The South Africa Corrosion Protective Coatings And Acid Proof Lining Market, estimated at USD 72.36 Bn in 2025, is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.9% and reach USD 108.09 Bn by 2032.
The market growth is driven by rising demand for innovative and efficient solutions, coupled with evolving consumer preferences and increasing adoption across diverse end-use sectors. Technological advancements, product innovations, and strategic investments are enhancing performance, improving cost efficiency, and expanding application scope. Additionally, supportive regulatory frameworks and sustainability-focused initiatives are further propelling market expansion, creating new opportunities for industry stakeholders.
Drivers
Expanding automotive industry in the South Africa region is expected to propel the market growth of the corrosion protective coatings & acid proof lining. The automotive sector has potential demand for corrosion protective coatings which is used in the production of the automobile. Moreover, it is a hub for the production of vehicles and exports and also considers a home to several international automotive producers. Thus, growth in the automotive industry is expected to augment the market growth of corrosion protective coatings & acid proof lining market.
Market Opportunities
Growth in the paints & coatings industry in the country is expected to open up new avenues to the market of corrosion protective coatings & acid proof lining. Rising demand for decorative paints from the architectural industry is also contributing to the market of corrosion protective coatings & acid proof lining. Growth in the hospitality and tourism industry in the country is another major factor expected to augment the market growth of the South Africa corrosion protective coatings & acid proof lining
Market Restraints
The country’s economic growth has experienced a slowdown in the past few years and this situation is expected to remain unchanged during the foreseeable period. Thus, the slowdown of the economy of South Africa country is expected to hinder the market growth.
South Africa Corrosion Protective Coatings & Acid Proof Lining Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
African mining companies producing cobalt, copper, lithium, and iron have noticed decreasing demand from China due to production shutdowns and global supply chain disruptions. According to International Monetary Fund, in South Africa GDP growth is expected to fall from 0.2% in 2025 to -5.8% in 2025. However, according to the same source, South Africa’s GDP growth is expected to be 4.0% in 2025, which is expected to drive the mining sector in the country.
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Key Takeaways
- On the basis of product type, polymer coatings segment dominated the South Africa corrosion protective coatings & acid proof lining market in 2025 with a 65.7% of market share in terms of value, followed by rubber lining system segment.
- On the basis of end-use, the mining & metallurgy segment dominated the South Africa corrosion protective coatings & acid proof lining market in 2025 with 37.2 % of the market share in terms of value, followed by others and the power generation segment respectively.
Competitive Section:
Company Names
- BASF SE
- Akzo Nobel N.V.
- Jotun A/S
- I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
- Steuler KCH GmbH
- The Weir Group PLC.
- SGS South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
- Corrocoat SA (Pty) Ltd
- Ferro South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Flowcrete SA (PTY) Ltd
- REMA TIP TOP South Africa
- Dunlop Industrial Products Pty Ltd


