Paint Remover Market
PUBLISHED: 2025 ID: SMRC28462
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Paint Remover Market

Paint Remover Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product (Solvent-Based Paint Removers, Caustic-Based Paint Removers, Biochemical Paint Removers, Acid-Based Paint Removers, Soy-Based Paint Removers, Water-Based Paint Removers and Other Products), Formulation, Distribution Channel, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2025 ID: SMRC28462

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Paint Remover Market is accounted for $1.15 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $1.92 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. Paint remover is a chemical product designed to strip or remove paint from various surfaces, such as wood, metal, and masonry. The mixture is carefully combined to create either a liquid, gel, or paste form, depending on the desired consistency and application method. It works by breaking down the chemical bonds of the paint, allowing it to be easily scraped off or wiped away. These products are commonly used in wide projects to prepare surfaces for refinishing or repainting.

According to the Office for National Statistics, Non-housing and public housing repair and maintenance increased by 1.6 percent and 0.9 percent, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Growing demand for renovation and restoration projects

As homeowners, businesses, and industries invest in refurbishing older structures, furniture, and vehicles, the need for effective paint removal solutions rises. Paint removers play a crucial role in stripping off old, deteriorated layers, allowing for surface preparation and refinishing. This trend is particularly prominent in the residential sector, with an increase in DIY home improvement projects. Furthermore, the growing interest in sustainable and eco-friendly renovation practices also drives demand for safer, non-toxic paint removers, further propelling market growth.

Restraint:

Strict regulations on chemical use

Strict regulations on chemical use, particularly those concerning volatile organic compounds and hazardous substances, can limit the availability of certain paint remover products. These regulations often mandate the reduction of harmful chemicals, which may require manufacturers to reformulate their products, potentially increasing production costs. This can also reduce product effectiveness and leading to longer removal times. As a result, paint remover manufacturers may face challenges in maintaining product performance, leading to higher prices and limited market growth.

Opportunity:

Rising construction and automotive industries

In construction, paint removers are essential for refurbishing buildings, removing old layers, and preparing surfaces for new coatings. Similarly, in the automotive industry, paint removers are crucial for restoring vehicle exteriors, stripping old paint, and ensuring a smooth finish for repaints or repairs. The growth of these industries boosts the need for efficient, high-performance paint removers. As both sectors expand, the demand for professional-grade products, including eco-friendly and non-toxic removers, continues to rise, driving overall market growth.

Threat:

Availability of alternative products

Alternative products to chemical-based paint removers, such as abrasive techniques, heat guns, and natural DIY solutions, are becoming popular. These methods can effectively remove paint without relying on potentially harmful chemicals. The rise of environmentally friendly and non-toxic options, like citrus-based removers, also poses competition. While these alternatives provide safer, more sustainable options, they can limit the growth of traditional paint remover products by attracting price-sensitive and eco-conscious consumers.

Covid-19 Impact

The covid-19 pandemic temporarily slowed the paint remover market due to disruptions in manufacturing, supply chains, and reduced construction activities. However, the market experienced a rebound as DIY projects and home renovation trends surged during lockdowns, driving demand for paint removers. With an increased focus on home improvement and the growing trend of people spending more time at home, the market saw a shift toward eco-friendly and safer paint remover solutions as consumers sought non-toxic alternatives.

The solvent-based paint removers segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The solvent-based paint removers segment is predicted to secure the largest market share throughout the forecast period. Solvent-based paint removers are chemical formulations designed to dissolve and break down the bond between paint and the underlying surface. These removers contain potent solvents like methylene chloride, acetone, or toluene that effectively strip multiple layers of paint quickly. They are commonly used in industrial, automotive, and renovation projects due to their strong effectiveness on tough, thick coatings.

The architectural restoration segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The architectural restoration segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. In architectural restoration, paint removers are crucial for preserving historical buildings and structures by effectively removing old, deteriorated paint without damaging underlying surfaces. These products are used to restore the original appearance of facades, woodwork, and metal elements while maintaining historical integrity. Paint removers help prepare surfaces for refinishing, repainting, or conservation, ensuring that restoration projects meet both aesthetic and regulatory standards for cultural heritage preservation.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is expected to register the largest market share during the forecast period driven by rapid urbanization, industrialization, and an expanding construction sector. Countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea are major contributors due to increased demand for renovation, automotive, and manufacturing industries. Additionally, the rise of DIY trends and home improvement projects in developing economies is propelling market growth. The region also benefits from advancements in sustainable and efficient paint removal technologies.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is expected to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period fuelled by strong demand in the construction, automotive, and furniture industries. The U.S. and Canada are major markets, where home renovation, restoration, and DIY trends fuel the need for paint removers. Environmental concerns are leading to a shift toward eco-friendly and non-toxic paint removers. The rise in awareness of hazardous chemicals and strict regulations by the region government fuels the market expansion.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Paint Remover Market include AkzoNobel N.V., PPG Industries Inc., RPM International Inc., The Sherwin-Williams Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, 3M Company, W.M. Barr & Co., Inc., Savogran Company, Franmar Chemical Inc., EcoProCote, Sunnyside Corporation, Dumond Chemicals Inc., Clorox Professional Products Company, Absolute Coatings Inc., Fiberlock Technologies Inc., Rust-Oleum Corporation, Life After Hate Inc., GSP Coatings GmbH, United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL) and Citristrip.

Key Developments:

In November 2024, Life After Hate introduced HateEraser, an innovative aerosol-gel formula designed to swiftly eliminate hate-based graffiti from various surfaces. The formula combines acetone, xylene, and multiple varieties of alcohol and hydrocarbons, enabling rapid removal of hateful markings. HateEraser represents a proactive approach to combating hate-based graffiti, combining effective removal technology with community education.

