Polyurethanes: An essential component of the coatings market
聚氨酯:涂料市場的重要組成部分
The global polyurethane (PU) coatings market size was estimated at USD 20.53 billion (EUR 18.03 bn) in 2024, according to Grand View Research and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is attributed to the expansion of the transportation sector, especially in automotive and aerospace, as well as the rising momentum in construction and infrastructure development. The automotive sector alone accounted for a market share of 32.1% in 2024. While the PU coatings market is still mainly based on solvent-borne chemistry and this segment accounted for the argest revenue share (63.8%) in 2024, there is a growing trend towards eco-friendly water-borne PU coatings due to their improved performance and environmental benefits.
根據Grand View Research的數據,2024年全球聚氨酯(PU)涂料市場規模估計為205.3億美元(180.3億歐元),預計從2025年到2030年將以5.5%的復合年增長率增長.這一增長歸因于交通運輸方向的擴張,特別是在汽車和航空航天領域,以及建筑和基礎設施發展的增長勢頭.2024年,僅汽車行業就占了32.1%的市場份額.
聚氨酯涂料市場仍然主要以溶劑型化學為基礎, 2024年溶劑型系統占63.8%份額.不過隨著水性系統的性能改善及環境益處,環保型水性聚氨酯涂料份額正在增長。
Market share and growth potential
The global PU coatings market is set for strong growth, driven not only by construction and automotive sectors but also by sustainability and smart manufacturing trends. PU coatings now play a crucial role in improving product lifecycle, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance. As innovation accelerates in areas such as green construction and renewable energy, PU coatings are increasingly viewed as high-value solutions that meet modern environmental and performance standards.
North America currently dominates the global PU coatings market, expected to hold 39.1% of the share in 2025, according to Coherent Market Insights. Asia Pacific is forecast to be the fastest-growing region, led by industrialisation in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Europe accounted for 21.5% of global revenue in 2024 (USD 4.4 billion, EUR 3.9 billion) and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% through 2030.
市場份額和增長潛力
全球PU涂料市場將強勁增長,不僅受到建筑和汽車行業的推動,還受到可持續性和智能制造趨勢的推動.如今,PU涂料在提高產品生命周期、能源效率和法規遵從性方面發揮著至關重要的作用。隨著綠色建筑和可再生能源等領域的創新加速,聚氨酯涂料越來越被視為符合現代環境和性能標準的高價值解決方案。
根據Coherent market Insights的數據,北美目前在全球PU涂料市場占據主導地位,預計到2025年將占據39.1%的份額.在中國、印度和東南亞的工業化帶動下,亞太地區預計將成為增長最快的地區.2024年,歐洲占全球收入的21.5%(44億美元,39億歐元),預計到2030年將以5.5%的復合年增長率增長.
Key trends
“One big trend in polyurethane topcoats is the shift towards higher solids content, lower VOC emissions, and automated application technologies,” said Dmitry Arzhanov, global category manager for topcoats at Jotun. “Waterborne systems are gaining popularity in regions with stricter regulations. Their durability, low maintenance needs, and compliance with environmental goals make PU coatings a strong choice in today’s industrial landscape.”
Another major trend is the growing focus on aesthetics and product differentiation. PU coatings are increasingly used for decorative purposes due to their variety of finishes, colours, and textures—especially in consumer goods and furniture, where visual appeal is key. Performance and longevity also drive adoption. PU coatings’ strong adhesion, abrasion, and chemical resistance make them ideal for demanding environments. The rise of low-VOC and water-based systems supports green building certifications such as LEED and BREEAM. Composite substrates represent the fastest-growing segment, driven by use in aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy sectors. PU coatings offer UV stability and chemical resistance essential for these materials.
