The anti fingerprint coating market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Recently, the anti-fingerprint coating market witnessed considerable growth. It is projected to expand from $0.93 billion in 2024 to $0.99 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.
The surge in this market during the historical period can be credited to factors such as heightened demand for consumer electronics, enhancement in aesthetics and user experience, unique brand differentiation, technological upgrades, environmental awareness, increased industrial applications, and continuous efforts in research and development.
The anti fingerprint coating market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Predictions for the future of the anti-fingerprint coating market forecast strong growth, ballooning to a size of $1.31 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.
This expansion during the estimated period can be linked to a myriad of contributing factors including the widespread use of touchscreen technology, increased awareness about cleanliness, diversification into novel industries, advancements in materials science, the integration of other features, exclusive customization, sustainable appeal, adherence to regulations, market competition and fluctuations in pricing along with boosted consumer expectations for premium services. Some of the significant trends to watch out for in this period include increase in durability, coatings that self-repair, heightened transparency, anti-glare properties, water and oil repelling traits, biomimetic design adoption, smart surface integration, flexible coatings, multi-purpose coatings, utilization in budding industries, eco-friendly formulations and personalization.
Rising interest in electronic devices is predicted to spur the expansion of the anti-fingerprint coating market. Appliances that manage electrical current flow to carry out particular tasks, including computing, communication or enjoyment, are electronic devices, and these include items like smartphones, computers, and televisions. This augmented demand is a result of broader connectivity and the escalating need for comfort and efficiency in everyday life. Anti-fingerprint coatings applied to electronic equipment deter the appearance of smudges and streaks on screens, upgrading the user experience by sustaining a clear and clean display. For example, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, a Japanese business association, reported that the total production of electronic equipment in Japan hit $4,987.94 million (¥771,457 million) in May 2023. Moreover, consumer electronics production achieved $207.61 million (¥32,099 million) in May 2023, a significant rise from $163.43 million (¥25,268 million) in May 2022. Consequently, the booming demand for electronic devices is accelerating the growth of the anti-fingerprint coating market.
The anti-fingerprint coating market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Hydrophobic Coating, Oleophobic Coating
2) By Technology: Vacuum Deposition, Sol Gel, Other Technologies
3) By Material Type: Silicon, Titanium, Fluorine, Other Material Types
4) By Applications: Consumer Goods, Building And Construction, Automotive, Stainless Steel, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Hydrophobic Coating: Water-Repellent Hydrophobic Coating, Oil-Resistant Hydrophobic Coating
2) By Oleophobic Coating: Oil-Repellent Oleophobic Coating, Fingerprint-Resistant Oleophobic Coating
Key players in the anti-fingerprint coating industry are focusing on the creation of additive-free, water-based matting resin compositions to secure a market advantage. The avant-garde matting resin is a water-based formula free from substances such as formaldehyde, amines, solvents, and heavy metals. To exemplify, Stahl Holdings B.V., a chemical company based in the Netherlands, launched the Relca PD-805 matting resin in June 2022. This launch was envisioned to address issues related to environmental sustainability and supply constraints in the coatings sector. The product, Relca PD-805, provides superior thermal and chemical resistance, improved anti-blocking, anti-fingerprint and wetting features, and outclasses abrasion resistance capacity than other market alternatives.
Major companies operating in the anti-fingerprint coating market report are:
• Dow Inc.
• Daikin Industries Ltd
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• Sherwin-Williams Company
• PPG Industries Inc.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Solvay SA
• AGC Inc
• Carl Zeiss Limited
• Nagase & Co Ltd
• I-Photonics
• Lienchy Laminated Metal Co. Ltd.
• Bühler AG
• Natoco Co. Ltd.
• LandGlass Technology Co. Ltd
• Plasmatreat GmbH
• Nanokote Pty Ltd
• SDC Technologies Inc.
• Aculon Inc
• SILIBASE SILICONE
• NanoSlic Smart Coatings
• WeeTect. Inc.
• Cytonix LLC
North America was the largest region in the anti-fingerprint coating market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the anti-fingerprint coating market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.