Aircraft Paint Market Report 2026

The aircraft paint market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.46 billion in 2025 to $4.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of commercial aviation fleets, expansion of military aircraft programs, rising aircraft maintenance activities, demand for corrosion protection, advancements in aerospace materials.

The aircraft paint market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to air traffic growth worldwide, increasing aircraft refurbishments, sustainability driven coating innovations, expansion of regional aviation hubs, technological advancements in coating durability. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for lightweight high performance coatings, increasing use of corrosion resistant aircraft coatings, growth in water based and low VOC paint systems, expansion of MRO activities in commercial aviation, rising adoption of advanced surface protection technologies.

The increasing production and delivery of new aircraft is expected to propel the growth of the aircraft paint market going forward. Aircraft are vehicles designed for air travel, including airplanes, helicopters, and drones. The rise in new aircraft production and deliveries is driven by global airline demand for fleet modernization, route expansion, and the need to accommodate growing passenger traffic. Aircraft paint is essential in the manufacturing process, providing protection against corrosion and environmental damage while also enhancing visual appeal. For example, in June 2023, the Boeing Company, a US-based aircraft manufacturer, projected strong long-term aviation demand, estimating a need for 42,595 new commercial jets valued at $8 trillion by 2042. Additionally, in November 2022, a CAPA - Centre for Aviation report stated that Airbus and Boeing expected to deliver more than 1,000 aircraft in 2022, with plans to further increase production in 2023. Therefore, rising aircraft production and deliveries are driving the growth of the aircraft paint market.

Major companies in the aircraft paint market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as aerospace conductive coatings, to improve aircraft functionality and safety. Aerospace conductive coatings provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and static dissipation for aircraft components, protecting sensitive electronics and supporting reliable operation in aerospace environments. For instance, in November 2023, Sherwin-Williams, a US-based coatings manufacturer, introduced a new aerospace conductive coating (CM0485115) to its undercoat product line. This coating imparts conductivity to aluminum and composite substrates by forming an anti-static conductive film with a resistivity range of 0.1 to 100,000 ohms per square. It helps dissipate static charges from antennas and radomes, works with all non-electrostatic spray equipment, and is suitable for pre-primed aluminum and composite surfaces. It can be applied in one continuous film or with a cross coat, adapts to various environmental conditions, and can be air-cured or force-dried, providing applicators with flexibility.

In July 2024, AAL AG, a Switzerland-based manufacturing company, acquired Egli Paint GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen AAL AG’s coatings and surface-treatment capabilities and expand its presence in specialized industrial and aviation paint services across Europe. Egli Paint GmbH is a Switzerland-based manufacturer offering high-performance coating, painting, and refinishing services for industrial equipment, commercial applications, and aircraft.

Major companies operating in the aircraft paint market are PPG Industries Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., The Sherwin-Williams Company, Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co., Hentzen Coatings Inc., Jotun, MAPAERO, HMG Paints Ltd., Nycote Laboratories Corporation, BASF Coatings GmbH, Socomore, Indestructible Paint Ltd., Axalta Coating Systems, Hempel A/S, International Paint Ltd., Zircotec, Saint-Gobain Coatings Solutions, 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, RPM International Inc.

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

The aircraft paint market consists of sales of touch-up paints, specialty coatings, sealants, topcoats, paint removers. 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.

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