Interest in cataphoresis is growing worldwide

For the News From The World column, we analyze a recent report conducted by MarketsandMarkets™. According to this research, globally the cataphoresis market will grow by 28% by 2026. The causes that are leading to this expansion of cataphoresis painting are multiple: the need for excellent performance in corrosion resistance, current regulations and reference markets are just some of them.

According to the new market research “Electrocoating Market by Type (Cathodic Epoxy, Cathodic Acrylic, Anodic), Application (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, Automotive Parts & Accessories, Heavy-Duty Equipment, Appliances) and Region – Global Forecast to 2026“, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the size of the cataphoresis market is expected to grow from 3.9 billion to 2021 dollars to $5 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.7% over the forecast period.

The cataphoresis market is growing due to increasing demand for advanced, cost-effective technologies and stringent government regulations globally.

The growing relevance of cataphoresis

The cataphoresis coating offers excellent corrosion resistance. It is widely used for example in the automotive industry, as it offers superior resistance to salt spray, humidity and cyclic corrosion.

Can be formulated to provide protection on sharp edges and welds, without retreating or exposing the underlying metal. Because these coatings have excellent projection ability, they are an ideal choice for complex shapes or parts with cavities or hidden areas that require coating.

Furthermore, cataphoresis represents one of the best primer coatings available on the market. The increase in demand from applications such as automotive, industrial vehicles, household appliances, etc. will lead to an inevitable growth of the cataphoresis market in the period considered by the research.

Earthmoving machinery is the fastest growing product area

Heavy-duty equipment is used in the construction, agricultural and industrial sectors to move large amounts of soil or to dig foundations and landscaping areas. They are generally also called earthmoving machines.

Also included are agricultural equipment such as tractors, bulldozers, excavators, military and aerospace applications. Materials with lower curing temperatures have made electrodeposition possible on large gauge materials, which are difficult to process with conventional methods due to the requirements of curing at higher temperatures.

This ability can improve corrosion resistance while reducing application costs on agricultural products and construction equipment. It is estimated that cataphoresis is already currently applied on over 50% of heavy industrial vehicles. Therefore, the global increase in urbanization and industrialization will increase the growth of the market for this type of machine and consequently the need for adequate and high-performance anti-corrosion treatments.