Antimicrobial Coatings Market Statistics – 2030
The global antimicrobial coatings market size was valued at $3.7 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $11.0 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2021 to 2030. Technological advancements in coating formulations, such as the integration of nanotechnology, innovative biocidal agents, and smart coating technologies, are significantly enhancing the effectiveness and versatility of antimicrobial coatings. These advancements allow for the development of coatings that offer longer-lasting protection, environmental sustainability, and adaptability across various applications. As a result, this factor drives the demand for the antimicrobial coatings market.
Introduction
Antimicrobial coatings are protective layers applied to surfaces to prevent the growth, spread, or reproduction of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and algae. These coatings contain antimicrobial agents, such as silver, copper, zinc, or other biocidal compounds, that actively target and neutralize pathogens upon contact. Designed to create an invisible barrier, antimicrobial coatings inhibit microbial colonization, thereby reducing the risk of infections, contamination, and surface degradation caused by microorganisms.
Market Dynamics
Antimicrobial coatings play a vital role in healthcare industry. Healthcare facilities tend to face the risk of healthcare associated infections (HAIs). Antimicrobial coatings help to minimize the spread and risk of microbes and germs that are usually present on high touch surface areas such as switches, doorknobs, and others, in healthcare facilities. In addition, antimicrobial coatings are used on catheters, surgical devices, medical instruments & trays, and medical electronics in order to minimize the risk of spreading infections. Other examples such as medical fabrics, gloves, surgical masks, bandages, and woven & non-woven hospital textiles, use antimicrobial coating products for minimizing the risk of healthcare associated infections. Coupled with technological advancement, antimicrobial coatings can also be used on medical implants, which is driving their demand in the global market. For instance, according to the European Centre for Disease prevention and Control, over 4 million people are acquiring HAIs, which in turn has led to death of 37,000 people annually. In order to prevent this, proper use of disinfectants and antibiotics are employed. However, use of antimicrobial coatings in the healthcare sector and equipment minimizes the risk of HAI. Antimicrobial coatings are considered an effective and potential tool against bacterial growth in the healthcare industry. All these factors collectively surge the demand for antimicrobial coatings, thereby augmenting the global antimicrobial coatings market growth.
However, antimicrobial coatings pose several risks such as emission of active ingredients, release of toxic contaminants into eco-system, and others. Antimicrobial coatings tend to release active agents that further slowly enter into eco-system and in turn leads to health hazards. In addition, antimicrobial coatings based in silver, zinc, and copper tend to release toxins that are dangerous to oceanic creatures such as fish and crustaceans. Emission of active-nano ingredients and slow infusion associated with use of antimicrobial coatings further increases the risk and development of adaptive microbes and drug-resistant bacteria.
On the contrary, vessels and equipment present in the cargo ships and passenger ships are continuously exposed to oceanic conditions such as high salt content and other harsh oceanic conditions. This in turn increases the tendency of microbial growth such as microorganisms and algae that in turn leads to biofouling of these vessels and equipment. Biofouling leads to high frictional resistance, decreases the shelf life of the equipment owing to biocorrosion, and increases fuel consumption of the ships. Bacteria and microbes tend to colonize faster on the man-made materials coupled with favorable oceanic conditions. Small colony of microbes and bacteria leads to formation of bio-film on the surface of ships that in turn leads to degradation of parts causing stimulated biocorrosion. Use of antimicrobial coatings to overcome the stimulated biocorrosion is anticipated to offer new growth opportunity in the antimicrobial coatings market.
The antimicrobial coatings market is segmented on the basis of type, end-use industry, and region. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into silver-based, zinc-based, copper-based, polymer-based, and others. By end-use industry, it is classified into healthcare, building & construction, food service packaging, aviation, marine, and others. Region wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The major companies profiled in this report include Advanced Nanotech Lab (ANT Lab), Novapura AG, Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, Apogee Enterprises Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Sciessent LLC, Pylon Coatings, PPG Industries, Inc., The Sherwin Williams Company, and Nippon Paint Holdings.
By Region
Europe would exhibit highest CAGR of 12.4% during 2021-2030.
Europe would exhibit highest CAGR of 12.4% during 2021-2030.
Antimicrobial Coatings Market, By Region
The Europe antimicrobial coatings market accounted for 38.6% of the antimicrobial coatingsmarket share in 2020, and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 12.4% during the forecast period. Increase in number of bacterial infections spreading through medical devices has escalated the medical cost associated with recovery of patients and number of deaths associated with the infections. Thus, different technologies and products are used and adopted to minimize the incidence of infections associated with medical devices. Modification of device surfaces with use of hydrophilic polymeric antimicrobial surface coatings tends to minimize the risk of adherence of microbes and bacteria on device surfaces. Polymer based antimicrobial coatings are designed to offer non-fouling characteristic on the applied surface and minimize the protein adsorption of pathogens that subsequently minimizes the microbial adhesion.
By Type
Silver-based type is the most lucrative segment
Antimicrobial Coatings Market, By Type
Silver-based type is the most lucrative segment
In 2020, the copper-based type was the largest revenue generator, and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period. Healthcare associated infection (HAI) impacts majorly on global public health. Contaminated surfaces in hospitals and healthcare facilities are the prime reason for origin of sporadic cases and HAIs. Copper-based antimicrobial coatings are effective and capable of reducing the microbial growth on high touch surface in healthcare sector is the key market trend.
