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The preference for eco-friendly packaging materials such as biodegradable plastics is increasing because they exhibit a non-toxic effect on the environment when compared to conventional plastics. Microorganisms can easily decompose biodegradable plastics. Technavio’s market research report identifies that the increasing adoption of biodegradable plastics will be one of the primary growth drivers for the global anti-microbial packaging materials market till 2021. Biodegradable plastics can be made from renewable materials or petrochemicals with biodegradable additives. This in turn, boosts the demand for anti-microbial agents as they are extensively used in the production of biodegradable packaging films. Furthermore, the market share of conventional plastic packaging materials is declining and the environmental regulations around the globe are getting more stringent. This will consequently rise the adoption of biodegradable plastics and anti-microbial packaging. According to Technavio’s market research analysts, this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 5% by 2021.
APAC witnesses considerable growth of the anti-microbial food packaging materials market due to the increasing growth opportunities for anti-microbial packaging equipment providers and barrier packaging materials providers. The market will continue to grow in the region during the projected period due to the increasing consumption of food and the rising government initiatives. Furthermore, the increasing aging population that will increase the need for medicines will also boost the demand for efficient packaging systems and materials like anti-microbial packaging supplies from the pharmaceutical industry.
The anti-microbial packaging materials market is highly fragmented due to the presence of many global and regional vendors. These vendors are trying to remain competitive in the market by focusing on limited product portfolio and geographic reach. They are continuously focusing on the development of innovative products and advanced packaging solutions by investing in R&D activities. Food packaging suppliers are increasingly competing against each other based on factors such as product performance and quality, price, product availability, security of supply, and customer service.
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Other prominent vendors in the market include Covestro, DUNMORE, Microban International, Sealed Air, Sciessent, and The Dow Chemical Company.
Citric acid, acetic acid, and lactic acid are the commonly used organic acids for microbial inhibition. They have the ability to prevent microbial growth and are usually present as intermediates in plants and animals. The anti-microbial activity of organic acids is high because they can penetrate microbial cells and reduce their internal pH. This motivates manufacturers to adopt organic acids as they can increase the shelf life of the food products by reducing the microbial activity and decreasing the pH of food.
The polymer-based anti-microbial packaging materials are extensively used in the food and beverages sector because they prevent spoilage and protect food products against pathogenic microorganisms. The usage of biodegradable polymer is gaining popularity due to the rising awareness among consumers about their sustainability.
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This upcoming research report on the global anti-microbial packaging materials market comprises an important part of packaging sector, which is an integral part of Technavio’s transportation and logistics industry. The report also analyzes the market’s growth potential by considering multiple variables such as current market size, demand-supply fluctuations, major geographic markets, and emerging trends.
By implementing an extensive primary and secondary research methodology and assessing the changing demand-supply landscape of the metals and minerals sector, the upcoming market research report on the anti-microbial packaging materials market offers insights into the key market drivers, market size, and competitive factors that will influence the growth of the key vendors in this market space. The upcoming report on global anti-microbial packaging materials market identifies BASF, DOW, Mondi Plc, Polyone Corporation, Biocote Limited, and Dunmore Corporation as some of the vendors operating in the market.
To offer clients the scope to identify potential market opportunities and expand in niche markets, this report on the anti-microbial packaging materials market also covers geographies like APAC, Americas, and EMEA. The upcoming industry research report for anti-microbial packaging materials market also identifies other key aspects of business intelligence such as revenue, products, promotions, technology, as well as the opportunities and challenges faced by the industry. It also presents intelligence into the rapidly changing market dynamics to give clients a complete view of the forthcoming events within the chemicals and materials industry. Technavio also provides deep-dive market assessments into the sectors such as warehouse and storage and tags and labels.
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