The global self-healing materials market size was USD 5.58 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 9.08 billion in 2024 to USD 436.92 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 62.5% during the 2024-2032 period. The growing demand for self-healing materials in the automobile sector is expected to enable speedy expansion of the market, states Fortune Business Insights, in a report, titled “Self-Healing Materials Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Coatings, Polymers, Asphalt, Fiber-Reinforced Composites, Ceramic, Metal), By Application (Energy Generation, Building & Construction, Automotive & Transportation, Electronics & Semiconductors, Medical, Others), By Technology (Reversible Polymers, Microencapsulation, Shape Memory Materials, Biological Material Systems, Others) and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032.” The growing use of elastomers and polymers is expected to foster the healthy growth of the market.
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How is the market segmented by form?
The market is divided into intrinsic and extrinsic forms. The intrinsic segment dominated in 2023 and will likely remain dominant due to its ability to restore material integrity when triggered by heat or light. Examples include Diels–Alder polymers that reform upon cooling after heating.
What are the main product segments?
By product, the market includes polymer, concrete, metal, coating, ceramic, asphalt, and fiber-reinforced composites. The polymer segment led in 2023, driven by the use of polyurethane, cross-linked polymers, and vitrimers offering high durability, thermal stability, and abrasion resistance.
What drives market growth?
Growth is driven by chemical industry expansion and automotive applications. BASF’s €500 million expansion of ethylene oxide capacity in Belgium supports material availability. The use of self-healing coatings in cars reduces repairs and boosts demand.
What challenges could restrain market growth?
Despite the promising outlook, the market faces certain restraints. The high cost of self-healing materials remains a key barrier, limiting large-scale adoption, especially in cost-sensitive industries. Moreover, the availability of alternative materials and conventional coatings further hampers market penetration. Manufacturers are, therefore, focusing on developing cost-effective and efficient self-healing systems to overcome these limitations.
Accelerating Pharmaceutical Industry to Encourage Growth in Europe
The market in Europe is expected to experience high growth during the forecast period owing to the rising demand from the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain. The elevating pharmaceutical industry in Europe coupled with rapid business developments are factors expected to aid growth in the region. The increasing application in the existing automotive and transport sector is expected to further bolster the healthy growth of the market in Europe. North America is the second-largest consumer of self-healing products. The growth in the region is attributed to the strong demand from the domestic sector and manufacturing base. The government initiatives to improve infrastructure is expected to spur business opportunities for the market. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to witness rapid growth due to the improving construction industry. The increasing per capita income, urbanization, and a large population can further encourage growth in the region.
April 2019: Arkema announced the 30 percent capacity extension of its photocure liquid resin development plant in Nansha, China.
January 2020– Autonomic Materials investigated the self-healing materials with protective coating systems. Trails proved that the low VOC waterborne self-healing coating is extremely useful for corrosion resistant.
AkzoNobel N.V.
Arkema SA
Autonomic Materials Inc.
Avecom N.V.
BASF SE
Covestro AG
Critical Materials S.A.
I. Du Pont De Nemours
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Evonik Industries
Sensor Coating Systems Ltd.
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