1.8. Electro-Ceramic Conversion Coatings (ECCCs)
7.2.1.1.9. Nano-Ceramic Conversion Coatings (NCCCs)
7.2.1.2. Coil Coatings
7.2.1.3. Others
7.2.2. Cleaners
7.2.3. Anodizing agents
7.2.4. Passivating agents
7.2.5. Others
7.2.5.1. Lubricants
7.2.5.2. Metalworking Fluids
7.2.5.3. Glass Cutting Fluids
7.2.5.4. Interleaving Powders
7.2.5.5. Paint Strippers
7.2.5.6. Paint Detackification Fluids
7.2.5.7. Precision Micro-Chemicals
7.2.5.8. Sealants
7.2.5.9. Pretreatment Primer
Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: by Treatment Method Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. by Treatment Method & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
8.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Treatment Method:
8.2.1. Electroplating
8.2.2. Chemical treatment
8.2.3. Thermal spraying
8.2.4. Hot dipping
8.2.5. Others
Chapter 9. Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. North America
9.1.1. North America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-user, 2021-2034
9.1.2. North America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Base Material Type, 2021-2034
9.1.3. North America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2021-2034
9.1.4. North America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Treatment Method, 2021-2034
9.1.5. North America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-user, 2021-2034
9.2.2. Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Base Material Type, 2021-2034
9.2.3. Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2021-2034
9.2.4. Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Treatment Method, 2021-2034
9.2.5. Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.3. Asia Pacific
9.3.1. Asia Pacific Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-user, 2021-2034
9.3.2. Asia Pacific Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Base Material Type, 2021-2034
9.3.3. Asia-Pacific Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2021-2034
9.3.4. Asia-Pacific Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Treatment Method, 2021-2034
9.3.5. Asia Pacific Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.4. Latin America
9.4.1. Latin America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-user, 2021-2034
9.4.2. Latin America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Base Material Type, 2021-2034
9.4.3. Latin America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2021-2034
9.4.4. Latin America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Treatment Method, 2021-2034
9.4.5. Latin America Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.5. Middle East & Africa
9.5.1. Middle East & Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-user, 2021-2034
9.5.2. Middle East & Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Base Material Type, 2021-2034
9.5.3. Middle East & Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2021-2034
9.5.4. Middle East & Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Treatment Method, 2021-2034
9.5.5. Middle East & Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
10.2. Company Profiles
10.2.1. Aalberts Surface Technologies
10.2.2. Advanced Chemical Company
10.2.3. ALANOD GmbH & Co. KG
10.2.4. Atotech Deutschland
10.2.5. Bulk Chemicals Inc.
10.2.6. Chemetall GmbH
10.2.7. ChemTech Surface Finishing Pvt. Ltd.
10.2.8. DOW
10.2.9. Element Solutions Inc
10.2.10. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
10.2.11. Houghton International, Inc.
10.2.12. IONICS
10.2.13. JCU CORPORATION
10.2.14. Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd.
10.2.15. Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.
10.2.16. NOF Corporation
10.2.17. OC Oerlikon Management AG
10.2.18. Platform Specialty Products Corporation
10.2.19. PPG Industries, Inc.
10.2.20. Quaker Chemical Corporation
10.2.21. The Sherwin-Williams Company
10.2.22. Trion Coatings, LLC
10.2.23. YUKEN Surface Technology, S.A. de C.V.
10.2.24. Other Prominent Players
By End User
By Base Material Type
By Chemical Type
By Treatment Method
By Region scope
North America-
Europe-
Asia-Pacific-
Latin America-
Middle East & Africa-