According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Thermal Control Paints market size was valued at US$ 58.60 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 129 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 11.8% during review period.
Thermal control paints are designed to have specific radiative properties tailored for different specific tasks. For example, for Solar Orbiter, a radiant surface with a white coating of low absorption and high emissivity is required.
In 2025, global Thermal control paints sales volume reached approximately 188.7 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 301.9 per kg.
Thermal control paints are designed to have specific radiative properties tailored for different specific tasks. For example, for Solar Orbiter, a radiant surface with a white coating of low absorption and high emissivity is required.
Downstream demand is driven by both the increase in the number of satellites and the increased difficulty of thermal design: Thermal control coatings (TCCs) are typical "essential materials" for spacecraft. The increased proportion of small satellites and constellation-based missions in recent years has led to more active spacecraft manufacturing and integration activities per unit time, resulting in a corresponding increase in demand for repeatable and verifiable thermal control surface materials. Simultaneously, the limited size, power consumption, and heat dissipation paths of small satellites often make thermal control a driving factor in system design, further strengthening the reliance on high-performance coatings and surface treatment solutions (white paint, black coatings, secondary surface mirrors, etc.). NASA's annual review of small spacecraft technology also points out the significant growth in small satellite flight applications and engineering practices, reflecting a continued expansion trend in industry activity.
Environmental durability and reliability verification have become the main themes of product iteration, driving higher-specification material systems and testing thresholds: The core competitive advantage of TCCs is shifting from "initial optical performance (α/ε)" to "long-term on-orbit stability," especially for coupled environments such as atomic oxygen (AO), ultraviolet/VUV, and thermal cycling for LEO/VLEO. Engineering and experimental research generally emphasize that the protection of materials/coatings in AO environments often relies on thin-film protective layers (such as SiOx) and the control of failure mechanisms such as defects, cracking, and undercutting. Meanwhile, the aerospace product assurance system explicitly includes AO testing as one of the key verification items for exposed coatings. This means that new entrants not only need to demonstrate coating performance but also possess a complete space environment testing and qualification pathway, leading to a trend of "high verification costs and long implementation cycles" in the industry.
Technological directions are moving towards "multifunctionality and system-level synergy," accelerating finalization through on-orbit exposure testing: the next-generation TCC trend is to combine thermal control with other functions (such as conductivity/ESD suppression, AO protection, low volatility, low pollution, and even low-resistance surfaces for VLEO) to reduce the number of components and improve mission adaptability. Correspondingly, materials development places greater emphasis on the systematic optimization of coating thickness and microstructure for AO resistance, adhesion, and long-term optical stability. NASA's MISSE series and related on-orbit exposure studies continue to produce performance data on coatings and polymers under AO/irradiation conditions, providing a faster engineering "closed loop" for new formulations and processes, and accelerating the screening efficiency from laboratory to engineering applications.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Thermal Control Paints market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Thermal Control Paints market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Thermal Control Paints market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Thermal Control Paints market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Thermal Control Paints market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Thermal Control Paints
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Thermal Control Paints market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include MAP SPACE COATINGS, SOCOMORE, AZ Technology, Kompozit, Acktar, Keronite, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Thermal Control Paints market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Black Paints
White Paints
Market segment by Materials
Silicone-based
Polyurethane/Fluoropolymer based
Market segment by Coating
Multifunctional Coating
Low-outgassing Coating
Other
Market segment by Application
Spacecraft
Satellite
Other
Major players covered
MAP SPACE COATINGS
SOCOMORE
AZ Technology
Kompozit
Acktar
Keronite
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Thermal Control Paints product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Thermal Control Paints, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Thermal Control Paints from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Thermal Control Paints competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Thermal Control Paints breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Thermal Control Paints market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Thermal Control Paints.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Thermal Control Paints sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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