Superhydrophobic Coating Market Research Report Information by Raw Material (Carbon Nanotubes, Silica Nanoparticles), Property (Anti-Microbial, Anti-Corrosion), End-Use Industry (Electricals & Electronics, Textiles & Leather), Region—Forecast till 2032

Global Superhydrophobic Coating Market Overview

Superhydrophobic Coating Market is projected to be worth USD 53.9 Million by 2032, registering a CAGR of 30.7% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Superhydrophobic coatings are nanoscopic water-repellent surface layers. Lotus leaf is the most well-known natural superhydrophobic covering. These coatings are resistant to dirt, abrasions, and corrosion and can be applied to plastic, wood, glass, mineral undercoats, concrete, and textiles. During the study period, rising demand for superhydrophobic coating materials and technological advancements such as the creation of ultra-transparent coatings with high optical clarity is likely to be the primary growth factors for the superhydrophobic coating market. Electronics and telecommunications, automotive, textiles and leather, building and construction, and medical and healthcare industries all use superhydrophobic coatings. The electronics industry's rapid use of superhydrophobic coatings, which protect delicate electronic devices from water damage, is driving market expansion. Superhydrophobic coatings improve the life of a product and limit the extent of water damage, saving money. Anti-fingerprint, self-cleaning, and anti-soiling qualities are also provided by these coatings. The use of superhydrophobic coatings is predicted to increase during the forecast period, owing to the rising demand for gadgets around the world. During the projection period, the electrical and electronics category is predicted to be the fastest-growing end-use industry market, providing profitable potential for market players.

Regional Analysis

Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share of the superhydrophobic coating market in 2018; the regional market is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the rapid growth of the electronics and construction industries in China, India, and several ASEAN countries.

North America is also a prominent market for superhydrophobic coatings owing to the presence of major market players with significant investments and economic recovery resulting in the increased demand for consumer electronics.

The European market is also expected to grow with the increasing consumption of superhydrophobic coatings in Germany and the UK during the forecast period.

The Latin American superhydrophobic coating market is witnessing considerable growth with the rising demand for automobiles and electronics.

The market in the Middle East & Africa is also likely to grow during the review period due to rapid infrastructure development in the region.

Segmentation

The global superhydrophobic coating market has been segmented by raw material, property end-use industry, and region.

Based on raw material, the market has been segmented into carbon nanotubes, silica nanoparticles, graphene, and others.

Based on property, the market has been segmented into anti-microbial, non-wetting, anti-corrosion, and others.

Based on end-use industry, the superhydrophobic coating market has been segregated into electricals and electronics, transportation and allied logistics, medical, optical, construction, and textiles and leather

Based on region, the market has been segregated into Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Key Players

Some of the key players in the global superhydrophobic coating market are P2i International Ltd (US), UltraTech International Inc. (US), Lotus Leaf Inc. (Mexico), Rust-Oleum (US), NEI Corporation (US), United Protective Technologies (US), Hydrobead (US), Aculon (US), NeverWet (US), Advanced NanoTech Lab (India), and Excel Coatings (India).

Recent Development

APV Coatings made a statement in February 2020 stating that their coatings market had had record growth in 2019. The revenues from the superhydrophobic market were included as well. The product is quickly gaining traction in the apparel business. P2i announced a partnership with Samsung in March 2020 for their Barrier nano-coating technology, which will be used in a variety of smartphone designs starting in 2019 and will extend water and liquid protection to the internal components of selected Samsung Galaxy devices. In the future, P2i's Barrier will be rolled out to more smartphone models. The new deal expands on Samsung and P2i's previous partnership, which began in 2014.

Intended Audience

• Superhydrophobic coating manufacturers


• Traders and distributors of superhydrophobic coatings


• Research and development institutes


• Potential investors


• Raw material suppliers


• Nationalized laboratories

Report Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size	2032: USD 53.9 Million
CAGR	30.7% (2024-2032)
Base Year	2023
Forecast Period	2024-2032
Historical Data	2019 & 2020
Forecast Units	Value (USD Million)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered	Raw material, property end-use industry, and region
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
Key Vendors	P2i International Ltd (US), UltraTech International Inc. (US), Lotus Leaf Inc. (Mexico), Rust-Oleum (US), NEI Corporation (US), United Protective Technologies (US), Hydrobead (US), Aculon (US), NeverWet (US), Advanced NanoTech Lab (India), and Excel Coatings (India).
Key Market Opportunities	Superhydrophobic coatings find applications in the electronics and telecommunication, automotive, textiles and leather, building and construction, medical and healthcare industries.
Key Market Drivers	superhydrophobic coating market is driven by rapid adoption in the electronics industry as they protect sensitive electronic parts from water damage.