PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1258822
PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1258822
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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