Antimicrobial Additives Market Size was valued at USD 9.11 Billion in 2023. The Antimicrobial Additives industry is projected to grow from USD 9.77 Billion in 2024 to USD 15.89 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.27% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The growing awareness of health-related concerns, as well as the expansion of end-use industries, are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Market CAGR for antimicrobial additives is being driven by the rising use in healthcare industry. A growing number of end-use industries, increased usage of silver-based products as antimicrobial additives, and rising antimicrobial product acceptance are driving the market. Antimicrobial additives are used in various end-use sectors, including paper and pulp, building and construction, commercial, healthcare, and automotive. A rise in vehicle production and investment in the broader manufacturing sector drives the need for antimicrobial compounds in the paints and coatings industry. Furthermore, the healthcare, pharmaceutical, personal care, and cosmetics industries benefit from the antimicrobial additions. The increasing frequency of Healthcare-associated Infections (HCAIs) and Hospital-acquired Infections (HAIs) is driving up demand for antimicrobial additions in the healthcare industry. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that HAIs cause 1.7 million infections and 99,000 deaths annually in American hospitals. The increased use of antimicrobial compounds in medical equipment and healthcare furnishings reduces the danger of these illnesses.
Growing consumer awareness of health-related concerns due to the rise of life-threatening illnesses is increasing healthcare equipment makers' use of antimicrobial compounds. Adding antimicrobial chemicals to medical plastic objects helps prevent germs from sticking to the surface of these goods, hence inhibiting bacterial development. Furthermore, the growing necessity to adhere to hygiene and cleaning practices to reduce the danger of microbial cross-contamination in a critical setting is driving up demand for antimicrobial compounds in the healthcare business. Antimicrobial additives that are inexpensive and meet the minimal criteria or rules in the field are in great demand nowadays. Non-toxic polymers with enhanced qualities such as strong antibacterial activity, hardness, durability, and transparency are in great demand. Numerous large-scale plastic and paint coating manufacturers utilize antimicrobial compounds in medical equipment, bottles, and food packaging. Thus, driving the Antimicrobial Additives market revenue.
The Antimicrobial Additives market segmentation, based on type, includes organic and inorganic. The inorganic segment dominated the market, accounting for 65% of market revenue. Silver-based, copper-based, and zinc-based additives are expected to drive inorganic sector demand throughout the projection period. Silver-based antimicrobial compounds are employed because of their qualities, such as non-toxicity, long-term performance, high thermal stability, environmental friendliness, and resistance to microbial growth.
Based on application, the Antimicrobial Additives market segmentation includes plastics, paints & coatings, rubber & silicone, and fabric. The plastics segment dominated the market. Because of the adaptability of plastics, this large percentage can be attributed to significant use in manufacturing soap dispensers, food containers, surgical items, and breathing equipment. Plastic is prone to microbiological development, including bacteria and mold, which is predicted to reduce a product's useful lifetime. Throughout the production process, antimicrobial chemicals are added to plastics to resist certain germs, resulting in the long-term durability of plastic objects.
Based on the end-use industry, the Antimicrobial Additives market segmentation includes healthcare, construction, furniture, and textile. Healthcare generated the most income. This high proportion can be attributed to rising healthcare product demand due to an aging population and increased consumer healthcare awareness. The healthcare environment is especially important for Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), which occur in hospitalized patients, can be fatal and are often caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Figure 1: Antimicrobial Additives Market, by End Use Industry, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
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By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American Antimicrobial Additives market area will dominate this market. The rising frequency of HCAIs and HAIs drives up demand for antimicrobial additives in the region's healthcare business. Rising demand for sophisticated healthcare services due to increased consumer knowledge of health-related concerns will drive regional sector growth.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, Japan, India, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: ANTIMICROBIAL ADDITIVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion) 
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The region's growing exports and increased demand for skin, hair, and personal care goods will propel the Europe antimicrobial additives market forward. Another factor contributing to the growth in product demand is the growing number of working professionals in the area, which has spurred demand for high-end personal care products. Europe Antimicrobial Additives accounts for the second-largest market share. Furthermore, the German Antimicrobial Additives market dominated, while the UK Antimicrobial Additives market grew fastest in Europe.
From 2023 to 2032, the Asia-Pacific Antimicrobial Additives Market will develop at the quickest CAGR. Growing demand for antimicrobial additives from the building and construction sectors, economic expansion, particularly in the healthcare and packaging industries, and fast industrialization drive market growth. India's building sector is rapidly developing due to expanded production capacity and rising consumption. Furthermore, China's Antimicrobial Additives market had the greatest market share, while India's Antimicrobial Additives market had the quickest growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market companies are extensively spending R&D on increasing their product lines, which will help the Antimicrobial Additives market grow even more. Important market developments include new product releases, contractual agreements, acquisitions and mergers, greater investments, and collaboration with other organizations. The Antimicrobial Additives industry must produce cost-effective merchandise to flourish and thrive in a more competitive and increasing market climate.
Manufacturing locally to reduce operating costs is an effective business strategy manufacturers use in the worldwide Antimicrobial Additives industry to serve clients and expand the market sector. The Antimicrobial Additives industry has provided some of the most important benefits recently.. Major players in the Antimicrobial Additives market, including Bodo Möller Chemie Group, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group has 45 years of expertise in marketing specialty chemicals. It is a prominent partner of renowned worldwide chemical firms such as Huntsman, Dow, HB Fuller, DuPont, BASF, and Henkel. High-performance epoxy resin, polyurethane and silicone-based adhesives, thermosetting plastics ( polyester, polyurethane, epoxy resin,silicone), pigments and additives, dyes, textile agents, electro-casting resins, tooling and laminating resins, and composites are among the company's products. Bodo Möller Chemie, located in Offenbach, Germany, rounds up its range with proprietary manufacturing facilities and laboratories for customer-specific formulations and application studies. Bodo Möller Chemie professionals provide targeted guidance and customized on-site services to customers worldwide to help them identify the best product solutions adapted to the specific needs of many different industries. In November 2019, Bodo Möller Chemie now distributes SANITISED AG products in the Eastern European market for all plastic processing applications. SANITIZED's range focuses on antimicrobial additives for the polymer and textile industries, with wide hygiene and material protection options. Antimicrobial solutions can be utilized for a wide range of goods constructed from thermoplastic, extruded, or molded polymers, soft or hard plastics, and for coating various surfaces.
Avient exists to overcome barriers and harness the potential of innovation and sustainability worldwide. They bring together extraordinary people, ideas, and technology to develop specialized and sustainable materials that improve performance while protecting the environment. They assist clients in translating their concepts into solutions that improve their quality of life in meaningful, dynamic ways by committing to tenacious problem-solving and steadfast support. In May 2021, Avient has expanded its GLS TPE offering with three patented TPE compositions with antibacterial additives. Avient introduces GLS TPEs equipped with antibacterial technology. Avient's GLS TPEs with antimicrobial technology suppress bacterial growth by 99.9% (3-log) or higher to safeguard molded plastic parts and prevent fungal development. These additives, tested in line with JIS Z2801 and ASTM G21-15 standards, preserve molded plastic components by suppressing bacterial development and resisting fungal and mold growth.
BASF SE
DowDuPont
Biosafe Inc.
NanoBioMatters
M. Barr & Company Inc.
PolyOne
Milliken Chemical
SteriTouch LTD
Addmaster (UK).
February 2022: Rifra Masterbatches, a worldwide player in the development of custom additives — such as color or various compounds — used in manufacturing plastic goods, has announced a new distributor collaboration with Microban International, a developer of antimicrobial product protection technology. The two businesses are working together to create novel antimicrobial masterbatches for injection, blow molding, extrusion, and compounding clients. Rifra Masterbatches has been providing different additives to the packaging, medical device, construction, E&E and toy sectors for more than 40 years and has thrived on the premise of answering its clients' expectations.
January 2021: In the Middle East and Africa, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences introduces NovaGARD® NR 100-G. One of the most effective and label-friendly antimicrobial solutions for processed meat processors is NovaGARD® NR 100-G. DuPont introduces the NovaGARD NR 100-G throughout the Middle East and Africa.DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) can now deliver one of the most effective and label-friendly antimicrobial solutions to Middle Eastern and African (MEA) processed meat packers.
Organic
Inorganic
Plastics
Paints & Coatings
Rubber & Silicone
Fabric
Healthcare
Construction
Furniture
Textile
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 9.11 Billion |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 9.77 Billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 15.89 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 6.27% (2024-2032) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018- 2022 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Type, End Use Industry, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | BASF SE,DowDuPont, Sanitized AG, Biosafe Inc., Clariant, NanoBioMatters, M. Barr & Company Inc., PolyOne, Milliken Chemical, SteriTouch LTD, Addmaster (UK) Limited and Biocote Limited Key |
| Key Market Opportunities | Emerging markets across the globe present untapped |
| Key Market Dynamics | Rising Health-Based Awareness among Consumers to Bolster Growth |
Antimicrobial Additives Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Antimicrobial Additives market size was valued at USD 9.11 Billion in 2023.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.27% during the forecast period, 2024-2032
North America had the largest share in the market
The key players in the market are BASF SE,DowDuPont, Sanitized AG, Biosafe Inc., Clariant, NanoBioMatters, M. Barr & Company Inc., PolyOne
The inorganic category dominated the market in 2023
The healthcare had the largest share in the market
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