By End-use Industry
Healthcare end-use industry is projected as the fastest growing segment
Antimicrobial Coatings Market, By End-Use Industry
Healthcare end-use industry is projected as the fastest growing segment
By end-use industry, the healthcare end-use industry dominated the global antimicrobial coatings market in 2020, and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.0% during the forecast period. Use of antimicrobial coatings in the healthcare sector minimizes the risk of healthcare associated infections (HAIs). MRSA, E. coli, and VRE are some examples of bacteria and viruses that tend to increase the risk of HAIs. Antimicrobial coated products tend to minimize the growth of bacteria and virus in the hospital premises, facilities, patient room, healthcare equipment, and healthcare PPE kits even after repeated contamination and use. Surgical drapes, medical curtains, shelving units, dental trays, medication dispenser units, hospital beds, healthcare footwear, and furniture are some examples that use antimicrobial coatings in order to prevent risk of HAIs and maintain clean environmental condition that is vital for patient recovery.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- Porter’s five forces analysis helps analyze the potential of buyers & suppliers and the competitive scenario of the industry for strategy building.
- It outlines the current market trends and future estimations of global antimicrobial coatings market from 2020 to 2030 to understand the prevailing opportunities and potential investment pockets.
- The major countries in the region have been mapped according to their individual revenue contribution to the regional market.
- The key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their detailed impact analysis are explained in the study.
- The profiles of key players and their key strategic developments are enlisted in the report.
Analyst Review
The global antimicrobial coatings market is expected to exhibit high growth owing to its use in marine, aerospace, healthcare, and food packaging sector. There are several food safety regulations put forward in order to control the contamination of food items and other perishable goods that are packed. However, environmental conditions and equipment lapses are considerable factors that lead to harboring of bacteria on these packed food products. The incorporation of antimicrobial coatings on food contact surfaces supports food industry and food packaging authorities to uphold cleaner surroundings during storage, production, and delivery, and while serving packed food to the consumers or customers. Presence of bacteria acts as a catalyst for growth of microbes and bacteria, which in turn leads to illness and food spoilage in food processing and packaging facilities.
Antimicrobial coatings are used in aviation industry to enhance and increase the hygiene and protect the surfaces in aircraft cabins. Airplanes are highly susceptible to microbial breeding owing to presence of a large number of people in a confined place or area inside the airplane cabin. During boarding of airplane, bacteria and viruses tend to enter cabin environment, which in turn increase the risk of microbial contamination.
Thus, use of antimicrobial coatings play a crucial role in curbing the spread of viruses and microbes. Key-players in the antimicrobial coatings market are launching innovative products to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection that can be spread through the contact of aerospace parts such as belt buckles, armrests, and tray tables.
Antimicrobial Coatings Market, by Type Report Highlights
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 Key Market Players | PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ADVANCED NANOTECH LAB (ANT LAB), THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY, PYLON COATINGS, NIPPON PAINT HOLDINGS, SCIESSENT LLC, APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC, AKZO NOBEL N.V., NOVAPURA AG, .AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS, LLC |
Analyst Review
The global antimicrobial coatings market is expected to exhibit high growth owing to its use in marine, aerospace, healthcare, and food packaging sector. There are several food safety regulations put forward in order to control the contamination of food items and other perishable goods that are packed. However, environmental conditions and equipment lapses are considerable factors that lead to harboring of bacteria on these packed food products. The incorporation of antimicrobial coatings on food contact surfaces supports food industry and food packaging authorities to uphold cleaner surroundings during storage, production, and delivery, and while serving packed food to the consumers or customers. Presence of bacteria acts as a catalyst for growth of microbes and bacteria, which in turn leads to illness and food spoilage in food processing and packaging facilities.
Antimicrobial coatings are used in aviation industry to enhance and increase the hygiene and protecting surfaces in aircraft cabins. Airplanes are highly susceptible to microbial breeding owing to presence of large number of people in a confined place or area inside the airplane cabin. During boarding of airplane, bacteria and viruses tend to enter cabin environment, which in turn increase the risk of microbial contamination.
Thus, use of antimicrobial coatings play a crucial role in curbing the spread of viruses and microbes. Key-players in the antimicrobial coatings market are launching innovative products to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection that can be spread through the contact of aerospace parts such as belt buckles, armrests, and tray tables.
Rise in use of antimicrobial coatings in healthcare industry and marine end-use industry are the key factors boosting the antimicrobial coatings market growth.
The global antimicrobial coatings market forecast was valued at $3,695.8 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $10,955.2 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2021 to 2030.
The Sherwin Williams Company, PPG Industries, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., and Nippon Paint Holdings are the most established players of the global antimicrobial coatings market.
Healthcare industry is projected to increase the demand for antimicrobial coatings market.
The antimicrobial coatings market is segmented on the basis of type, end-use industry, and region. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into silver-based, zinc-based, copper-based, polymer-based, and others. By end-use industry, it is classified into healthcare, building & construction, food service packaging, aviation, marine, and others. Region wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The growth of the global antimicrobial coatings market is driven by increase in adoption of antimicrobial coatings in healthcare sector and increase risk of healthcare associated infections (HAIs). According to report by European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, around 4 million people tend to acquire HAIs and around 37,000 deaths occur yearly due to risk of HAIs. Contending HAIs such as central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and surgical site infections (SSI) are problematic in the medical & healthcare sector. In western countries such as Norway, the UK, the U.S., and Canada, healthcare associated infections are considered to be causing more deaths and are ranked sixth among leading cause of death. The situation and causes of deaths related to HAIs in developing countries such as Indonesia, India, Iran, and Iraq is worsening. These all factors have increased the demand and need for surface protection technologies and products globally.
The global antimicrobial coatings market has been moderately affected amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The major end-users of antimicrobial coatings include healthcare, building & construction, aviation, marine, food packaging, and marine. Growing number of infections, increasing deaths associated with COVID-19, and emergence of new variants of coronavirus has forced and attracted innovative technologies and products that can help to limit the spread of virus through frequently and high touch surface areas.
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