Radiation curable coatings are polymer coatings, either cured by ultraviolet or electron beam radiation, used for a variety of materials such as wood, metal, glass, plastic, and paper. These formulations are widely used in adhesives, inks, and electronics that are cross-linked by high-intensity ultraviolet or electron beam energy sources. The market is driven by increasing adoption of solvent-free technologies to meet the environmental restrictions.
Factors triggering the growth of this market include low energy consumption, low volatile organic compound (VOC), consistent coating quality, rapid curing & drying, coupled with superior hardness and abrasion resistance properties of these coatings. However, expensive raw materials associated with the manufacturing of these coatings are expected to hamper the growth. Moreover, implementation of bio-based materials in radiation cure products is also expected to provide new growth opportunities. Asia-Pacific is the largest as well as fastest growing market for radiation curable coatings owing to increasing consumer spending and rising population. Factors expected to boost the demand of these coatings include stringent environmental regulations, increasing adoption for low VOC, eco-friendly, and non-hazardous coatings from the end-user industry.
On the basis of raw material, the radiation curable coatings market is segmented into oligomers, monomers, photoinitiators, and additives. Monomers are low-molecular-weight substances that reduce the viscosity of the radiation curable coatings. Based on type, the market is divided into ultraviolet and electron beam coating.
The application market is segmented into wood, metal, plastic, glass, and paper. Wood application segment was the largest in 2015, in terms of volume, and is expected to grow at a moderate rate during the forecast period.
Based on geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. Asia-Pacific was the largest market in 2015, in terms of both volume and value, due to stringent government regulations, rise in the consumers disposable income, and increase in population. The key strategies adopted by companies are expansions, acquisitions, product launches, and agreements & mergers. The leading players in this market include RAHN AG, Allnex, BASF SE, Royal DSM, and Sartomar.
KEY BENEFITS
- Analysis of the emerging portfolio of radiation curable coatings market on the basis of various segments and evaluation of renewable raw materials are elaborated. Segmental analysis was also done to know the largest revenue-generating segment.
- Study of various factors that drive and restrain the growth is likely to help market players to understand the dynamics of the changing competition.
- Study of SWOT and analysis of the captivating strategies adopted by key players are conducted, which are expected to assist the stakeholders in decision-making.
- Analysis of the current market scenario, future estimations, and projected revenue of the market is also provided.
- The report provides various opportunities for the expansion of the market to help stakeholders understand the future prospects on various industrial applications due to excess availability of materials.
Radiation Curable Coatings Market Report Highlights
| Aspects | Details |
 By Raw Material |
|
 By Type |
|
 By Application |
|
 By Region |
|
 Key Market Players | Ashland Inc., Toyo Ink Group, Evonik Industries AG, DYMAX Corp., BASF SE, Sartomer, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals, Royal DSM, 3M Company, Cytec Corporation, Chongqing Changfeng Chemical |
 Other Key Market Players | DIC Corp., Allnex, Lord Corporation, Fujifilm Sericol UK Ltd., Dexirials Corp., Bayer Material Science AG, PPG Industries Inc., Sony Chemicals, Vantico Red Spot Paint & Varnish Company, Inc., Momentive Corp. |
Loading Table Of Content...
