Global Release Coating Market 2017-2021

This industry research report identifies Evonik Industries, Dow Corning, Momentive, Shin-Etsu Chemical, and Wacker Chemie as the key vendors in the global release coating market. A comprehensive analysis of this market is also presented by material (silicone and non-silicone), by formulation (water-based, solvent-based, and others), by application (labels, tapes, industrial, hygiene, medical, and others), and by geography (APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW).

Overview of the global release coating market

Research analysis on the global release coating market identifies that the increasing demand for water-based coatings will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. Technavio's market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 5% by 2021. The properties of water-based release coatings include excellent adhesion, exceptional chemical and corrosion resistance, high mechanical stability, and increased flexibility and compatibility. They are commonly used on coated or calendared papers and films with a smooth surface owing to their potential to soak-in on porous papers. The rise in environmental concerns and the increasing focus on sustainability will drive the demand for water-based coatings, which in turn, will fuel the growth of the release coating market.

In terms of geographic regions, APAC will be the major revenue contributor to the release coating market throughout the forecast period. The growth of the hygiene industry and the rapid economic expansion in countries such as Japan, China, Korea, Indonesia, and India will boost the need for release coatings in APAC. Also, the growth of the end-user industries including building, packaging, and transportation will also increase the demand for release coatings in this region.

Competitive landscape and key vendors  

The release coating market comprises of many global and regional vendors. Several regional vendors are present in the developing regions such as ROW and APAC. The increasing middle class population and the rise in industrialization and urbanization in the developing countries such as India, Indonesia, Brazil, and China have resulted in the entry of domestic vendors. The major vendors in the release coating market compete mainly in terms of factors including operation costs, price, product quality, and innovation.

The leading vendors in the market are ?

• Evonik Industries
• Dow Corning
• Momentive
• Shin-Etsu Chemical
• Wacker Chemie

The other prominent vendors in the market are Elkem Silicones, HITAC ADHESIVES & COATINGS, Mayzo, MTI Polyexe, OMNOVA Solutions, Product Release Europe, Resil Chemicals, Rayven, SJA Film Technologies, and Ulterion International.

Segmentation by material and analysis of the release coating market

• Silicone
• Non-silicone

During 2016, the silicone-based release coating segment accounted for the major shares of the release coating market. Advantages such as better resistance to chemicals, moisture, and abrasion will contribute to the demand for these release coatings in the coming years.

Segmentation by formulation and analysis of the release coating market

• Water-based
• Solvent-based

According to this market research report, the water-based release coating segment will hold the maximum share of the release coating market until 2021. The increased usage of water-based release coatings due to their flexibility, high adhesion properties, excellent shear strength, and high solid concentration and the introduction of stringent regulations and policies on the usage of solvent-based release coatings, will propel the market's growth in this segment.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global release coating market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global release coating market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global release coating market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global release coating market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global release coating market?

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Our detailed market research analysis includes primary and secondary research techniques including online surveys, vendor analysis and briefings, analysis of whitepapers, case studies, and webinars to help clients devise effective growth strategies and keep up-to-speed with the rapidly changing market landscape. This report on release coatings also highlights the vendors operating in this market space including Dow Corning, Wacker Chemie, Momentive Performance, Evonik, and Shin-Etsu Chemical. Moreover, geographies like the Americas, APAC, and EMEA are also covered in this report to help the clients identify future growth opportunities and expand their presence in niche markets.

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Our market research methodology for the release coatings market

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