Aircraft Fastener Coatings Market Report

Attractive Opportunities

Global Demand Analysis & Sales Opportunities in Aircraft Fastener Coatings Market 

• The annual demand for aircraft fastener coatings was USD 669.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 811.7 million in 2025, up 21.3% than the value in 2024.
• During the forecast period (2025-2034), the aircraft fastener coatings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4%. The annual demand will reach USD 1191.4 million in 2034.
• During 2025-2034, the aircraft fastener coatings industry is expected to generate a cumulative sales opportunity of USD 10688.8 million, which is almost 3 times the opportunities during 2019-2024.

High-Growth Market Segments: 

• North America is projected to remain the largest market during the forecast period.
• By aircraft type, Commercial aircraft is likely to remain the largest aircraft type in the global aircraft fastener coatings market during the forecast period.
• By coatings type, Cadmium coating is likely to remain the most dominant segment of the aircraft fastener coatings market over the coming years.
• By application type, Aerostructure is projected to maintain its dominance in the market over the forecasted period.
• By process type, Spray coating process dominates the market and is projected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period as well.

Market Statistics 

Have a look at the sales opportunities presented by the aircraft fastener coatings market in terms of growth and market forecast.

Market dynamics

Introduction:

Fasteners are one of the most critical components in the aircraft industry as they play a vital role in achieving the tight assembly of aircraft parts. Fasteners have a very large share in hardware components used in an aircraft as about 45%-50% of the components used in an aircraft are fasteners. For instance; Airbus’ A380 aircraft has six million components out of which more than three million are fasteners. Most of the fasteners used in an aircraft have to be treated with a layer of coating or also termed as plating. Fasteners are being placed in very critical application areas, which are prone to temperature fluctuations and corrosion environments.

Fasteners deployed in an aircraft usually don’t have the capability to act against stress-corrosion, electrochemical corrosion, fatigue corrosion, chemical and atmospheric corrosion, withstanding temperature extremes, and maintain strength throughout their lifespan. This creates a strong need for coated fasteners in order to protect and sustain in various environmental conditions. There are various types of coatings used on aircraft fasteners, which are usually different from the coatings, such as epoxy and polyurethane coatings, used on aircraft components.

Market Drivers: 

• Rapid growth in commercial air traffic and rising new aircraft deliveries - higher demand for protective coatings on fasteners used in new-build fleets.
• Increasing MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) activity and an aging global fleet, more inspections and re-coating/replacement of corrosion-prone fasteners.
• Corrosion-protection emphasis (safety & life-extension) - coatings reduce galvanic corrosion at fastener-structure interfaces, lowering lifecycle costs and downtime.
• Advances in coating technologies - PVD, ceramic/tribological coatings, conversion coatings, and nano-additives, offering longer life, better wear and lower maintenance. 

Segments' Analysis

By Aircraft Type

“Commercial aircraft is likely to remain the largest aircraft type in the global aircraft fastener coatings market during the forecast period.”

• The global aircraft fastener coatings market is segmented based on the aircraft type as Commercial aircraft, Regional aircraft, General aircraft, Helicopter, and Military aircraft. 
• Commercial aircraft is likely to remain the largest aircraft type in the global aircraft fastener coatings market during the forecast period. The aircraft type is also likely to witness the highest growth during the same period.
• Increasing production rates of key programs, such as B737 and A320 family; market entry of new players, such as COMAC; upcoming aircraft programs or introduction of variants of existing programs, such as B737max and COMAC C919; and rising commercial aircraft fleet are the major factors that are driving the demand for fastener coatings in the segment.

By Coatings Type

“Cadmium coating is likely to remain the most dominant segment of the aircraft fastener coatings market over the coming years.”

