Source: Xueqiu.com (April 3, 2025)
China’s “paint-to-powder” transformation (replacing solvent-based coatings with powder coatings) is accelerating, driven by cost advantages and environmental policies. Typical scenarios see 30%-60% comprehensive cost reduction through multiple dimensions: material utilization rate jumps from 60% to over 95% with recyclable overspray powder; energy consumption drops 30%-40% via low-temperature curing technology (130℃/15min); VOCs treatment costs are nearly eliminated as powder coatings emit zero VOCs; labor costs are cut by 50% due to one-time spraying.
Key application cases include new energy vehicles (Chery iCAR 03 reduces coating costs by 35%), energy storage (CATL storage cabinets lower costs by 25%), and photovoltaic brackets (30% cost saving with 3-year color stability). With policy subsidies for equipment transformation, the penetration rate of powder coatings in high-potential sectors is expected to exceed 35% per 2026.