The scope of the study is worldwide. The overview section provides extended definitions of the biocides to provide the reader with a clear understanding of the technology involved. In addition, this section provides an analysis of biocide consumption by application and region. There is a profile of an ideal biocide as outlined by end users.
This report provides in depth information on the market for biocide products within Water Treatment. It includes detailed market analyses and discussions of industry trends. It assesses the impact of current and emerging regulations on the biocides used. The report develops forecasts for Biocides from 2020 through to 2025. It discusses the efforts of biocide manufacturers and formulators in launching new biocide formulations to meet changing market requirements, for example build up of resistance, lower costs, regulations.
The report also provides an overview of biocides for each of the major geographical regions. It provides value and volume data for different biocides. Industry influences on the biocides market are also discussed.
The company profiles section includes a detailed discussion of the companies that have pioneered biocide development and examines how their available products and services are setting the standards for preservation.
In this report, more than 30 companies are discussed, and 10 of the most important companies are examined in depth. Figures are based on revenue figures at the manufacturers' level and also at the formulated products level and are projected at 2019 - U.S. dollar value.
This report answers these sector questions:
- What are the future directions of the biocide industry?
- What are the most important biocides being used in end-user applications today?
- What are the most promising biocides?
- What impact will regulations have on biocides consumption?
This report includes application sector strategic analysis including:
- Industry Overview
- Biocide comparison and market shares
- Evolution and adoption of trends
- Leading suppliers and distribution channels
- Increased Regulatory Impact on Business and Technology
- End-user analysis and what biocides they are using
- Licensing Deals
- Alliances
- Mergers and Acquisitions
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Executive Summary
The Biocides industry has experienced improving demand within the Water treatment industry as industrial output rises. However, the biocides industry has to contend with increasing regulatory pressures and competition from commodity chemistry. For the future, the Biocides in Water Treatment will continue to grow due to substitution of gas chlorination and the replacement of traditional Biocides by more expensive environmentally friendly Biocides.
Most biocide active ingredient manufacturers are "positive" on this market due to favourable trends such as growing population and increasing GDP. The future is also promising for Biocide suppliers as the global economy recovers. According to Biocide Information, a growing population and expanding industrialization are playing key roles in the growth of the water treatment market. The rising world population is driving the need for clean water. Expanding industrialization means demand for biocides is also on the rise. "For example, biofilm is a key issue. Biofilm formation can harbor nuisance organisms and limit the efficiencies of the cooling equipment.
Another factor to influence Biocides is the regulatory environment.
The trend towards more environmentally friendly or environmentally acceptable products is having an impact. In addition, developing nations are setting up their own regulatory bodies. Taken as a whole, these factors will drive the growth of the Biocides industry and the need for specialized products to meet changing needs over time," according to Biocide Information.
North America accounted for approximately 40% of the total Biocide market. But several factors are combining to bring the total market value up and the North American percentage down.
"Growth in the North American biocides market has slowed down, but competition for market share among the leaders has only accelerated.
Consolidation in the industry has really raised the stakes for companies like Arch, Basf, Chemtura, Dow, Lonza and Oxychem, and they're looking to Countries in developing regions."
Countries such as Brazil, China, Eastern Europe and India continue to offer growth opportunities as per capita income rises and human health issues are accorded more importance.