Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Antimicrobial Additives Market Analysis By Type, By Application, By End-Use, By Region And Segment Forecast, 2014-2025" report to their offering.

The global antimicrobial additives market size is expected to reach USD 15.34 billion by 2025, according to this new report. The growing demand for healthcare products such as medical devices and disposables in emerging economies including India and China will fuel growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, increasing awareness among consumers regarding hospital acquired infections (HAIs) is expected to propel the demand for products with antimicrobial properties further.

The usage of antimicrobial additives in the packaging industry will witness considerable revenue growth at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2016 to 2025. These additives are added to the plastic products to prevent spoilage of food, beverages, and medicines due to microbial contamination. Moreover, the rising number of fast food chains and restaurants are anticipated to drive the demand for packaging thereby increasing product demand. In addition, the increasing usage of these additives in the paper for packing medicines and food will create immense growth opportunities over the forecast period.

The industry is dominated by key participants including AkzoNobel N.V., BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, BioCote Limited, Sanitized AG, SteriTouch Limited, Life Material Technologies Limited, Nanobiomatters Industries S.L., Momentive Performance Material Inc., Clariant, Microban International, A. Schulman, Inc., Milliken Chemical, RTP Company, and Plastics Color Corporation

Companies are focusing on extensive research to develop innovative products and technologies. For instance, in October 2016, Sanitized AG introduced Sanitized PL 14-32, a highly effective product for long-lasting antimicrobial protection for flexible polymer applications.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Methodology and Scope

2. Executive Summary

3. Antimicrobial Additives Market Variables, Trends & Scope

4. Antimicrobial Additives Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

5. Antimicrobial Additives Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

6. Antimicrobial Additives Market: End-Use Estimates & Trend Analysis

7. Antimicrobial additives Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

8. Competitive Landscape

9. Company Profiles

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