Anti-Slip Additives Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Type (Aluminium Oxide, Silica and Others), By Application (Marine Deck, Construction Flooring and Others), By Region 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 472.96 Million
CAGR (2026-2031)	4.38%
Fastest Growing Segment	Silica
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Size (2031)	USD 611.69 Million

Market Overview

The Global Anti-Slip Additives Market will grow from USD 472.96 Million in 2025 to USD 611.69 Million by 2031 at a 4.38% CAGR. Anti-slip additives are specialized particulate materials, such as silica, aluminum oxide, or polymer beads, incorporated into floor coatings and paints to increase the coefficient of friction and enhance surface traction. The global market is primarily propelled by rigorous occupational safety regulations which enforce strict slip resistance standards in workplaces, alongside the robust growth of the construction industry requiring durable industrial flooring. This demand is further supported by the substantial scale of the broader coatings sector. According to the American Coatings Association, in 2024, the global paint and coatings industry was valued at 202 billion dollars, providing a vast addressable market for these essential safety components across commercial and residential applications.

However, the market faces a significant challenge regarding the volatility of raw material costs and increasingly stringent environmental compliance. The implementation of strict regulations limiting Volatile Organic Compounds forces manufacturers to transition from solvent-based systems to water-based formulations, a process that often incurs higher production costs and technical complexities. This financial strain on formulation and compliance could impede market expansion, particularly in cost-sensitive regions where manufacturers may struggle to maintain competitive pricing while meeting evolving sustainability standards.

Key Market Drivers

The implementation of stringent occupational safety and health regulations serves as a primary catalyst for the adoption of anti-slip additives. Regulatory bodies globally are enforcing rigorous protocols to minimize workplace accidents, mandating the application of high-friction coatings in industrial and commercial environments. This regulatory pressure compels facility managers to utilize coatings embedded with aggregates like aluminum oxide to meet specific slip resistance ratings. The urgency of this compliance is highlighted by injury statistics that drive policy enforcement. According to the Health and Safety Executive, November 2024, in the 'Health and safety at work: Summary statistics for Great Britain 2024' report, slips, trips, or falls on the same level remained the most common cause of non-fatal injuries to employees, accounting for 32 percent of all reports in the 2023/24 period. Consequently, industries are increasing their procurement of slip-resistant formulations to mitigate liability and ensure workforce safety.

Rapid expansion of the global construction and infrastructure sector further accelerates market momentum by necessitating advanced flooring solutions. Large-scale infrastructure projects, including transportation hubs and public walkways, require durable, skid-resistant surfaces to handle high foot traffic and environmental exposure. This construction boom creates a consistent channel for additive manufacturers to supply polymer beads and silica for protective sealants. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024, in the 'Monthly Construction Spending, May 2024' report, construction spending was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2,139.8 billion dollars. This infrastructure spending aligns with the financial throughput of major coating entities that utilize these safety components. Highlighting the commercial environment for material suppliers, according to PPG Industries, in 2024, the company reported full-year 2023 net sales of approximately 18.2 billion dollars, underscoring the substantial volume of coating products distributed worldwide that require performance-enhancing additives.

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Key Market Challenges

The volatility of raw material costs combined with increasingly stringent environmental compliance constitutes a formidable barrier to the growth of the Global Anti-Slip Additives Market. Manufacturers face substantial financial pressure as they are forced to transition from solvent-based systems to water-based formulations to adhere to strict regulations limiting Volatile Organic Compounds. This reformulation process demands significant capital investment in research and development, diverting essential resources away from capacity expansion and market penetration efforts. Consequently, producers often struggle to absorb these escalating operational expenses, leading to higher product pricing that can dampen demand, particularly in cost-sensitive industrial sectors where budget constraints are tight.

This strain on manufacturing output and profitability is evident in recent industrial performance metrics. According to the American Chemistry Council, in 2024, production volumes for specialty chemicals, the category encompassing performance additives, declined by 3.2% as the sector contended with weak demand and elevated regulatory and operating costs. This contraction highlights how the convergence of regulatory mandates and economic instability directly restricts the production capabilities and growth potential of the market.

Key Market Trends

The Increasing Adoption of Bio-Based and Eco-Friendly Formulations is reshaping the industry as manufacturers move beyond simple regulatory compliance toward active sustainability strategies. This trend involves substituting traditional fossil-fuel-derived aggregates and binders with renewable plant-based polymers and recycled materials to meet "green building" certifications such as LEED. This shift is commercially driven, with major coating producers actively prioritizing revenue streams from products that offer lower environmental impacts without sacrificing friction performance. According to AkzoNobel, February 2024, in the 'Report 2023', the company generated 39 percent of its total revenue from sustainable solutions in 2023, highlighting the substantial commercial viability and rising demand for these eco-conscious material technologies in the global coating landscape.

