An antimicrobial additive is a substance added to material during processing. It improves a surface's efficiency by imbuing it with antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral qualities that endure. This allows manufacturers to offer cleaner, more sanitary products, providing them an immediate competitive advantage. According to BlueQuark Research & Consulting, the global Antimicrobial Additives market is expected to witness a significant growth rate during the forecasted period. Factors like the increasing use of Antimicrobial Additives in the healthcare industry, which emphasizes the significance of cleanliness in the medical environment to aid patients and caregivers to avoid hospital-acquired diseases, are expected to drive the global market. Further, in the food industry, food rotting and harmful microbes are prevented by antimicrobial agents present in antimicrobial additives are projected to drive the global market. Furthermore, in the construction industry, Antimicrobial additives using antimicrobial technology are added to any permanent fixture or fitting in a building to actively lower the number of microorganisms on it, driving the global market. However, antimicrobial agents are used to eliminate or stopping hazardous organisms from growing. These qualities make them effective and potentially detrimental to human health, which is expected to hinder the global market growth.

Antimicrobial additives are utilized in various applications in different types of products used in the healthcare environment, such as surgical drapes, medication dispenser units, medical curtains, dental trays, medical tools, hospital beds, healthcare footwear, and other medical devices. It is used in the food industry to reduce bacteria that may spoil food or cause illness. It is added in construction, including wall covers, door handles, wiring accessories, doors & carpets, worktops, and ceiling systems. It is used to treat textiles & fabrics, and it is also used in the automotive and packaging industries.

The Healthcare Industry is the most vital consumer of Antimicrobial Additives and is projected to drive the Global Market. Antimicrobial additives have a significant role in preventing the spread of hospital-acquired illnesses. It gives any product used in healthcare environments integrated and long-lasting antimicrobial protection, making the global antimicrobial additives bound to rise. It is found in medical plastic components like catheters introduced into the body and exposed to physiological fluids for long periods. The primary process of infection associated with these types of healthcare equipment begins with floating bacteria adhering to the plastic surface and fighting disease by preventing the attachment of bacteria, which is expected to grow and drive the overall market. Therefore the mentioned use of Antimicrobial Additives in the Healthcare Industry is expected to grow and drive the overall market.

The North American region is expected to be the leader in producing and consuming Antimicrobial Additives, with most consumption in countries like the US and Canada. Leading brands all around the globe have hailed BioCote as the antimicrobial technology supplier. The demand for the healthcare industry is increasing due to the increasing health issues worldwide. Antimicrobial Additives provide value to the healthcare product line while also assisting in developing cleaner healthcare environments by providing proven antimicrobial protection, thus driving the global Antimicrobial Additives market. In the food industry, Antimicrobial additives used in food products help reduce the risk of hazardous bacteria that cause food poisoning from spreading throughout the supply chain, which drives the need for Antimicrobial Additives in the Global Market. In the construction industry, Antimicrobial construction products may assist in making the space a cleaner and more pleasant place to be, driving the global Antimicrobial Additives market. In the textile industry, the odor-causing microbes wreak on fabrics exposed to moisture and sweat, such as indoor textiles and sporting apparel, driving the global market. In the automotive industry, car interiors are cleaned less regularly than other surfaces, which is exacerbated in car-sharing, rental cars, and commercial vehicles with several drivers, expected to drive the global Antimicrobial Additives market. Antimicrobial additives are used in food packaging systems to inhibit, retard, or inactive microbial growth to extend the shelf life of food products. The mentioned factors have made North America an important region for growth in the Antimicrobial Additives Market.

Some of the market's key players are BASF SE, Clariant AG, RTP Company, Dupont de Nemours, Inc., BioCote Ltd, among others.

In October 2021, Mereway Bathrooms was the latest firm to use Radical Materials' SteriTouch antimicrobial technology. The Lustre premium vanity countertop line combines exceptional antibacterial performance with the best quality materials and comes in various innovative finishes. 

In May 2020, the added antimicrobial qualities to AkzoNobel's Interpon D1000 and 2000 line of architectural powder coatings had been accelerated due to increased demand for solutions that help enhance hygiene.

The Global Antimicrobial Additives Market report provides deep insight into the Industrial market's current and future state across various regions. The study comprehensively analyses the Antimicrobial Additives market by segmenting based on the By Type (Organic, Inorganic, Others), By Application (Paint, Plastic, Packaging, Fabric, Paper & Pulp, Others), By End User (Healthcare, Food, Construction, Textile, Automotive, Packaging, Others), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The report examines the market drivers and restraints and the impact of Covid-19 on the market growth in detail. The study covers and includes emerging market trends, developments, opportunities, and challenges in the industry. This report also covers extensively researched competitive landscape sections with prominent companies and profiles, including their market shares and projects.