Antifog Coatings Market Report 2026

The antifog coatings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.77 billion in 2025 to $6.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of automotive glazing applications, increasing use of protective eyewear, expansion of cold storage infrastructure, rising demand for consumer safety products, availability of advanced coating formulations.

The antifog coatings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption in electric vehicle lighting systems, rising demand for smart optical surfaces, expansion of construction glass applications, growing focus on long-lasting surface treatments, increasing investments in functional coatings. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of durable anti-fog coatings, rising adoption in automotive and safety gear, growing demand for permanent defog solutions, expansion of hydrophilic coating technologies, enhanced focus on optical clarity.

The rapidly expanding e-commerce market is expected to drive the growth of the antifog coatings market. E-commerce, which involves buying and selling goods and services online, has grown due to increased smartphone adoption and internet connectivity, allowing consumers to shop conveniently anytime and anywhere. The preference for contactless transactions and home delivery, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has further fueled this shift. E-commerce platforms also enable antifog coatings manufacturers to boost brand visibility, streamline distribution, and access customer feedback more quickly, fostering innovation. For example, in August 2025, the United States Census Bureau reported that e-commerce sales in Q2 2025 rose by 5.3% compared with the same period in 2024, while overall retail sales grew by 3.9%. Therefore, the rapid expansion of e-commerce is propelling the antifog coatings market.

Global population growth is also expected to drive demand for antifog coatings. A growing population increases the need for housing, transportation, and other infrastructure, which in turn boosts demand for antifog solutions. According to UN data, the world population is projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050. Rising urbanization further contributes to market growth. For instance, in January 2025, the Congressional Budget Office reported that the U.S. population is expected to grow from 350 million in 2025 to 372 million by 2055, accompanied by an increase in the average age. Therefore, rapid urbanization and population growth, particularly in developing economies, are expected to create strong demand for antifog coatings.

Key companies in the antifog coatings market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as PFAS-free anti-fog coatings, to enhance durability and performance while providing superior clarity and fog resistance. PFAS-free coatings are environmentally friendly alternatives that offer effective fog resistance without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, ensuring safety and performance. For example, in October 2023, FSI Coating Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of anti-fog and abrasion-resistant coatings, launched Visgard Ultra, a PFAS-free coating designed to improve the aesthetics and surface feel of safety eyewear and ophthalmic lenses while maintaining consistent anti-fog performance under extreme conditions. The coating features excellent adhesion, abrasion resistance, and compatibility with various plastics, setting a new benchmark for anti-fog coatings in the eyewear industry.

Major companies operating in the antifog coatings market are 3M Company, Hydromer, Inc., FSI Coating Technologies, Inc., NEI Corporation, iCoat Company, Bostik SA, Nippon Fine Chemical Co., Ltd., Nanovere Technologies, LLC, Momentive (SilFORT/Dow Silicones) / Momentive Performance Materials Inc., PPG Industries, Inc., AkzoNobel N.V., Dow Inc., TOCALO Co., Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., Abrisa Technologies, EssilorLuxottica, Hoya Corporation, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Axalta Coating Systems.

North America was the largest region in the antifog coatings market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the antifog coatings market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the antifog coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The anti-fog coatings market consists of sales of anti-fog coatings, including surfactants. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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