Antimicrobial Plastics Market Report 2025

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

The antimicrobial plastics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $54.61 billion in 2024 to $60.75 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to economic growth, rise in the food and beverage industry, rise in healthcare sector, growth in the global population, growth in automotive industry.

The antimicrobial plastics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $99.54 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing awareness of healthcare-associated infections (hais), growing concerns about food safety, rising awareness about hygiene and cleanliness, rising urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced nanotechnology, sustainable solutions, customization and tailored solutions, research and development efforts, strategic partnerships.

The growing use of antimicrobial plastics in the food and beverage, packaging, and healthcare sectors is expected to drive the growth of the antimicrobial plastics market in the future. Antimicrobial plastics used in packaging for food and beverages offer protection, tamper resistance, and meet specific physical, chemical, or biological requirements for these products. The widespread adoption of antimicrobial plastics across food and beverages, packaging, and healthcare is enhancing market growth. For instance, in October 2023, a survey conducted by a Canadian government agency revealed that in 2022, exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record high of $54.3 billion, representing a 14.1% increase compared to 2021. Therefore, the increasing use of antimicrobial plastics in food and beverages, packaging, and healthcare is anticipated to propel market growth.

The escalating demand for consumer electronics is poised to fuel the expansion of the antimicrobial plastics market. Antimicrobial plastics are increasingly integrated into the manufacturing of consumer electronics to provide protection against harmful bacteria and viruses. For instance, in 2022, according to Digital Commerce 360, total online sales for consumer electronic companies experienced a significant $166 million growth, with Apple leading in this upsurge. This heightened demand for consumer electronics is a major driver behind the growth of antimicrobial plastics as these materials offer enhanced safety features in electronic device manufacturing.

Major companies in the antimicrobial plastics market are focusing on developing innovative technologies, including antimicrobial and antifungal additives. These additives are substances integrated into materials to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and fungi by disrupting their metabolic processes. They are commonly utilized in products such as plastics, textiles, and coatings to protect against microbial contamination, thereby safeguarding materials from degradation and health hazards. For example, in December 2023, Avient Corporation, a US-based provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, introduced Cesa Withstand. This product is designed to enhance thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film-laminated products, effectively controlling microbe growth across various sectors, including outdoor, medical, aviation, marine, and industrial markets. The additives prevent the development of bacteria, mold, and fungi on plastic surfaces, thereby addressing issues such as odor, staining, discoloration, and loss of mechanical strength. The effectiveness of these additives in reducing bacterial activity has been confirmed against international standards (JIS 2801) and rigorous anti-fungal tests. They are specifically designed to meet antibacterial and anti-mold requirements for applications like medical beds, transparent tent components, and ice bags.

Prominent companies in the antimicrobial plastics market are driving innovation through the development of pioneering technologies, one of which is Ascera. Ascera stands out as a sustainable, metal-free solution that boasts reduced toxicity compared to alternative technologies while providing long-lasting antimicrobial product protection. For example, in September 2023, Microban International, a leading US-based provider of antimicrobial additives and odor control solutions, unveiled Ascera. This patent-pending antimicrobial technology is designed for use in olefinic polymers and solvent-based coatings, employing an active ingredient inspired by nature to deliver effective, lifelong antimicrobial protection.

In July 2024, DuPont de Nemours, Inc, a US-based multinational chemical company Donatelle Plastics Incorporated for $313 million With this acquisition, DuPont's aims to to expand its healthcare solutions, particularly in high-growth therapeutic areas such as electrophysiology, drug delivery, diagnostics, cardiac rhythm management, neurostimulation, and orthopedic extremities. Donatelle Plastics Incorporated, Us-based medical device contract manufacturer company.

Major companies operating in the antimicrobial plastics market include DuPont de Nemours Inc., BASF SE, Microban International, Sanitized AG, RTP Company, Milliken & Company, PolyOne Corporation, Lonza Group, BioCote Ltd., Wells Plastics Ltd., Toho Tenax Co. Ltd., Akcros Chemicals, Addmaster (UK) Ltd., Symmetry Surgical, Beaulieu Technical Textiles, SANITIZED Preservation AG, Microbe Inotech Laboratories Inc., Acciona, Trex Company Inc., Biocryptology, Grasim Industries Limited, Tosaf, Radici Group, Americhem, Mexichem Specialty Compounds, Fiberon LLC, King Plastic Corporation, Biomerics LLC, Ferro Corporation.

Antimicrobial plastics are synthetic polymer materials infused with active components that inhibit the growth of bacteria. These antimicrobials target various cell functions in microorganisms, including cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis, cell membrane functions, and nucleic acid synthesis. In healthcare, antimicrobial plastics play a crucial role in reducing the spread of microorganisms, including infections caused by staph, strep, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

The primary types of antimicrobial plastic products include commodity plastics, engineering plastics, and high-performance plastics. The market encompasses both organic and inorganic additives, with inorganic antimicrobial plastics featuring a skeletal structure devoid of carbon atoms in the backbone. These materials find applications in diverse industries such as refining and petrochemical, metals, power generation, and more. Additionally, they are utilized in various sectors, including building and construction, automotive and transportation, healthcare, packaging, food and beverage, textile, consumer goods, and others.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the antimicrobial plastics market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in antimicrobial plastics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the antimicrobial plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The antimicrobial plastics market consists of sales of polyamide, polybutylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, and PC/ABS blends. 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.

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