主要趨勢
Jotun全球面漆類別經理Dmitry Arzhanov表示:“聚氨酯面漆的一大趨勢,是向高固含和低VOC排放及自動應用技術的轉變.“在監管更嚴格的地區,水性系統越來越受歡迎.PU涂料的耐用性、低維護需求及滿足環保目標,使其成為當今工業領域的強有力選擇。”
另一個主要趨勢是對美學和產品差異化的加強關注. 視覺吸引力是關鍵,聚氨酯涂料由于其飾面/顏色/紋理的多樣性,越來越多被用于在消費品和家具等裝飾應用中.當然,性能和壽命也推是應用的原因PU涂層的超強附著力,耐磨性和耐化學性使其成為苛刻環境的理想選擇。低VOC和水性涂料的興起,為LEED和BREEAM等綠色建筑認證提供支持.而在航空航天、汽車和可再生能源領域的應用推動下,復合基材應用增長迅速,而PU涂料為這些基材提供了UV穩定性和耐化學性。
Recent advances
Recent innovations include bio-based and waterborne PU coatings as well as functional systems with self-healing, antifouling, and antibacterial properties. Engineers from RMIT University, Australia, for example, developed a zinc-enhanced PU coating for concrete that reduces calcium leaching by up to 80% and repairs itself at room temperature.
Incorez (UK) has launched an aldimine curing agent improving moisture-cured PU systems with faster cure times and better aesthetics. In China, researchers modified water-based PU coatings with tannic acid complexes for enhanced UV resistance, while BASF expanded its PU resin capacity in Shanghai. A team in Egypt developed a castor oil–based PU system with improved luminescence and corrosion protection.
最新進展
生物基和水性PU涂料,及具有自修復/防污/抗菌性能的功能性涂料,是PU行業當今趨勢.澳大利亞皇家墨爾本理工大學的工程師們開發了一種用于混凝土的鋅增強PU涂層,可以減少80%的鈣浸出,并在室溫下自行修復;英科萊茲(英國)推出一種醛胺固化劑,改善濕固化PU系統,固化更快更美觀;中國的研究人員用單寧酸配合物對水性PU涂料進行了改性,以增強抗UV性;巴斯夫擴大了其在上海的PU樹脂產能;而埃及的一個團隊開發了一種基于蓖麻油的PU系統,提供更好的發光和防腐蝕性能.
Current challenges
In increasingly uncertain and turbulent times market challenges include stringent environmental regulations and fluctuating prices of raw materials such as isocyanates, polyols, and additives, which are all derived from petrochemicals making their prices sensitive to crude oil price variations, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical factors. Competition from other advanced coatings, such as acrylic and epoxy-based formulations, also pose market constraints. Ad ditionally, increasing regulatory restrictions on certain isocyanates and VOC emissions have impacted production costs. As Dmitry Arzhanov explains: “While polyurethane topcoats play an important role in asset integrity, one of the ongoing challenges is balancing high performance with increasingly strict environmental regulations. We need to carefully navigate sustainability requirements without compromising on durability and performance Achieving this balance is essential to deliver polyurethane topcoats that meet today’s industry requirements for both performance and compliance.”
當前挑戰
國際局勢日益動蕩,隨著石油價格波動/供應鏈中斷/地緣政治帶來的敏感性/嚴格的環境法規等等因素的影響.異氰酸酯、多元醇和添加劑等石化原材料價格波動,影響了PU市場的發展.來自丙烯酸和環氧基配方等其他先進涂料的競爭,各國政府對某些異氰酸酯和VOC排放的監管限制日益增加,都影響了生產成本和市場發展.正如Dmitry Arzhanov所解釋的那樣:“雖然聚氨酯面漆在資產完整性方面發揮著重要作用,但在高性能與日益嚴格的環境法規之間取得平衡,是個大挑戰.我們需要在不影響耐用性和性能的情況下,仔細斟酌可持續性要求,實現這種平衡對聚氨酯面漆至關重要”
備注: 本文章原文來自歐洲涂料網站: https://www.european-coatings.com/news/markets-companies/polyurethanes-an-essential-component-of-the-coatings-market/
最初發布時間:13.10.2025 作者:Chris Malthouse 圖片來源:VolumeThings - stock.adobe.com
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