Antimicrobial Plastic Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Product Type (Commodity Plastic, High Performance Plastic, Engineering Plastic and Other Product Types), Additive (Inorganic and Organic), Application (Power Generation, Refining & Petroc

Antimicrobial Plastic Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Product Type (Commodity Plastic, High Performance Plastic, Engineering Plastic and Other Product Types), Additive (Inorganic and Organic), Application (Power Generation, Refining & Petrochemical, Metals, Packaging, Building & Construction and Medical & Healthcare), and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Antimicrobial Plastics Market is accounted for $45.12 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $92.94 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 12.8% during the forecast period. Antibacterial plastic is a form of plastic that has the capacity to eradicate or prevent the growth of microorganisms that can contaminate the plastic, such as moulds, viruses, algae, and bacteria furthermore, antimicrobial plastic is less expensive than regular plastic; hence it is employed in a wide range of applications.

According to the Packaging Industry Association of India (PIAI), India is becoming a preferred hub for the plastic packaging industry. The packaging industry is the fifth-largest sector in the Indian economy.

Market Dynamics

Driver:

Growth of various end user industries

Because of increased healthcare spending by governments around the world, there is a growing demand for antimicrobial plastics in medical and healthcare applications. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are two important sources of global morbidity and mortality. When a foreign body penetrates the human body, it causes certain infections. This problem can be solved by using antibacterial plastic. Similarly, rising demand from the building and construction, packaging, and consumer products industries is fuelling global demand for antimicrobial polymers. As a result of the pandemic, manufacturers are more concerned about antimicrobial growth and dissemination in construction equipment and products.

Restraint

Raw material price volatility

One of the major hindrances to the expansion of the antimicrobial plastics market is fluctuating raw material prices for antimicrobial additives. Silver, copper, and zinc are the primary raw minerals utilised in the production of antimicrobial compounds, and their prices are excessive. Silver antimicrobials' high cost limits their application in a variety of products, particularly in Asia Pacific and South America. The manufacturing cost of silver-based antibacterial compounds is substantial, which raises the entire cost of the product and reduces manufacturers' profit margins.

Opportunity

Textile industry expansion

Antimicrobials can now be used in a variety of technical and non-technical fabrics because to advances in nanotechnology in textile manufacturing. Antimicrobial additives such as arsenic-based oxybisphenoxarsine (OBPA) and organometallic biocides are infused into the material to give long-term protection against germs and pathogens. This plastic inhibits the growth of pathogens including algae, bacteria, and fungi and has great moisture resistance, increasing its adoption as an effective food packaging solution in the food and beverage industry which provide wide range of opportunities in future.

Threat

Stringent rules

Stringent environmental restrictions and government rules regarding the usage of plastics impede the growth of the antimicrobial plastics industry. Increased investments in research and development (R&D) for higher quality and lower manufacturing costs are expected to drive the antimicrobial plastics market. Stringent regulations, such as the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) EU 528/2012 and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), have compelled antimicrobial plastic suppliers to introduce new compositions in order to meet safe administration and anti-bacterial properties standards, which are expected to impede the growth of the antimicrobial plastics market over the forecast period.

Covid-19 Impact

The corona virus outbreak has caused a worldwide recession, with some businesses experiencing de-growth. Flexible packaging films and the packaging sector are critical to food packaging. As a result, even when under lockdown, its operations continued. Numerous industries experienced personnel shortages and erratic supply chain flow for raw materials and completed items during the opening days of the shutdown. The era also prompted industry partners to secure the continuity of packaging supply for important commodities such as food and pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, consumer health concerns arose during the epidemic, increasing sales and demand for antimicrobial packaging.

The Commodity Plastic segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The Commodity Plastic segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to manufactured in large quantities for uses that do not require remarkable material qualities, such as packaging, food containers, and domestic products. Because commodity plastics are not employed in essential service situations, significant mechanical strength is not required. As a result, these plastics are less expensive and have lesser mechanical qualities than designed plastics. Increased environmental worries about plastic waste, as well as government controls on the use of plastics for packaging, are projected to stymie commodity plastics market growth.

The Organic segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The Organic segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to its use as preservatives in food applications. Organic acids are used in packing materials to improve shelf life and protect microbiological food safety. Bacteriocins, on the other hand, are protein poisons generated by bacteria and some archaea. They may act as natural food preservatives against rotting and infections. They are commonly used to package non-fermented items such as processed meats and prepared vegetable salads. The market is predicted to rise due to rising demand for packaged foods.

Region with largest share

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the high level of knowledge among locals is projected to keep the industry going. The healthcare and pharmaceutical industries contribute to regional prosperity due to rising demand for drugs and therapeutic devices. People's fast-paced lifestyles are increasing the use of packaged food in the region, as well as the usage of cosmetics by a major number of customers, which is boosting market growth. Furthermore, food and beverage and personal care industries are likely to drive market expansion, and the region's favourable growth will be aided by the region's simple supply of raw materials during the predicted period.

Region with highest CAGR

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to Antimicrobial plastic demand is expected to rise in the healthcare and packaging industries, particularly in developing countries such as India, China, and Japan. Furthermore, it is expected that the expansion of insurance coverage and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, will be a substantial driver of government investment in healthcare infrastructure. The region's economy is projected to be stifled by a variety of macroeconomic problems, including the debt crisis, rising unemployment, and sluggish industrial production.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Antimicrobial Plastics Market include BASF SE, Sanitized AG, Microban International, BioCote Limited, DuPont De Nemours Inc., Avient Corporation, King Plastic Corporation, Parx Plastics N.V, PolyOne Corporation, Milliken Chemical, Lonza, Clariant, Bayer Material Science AG, Ray Products Company, Polyone Corporation, Steritouch, Doeflex Vitapol,Dow and Ticon Engineering Polymers

Key Developments

In March 2023, BASF Personal Care launches plant-based alternative to animal keratin at in-cosmetics Global, the peptides exhibit an amino acid composition similar to that of keratin, a protein naturally present in the hair, which ensures its resistance and elasticity.

In Jan 2022, SANITIZED AG, a specialist in hygiene function and material protection for plastics, expanded its Sanitized® BroadtecTM product range with a new, water-based product: Sanitized® PL 19-30. Sanitized® PL 19-30 offers comprehensive protection against bacteria, mold, algae, and fungi.

Product Types Covered:
• Commodity Plastic
• High Performance Plastic
• Engineering Plastic
• Other Product Types

Additives Covered:
• Inorganic
• Organic

Applications Covered:
• Power Generation
• Refining & Petrochemical
• Metals
• Packaging
• Building & Construction
• Medical & Healthcare

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements