Marine Antifouling Coatings Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Global Marine Antifouling Coatings Market Report is Segmented by Type (Copper-Based, Self-Polishing, Hybrid, and Other Types), Application (Hull Coatings, Tank Coatings, and Other Applications), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa). The Market Size and Forecasts for Marine Antifouling Coatings are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Marine Antifouling Coatings Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market Size

Marine Anti-Fouling Coatings Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 2.05 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 2.49 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market Asia-Pacific
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Marine Anti-Fouling Coatings Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market Analysis

The Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market size is estimated at USD 2.05 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 2.49 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 caused a global lockdown, a break in supply chains and manufacturing, and a stop in production, all of which negatively impacted the market. However, things started to get better in mid-2021, which allowed the market to resume its upward trend for the remainder of the projected period.

  • The market is growing because more leisure boats and cruise ships are being made, there are more ship repairs and maintenance jobs, and the oil and gas industry is buying more.
  • On the other hand, the growth of the market studied is being slowed down by strict government rules and more people buying high-quality, long-lasting products.
  • However, people are spending more money on luxury goods, and new coatings and application technology are likely to open up opportunities for the market studied during the forecast period.
  • Due to the rising demand from the shipbuilding industry, Asia-Pacific dominated the market.

Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Industry Overview

The marine antifouling coatings market is consolidated by its very nature, with a small number of players accounting for a sizable portion of market demand. Some of the major players in the market include (not in any particular order) PPG Industries Inc., Akzo Nobel NV, Hempel A/S, Jotun, and BASF SE.

Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market Leaders

  1. PPG Industries Inc.

  2. Jotun

  3. BASF SE

  4. Hempel A/S

  5. Akzo Nobel NV

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market Concentration
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Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market News

  • March 2024: PPG Industries Inc. launched PPG Nexeon 810, a copper-free antifouling coating developed with an emphasis on vessel performance, emissions reduction, and sustainability. It can yield an immediate boost in power of up to 10% and enhance operational efficiency by up to 15% due to improved fouling control performance.
  • October 2023: Hempel A/S inaugurated its new state-of-the-art antifouling coatings production facilities in Zhangjiagang to cater to the increasing demands for innovative coating solutions.
  • April 2023: Damen Shipyards joined AkzoNobel and Philips to contribute to the development of a pioneering fouling control solution that uses UV-C light technology to keep ships’ underwater hulls clean.
  • December 2022: I-Tech AB, the developers of the antifouling biotechnology Selektope, and global specialty chemical company LANXESS announced that the two companies have successfully tested antifouling coating formulations containing Selektope and the SEA NINE family of biocides for the maritime industry. Manufacturers of antifouling coatings can use the coating formulations to try out new combinations of biocides that are already on the market without having to do any initial research and development.
  • November 2022: AkzoNobel NV announced the launch of a new biocide-free (B-Free) fouling control range from AkzoNobel's Yacht Coatings business, which allows boaters to maintain a clean, smooth hull when applied to the hull of the ship or boat. The new product line is good for the marine ecosystem because it does not contain biocides. It also has a smooth surface that makes hulls more efficient, which can lead to a smaller carbon footprint.

Marine Antifouling Coating Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables
  • 1.2 Study Assumptions
  • 1.3 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Production of Leisure Boats and Cruise Ships
    • 4.1.2 Increase in Ship Repairs and Maintenance Activities
    • 4.1.3 Surging Demand from Oil and Gas Industry
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Stringent Government Regulations
    • 4.2.2 Increased Usage of High-standard Durable Products
  • 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 Type
    • 5.1.1 Copper-based
    • 5.1.2 Self-polishing (Silver-based)
    • 5.1.3 Hybrid
    • 5.1.4 Other Types (Organo Metallic, Silane)
  • 5.2 By Application
    • 5.2.1 Hull Coatings
    • 5.2.2 Tank Coatings
    • 5.2.3 Other Applications (Yachts and Vessels)
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Thailand
    • 5.3.1.6 Vietnam
    • 5.3.1.7 Indonesia
    • 5.3.1.8 Malaysia
    • 5.3.1.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 France
    • 5.3.3.4 Italy
    • 5.3.3.5 Spain
    • 5.3.3.6 Russia
    • 5.3.3.7 NORDIC Countries
    • 5.3.3.8 Turkey
    • 5.3.3.9 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Colombia
    • 5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Nigeria
    • 5.3.5.4 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.5.5 Qatar
    • 5.3.5.6 Egypt
    • 5.3.5.7 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%) Analysis**/Market Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Akzo Nobel NV
    • 6.4.2 Axalta Coatings Systems
    • 6.4.3 BASF SE
    • 6.4.4 Boero
    • 6.4.5 Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd
    • 6.4.6 Hempel A/S
    • 6.4.7 Jotun
    • 6.4.8 Kansai Paint Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.9 Lanxess
    • 6.4.10 Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.11 PPG Industries Inc.
    • 6.4.12 RPM International Inc.
    • 6.4.13 The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Increasing Expenditure on Luxury Goods
  • 7.2 New Innovative Coatings and Application Technology
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Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Industry Segmentation

Antifouling coatings are a type of coating that is put on the outer (outboard) layer of a ship or boat's hull to stop the growth of subaquatic organisms that stick to the hull and can hurt the performance and durability of the vessel and make it harder to move. It also acts as a barrier against corrosion on metal hulls that may degrade and weaken the metal or improve the flow of water past the hull of a fishing vessel.

The marine antifouling coatings market is segmented by type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into copper-based, self-polishing, hybrid, and other types (organometallic, silane). By application, the market is segmented into hull coatings, tank coatings, and other applications (yachts and vessels). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for marine antifouling coatings in 27 countries across major regions. For each segment, market sizing and forecasts were made on the basis of value (USD).

By Type Copper-based
Self-polishing (Silver-based)
Hybrid
Other Types (Organo Metallic, Silane)
By Application Hull Coatings
Tank Coatings
Other Applications (Yachts and Vessels)
By Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Thailand
Vietnam
Indonesia
Malaysia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
NORDIC Countries
Turkey
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Nigeria
United Arab Emirates
Qatar
Egypt
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Marine Antifouling Coating Market Research FAQs

How big is the Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market?

The Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market size is expected to reach USD 2.05 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 4% to reach USD 2.49 billion by 2030.

What is the current Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market size?

In 2025, the Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market size is expected to reach USD 2.05 billion.

Who are the key players in Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market?

PPG Industries Inc., Jotun, BASF SE, Hempel A/S and Akzo Nobel NV are the major companies operating in the Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market?

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market.

What years does this Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market size was estimated at USD 1.97 billion. The report covers the Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Marine Anti-fouling Coatings Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Marine Antifouling Coating Industry Report

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