Global Biocides and Disinfectants Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global biocides and disinfectants market

It has been observed that several governments around the globe are increasingly adopting measures to improve the quality of water by minimizing water contamination. This is driving governments and regulatory authorities across the world to launch awareness programs and provide incentives and funds. Research analysis on the global biocides and disinfectants market identifies that increasing incentives from governments will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. This in turn, will encourage households and organizations to use water treatment biocide chemicals. Consequently, vendors are motivated to develop and introduce innovative and cost-effective chemical technologies for water treatment, which in turn, will boost the demand for biocides and disinfectants. Technavio's market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 5% by 2021.

The adoption of strategic mergers and acquisitions by key vendors is one of the key trends that will gain traction in the global biocides and disinfectants market during the predicted period. Mergers and acquisitions limit the bargaining power of customers and increase the investments in research and developmental activities. It also helps vendors to reduce the cost of production and enable them to focus on environment-friendly biocidal products.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The biocides and disinfectants market is fragmented due to the presence of a large number of established global and local players. These vendors are increasingly competing against each other based on factors such as price, operating cost, and quality. They are introducing technological innovations to attain a competitive edge over their competitors. Capacity expansion plans, prices of raw materials and end-products, and supply flows will strengthen the competitive scenario of the market.

Key vendors in this market are -

• Akzo Nobel

• BASF

• Clariant

• Kemira

• The Dow Chemical Company

Other prominent vendors in the market include Albemarle Corporation, Baker Hughes, BWA WATER ADDITIVES, Cortec, FMC, GE Water and Process Technologies, LANXESS, Lonza, NALCO Champion, Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Technologies, Stepan, The Lubrizol, Thor, Troy, and WeylChem International.

Segmentation by product type and analysis of the biocides and disinfectants market

• Non-oxidizing chemicals

• Oxidizing chemicals

The oxidizing chemicals segment contributed the maximum shares during 2016 because they are popular as they offer a wide range of solutions. They are highly preferred over non-oxidizing chemicals to control the microbiological fouling of water systems in industries. Chlorine, chlorine dioxide, hypochlorite salts, hydrogen peroxide, and bromine are some of the oxidizing agents that are very effective in disinfecting the potable water, cooling systems, and surfaces. Peracetic acid is used for waste water treatment.

Segmentation by geography and analysis of the biocides and disinfectants market

• APAC

• Europe

• North America

• ROW

APAC is witnessing a rapid increase in the demand for water treatment chemicals due to the rising consumer awareness and stringent global environmental biocidal products regulations on water preservation and management. This will drive the demand for biocides and disinfectants for water disinfection during the forecasted period. Furthermore, the availability of cheap labor in India, China, Indonesia, and Malaysia are attracting global market players.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?

• What are the key factors driving the global biocides and disinfectants market?

• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global biocides and disinfectants market?

• What are the challenges to market growth?

• Who are the key vendors in the global biocides and disinfectants market?

• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global biocides and disinfectants market?

• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW?

• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global biocides and disinfectants market?

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