Antimicrobial Plastics Market Report 2026

The antimicrobial plastics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $60.17 billion in 2025 to $67.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising hospital-acquired infection concerns, increased use of plastics in healthcare devices, growing awareness of antimicrobial materials, expansion of plastic usage in food packaging, availability of inorganic antimicrobial additives.

The antimicrobial plastics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $109.87 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for antimicrobial consumer goods, rising investments in healthcare infrastructure, expansion of antimicrobial applications in automotive interiors, increasing regulatory focus on hygiene standards, development of bio-based antimicrobial additives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of antimicrobial additives in medical plastics, rising demand for infection-resistant polymer surfaces, growing use of high-performance antimicrobial engineering plastics, expansion of antimicrobial packaging applications, enhanced focus on long-lasting antimicrobial efficacy.

The growing adoption of antimicrobial plastics in the food and beverage, packaging, and healthcare sectors is expected to drive market growth in the coming years. Using antimicrobial plastics for food and beverage packaging ensures protection, tamper resistance, and meets specific physical, chemical, or biological requirements. The widespread use of antimicrobial plastics across these sectors is fueling market expansion. For example, in December 2024, according to FoodNavigator, a leading UK-based B2B digital media platform, total consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) store-sales volumes for food and beverages increased by 1.1% in 2024, marking the first rise in three years. As a result, the increasing adoption in food and beverage, packaging, and healthcare sectors is expected to propel the growth of the antimicrobial plastics market.

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.

In September 2024, Microban International LLC, a US-based provider of antimicrobial and odor-control solutions, entered into a partnership with CiCLO Textiles, LLC, to strengthen sustainable antimicrobial textile offerings. Through this collaboration, Microban International LLC seeks to enhance the functionality and eco-friendliness of textiles by integrating long-lasting antimicrobial properties with biodegradable fiber technology, offering textile manufacturers solutions that satisfy both hygiene and environmental sustainability standards. CiCLO Textiles LLC, based in the US, specializes in biodegradable fiber and fabric technologies for synthetic textiles, focusing on eco-friendly materials that retain performance and durability.

Major companies operating in the antimicrobial plastics market are DuPont de Nemours Inc., BASF SE, Microban International, Sanitized AG, RTP Company, Milliken & Company, PolyOne Corporation, Lonza Group, BioCote Ltd., Wells Plastics Ltd., Akcros Chemicals, Addmaster (UK) Ltd., SANITIZED Preservation AG, Microbe Inotech Laboratories Inc., Tosaf, Radici Group, Americhem, Mexichem Specialty Compounds, King Plastic Corporation, Biomerics LLC, Ferro Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the antimicrobial plastics market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the antimicrobial plastics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the antimicrobial plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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