Paint Stripper Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The paint stripper market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.33 billion in 2024 to $1.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in the manufacturing sector, demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable paint strippers, government regulations, economic growth, urbanization.

The paint stripper market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for environmentally-friendly formulations, expanding construction industry, rising popularity of DIY projects and home renovations, increase in investment in infrastructure and construction projects, increase in the demand for paint removal products. Major trends in the forecast period include innovation and product development, technological advancements, develop paint stripper formulations, increase in mergers and acquisitions,.

The growth of the construction industry is expected to drive the expansion of the paint stripper market. Construction involves combining various components to build structures according to detailed plans and designs. In the construction industry, paint strippers are essential for surface preparation and maintenance, as they effectively remove old or deteriorating paint and coatings. For example, in March 2024, Atradius, a Netherlands-based trade credit insurance company, forecasted a 2% increase in global construction output for 2024, down from 3.7% in 2023. Growth in advanced economies is expected to be 1.8%, while emerging markets are projected to experience a 2.2% rise in building activity. Additionally, non-residential output and civil engineering are anticipated to grow by 2.8% and 4.4%, respectively. As a result, the expanding construction sector is driving the growth of the paint stripper market.

Leading companies in the paint stripper market are actively engaged in the development of innovative products, such as solvent-based paint strippers. These chemical solutions are designed to dissolve and remove paint coatings by disrupting their chemical bonds. An illustrative example is Propspeed, a New Zealand-based company that introduced Stripspeed in 2023, a novel solvent-based paint stripper. Leveraging this technology, Stripspeed simplifies and enhances the process of removing foul-release coatings without the need for grinding or generating dust. This innovation not only saves considerable preparation time, with efficiency gains of up to 33% for smooth surfaces and 50% for complex surfaces, but also ensures a safer working environment by producing no harmful dust or debris. Additionally, it is non-flammable, non-caustic, and does not contain DCM and NMP, providing a valuable solution for prop speed applicators in priming metal surfaces.

In September 2022, Henkel, a Germany-based chemical and consumer goods company, acquired NBD Nanotechnologies for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at fortifying the position of Henkel's business unit, Adhesive Technologies, in the functional coatings market. NBD Nanotechnologies, a US-based chemical manufacturer specializing in creating innovative surface coatings, brings valuable expertise to Henkel's portfolio through its advanced technologies and solutions.

Major companies operating in the paint stripper market report are 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Sherwin-Williams, The Sherwin-Williams Company, PPG Industries, AkzoNobel, Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd., RPM International Inc., Asian Paints, United Gilsonite Laboratories, Jasco, Green Products, Fiberlock Technologies, Tri-State Fabricators, Inc., Franmar Chemical Inc., Sunnyside, EZ Strip Inc., Savogran, Vitex Corp., SRI Performance, Twin Specialties, Citristrip, CHEMEON, Dumond Chemicals, Motsenbocker's Lift Off, Blue Bear, Formby's, Klean-Strip.

North America was the largest region in the paint stripper market in 2024. The regions covered in the paint stripper market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the paint stripper market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The paint stripper market consists of sales of scrapers, wire brushes, heat guns, sanders, protective gear, and vinegar. 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).

A paint stripper, also referred to as a paint remover, is a chemical substance or a mixture specifically formulated to remove paint, varnish, or other coatings from surfaces. The main objective of a paint stripper is to break down the bond between the paint and the underlying surface. By doing so, it facilitates the process of scraping or washing away the paint, effectively restoring the surface to its original state.

The primary types of paint strippers include solvent type, caustic type, and acidic type. Solvent-based paint strippers are chemical products specifically formulated to remove paint, finishes, and coatings from surfaces while simultaneously cleaning the underlying surface. These paint strippers are available in various packaging types such as buckets, drums, cans, plastic bottles, and jerry bottles. They come in different grades including industrial grade, technical grade, and commercial grade. Paint strippers find applications across various end-user industries, including aerospace, automotive, marine, oil & gas, packaging, and others.

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