Global Anti-Fingerprint Coating Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Applications (Consumer Goods, Building & Construction, Automotive, Stainless Steel, and Others), By Technology (Vacuum Deposition, Sol-Gel, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 - 2033.

Global Anti-Fingerprint Coating Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Anti-Fingerprint Coating Market Size was estimated at USD 0.943 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.96% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Anti-Fingerprint Coating Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1.682 Billion by 2033
• Europe is expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Anti-Fingerprint Coating Market Size is expected to cross USD 1.682 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.96% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

The global anti-fingerprint coating market refers to the industry focused on the development, production, and application of coatings designed to reduce fingerprint marks, smudges, and stains on various surfaces. These coatings enhance the aesthetic appeal, durability, and ease of maintenance of products by providing a smooth, anti-smudge, and hydrophobic or oleophobic surface. The market is expected to grow due to increased demand for anti-fingerprint coating for automotive applications, particularly from India, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Brazil. Furthermore, large-scale investments by companies such as Fingerprint Cards AB to introduce biometric solutions for luxury and premium segment cars to increase security through driver identification and authentication are expected to drive growth in the anti-fingerprint coating market over the forecast period.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the anti-fingerprint coating market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the anti-fingerprint coating market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the anti-fingerprint coating market.

Driving Factors

The increasing application in automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and solar panels, rising levels of investment in healthcare sector, rising demand for clear display screens, rising demand for solar photovoltaic cells, rising need for the coating in ceramic sanitary ware for consumer hygiene, rising levels of disposable income of the people along with enhancing lifestyle of the consumer, rapid urbanization worldwide are some of the key as well as crucial factors which will tend to increase the growth of the anti-fingerprint coatings market in the forecast period. Furthermore, anti-fingerprint coating is used in consumer goods applications to keep the product clean and free of fingerprints. Furthermore, the hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties of anti-fingerprint coating help to reduce fingerprint visibility, increasing consumer visual perception. All of the factors mentioned above are expected to drive the global market for anti-fingerprint coating over the forecast period.

Restraining Factors

High coating costs, combined with a lack of consumer awareness of the benefits of coatings, are likely to act as market restraints on the growth of anti-fingerprint coatings in the projected timeframe. Stringent environmental regulations will become the largest and foremost challenge for market growth.

Market Segmentation

The anti-fingerprint coating market share is classified into applications and technology.   

• The building & construction segment held the greatest share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the applications, the anti-fingerprint coating market is divided into consumer goods, building & construction, automotive, stainless steel, and others. Among these, the building & construction segment held the greatest share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the increasing demand for smudge-resistant and easy-to-clean surfaces in modern architectural designs. The rising adoption of glass facades, stainless steel fittings, and decorative surfaces in commercial and residential buildings has fueled the need for anti-fingerprint coatings.

• The vacuum deposition segment accounted for the majority of the share in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the projected timeframe.

Based on the technology, the anti-fingerprint coating market is divided into vacuum deposition, sol-gel, and others. Among these, the vacuum deposition segment accounted for the majority of the share in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the projected timeframe. Vacuum deposition techniques like physical vapor deposition (PVD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) offer uniform, high-performance coatings that improve scratch resistance, smudge resistance, and optical clarity. The technique is massively applied across consumer electronics, automotive, and building & construction industries where high-quality surface protection is crucial.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Anti-Fingerprint Coating Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the anti-fingerprint coating market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the anti-fingerprint coating market over the predicted timeframe. In North America, the United States has the largest market and the fastest growth rate for anti-fingerprint coatings. Technological advancements in the United States have contributed significantly to the growth of the anti-fingerprint coating market. High disposable income and demand for better display technology are driving the growth of anti-fingerprint coating in the country. Furthermore, several smartphone manufacturers, including Apple and Samsung, are focusing on display technology innovation and development, paving the way for the growth of anti-smudge coatings. Consumer preferences for glasses with anti-smudge properties will drive the North America anti-fingerprint coating market.

Europe is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth of the anti-fingerprint coating market during the forecast period. The market for anti-fingerprint coatings is expected to expand significantly as Europe undergoes a technological revolution. One of the primary drivers behind the development and growth of the anti-fingerprint coating market in this region is the government's mandated implementation of stringent regulations aimed at improving overall product quality. By implementing cutting-edge and efficient technology, several European governments are actively promoting a change in their energy ecosystems, which is expected to encourage the spread of anti-fingerprint coating in the region. Furthermore, the German Anti Fingerprint Coatings market had the highest market share, while the United Kingdom Anti Fingerprint Coatings market was the fastest growing in the European region.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the anti-fingerprint coating market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
• NanoSlic Smart Coatings
• Nippon Paint Surf Chemicals Co. Ltd.
• AGC Inc.
• PPG Industries Inc.
• Natoco Co. Ltd.
• NAGASE and CO. LTD.
• Daikin Industries Ltd.
• Harves Co. Ltd.
• NANOKOTE PTY LTD.
• Essilor International S.A.
• Cytonix LLC
• Leader Optronics Technology Co. Ltd.
• Izovac Ltd.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the anti-fingerprint coating market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Anti-Fingerprint Coating Market, By Applications

• Consumer Goods
• Building & Construction
• Automotive
• Stainless Steel
• Others

Global Anti-Fingerprint Coating Market, By Technology

• Vacuum Deposition
• Sol-Gel
• Others

Global Anti-Fingerprint Coating Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa