Middle-East and Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size (2024 - 2029)

The Middle East and Africa surface treatment chemicals market is experiencing growth, driven primarily by demand from industrial and residential infrastructures in the Middle East. Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on construction and automotive sectors, the market has shown recovery due to increased activities in these areas. However, concerns over VOC content and health hazards pose challenges to market expansion. The development of eco-friendly chemicals presents potential opportunities for future growth. South Africa is expected to see significant market expansion, attributed to rising construction activities.

Market Size of Middle-East and Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Industry

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Middle-East and Africa 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

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MEA Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Analysis

The Middle East and Africa surface treatment chemicals market is projected to register a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period.

The market was negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, as all the construction activities and automotive production, which are the largest end-user industries for the market studied, were put on hold, thereby negatively affecting the market. However, the market witnessed a steady growth rate in 2021 and 2022, owing to increased building and construction activities and automotive production.

  • Over the short term, the demand from the industrial and residential Infrastructures in the Middle East region is the major factor driving the growth of the market studied.
  • However, VOC content and health hazards associated with chemicals used are the key factors anticipated to restrain the growth of the market studied over the forecast period.
  • Nevertheless, the development of effective eco-friendly chemicals for surface treatment is likely to act as an opportunity for the market in coming years.
  • South Africa is estimated to witness significnat growth over the forecast period due to the increasing construction activities in the country.

MEA Surface Treatment Chemicals Industry Segmentation

Surface treatment is an additional process used for applying chemicals to the surface of a material in order to enhance its properties and add functions, such as rust and wear resistance, or to enhance its appearance. 

The Middle East and Africa 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 and transportation, construction, electronics, industrial machinery, and other end-user industries. By geography, the market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and Rest of Middle East and Africa. The report covers the market size and forecast for the surface treatment chemicals market in three countries across the Middle East and Africa region. For each segment, the market sizing and forecast 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 and Transportation
Construction
Electronics
Industrial Machinery
Other End-user Industries
By Geography
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
United Arab Emirates
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Middle-East and Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size Summary

The Middle East and Africa surface treatment chemicals market is poised for growth, driven by the resurgence of construction and automotive industries in the region. The market experienced a downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic due to halted construction activities and automotive production, which are key end-user sectors. However, a recovery was observed in subsequent years, fueled by increased infrastructure development and automotive manufacturing. The demand for surface treatment chemicals is primarily propelled by industrial and residential infrastructure projects in the Middle East. Despite challenges such as VOC content and health hazards associated with these chemicals, the development of eco-friendly alternatives presents significant opportunities for market expansion. South Africa is expected to witness notable growth, supported by its burgeoning construction activities and automotive production.

The automotive industry in the region relies heavily on surface treatment chemicals to enhance the properties of vehicle bodies and components, such as corrosion resistance and weight reduction. Major automotive producers in the Middle East and Africa, including Iran, South Africa, Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt, are contributing to the market's growth through increased vehicle production and sales. South Africa, in particular, is experiencing a revival in its construction sector, which, along with its robust automotive industry, is expected to drive demand for surface treatment chemicals. Government initiatives and investments in infrastructure development further bolster the market's prospects. The market is characterized by a fragmented landscape with key players like SurTec International GmbH, Akzo Nobel N.V., PPG Industries, DuPont, and BASF SE actively participating in regional expansion and innovation efforts.

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Middle-East and Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size - Table of Contents

  1. 1. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 1.1 Drivers

      1. 1.1.1 Increasing Demand from Industrial and Residential Infrastructures in Middle East Countries

      2. 1.1.2 Other Drivers

    2. 1.2 Restraints

      1. 1.2.1 VOC Content and Health Hazards Associated with Chemicals

    3. 1.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

    4. 1.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 1.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 1.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers

      3. 1.4.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 1.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services

      5. 1.4.5 Degree of Competition

  2. 2. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)

    1. 2.1 By Chemical Type

      1. 2.1.1 Plating Chemicals

      2. 2.1.2 Cleaners

      3. 2.1.3 Conversion Coatings

      4. 2.1.4 Other Chemical Types

    2. 2.2 By Base Material

      1. 2.2.1 Metals

      2. 2.2.2 Plastics

      3. 2.2.3 Other Base Materials

    3. 2.3 By End-user Industry

      1. 2.3.1 Automotive and Transportation

      2. 2.3.2 Construction

      3. 2.3.3 Electronics

      4. 2.3.4 Industrial Machinery

      5. 2.3.5 Other End-user Industries

    4. 2.4 By Geography

      1. 2.4.1 Saudi Arabia

      2. 2.4.2 South Africa

      3. 2.4.3 United Arab Emirates

      4. 2.4.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa

Middle-East and Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size FAQs

The Middle-East and Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market is projected to register a CAGR of less than 5% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

SurTec International GmbH, Akzo Nobel N.V., PPG Industries, DuPont and BASF SE are the major companies operating in the Middle-East and Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market.

Middle East and Africa Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)