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In recent years, industrialized nations around the world have placed significant emphasis on the development of environmentally friendly coatings. These eco-conscious products now account for approximately 20% of the total coatings produced globally. In 2005, solvent-based coatings made up 57% of the global paint market, while environmental protection coatings represented 20%, high-solids coatings 10%, powder coatings 8%, radiation-curing coatings 2%, and other types accounted for 3%. This distribution highlights a clear and growing trend toward more sustainable options.
Currently, countries worldwide are accelerating their efforts to develop and promote "green" coatings. According to reports, developed nations have achieved an 80% to 90% utilization rate of green materials, whereas China still lags behind at just 12%. Additionally, many "green" decorative materials are priced two to five times higher than conventional alternatives, which indicates a strong and untapped market demand for eco-friendly paints.
Globally, the development and application of environment-friendly paints are showing a robust upward trajectory. The United States, as one of the largest paint producers, accounts for about 25% of the world's total coating output. In the U.S., water-based, green paints rose from 51% of total production in 1994 to 61.1% in 1999, and further climbed to 73% by 2002. In Europe, the share of green paints increased from 51% in 1992 to 74% in 2002, while the Asia-Pacific region saw a rise from 18% to 32% during the same period.
The rapid growth of environmentally friendly coatings has now reached 30% of the global coating output. These coatings hold a significant share in the two largest application areas of the paint industry. For instance, in architectural coatings, eco-friendly options dominate in developed countries like Germany, where they make up 93% of the market. Even in slower-growing regions such as Norway, green coatings account for 47% of the market.
By 1999, European environmental protection industrial coatings had exceeded 500,000 tons, with projections reaching 1 million tons by 2010. Industrial coatings currently represent 20% of the global industrial coatings market and are expected to reach 30% by 2010. In Europe, environmental protection industrial coatings already account for 30%. Furthermore, in specialized sectors such as automotive repair, anti-corrosion, and road marking coatings, eco-friendly options are gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace.