Segments - Low VOC or Zero VOC Paint Market by Type (Low VOC, Zero VOC, and Natural), Formulation Type (Powder, Solvent-borne, and Water-borne), Application (General Industrial, Marine, Architecture & Decorative, Automotive Refinish, Automotive OEM, Consumer Durables, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global low VOC or Zero VOC paint market size was USD 8700 Mn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD XX Mn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.46% during 2023–2031. Growing automobiles and production are likely to drive the market.
Low VOC or zero VOC paint refers to paint products that contain reduced or no amounts of harmful chemicals that are emitted into the air. VOCs are organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature, which can contribute to air pollution and have adverse health effects.
Traditional paints contain high levels of VOCs, which cause a variety of health problems such as eye irritation, headaches, dizziness, and even long-term respiratory issues. Low VOC or zero VOC paints are designed to have minimal or no emissions of these harmful chemicals.
Low VOC or zero VOC paint products are made from natural and organic materials such as water, plant oils, and natural pigments, which make them environmentally friendly and safe to use. These paints are becoming increasingly popular, and many paint manufacturers now offer a range of low VOC or zero VOC paint options for consumers.
Increasing popularity of low-VOC paints, owing to less odor, better coverage, quick drying, and durability is boosting the market. Low VOC paints help to reduce allergy-causing toxins and reduce the contaminants in the ozone layer along with groundwater and landfills. Moreover, low-VOC paints are easy to find and available in an extensive range of colors.
Conventional paints exhibit harmful effects on human health. However, growing awareness of low VOC paints compared to conventional paints boosts the market. Rising environmental regulations coupled with growing consumer awareness, in turn, natural paints are getting traction in the market. These natural paints are made with raw ingredients such as chalk, clay, marble, and mineral pigments.
Low VOC paints result in decreased longevity of the paints, which is projected to restrain the market. This low VOC paints most likely needs to be re-applied the paint more often and costs more money. Moreover, fluctuating prices of raw materials is hampering the market.
Increase in the construction of green buildings is projected to create lucrative opportunities for the market players. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the most used green building rating system in the world. It provides a framework for healthy, cost-saving, and efficient green buildings.
Shifting consumers’ preference toward bio-chemicals is anticipated to create lucrative opportunities in the market. Traditional paints dispose of VOCs which consist of several toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde, xylene, glycol, methylene chloride, and others.
The market report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Low VOC or Zero VOC Paint Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Low VOC, Zero VOC, and Natural), Formulation Type (Powder, Solvent-borne, and Water-borne), and Application (General Industrial, Marine, Architecture & Decorative, Automotive Refinish, Automotive OEM, Consumer Durables, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Eco Safety Products; Cloverdale Paint Inc.; BioShield Paint Company; Berger Paints India Limited; Benjamin Moore & Co.; BASF SE; Axalta Coating Systems, LLC; Asian Paints; American Formulating & Manufacturing; and Akzo Nobel N.V. |
Based on type, the low VOC or zero VOC paint market is divided into low VOC, zero VOC, and natural. The low VOC segment is expected to expand at a significant pace during the projection period, due to the increasing demand for the transportation and construction industry. The segment growth is attributed to the increasing demand for interior paintings of residential and office spaces is boosting the low VOC segment.
The zero VOC segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market in the coming years, as it helps in minimizing the concentration of contaminants. Zero VOC has longer re-coat cycles and better edge retention during drying.
On the basis of formulation type, the global market is segregated into powder, solvent-borne, and water-borne. The water-borne segment is anticipated to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, due to its applicability and environmental sustainability. Water-borne is less flammable, odorless, less toxic, and have low VOC as compared to solvent-borne paints.
The solvent-borne segment is anticipated to account for a major market share in the coming years. Solvent-borne has excellent block resistance and tolerance regarding harsh weather conditions. The solvent-borne coating is more resilient than a water-borne coating, during the curing of the coating.
Based on application, the low VOC or zero VOC paint market is segmented into general industrial, marine, architecture & decorative, automotive refinish, automotive OEM, consumer durables, and others. The general industrial segment is expected to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period, due to the increasing demand for gas installations, road-making paints, pipelines, metal packaging, and others.
The automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) segment is projected to hold a large market share in the coming years, due to the robust growth in the automotive industry. Paint is used as a protective coating to protect the vehicle from the damages occurred owing to external factors such as accidents.
In terms of region, the global low VOC or zero VOC paint market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, due to the rapid growth in the construction sector. Increasing the number of green buildings has a positive impact on the low-VOC or zero-VOC paint market.
The global low VOC or zero VOC paint market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global low VOC or zero VOC paint market are Eco Safety Products; Cloverdale Paint Inc.; BioShield Paint Company; Berger Paints India Limited; Benjamin Moore & Co.; BASF SE; Axalta Coating Systems, LLC; Asian Paints; American Formulating & Manufacturing; and Akzo Nobel N.V.
These key players adopt various strategies including mergers, acquisitions, production expansion partnerships, product launches, and collaboration to expand their consumer base globally.