Biocides Market Trends, Scope, Size, Share by 2031

Coverage: Biocides Market covers analysis By Type (Halogen Compounds, Organic Acids, Nitrogen Based Biocides, Metallic Compounds, Organosulfur Compounds, and Others), Application (Water Treatment, Food and Beverage, Boilers and Industrial Cooling Towers, Personal Care, Paints and Coatings, Oil and Gas, Marine Industry, and Others)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00003670
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Upcoming
  • No. of Pages : 150
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Analyst Perspective 

The global biocides market is expected to register a CAGR of ~4%. The surge in growth is fuelled by the consumer product segment, where biocides find applications in various products such as cleaning items, cosmetics, wipes, disinfectants, and laundry detergents. Moreover, there is a noticeable increase in the utilization of biocides as ingredients in preservatives, disinfectants, insecticides, antiseptics, fungicides, and herbicides. Developing environmentally friendly and effective biocides and economic growth in developing countries create new market opportunities and drive demand. The demand for eco-friendly biocides with biodegradable and non-toxic properties presents a lucrative opportunity for manufacturers who can develop sustainable solutions. Manufacturers are actively developing products that can be applied across various uses, aligning with sustainability and regulatory requirements.  Regulatory hurdles, microbial resistance, and costly innovation are significant challenges for the growth of the biocides market.

Market Overview

Biocides are chemicals designed to manage and reduce the impact of harmful microbes. The biocides market is experiencing growth due to the increased use of biocides in various sectors. Notably, water treatment and painting benefit from biocides, with halogens like chlorine and fluorine effectively removing impurities. In painting, biocides prevent microbial growth on building walls post-drying, enhancing overall building quality. The oil and gas industry finds biocides valuable, especially in underground storage tanks. Adding biocides at the right concentration inhibits harmful microbial growth like bacteria, fungi, and yeast inside fuel, thereby improving fuel quality.  Rapid economic growth in developing countries leads to increased demand for consumer goods and infrastructure, which drives the demand for biocides used in paints, coatings, and construction materials. As consumers become more environmentally conscious, there is a rising demand for eco-friendly and natural biocides. Companies are leaning towards biocides with low toxicity, minimal environmental impact, and biodegradable properties.

Market Drivers

  • Increasing demand for water treatment

Growing populations and urbanization strain freshwater resources, leading to increased demand for efficient water treatment. Biocides are crucial in disinfecting water and preventing harmful microorganisms' growth.

  • Growing awareness of hygiene and sanitation

Increasing awareness of the importance of hygiene and sanitation, particularly in healthcare settings and food processing facilities, is boosting the demand for biocides used in disinfectants and preservatives.

Market Segmentation

The biocides market is segmented based on type, and application. The market is segmented based on type into halogen compounds, organic acids, nitrogen-based biocides, metallic compounds, and organosulfur compounds. The biocides market is segmented based on application into water treatment, food and beverage, boilers and industrial cooling towers, personal care, paints and coatings, oil and gas, marine industry, and others.

REGIONAL FRAMEWORK

The report provides a detailed industry overview, which includes qualitative and quantitative information. It gives information on an overview and forecast of the global biocides market based on several segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from 2020 to 2031 concerning five major regions: Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The market by region is also sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The biocides market report covers an analysis and forecast of eighteen countries globally and the prevailing trends and opportunities in the region.

The report analyses factors affecting the biocides market from both the demand and supply side. Furthermore, it evaluates market dynamics during the forecast period, i.e., drivers, challenges, opportunities, and future trends. The report also provides an extensive Porter's Five Forces analysis highlighting factors affecting the biocides market in these regions.

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MARKET PLAYERS

The reports cover vital organic and inorganic growth strategy developments in the biocides market. Various companies concentrate on organic growth strategies such as product launches, approvals, patents, and others. Inorganic growth strategies activities observed in the market were acquisitions, partnerships & collaborations. These activities have paved the way for the development of the business and customer base of market players. The market players in the biocides market are estimated to have lucrative growth opportunities with the increasing importance of hygiene and sanitation in the global market.

The report includes key companies' profiles, SWOT analysis, and biocides market strategies. The report also focuses on leading market players with information including components and services offered, company profiles, financial information for the last three years, and critical development in the past five years.

Below is a list of companies engaged in the biocides market.

  • Albemarle Corporation
  • AkzoNobel NV
  • Lubrizol Corporation 
  • Basf Se
  • Clariant AG
  • Kemira Group
  • Lanxess AG 
  • Lonza
  • Solvay
  • DOW Chemical Company
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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The List of Companies

1. AkzoNobel NV
2. BASF SE
3. Clariant AG
4. Kemira Oyj
5. LANXESS
6. Lonza
7. Solvay
8. The Dow Chemical Company
9. Thor Specialties Srl
10. Troy Corporation

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  1. Data Collection and Secondary Research:

As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.

Several associations trade associates, technical forums, institutes, societies and organizations are accessed to gain technical as well as market related insights through their publications such as research papers, blogs and press releases related to the studies are referred to get cues about the market. Further, white papers, journals, magazines, and other news articles published in the last 3 years are scrutinized and analyzed to understand the current market trends.

  1. Primary Research:

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Primary research involves email interactions and telephone interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:

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Research Methodology

Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.

  1. Data Analysis:

Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

  • 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:

We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.

  • 3.2 Country Level Data:

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The “Table of Contents” is formulated by listing and analyzing more than 25 - 30 companies operating in the market ecosystem across geographies. However, we profile only 10 companies as a standard practice in our syndicate reports. These 10 companies comprise leading, emerging, and regional players. Nonetheless, our analysis is not restricted to the 10 listed companies, we also analyze other companies present in the market to develop a holistic view and understand the prevailing trends. The “Company Profiles” section in the report covers key facts, business description, products & services, financial information, SWOT analysis, and key developments. The financial information presented is extracted from the annual reports and official documents of the publicly listed companies. Upon collecting the information for the sections of respective companies, we verify them via various primary sources and then compile the data in respective company profiles. The company level information helps us in deriving the base number as well as in forecasting the market size.

  • 3.4 Developing Base Number:

Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.

  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.

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