Global Antimicrobial Additives Market
Market Size in USD Billion
CAGR :
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 Forecast Period |
2023 –2030 |
 Market Size (Base Year) |
USD 4,468.80 Million |
 Market Size (Forecast Year) |
USD 7,340.50 Million |
 CAGR |
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Global Antimicrobial Additives Market, By Type (Organic Antimicrobial Additive, Inorganic Antimicrobial Additive), Application (Paints and Coatings, Plastic, Pulp and Paper, Packaging, Others), End-User (Automotive, Construction, Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Agriculture, Personal Care, Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.
Antimicrobial Additives Market Analysis and Size
Antimicrobial additives are substances that are incorporated into various materials and products to inhibit or kill the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and algae. These additives are designed to provide an additional layer of protection against the growth and spread of harmful microorganisms, helping to maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and durability in a wide range of applications. Antimicrobial additives can be incorporated into various materials during the manufacturing process, including plastics, coatings, textiles, ceramics, and metals. They work by disrupting the biological processes of microorganisms, thereby preventing their growth, reproduction, and survival. The specific mode of action may vary depending on the type of antimicrobial additive used. These additives can be effective in reducing the risk of cross-contamination, controlling odors caused by microbial activity, and prolonging the lifespan of products by inhibiting microbial degradation.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global antimicrobial additives market which was USD 4,468.8 million in 2022, is expected to reach USD 7,340.5 million by 2030, and is likely to undergo a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030. The organic segment is expected to dominate the market globally due to low toxicity compared to synthetic alternatives. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.
Antimicrobial Additives Market Scope and Segmentation
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Report Metric |
Details |
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Forecast Period |
2023 to 2030 |
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Base Year |
2022 |
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Historic Years |
2021 (Customizable to 2015-2020) |
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Quantitative Units |
Revenue in USD Million, Volumes in Tons, Pricing in USD |
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Segments Covered |
Type (Organic Antimicrobial Additive, Inorganic Antimicrobial Additive), Application (Paints and Coatings, Plastic, Pulp and Paper, Packaging, Others), End-User (Automotive, Construction, Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Agriculture, Personal Care, Others) |
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Countries Covered |
U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Belgium, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa |
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Market Players Covered |
Bodycote (U.K.), H.C. Starck GmbH (Germany), Metallisation Ltd (U.K.), ASB industries Inc., Kennametal Inc(U.S.), Praxair Surface Technologies Inc (U.S.), Brenntag Austria GmbH, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (U.S.), DOW (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Nexeo Plastics, LLC(U.S.) |
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Market Opportunities |
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Market Definition
An antimicrobial can inhibit, prevent and resist the growth of microbes including bacteria and moulds. Antimicrobial additives help to prevent the surfaces of devices, equipment from microbes and bacteria. Antimicrobial additives are also used to produce the packaging products for food, beverages and medical industries as they prevent the microbial contamination. An antimicrobial additive will work continuously when it infused into a product for making the product more hygienic.
Global Antimicrobial Additives Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Growing Awareness of Hygiene and Health
Increasing awareness of the importance of hygiene and health, both in personal and public settings, is a significant driver of the global antimicrobial additive market. Consumers, as well as industries such as healthcare, food and beverages, and personal care, are seeking products that offer enhanced protection against harmful microorganisms, driving the demand for antimicrobial additives.
- Rising Concerns about Microbial Contamination
Microbial contamination poses risks to human health, product integrity, and safety. Industries such as healthcare, food processing, and packaging are increasingly focusing on preventing microbial growth and cross-contamination. Antimicrobial additives provide an effective solution to address these concerns, driving their adoption.
Opportunities
- Growth of Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry is a significant driver of the global antimicrobial additive market. In healthcare settings, preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is a top priority. Antimicrobial additives are used in medical devices, equipment, hospital textiles, and surfaces to reduce the risk of microbial contamination and the spread of infections.
- Advancement in Technology
Advancements in materials science and technology have led to the development of more effective and sustainable antimicrobial additives. Researchers and manufacturers are continually innovating to improve the performance, safety, and compatibility of these additives with various materials, expanding their applications and driving market growth.
Restraints/Challenges
- Development of Microbial Resistance
Continuous exposure to antimicrobial agents can potentially lead to the development of microbial resistance. Over time, microorganisms may adapt and become resistant to the antimicrobial properties of the adhesive. This can reduce the effectiveness of the adhesive in preventing microbial growth and limit its long-term efficacy.
- Limited Spectrum of Activity
Antimicrobial adhesives may exhibit a limited spectrum of activity against specific types of microorganisms. While they may be effective against certain bacteria or fungi, they may not provide the same level of protection against viruses or other types of microorganisms. This can restrict the applicability of antimicrobial adhesives in certain settings where broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity is required.
Recent Developments
- In January 2020, BASF closed its acquisition of the polyamide business from Solvay and broadened the capabilities of engineering plastics for innovative solutions
- In February 2021, DuPont completed the merger of Nutrition and Bioscience business which is a DuPont subsidiary with a subsidiary of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (‘IFF”)
Global Antimicrobial Additives Market Scope
The global antimicrobial additives market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and end-user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Type
- Organic Antimicrobial Additive
- Inorganic Antimicrobial Additive
Application
- Paints and Coatings
- Plastic
- Pulp and Paper
- Packaging
- Others
End-User
- Automotive
- Construction
- Food and Beverages
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Personal Care
- Others
Global Antimicrobial Additives Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The global antimicrobial additives market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by type, application and end-user as referenced above.
The countries covered in the global antimicrobial additives market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., Italy, France, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Israel and Rest of Middle East and Africa
Asia-Pacific dominates the antimicrobial additives market due to rise in the end-use industries such as healthcare and packaging and increase in the research and development activities in this region.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and up-stream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Global Antimicrobial Additives Market Share Analysis
The antimicrobial additives market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, North America presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the company’s focus related to antimicrobial additives market.
Some of the major players operating in the global antimicrobial additives market are:
- Bodycote (U.K.)
- H.C. Starck GmbH (Germany)
- Metallisation Ltd (U.K.)
- ASB industries Inc., Kennametal Inc. (U.S.)
- Praxair Surface Technologies Inc (U.S.)
- Brenntag Austria GmbH
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (U.S.)
- DOW (U.S.)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Nexeo Plastics, LLC (U.S.)
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