Industry Overview - The demand for environmentally friendly and high-performance additives in the coating industry is continuously increasing due to the advancement of environmental policies, leading to the upgrade of additive products [1][12] - The market size of China's coating additives industry is projected to reach 53.959 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 5.27% [1][12] Industry Development History - The coating additives industry in China has gone through four main stages: the initial stage (early 20th century to 1949), the foundational stage (1950 to 2000), the environmental transformation stage (2001 to 2019), and the high-quality development stage (2020 to present) [4][5] - The environmental transformation stage was marked by the introduction of strict regulations on harmful substances, which drove the demand for water-based additives [4][5] Industry Chain - The upstream of the coating additives industry includes raw materials such as ethylene oxide, cyanuric acid, and various organic and inorganic compounds [8] - The downstream applications of coating additives span across construction, automotive, marine, furniture, and industrial sectors [8] Market Size - The growth in demand for green products like water-based and solvent-free additives has partially offset the decline in traditional additive markets, becoming a key support for market size growth [1][12] Key Enterprises' Performance - Domestic companies such as Fengguang Co., Jiexian Co., and Changqing Technology have made significant advancements in product structure, quality, and technology, establishing themselves as industry leaders [14][18] - Fengguang Co. reported a revenue of 288 million yuan in Q1 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 18.39% [16] Industry Development Trends 1. Environmental policies are driving a rapid green transformation, with a target for solvent-based additives to drop below 30% by 2025, pushing for water-based and powder additives to become mainstream [20] 2. Key technologies are evolving towards green and intelligent production, with companies like Meichao Group and Nippon Paint implementing advanced production systems to enhance efficiency and reduce energy consumption [21] 3. Leading enterprises are accelerating integration and globalization, optimizing cost control through mergers and acquisitions, and focusing on functional products for export, which is expected to grow by 27.72% in 2024 [22]