Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market is Segmented by Chemical Types (Plating Chemicals Cleaners, Conversion Coatings, and Other Chemical Types), Base Materials (Metals, Plastics, and Other Base Materials), End-user Industry (Automotive & Transportation, Construction, Electronics, Industrial Machinery, and Other End-user Industries), and Geography (United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, and Rest of Europe). The report offers the market sizes and forecasts for the surface treatment chemicals market based on value (USD million) for all the above segments.

Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size

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Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market - Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Forecast Data Period 2024 - 2029
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2022
CAGR 5.00 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Analysis

The European surface treatment chemicals market is expected to register a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period.

Surface treatment chemicals were used during the COVID-19 pandemic (and post-pandemic) in medical, pharmaceutical, and other consumer products to control the spread of the virus.

  • Over the short term, the demand from the automotive, aircraft, construction, and electronics industries is propelling the market growth during the forecast period.
  • However, government regulations on chemicals and the push for sustainable bio bioproducts are likely to hinder the market growth.
  • Nevertheless, opportunities for the market over the forecast period are expected to come from future market expansion in the aerospace sector and interplanetary and space exploration missions.
  • In terms of revenue, Germany is expected to dominate the European market during the forecast period.

Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market according to our research experts:

Strong Demand from the Automotive and Transportation Industry

  • Surface treatment is used on metal parts in the automotive and aircraft manufacturing industries to add texture, boost durability, and improve anti-corrosive qualities.
  • The surface treatment market is mostly dominated by industries in the transportation sector, such as those that manufacture aircraft. Surface treatment chemicals aid in preserving the structural integrity of aircraft parts for longer periods of time. Aircraft parts must survive hostile environments and defend against corrosion.
  • The European aerospace industry manufactures a diverse range of vehicles, including aircraft, helicopters, engines, and industry-related equipment. According to Eurostat, France is the largest exporter of large planes in Europe, followed by Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
  • The aerospace sector in the United Kingdom is both the largest in Europe and the second largest in the entire world. The United Kingdom will invest USD 710 million in aerospace technology development.
  • Another significant driver of the demand for surface treatment chemicals is the automotive industry. By the end of 2021, 3,400,000 automobiles were produced in Europe, while 932,488 automobiles were produced in the United Kingdom, according to OICA.
  • All the above factors are expected to drive the surface treatment chemicals market in Europe.
Surface Treatment Chemicals Market, Revenue CAGR(%), by End-user Industry, Europe. 2022-2027

Germany to Dominate the Market

  • Surface treatment chemicals are in high demand in the automotive and aerospace industries. Germany produces more than 6% of the world's cars and more than 12% of airplanes, which has a positive impact on the market for surface treatment chemicals that are used to treat automotive and aerospace parts.
  • Germany is Europe's largest automotive market, accounting for around 25% of all passenger cars manufactured and around 20% of all new registrations. The country is attributed to high-tech automotive products, including autonomous driving technology.
  • According to OICA, Germany is the world's largest automobile industry. By the end of 2021, 3,308,692 vehicles were produced in Germany. With about 40 assembly and engine production facilities, Germany dominates the European auto industry and produces one-third of all the cars produced in the continent. As of October 2022, German passenger car sales were up by 16.8%.
  • Aeroplane manufacturing sector is one the leading ones in Europe, and Germany is the second-largest exporter of heavy aircraft.
  • Considering the aforementioned factors, the European surface treatment chemical market is anticipated to rise steadily over the forecast period.
Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market, Revenue CAGR(%), by Country, 2022-2027

Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Industry Overview

The European surface treatment chemicals market is partially fragmented in nature. Some of the major players in the market include Henkel AG & Company KGaA, Chemetall, Nihon Parkerizing Co. Ltd, Solvay SA, Socomore, The Surface Company, Quaker Chemical Corporation, Oerlikon Group, Fokker Technik (GKN Aerospace), and others.

Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Leaders

  1. Henkel AG & Company

  2. Chemetall

  3. Solvay S.A.

  4. Socomore

  5. Oerlikon Group

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market News

  • October 2022: Surface treatment specialists Okuno Chemical Industries Co. Ltd. and SurTec made an announcement to expand their surface finishers business in Europe. This acquisition will help both companies to benefit from development and product expansion.

Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Growing Personal Care Industry in the Asia-Pacific Region
    • 4.1.2 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Lack of Regulatory Support for Coating Submissions
  • 4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)

  • 5.1 By Chemical Type
    • 5.1.1 Plating Chemicals
    • 5.1.2 Cleaners
    • 5.1.3 Conversion Coatings
    • 5.1.4 Other Chemical Types
  • 5.2 By Base Material
    • 5.2.1 Metals
    • 5.2.2 Plastics
    • 5.2.3 Other Base Materials
  • 5.3 By End-user Industry
    • 5.3.1 Automotive & Transportation
    • 5.3.2 Construction
    • 5.3.3 Electronics
    • 5.3.4 Industrial Machinery
    • 5.3.5 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.4 By Geography
    • 5.4.1 Germany
    • 5.4.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.3 France
    • 5.4.4 Italy
    • 5.4.5 Spain
    • 5.4.6 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Chemetall
    • 6.4.2 Fokker Technik (GKN Aerospace).
    • 6.4.3 Henkel AG & Company, KGaA.
    • 6.4.4 Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.5 Oerlikon Group
    • 6.4.6 Quaker Chemical Corporation
    • 6.4.7 Socomore, The Surface Company
    • 6.4.8 Solvay SA
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Surface Treatments for Building & Construction and Wastewater Treatment
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Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Industry Segmentation

The technique of changing a metallic surface with chemicals is known as chemical surface treatment. This sort of surface treatment is typically used to prepare for subsequent finishing operations such as powder coating or anodizing.

The surface treatment chemicals market is segmented by chemical type, base material, end-user industry, and geography. By chemical type, the market is segmented into plating chemicals, cleaners, conversion coatings, and other chemical types. By base material, the market is segmented into metals, plastics, and other base materials. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into automotive & transportation, construction, electronics, industrial machinery, and other end-user industries. By geography, the market is segmented into the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, and Rest of Europe.

The report covers the market size and forecast in five countries in the European region. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been provided on the basis of value (USD Million).

By Chemical Type Plating Chemicals
Cleaners
Conversion Coatings
Other Chemical Types
By Base Material Metals
Plastics
Other Base Materials
By End-user Industry Automotive & Transportation
Construction
Electronics
Industrial Machinery
Other End-user Industries
By Geography Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
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Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Research FAQs

The Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Henkel AG & Company , Chemetall , Solvay S.A., Socomore and Oerlikon Group are the major companies operating in the Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market.

The report covers the Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Industry Report

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Europe Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)