Simultaneously, the Growing Use of Lightweight Polymeric Particles in Industrial Flooring is gaining traction within the logistics and heavy manufacturing sectors. Unlike dense mineral aggregates like aluminum oxide which can settle during storage and application, micronized polymer beads offer superior suspension properties and consistent texture without compromising durability. These lightweight additives are increasingly integral to high-performance resinous flooring systems designed for the extensive surface areas of modern warehouses where application ease and long-term wear resistance are paramount. This segment's vitality is evident in the financial performance of key market players specializing in construction chemicals. According to RPM International Inc., August 2024, in the '2024 Summary Annual Report', its Construction Products Group achieved record fiscal 2024 net sales of 2.7 billion dollars, demonstrating the sustained industrial appetite for these advanced engineered flooring solutions.

Segmental Insights

Within the Global Anti-Slip Additives Market, the silica segment is currently recognized as the fastest-growing category, driven by its exceptional balance of cost-efficiency and versatile performance. Unlike coarser alternatives, silica additives provide robust slip resistance while maintaining the visual clarity and aesthetic finish of the underlying coating, making them highly desirable for architectural and decorative applications. This rising adoption is significantly propelled by the need to adhere to rigorous workplace safety standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which compels industries to implement durable, compliant flooring solutions to mitigate slip-and-fall hazards.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific leads the Global Anti-Slip Additives Market, primarily due to rapid industrialization and robust construction activities in major economies such as China and India. The region benefits from extensive infrastructure development, driving the adoption of slip-resistant flooring in commercial and industrial settings. Furthermore, the expanding marine and automotive sectors require high-performance coatings to enhance surface safety. This dominance is supported by the region's position as a global manufacturing hub and increasing adherence to workplace safety standards which mandate effective slip protection in hazardous operational environments.

Recent Developments

• In October 2024, PPG Industries announced a strategic agreement with Shaw Industries Group, Inc. to distribute the PPG FLOORING line of resinous flooring products. Through this partnership, PPG's industrial flooring systems, which are known for their durability, abrasion resistance, and safety features such as anti-slip textures, became available to commercial property customers via Shaw’s Patcraft brand. This collaboration aims to expand the reach of specialized floor coatings that incorporate anti-slip additives to ensure secure, long-lasting surfaces in institutional and industrial workplaces.
• In July 2024, The Lubrizol Corporation announced the launch of PowderAdd 9780, a new wax additive engineered for powder coating formulations. This PTFE-free product was developed to provide fine texturing effects, which are essential for creating non-slip surfaces in industrial original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications. In addition to creating a unique visual appearance, the additive offers enhanced functional properties such as improved scratch resistance and slip control. The introduction of this additive aligns with the market's shift away from fluoropolymers like PTFE due to increasing regulatory pressures regarding PFAS.
• In July 2024, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings launched a dedicated line of high-performance resinous flooring systems specifically designed for electric vehicle (EV) battery gigafactories. These new flooring solutions were engineered to address the rigorous safety and operational requirements of battery manufacturing environments, including the need for chemical resistance and effective slip resistance to protect personnel. The launch highlights the critical role of anti-slip technologies in maintaining safety standards within rapidly expanding advanced manufacturing sectors where hazardous materials and heavy foot traffic are common.
• In April 2024, Micro Powders, Inc. debuted a new range of natural and PFAS-free additives at the American Coatings Show held in Indianapolis. The company introduced MicroTex 580, a 100 percent natural, biobased texturing additive designed for powder coatings. This product adds an aggressive, grainy texture to surfaces, which is a key mechanism for providing slip resistance in industrial and architectural applications. The launch addressed the growing industry demand for sustainable, regulatory-compliant alternatives to traditional synthetic additives while ensuring high-performance durability and grip in coating formulations.

Key Market Players

• Coo-Var
• BYK-Chemie GmbH
• Hempel A/S
• PPG Industries Inc.
• Rust-Oleum Corporation
• Exterior Performance Coatings Inc.
• Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
• Associated Chemicals
• Vexcon Chemicals
• Promain UK Limited

By Type	By Application	By Region
Aluminium Oxide Silica and Others	Marine Deck Construction Flooring and Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Anti-Slip Additives Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Anti-Slip Additives Market, By Type:

• Aluminium Oxide
• Silica and Others

• Anti-Slip Additives Market, By Application:

• Marine Deck
• Construction Flooring and Others

• Anti-Slip Additives Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE