Recycling-Friendly Water-Based Barrier Coatings for Fibre-Based EU Packaging Market

The recycling-friendly water-based barrier coatings for fibre-based EU packaging industry is projected to grow from USD 1.9 billion in 2026 to USD 9.1 billion by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of 17.0%. Water-based dispersion barrier coatings account for 45.2% share in 2026 within the coating-type segment. Grease and oil resistance barriers hold 42.8% share in the functional-barrier segment.