The powder coating pretreatment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size of powder coating pretreatment has seen a significant increase and is estimated to surge from $1.22 billion in 2024 to $1.31 billion in 2025, maintaining a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%.
This notable growth in the past period is credited to the emergence of creative surface treatment techniques, progression in industrial applications, enhancements in coating performance measures, the promotion of environmentally-friendly habits, and the advent of automation in manufacturing processes.
The powder coating pretreatment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of the powder coating pretreatment is projected to witness considerable expansion in the coming years, with its valuation expected to climb to $1.7 billion by 2029, growing at an annual compound rate of 6.8%.
The predicted surge during this period could be due to the growing preference for environmentally friendly options in surface preparations, tightening regulations on volatile organic compounds (VOC) emission, growth in the automotive and construction sectors, and increased demand for enhanced adhesion and corrosion-resistant coatings. The forecast period will also witness significant trends, such as the incline towards sustainable and biodegradable chemicals, advancement in intelligent pretreatment systems, the emergence of combined surface preparation processes, increased demand for high-quality coatings, and the widening application of pretreatment solutions in the electronics sector.
The surge in automobile production is anticipated to drive the expansion of the powder coating pretreatment market. The term car production encompasses the whole process from conception to execution, including design, manufacturing, and assembly stages, right up to the final quality inspections. There has been a rise in car production spurred by a growing consumer appetite for electric vehicles and the evolution of more efficient manufacturing methods. Powder coating pretreatment augments car production by enhancing surface refinement, promising superior adhesion, and longevity of coatings. This results in superior quality finishes and streamlined manufacturing operations. For example, in July 2023, reports from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, a trade association based in the UK, testified that UK car production saw an elevation of 11.7% in the initial half of 2024, hitting 450,168 units, with a significant increase of 16.2% in June itself. Hence, the surge in car production is fuelling the expansion of the powder coating pretreatment market.
The powder coating pretreatmentmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Phosphate, Chromate, Chromate Free, Blast Clean
2) By Metal: Steel, Aluminum
3) By Application: Automotive And Transportation, Appliances, Construction, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Phosphate: Iron Phosphate, Zinc Phosphate, Manganese Phosphate
2) By Chromate: Hexavalent Chromate, Trivalent Chromate
3) By Chromate Free: Non-Chromate Conversion Coatings, Organosilane Coatings, Zirconium-Based Coatings
4) By Blast Clean: Sand Blasting, Steel Shot Blasting, Grit Blasting
Leading corporations in the powder coating pretreatment market are concentrating on creating innovative surface treatments like anticorrosive powder coatings to bolster durability and extend the service life of coated materials across different industrial sectors. Anticorrosive powder coatings are protective coatings devised to combat corrosion and rust by creating a sturdy barrier on metallic surfaces. For instance, in June 2023, Jotun A/S, a chemicals company based in Norway, introduced the premier CX-rated anticorrosive powder coating solution specifically designed to shield steel in the harshest environments. This cutting-edge coating system protects critical machinery and equipment, particularly in industries that encounter high corrosion risks like energy companies operating in hostile offshore and industrial environments. The coating is crafted to safeguard steel in circumstances that fall under the CX rating, including offshore assets subjected to high saltiness and industrial regions with extreme humidity levels. The powder coating process is devoid of solvents, complying with the latest regulations on volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Major companies operating in the powder coating pretreatment market are:
• Henkel AG and Co. KGaA
• PPG Industries Inc.
• Axalta Coating Systems LLC
• EMS Powder Coating.
• Jost International Corp
• AD International
• Plastic Coatings Limited
• Bulk Chemicals Inc.
• Keystone Koating LLC.
• Mitsuba Systems
• Crest Coating Inc.
• Technofirma S.p.A.
• Euro Quality Coatings
• Troy Chemical Industries Inc.
• Alpha Manufacturing Company Inc.
• Bunty LLC
• Euroimpianti Srl
• Foshan Haihua Surface Treatment Technology Co Ltd.
• Hillebrand Coating
• NABU Oberflächentechnik GmbH
• Sanchem Inc.
• Superior Paint and Powder Coating Limited
• Tecpro Australia
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the powder coating pretreatment market in 2024. The regions covered in the powder coating pretreatment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.