• Based on the coating type, the aircraft fastener coatings market is segmented as cadmium coating, dry lubricant, silver coating, aluminum coating (IVD aluminum), and others. Coating material for fasteners is largely dependent on the fastener materials and application where it is used. 
• Cadmium coating is likely to remain the most dominant segment of the aircraft fastener coatings market over the next five years. The cadmium coating is only permitted for some applications in aircraft and for some other industries, but it is severely restricted in many countries.
• Cadmium offers a wide array of advantages including high corrosion resistance, good conductivity for EMI shielding, electrical bonding and lightning strike protection, and inherent lubricity that reduces galling.
• Dry lubricant, another considerable segment, is likely to witness an impressive growth rate in the market during the same period, driven by a host of factors, such as excellent ability to work in extreme temperatures, good thermal break down, and reduction of friction between surfaces in the extreme environment.

By Application Type

“Aerostructure is projected to maintain its dominance in the market over the forecasted period.”

• Based on the application type, aerostructure is projected to maintain its dominance in the market over the forecasted period. The manufacturing and assembly of aerostructure parts alone require millions of fasteners. There is a need for coatings on these fasteners to protect them from the external environment and to retain their strength for the long run.
• Different applications require different coating types for fastener depending upon the performance requirement. For instance, engine application requires coating on fasteners that can withstand harsh environmental conditions at elevated temperature.

By Process Type

“Spray coating process dominates the market and is projected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period as well.”

• Based on the process type, the spray coating process dominates the market and is projected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period as well. The process has great dispersion with the coating materials, which enables the application of a very thin but tough coating layer.
• Electroplating method, another considerable segment, is likely to depict a good growth in the market during the same period. Some other key processes include dip coating and spin coating.

Regional Insights

“North America is projected to remain the largest market during the forecast period.”

• Based on the regions, North America is projected to remain the largest market during the forecast period. The region is the manufacturing capital of the aerospace industry with the presence of several large- to small-sized OEMs, tier players, distributors, fastener manufacturers, and airline companies. The USA is the growth engine of the region’s market and has the presence of almost all major aircraft OEMs including Boeing, Airbus, Cessna, Lockheed Martin, and Gulfstream.
• Asia-Pacific is likely to witness the highest growth during the same period, driven by a host of factors including increasing demand for commercial aircraft to support rising passenger traffic, the opening of assembly plants of Boeing and Airbus in China, upcoming indigenous commercial and regional aircraft (COMAC C919 and Mitsubishi MRJ), and rising aircraft fleet size. Major Asian economies, such as China, India, and South Korea, have incessantly been raising their defense budget in order to advance their defense capabilities. This trend is impacting the demand for fasteners for OE as well as aftermarket.

Competitive Landscape

The supply chain of this market comprises raw material suppliers, fastener coating suppliers, fastener manufacturers, distributors, component manufacturers, aircraft OEMs, airline companies, leasing companies, and MRO companies.

Some of the key companies in fastener coating market include-

• Arconic Corporation
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation (E/M Coating Services)
• Endura Coatings LLC
• Innovative Coatings Technology Corp. (INCOTEC)
• Lisi Aerospace
• PPG Aerospace
• Precision Castparts Corporation
• TIODIZE Co., Inc.

Report Features

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The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation 

This report studies the market, covering a period of 15 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The aircraft fastener coatings market is segmented into the following categories:

Aircraft Fastener Coatings Market Size, Share & Forecast by Aircraft Type:

• Commercial Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Regional Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• General Aviation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Helicopter (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Military Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

 Aircraft Fastener Coatings Market Size, Share & Forecast by Application Type:

• Engine (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Aerostructures (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Interiors (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

 Aircraft Fastener Coatings Market Size, Share & Forecast by Coating Type:

• Cadmium Coating (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Dry Lubricant (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Silver Coating (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Aluminum Coating (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

 Aircraft Fastener Coatings Market Size, Share & Forecast by Process Type:

• Spray Coating (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Dip Coating (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Electroplating (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Aircraft Fastener Coatings Market Size, Share & Forecast by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

Research Methodology

• This strategic assessment report from Stratview Research provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s aircraft fastener coatings market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period 
• The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market.
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• This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.
• More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
• We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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