| Product Code: ETC6756481 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
China import shipments of waterborne polyurethane coatings in 2024 saw significant contributions from top exporters such as Germany, USA, Taiwan, Japan, and France. Despite a moderate concentration in the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) for the market, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 showed a decline of -6.45%. However, there was a slight recovery in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at 4.5%, indicating potential opportunities for the market in the coming years.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing environmental regulations favoring the use of waterborne coatings |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of waterborne polyurethane coatings in terms of reduced VOC emissions |
4.2.3 Rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable coating solutions in various industries |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher initial costs compared to solvent-based coatings |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for waterborne polyurethane coatings |
4.3.3 Longer drying times leading to lower productivity for some applications |
5 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Trends |
6 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market, By Types |
6.1 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane Emulsion Coating, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane Dispersion Coating, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane Aqueous Solution Coating, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastics, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, By Leather Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubber Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenues & Volume, By Wood Industry, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of manufacturers switching from solvent-based to waterborne polyurethane coatings |
8.2 Growth in research and development investments in waterborne coating technologies |
8.3 Adoption rate of waterborne polyurethane coatings in key industries such as automotive, construction, and furniture industries. |
9 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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