In 2023, China emerged as the global leader in scientific publications related to surfaces, coatings, and films, with an impressive 43.46% market share and a substantial year-on-year growth of 12.63%. India followed with 10.07% and a strong growth rate of 11.71%. The U.S. featured slower activity with a decline of 2.2%. European countries like Germany, France, and the United Kingdom showed negative growth. Remarkably, emerging economies like Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam exhibited notable increases in their publication shares, highlighting significant research development.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued dominance of Asian countries, particularly China and India, in the research space.
- Increased contributions from emerging economies as they invest further in scientific research.
- A potential rebound in publication rates from traditionally strong countries like the United States and Germany as they adapt to changing research landscapes.
- Growth driven by developments in sustainable and innovative coatings technologies.
Top countries in Total Number of Scientific Publications in Surfaces, Coatings and Films Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 43.46 | 2023 | +9.93% | +12.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 10.07 | 2023 | +22.23% | +11.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 7.47 | 2023 | -2.21% | -2.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 4.68 | 2023 | +3.45% | +4.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 3.34 | 2023 | -3.92% | -4.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 3.04 | 2023 | -3.66% | -3.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 3.03 | 2023 | +0.27% | +1.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.36 | 2023 | +22.54% | +8.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Brazil | 1.94 | 2023 | +10.13% | +13.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1.58 | 2023 | -2.41% | -0.77% | View data |
