Metal Biocides Global Market Report 2025

Metal biocides are compounds specifically designed to eradicate, neutralize, prevent, or exert control over harmful organisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae, and other pathogens. They find extensive use in healthcare and industrial sectors for managing and mitigating infections and microbial contamination. These biocides can be broadly categorized into two types, oxidizing and non-oxidizing.

The primary types of metal biocides include copper and copper alloys, zInc., silver, and other variants. ZInc., characterized by its brittleness, ductility, malleability, and corrosion resistance, is one such metal biocide. These metal biocides are utilized across diverse industries, including building and construction, medical and healthcare, textile and apparel, transportation, wood preservation, food and beverages, agriculture, and other end-user sectors.

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The metal biocides market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from$4.17 billion in 2024 to $4.35 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to water treatment applications, wood preservation, food and beverage preservation, wood protection in construction, agricultural applications

The metal biocides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.53 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising awareness of food safety, renewable energy infrastructure, demand in emerging economies, biocidal product regulations, biofilm control in water systems. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in nanotechnology, smart agriculture practices, antimicrobial technologies, eco-friendly biocides, antimicrobial coatings.

The metal biocides market is anticipated to experience substantial growth, driven by the high demand for paints and coatings. Paints and coatings, which involve the dispersion of opaque pigments in a liquid, along with additional materials such as varnishes and inorganic binders, are prone to spoilage and deterioration caused by microorganisms. Metal biocides play a crucial role in preventing microbial growth in the aqueous raw materials used in these products, enhancing their efficiency and longevity. For example, PPG Industries, Inc., a global supplier of paints and coatings, reported a 7% growth in organic sales for paints and coatings in their first quarter report of April 2022, achieving a record first-quarter net sales of $4.3 billion-a notable 11% increase from the previous year. The robust performance coatings and industrial coatings segments also contributed to an 11% growth in net sales, reinforcing their market position. Thus, the heightened demand for paints and coatings is a driving force behind the growth of the metal biocides market.

The rise in construction activities is anticipated to drive the growth of the metal biocides market. Construction activities encompass the processes involved in delivering buildings, infrastructure, industrial facilities, and related tasks throughout their lifecycle. Metal biocides are used in construction to protect metal surfaces from microbial infestation, thereby preventing corrosion and enhancing the structural integrity of buildings and infrastructure. For example, a report released by The Office for National Statistics in November 2023 revealed that total new construction work output increased by 15.8% in 2022, reaching a record value of £132,989 million ($172,401 million). Therefore, the surge in construction activities is fueling the expansion of the metal biocides market.

A prominent trend in the metal biocides market is the adoption of technological advancements. Companies in the market are incorporating new technologies to maintain their competitive edge. For instance, FMC Corporation, an agricultural science company, introduced ENTAZIA in India in September 2023. ENTAZIA, containing Bacillus subtilis, enhances crop resilience against diseases while preserving environmental balance. This innovative biocide represents a significant stride in transforming Indian agriculture by providing biological solutions aligned with evolving farmer needs. By leveraging the inherent properties of Bacillus subtilis to combat bacterial leaf blight in rice crops, ENTAZIA biocides effectively prevent diseases while preserving beneficial organisms.

Major companies in the metal biocides industry are pursuing a strategic partnership approach to enhance research, innovate product development, and expand market reach for superior metal protection solutions. In June 2023, DKSH Holding, a specialty chemicals and ingredients provider, partnered with Vink Chemicals, a biocides provider based in Germany. This collaboration enables DKSH to offer comprehensive services, including business expansion, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution for Vink Chemicals' biocide products. Leveraging DKSH's strong presence in the Chinese market and expertise in specialty chemicals, this partnership is poised to significantly accelerate the growth of Vink Chemicals' biocide offerings.

In January 2022, as Arxada AG, specializing in microbial solutions and metal biocides, joined forces with Troy Corporation. This merger aims to expand the portfolio by incorporating new applications and ingredients, solidifying the combined entity's position as the preferred choice for all microbial control requirements. Troy Corporation, a leading name in industrial preservation solutions, is a US-based company involved in this strategic collaboration.

Major companies operating in the metal biocides market include BASF SE, Clariant AG, The Dow Chemical Company, Lonza Group Ltd., Milliken Chemical Company, DuPont DeNumorous Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Noble Biomaterials Inc., Sanitized AG, AkzoNobel N.V., Aarti Industries, Chemtex Speciality Limited, Pilot Chemical Co. Ltd., Solvay SA, Troy Corporation, SteriTouch Ltd., Renaissance Chemicals Ltd., LANXESS Deutschland GmbH, Palmer Holland Inc., DMP Corporation, Azelis Americas, Dadia Chemical Industries Ltd., KLK Oleo Sdn Bhd, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd., Samrat Industries Limited, Siddharth Carbochem Products Ltd., Corbion N.V., Kemin Industries Inc., Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., Thor Specialities (UK) Limited, Ecolab Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal biocides market in 2024. The regions covered in the metal biocides market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the metal biocides market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The metal biocides market consists of sales of disinfectants, antiseptics, food preservatives, and water treatment chemicals. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Metal Biocides Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on metal biocides market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Silver; Copper And Alloys; Zinc; Other Types
• 2) By End-User Industry: Building And Construction; Medical And Healthcare; Textile And Apparel; Transportation; Wood Preservation; Foods And Beverages; Agriculture; Other End-Use Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Silver: Silver Nitrate; Silver Sulfadiazine; Colloidal Silver
• 2) By Copper And Alloys: Copper Sulfate; Copper Oxide; Copper Alloys
• 3) By Zinc: Zinc Oxide; Zinc Pyrithione; Zinc Sulfate
• 4) By Other Types: Antimony; Bismuth; Titanium Dioxide
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Clariant AG; The Dow Chemical Company; Lonza Group Ltd.; Milliken Chemical Company
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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