In May 2023, PPG Industries announced PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a joint venture with entrotech, Inc., to deliver paint and clear film solutions for automotive and industrial customers. This joint venture aims to position PPG's portfolio of paint film products for accelerated commercialization, offering customers innovative products with high performance and significant sustainability benefits.

Products Covered:
• Solvent-Based Paint Removers
• Caustic-Based Paint Removers
• Biochemical Paint Removers
• Acid-Based Paint Removers
• Soy-Based Paint Removers
• Water-Based Paint Removers
• Other Products

Formulations Covered:
• Gel
• Liquid
• Aerosol/Spray
• Powder
• Other Formulations

Distribution Channels Covered:
• E-commerce Platforms
• Direct Sales
• Home Improvement Stores
• Other Distribution Channels

Applications Covered:
• Architectural Restoration
• Plastic Surface Cleaning
• Metalworking
• Art & Crafts
• Automotive Coatings
• Wood Restoration
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary   
     
2 Preface    

 2.1 Abstract   
 2.2 Stake Holders  
 2.3 Research Scope  
 2.4 Research Methodology 
  2.4.1 Data Mining 
  2.4.2 Data Analysis 
  2.4.3 Data Validation 
  2.4.4 Research Approach 
 2.5 Research Sources  
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  2.5.3 Assumptions 
     
3 Market Trend Analysis  
 3.1 Introduction  
 3.2 Drivers   
 3.3 Restraints  
 3.4 Opportunities  
 3.5 Threats   
 3.6 Product Analysis  
 3.7 Application Analysis 
 3.8 End User Analysis  
 3.9 Emerging Markets  
 3.10 Impact of Covid-19  
     
4 Porters Five Force Analysis  
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers 
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers 
 4.3 Threat of substitutes 
 4.4 Threat of new entrants 
 4.5 Competitive rivalry  
     
5 Global Paint Remover Market, By Product
 5.1 Introduction  
 5.2 Solvent-Based Paint Removers
 5.3 Caustic-Based Paint Removers 
 5.4 Biochemical Paint Removers 
 5.5 Acid-Based Paint Removers 
 5.6 Soy-Based Paint Removers 
 5.7 Water-Based Paint Removers 
 5.8 Other Products  
     
6 Global Paint Remover Market, By Formulation
 6.1 Introduction  
 6.2 Gel   
 6.3 Liquid   
 6.4 Aerosol/Spray  
 6.5 Powder   
 6.6 Other Formulations  
     
7 Global Paint Remover Market, By Distribution Channel
 7.1 Introduction  
 7.2 E-commerce Platforms 
 7.3 Direct Sales  
 7.4 Home Improvement Stores 
 7.5 Other Distribution Channels 
     
8 Global Paint Remover Market, By Application
 8.1 Introduction  
 8.2 Architectural Restoration 
 8.3 Plastic Surface Cleaning 
 8.4 Metalworking  
 8.5 Art & Crafts  
 8.6 Automotive Coatings 
 8.7 Wood Restoration  
 8.8 Other Applications  
     
9 Global Paint Remover Market, By End User
 9.1 Introduction  
 9.2 Residential  
 9.3 Commercial  
 9.4 Industrial   
     
10 Global Paint Remover Market, By Geography
 10.1 Introduction  
 10.2 North America  
  10.2.1 US  
  10.2.2 Canada  
  10.2.3 Mexico  
 10.3 Europe   
  10.3.1 Germany  
  10.3.2 UK  
  10.3.3 Italy  
  10.3.4 France  
  10.3.5 Spain  
  10.3.6 Rest of Europe 
 10.4 Asia Pacific  
  10.4.1 Japan  
  10.4.2 China  
  10.4.3 India  
  10.4.4 Australia  
  10.4.5 New Zealand 
  10.4.6 South Korea 
  10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific 
 10.5 South America  
  10.5.1 Argentina 
  10.5.2 Brazil  
  10.5.3 Chile  
  10.5.4 Rest of South America
 10.6 Middle East & Africa 
  10.6.1 Saudi Arabia 
  10.6.2 UAE  
  10.6.3 Qatar  
  10.6.4 South Africa 
  10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
     
11 Key Developments   
 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers 
 11.3 New Product Launch 
 11.4 Expansions  
 11.5 Other Key Strategies 
     
12 Company Profiling   
 12.1 AkzoNobel N.V.  
 12.2 PPG Industries Inc.  
 12.3 RPM International Inc. 
 12.4 The Sherwin-Williams Company
 12.5 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 
 12.6 3M Company  
 12.7 W.M. Barr & Co., Inc. 
 12.8 Savogran Company  
 12.9 Franmar Chemical Inc. 
 12.10 EcoProCote  
 12.11 Sunnyside Corporation 
 12.12 Dumond Chemicals Inc. 
 12.13 Clorox Professional Products Company
 12.14 Absolute Coatings Inc. 
 12.15 Fiberlock Technologies Inc. 
 12.16 Rust-Oleum Corporation 
 12.17 Life After Hate Inc.  
 12.18 GSP Coatings GmbH  
 12.19 United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL)
 12.20 Citristrip   
     
List of Tables    
1 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Solvent-Based Paint Removers (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Caustic-Based Paint Removers (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Biochemical Paint Removers (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Acid-Based Paint Removers (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Soy-Based Paint Removers (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Water-Based Paint Removers (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Other Products (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Formulation (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Gel (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Liquid (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Aerosol/Spray (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Powder (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Other Formulations (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By E-commerce Platforms (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Direct Sales (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Home Improvement Stores (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Other Distribution Channels (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Architectural Restoration (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Plastic Surface Cleaning (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Metalworking (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Art & Crafts (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Automotive Coatings (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Wood Restoration (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Paint Remover Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
     
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


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Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

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