Biocides Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

Biocides Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

The global biocides market is anticipated to increase at an impressive rate through 2028. Biocides are substances or products that may be in powder or liquid form, utilized to safeguard the product against unwanted plants, microorganisms, and animals. Biocidal products are applied to shield people and animals from pests like insects or rodents and control viruses and preserve goods, bacteria, and fungi through a chemical or biological action to preserve goods, such as wood preservatives, disinfectants, and insect repellents. This in turn is expected to positively influence the market growth of biocides in the coming years.

Increasing water treatment and demand from healthcare industry are some of the primary factors driving the biocide market. Apart from this, growing demand for triacetin, undecylenic, resorcinol, and other food and personal care products for producing their final goods like toothpaste, mouthwashes, deodorants, shaving gels, among others is further expected to drive the growth of global biocides market.

Rising Demand for Biocides in Water Treatment

Rising cases of waterborne diseases among the population has led to an increase in demand for treated water. Notably, many wastewater treatment facilities in coastal regions include a final sterilization stage with chlorine. Moreover, the toxic by-products effects on marine life and the removal of non-pathogenic bacterial indications of faucal pollution made this method be questioned more frequently. Viruses and protozoa with more excellent resistance persist; they could still spread outbreaks to anyone who swims or consumes seafood, thereby increasing the requirement for water treatment. The role of biocides as a potential water treatment option is expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market growth in the coming years.

Increasing demand from various End User Industries

The antibacterial characteristics of biocides has increased their applications in various end user industries such as food & personal care products, water treatment, cleaning products, paint &painting, clothing & textile, furniture & furnishings, leather & suede, among others. In the clothing & textile sector, antibacterial substances like Triclosan, dichlorophen, Kathon893, Hexa-chlorophenol, triclocarban, and Kathon CG are applied to apparel products to prevent unpleasant odours caused by sweat breakdown. Same as in food & personal care products, Triclosan is used to produce different products such as toothpaste and deodorant as a disinfectant. Apart from these, biocides are used in feed preservation to provide them protection against the corrosion caused by microorganisms.

Recent Developments

The global biocides market is witnessing a lot of developments in the form of mergers & acquisitions, collaborations & partnership, new product launches, exploring new application areas, among others. This in turn is expected to create new opportunities for the growth of global biocides market in the coming years. Some of the recent developments include:

  • In July 2022, LANXESS AG acquired the microbial control business unit of US based company, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. This acquisition will help LANXESS in strengthening their biocidal active substances portfolio.
  • In January 2022, Veolia Group acquired Suez and helped Veolia Group in increasing its market positioning in the biocides market.
Market Segmentation

Global Biocides market is segmented based on grade, type, and end user. Based on grade, the market is categorized into food grade, pharmaceutical grade, and industrial grade. Based on type, the market is fragmented into halogen grades, metallic grades, phenolic, and organic acid. Based on end user, the market is segmented into food and personal care products, water treatment, cleaning & disinfection products, paints & coatings, clothing & textile, and others.

Market Players

Clariant AG, Lonza Group AG, ICL Group LTD, BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Troy Corporation, Ecolab USA Inc., Albemarle Corporation, Solvay SA, Lanxess AG are some of the major players operating in global biocides market.

Report Scope:

In this report, global biocides market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
  • Global Biocides Market, By Grade:
  • Food Grade
  • Pharmaceutical Grade
  • Industrial Grade
  • Global Biocides Market, By Type:
  • Halogen Grades
  • Metallic Grades
  • Phenolic
  • Organic Acid
  • Global Biocides Market, By End User:
  • Food and Personal Care Products
  • Water Treatment
  • Cleaning & Disinfection Products
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Clothing & Textile
  • Others
  • Global Biocides Market, By Region:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in global biocides market.

Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
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1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Biocides Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value & Volume
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Grade (Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Industrial Grade)
5.2.2. By Type (Halogen Grades, Metallic Grades, Phenolic, Organic Acid)
5.2.3. By End User (Food and Personal Care Product, Water Treatment, Cleaning & Disinfection Products, Paint & Coatings, Clothing & Textile, Others)
5.2.4. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa)
5.2.5. By Company (2022)
5.3. Market Map
5.3.1. By Grade
5.3.2. By Type
5.3.3. By End User
5.3.4. By Region
6. North America Biocides Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Grade
6.2.2. By Type
6.2.3. By End User
6.2.4. By Country
6.3. Pricing Analysis
6.4. North America: Country Analysis
6.4.1. United States Biocides Market Outlook
6.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.1.2.1. By Grade
6.4.1.2.2. By Type
6.4.1.2.3. By End User
6.4.2. Mexico Biocides Market Outlook
6.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.2.2.1. By Grade
6.4.2.2.2. By Type
6.4.2.2.3. By End User
6.4.3. Canada Biocides Market Outlook
6.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.3.2.1. By Grade
6.4.3.2.2. By Type
6.4.3.2.3. By End User
7. Europe Biocides Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Grade
7.2.2. By Type
7.2.3. By End User
7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Pricing Analysis
7.4. Europe: Country Analysis
7.4.1. Germany Biocides Market Outlook
7.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.1.2.1. By Grade
7.4.1.2.2. By Type
7.4.1.2.3. By End User
7.4.2. Spain Biocides Market Outlook
7.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.2.2.1. By Grade
7.4.2.2.2. By Type
7.4.2.2.3. By End User
7.4.3. United Kingdom Biocides Market Outlook
7.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.3.2.1. By Grade
7.4.3.2.2. By Type
7.4.3.2.3. By End User
7.4.4. France Biocides Market Outlook
7.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.4.2.1. By Grade
7.4.4.2.2. By Type
7.4.4.2.3. By End User
7.4.5. Italy Biocides Market Outlook
7.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.5.2.1. By Grade
7.4.5.2.2. By Type
7.4.5.2.3. By End User
8. Asia-Pacific Biocides Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Grade
8.2.2. By Type
8.2.3. By End User
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Pricing Analysis
8.4. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.4.1. China Biocides Market Outlook
8.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.1.2.1. By Grade
8.4.1.2.2. By Type
8.4.1.2.3. By End User
8.4.2. India Biocides Market Outlook
8.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.2.2.1. By Grade
8.4.2.2.2. By Type
8.4.2.2.3. By End User
8.4.3. Japan Biocides Market Outlook
8.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.3.2.1. By Grade
8.4.3.2.2. By Type
8.4.3.2.3. By End User
8.4.4. South Korea Biocides Market Outlook
8.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.4.2.1. By Grade
8.4.4.2.2. By Type
8.4.4.2.3. By End User
8.4.5. Australia Biocides Market Outlook
8.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.5.2.1. By Grade
8.4.5.2.2. By Type
8.4.5.2.3. By End User
9. South America Biocides Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Grade
9.2.2. By Type
9.2.3. By End User
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Pricing Analysis
9.4. South America: Country Analysis
9.4.1. Brazil Biocides Market Outlook
9.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.1.2.1. By Grade
9.4.1.2.2. By Type
9.4.1.2.3. By End User
9.4.2. Colombia Biocides Market Outlook
9.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.2.2.1. By Grade
9.4.2.2.2. By Type
9.4.2.2.3. By End User
9.4.3. Argentina Biocides Market Outlook
9.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.3.2.1. By Grade
9.4.3.2.2. By Type
9.4.3.2.3. By End User
10. Middle East and Africa Biocides Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Grade
10.2.2. By Type
10.2.3. By End User
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. Pricing Analysis
10.4. MEA: Country Analysis
10.4.1. South Africa Biocides Market Outlook
10.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.1.2.1. By Grade
10.4.1.2.2. By Type
10.4.1.2.3. By End User
10.4.2. Saudi Arabia Biocides Market Outlook
10.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.2.2.1. By Grade
10.4.2.2.2. By Type
10.4.2.2.3. By End User
10.4.3. UAE Biocides Market Outlook
10.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.3.2.1. By Grade
10.4.3.2.2. By Type
10.4.3.2.3. By End User
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.1.1. Rising Demand for Biocides in Water Treatment
11.1.2. Rising demand for Biocides from various End User Industries
11.1.3. Increasing Demand for Green Biocides
11.2. Challenges
11.2.1. Lengthy and Expensive Registration Process
11.2.2. Fluctuating Prices of Raw Materials
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Technological Advancements
12.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
12.3. Product Launches
13. Global Biocides Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Product
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Business Overview
15.2. Product Offerings
15.3. Recent Developments
15.4. Financials (In Case of Listed Companies)
15.5. Key Personnel
15.6. SWOT Analysis
15.6.1. Clariant AG
15.6.2. Lonza Group AG
15.6.3. ICL Group LTD
15.6.4. BASF SE
15.6.5. Dow Chemical Company
15.6.6. Troy Corporation
15.6.7. Ecolab USA Inc.
15.6.8. Albemarle Corporation
15.6.9. Solvay SA
15.6.10. Lanxess AG
16. Strategic Recommendations

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