Low VOC Paint Market Report 2026

The low voc paint market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.04 billion in 2025 to $3.3 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in residential construction activity, rising indoor air quality awareness, early adoption of water based paints, regulatory push for emission reduction, expansion of decorative paint consumption.

The low voc paint market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter environmental regulations on VOC emissions, increasing green building certifications, rising renovation and remodeling activities, growth in sustainable construction materials, innovation in low voc resin technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for environment friendly architectural paints, increasing adoption of low odor interior coatings, growing use of waterborne paint formulations, higher preference for health safe residential paints, expansion of low voc paints in commercial construction.

The rising construction activities are expected to propel the growth of the low-VOC paint market going forward. Construction activities involve building, renovating, or demolishing structures such as residential and commercial buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. These activities are increasing due to population growth, rapid urbanization, infrastructure expansion, and greater investment in real estate. Low VOC paints are widely used in new construction projects to improve indoor air quality, support environmental sustainability, and comply with increasingly stringent regulations on emissions and air quality. For instance, in November 2023, according to the International Trade Administration, the construction industry in the United States grew by 0.4% in 2022 and by 1.1% in 2023. Therefore, rising construction activities are driving the growth of the low-VOC paint market.

Major companies in the low-VOC paint market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as ultra-low VOC air-purifying paints to meet growing demand for healthier and more sustainable building materials. Ultra-low VOC air-purifying paint emits extremely low levels of volatile organic compounds and actively removes pollutants from indoor air. For example, in July 2023, Crown Paints Limited, a UK-based paint and coatings manufacturer, launched Crown Trade Clean Air, an ultra-low VOC air-purifying paint capable of removing up to 45% of formaldehyde from the air. The product includes Crown’s exclusive breatheasy technology, ensuring it is 99% solvent-free and certified asthma- and allergy-friendly.

In July 2024, Sheboygan Paint Company, a US-based industrial coatings manufacturer, acquired Bradley Coatings Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Sheboygan’s product portfolio and enhance its customer service capabilities within the industrial coatings sector. Bradley Coatings Group is a US-based company specializing in coatings for a wide range of industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the low voc paint market are BASF SE, Sherwin-Williams Company, PPG Industries Inc., AkzoNobel NV, Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd, Asian Paints Ltd., Jotun Group, Hempel A/S, Benjamin Moore & Co., Behr Process Corporation, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd., Dunn-Edwards Corporation, Kelly-Moore Paint Company Inc., Cloverdale Paint Inc., Rodda Paint Company, Masco Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., Sika AG, Valspar Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the low VOC paint market in 2025. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the low voc 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 low voc paint market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The low VOC paint market consists of sales of vista paint, royale health shield, clare paint, and zero VOC paints. 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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