Antifog Coatings Market Report 2025

The antifog coatings market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $5.56 billion in 2024 to $5.83 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, growth in world population, focus on workplace safety, government support for the automobile industry, and an increase in territorial and political conflicts.

The antifog coatings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.46 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global population growth and urbanization, rapid growth in e-commerce, government mandates for helmet safety, increasing infrastructure development expenditure by governments, and growth in the sports sector. Major trends in the forecast period include focusing on UV-cure high-performance anti-fog coatings, focusing on new technologies, indulging in research and development to innovate, launching new goods and services, and focusing on quick-cure antifog coatings for long-lasting anti-fog performance.

The rapidly expanding e-commerce market is anticipated to significantly boost the growth of the antifog coatings market. E-commerce refers to the online buying and selling of goods and services, allowing transactions to be conducted electronically instead of through traditional physical stores. The surge in e-commerce is mainly fueled by the increasing use of smartphones and internet connectivity, which enable consumers to shop conveniently from any location at any time. Moreover, the growing preference for contactless transactions and home delivery, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, has further accelerated the shift towards online shopping and digital marketplaces. E-commerce allows antifog coatings manufacturers to enhance brand visibility and optimize distribution, enabling direct sales to both consumers and businesses while fostering innovation through quicker access to customer feedback. For example, in November 2023, the International Trade Administration, a U.S. Department of Commerce agency, reported that consumer eCommerce constituted 36.3% of the total retail market in the UK in 2021, with revenues projected to reach $285.6 billion by 2025. Additionally, eCommerce revenues in the UK are expected to grow at an average annual rate of 12.6% by 2025. Thus, the rapidly growing e-commerce market is driving the expansion of the antifog coatings market.

The global population's continuous growth is forecasted to be a substantial factor propelling the demand for antifog coatings in the foreseeable future. The expanding population necessitates increased requirements for housing, transportation, and other amenities, consequently generating a heightened demand for antifog coatings. Data from the United Nations projects that the world population will reach 9.8 billion by 2050. The concurrent rise in urbanization is anticipated to contribute significantly to market growth during the forecast period. The United Nations estimates that by 2050, approximately 68% of the total global population will reside in urban areas, marking a notable increase from the current 55%. The rapid urbanization and population growth, particularly in developing economies, are expected to create substantial demand for antifog coatings in the market.

Key companies in the antifog coatings market are concentrating on creating innovative solutions, such as PFAS-free anti-fog coatings, to improve durability and performance while delivering superior clarity and fog resistance. PFAS-free anti-fog coatings serve as environmentally friendly alternatives, offering effective fog resistance without the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), thus enhancing safety and performance. For example, in October 2023, FSI Coating Technologies, a U.S.-based manufacturer of anti-fog and abrasion-resistant coatings, introduced its new PFAS-free anti-fog coating, Visgard Ultra. This product is designed to enhance the aesthetics and surface feel of safety eyewear and ophthalmic lenses while ensuring reliable anti-fog performance even in extreme conditions. The coating boasts a unique formulation that provides excellent adhesion, abrasion resistance, and compatibility with various plastic materials, setting a new benchmark for anti-fog coatings in the eyewear sector.

The surge in research and development activities is driving innovation, leading to the introduction of new products and services or enhancements to existing ones. Companies strategically invest in research and development to achieve cost management benefits, expand market participation, improve marketing propositions, and stay aligned with emerging trends. A notable example is the groundbreaking work conducted by researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in February 2022. They developed an innovative anti-fog coating for plastic surfaces designed to last for years without requiring renewal. This coating, when exposed to sunlight, is claimed to degrade impurities such as dirt and bacteria. The application process involves a two-step method that enhances adhesion and durability, featuring a double-layered silicon dioxide-titanium dioxide film.

In April 2022, UK-based plastic fabrication company Peerless Plastics & Coatings Ltd acquired RS Coatings Ltd for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move marks the next phase of business growth, emphasizing a commitment to delivering top-notch quality, service, and sustainable plastic solutions. RS Coatings, also based in the UK, specializes in applying coating solutions for protecting and decorating plastic and metallic components.

Major companies operating in the antifog coatings market include 3M Company, Hydromer Inc, Mitsui Chemicals, Tosaf Compounds Ltd, TOCALO Co. Ltd, Croda International plc, Emery Oleochemicals Group, NEI Corporation, iCoat Company, Bostik, Hilco Vision, Shamir Glacier, Starshield Technologies Private Limited, Banzai Solutions, Huzhou Guoneng New Material Company Ltd, Xingtai Shineway Corporation Company Limited, Guangzhou Aurora Health Products Company, Shandongh Rusian Chemical Technology Company Limited, Optical Coating Technologies, Peerless Plastics and Coatings, Hoya Lens UK Limited, Weilburger Coatings GmbH, WeeTect, PPUH Select Ltd, FSI Coating Technologies anti-fog coatings, SDC Technologies, Coburn Technologies, ABRISA TECHNOLOGIES, Dymax Corp, Industrial Hard Carbon LLC, Chemsol Inc.

North America was the largest region in the antifog coatings market in 2024. 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, 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, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The anti-fog coatings market encompasses the sales of coatings designed to inhibit water condensation and prevent fogging on surfaces. These coatings are utilized to reduce glare, enhance transmission, and improve durability and abrasion resistance. Applications include dive masks, goggles, car windows, bathroom-back painted glasses, kitchen backsplashes, and others.

The primary types of anti-fog coatings are fog guard coating (FGC) and defog coating (DFC). Fog guard coating utilizes super-hydrophilic nano-coating, offering features such as high washing stability, long-lasting anti-fog properties, single components, air drying, and ready-to-use materials. Substrates include acrylic, glass, PET, polycarbonate, and polyamide. End-users range from helmet visors and face shields to flat polycarbonate sheets, commercial freezer windows, and automobile anti-fog LED headlights.

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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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