Antiviral & Antimicrobial Coatings Market Report 2026

The antiviral & antimicrobial coatings market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.37 billion in 2025 to $6.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of healthcare infrastructure, rising awareness of hygiene standards, increasing use of antimicrobial materials in medical settings, growth of food safety regulations, adoption of protective surface technologies.

The antiviral & antimicrobial coatings market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for preventive healthcare solutions, rising investments in antimicrobial R&D, expansion of smart building materials, growing use of coatings in public infrastructure, increasing regulatory focus on infection control. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of surface protection technologies, rising demand for infection-resistant materials, growing use of nano-enabled coatings, expansion of long-lasting antimicrobial formulations, enhanced focus on multi-surface applicability.

The increasing prevalence of infectious diseases is expected to drive the growth of the antiviral and antimicrobial coatings market. Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by microorganisms or parasites that enter the body, multiply, and trigger infections, which may be contagious or non-contagious. Antiviral and antimicrobial coatings are designed to limit the spread of these diseases on contaminated surfaces. Peptides and nanomaterials are used to create coatings with antiviral properties that inhibit infectious bacteria and viruses. For example, in February 2024, the UK Health Security Agency reported that tuberculosis (TB) cases in England rose by 10.7% in 2023, increasing from 4,380 in 2022 to 4,850. Thus, the rising prevalence of infectious diseases is fueling the growth of the antiviral and antimicrobial coatings market.

The growth of the food and beverage industry is also expected to support the expansion of the antiviral and antimicrobial coatings market. This industry includes a wide range of enterprises involved in different stages of the food supply chain. Foodborne infections and contamination pose challenges for the sector, and antimicrobial coatings are used to enhance hygiene and safety in food packaging and processing equipment. For instance, in April 2024, the National Association of Convenience Stores reported that foodservice sales in the US, including prepared foods, commissary items, and dispensed beverages, accounted for 26.9% of in-store sales in 2023, up from 25.6% in 2022, with prepared food sales per store per month rising by 12.2% year-on-year. Therefore, the expansion of the food and beverage industry is driving demand for antiviral and antimicrobial coatings.

Key companies in the antiviral and antimicrobial coatings market are focusing on developing advanced, high-performance surface treatments with strong antimicrobial activity, durability, and easy application to meet growing hygiene requirements across industries. For example, in June 2024, NEI Corporation, a US-based manufacturer, launched NANOMYTE AM-100EC, a thin antimicrobial coating designed for high-touch surfaces in healthcare, food service, education, and public transport. The coating adheres strongly to plastics, metals, and ceramics, offering high mechanical durability and abrasion resistance. ISO 22196 testing demonstrated a 4-log (99.99%) reduction in E. coli within 24 hours, reflecting its strong antimicrobial performance. Its hydrophobic and oleophobic properties repel water and oils, simplifying maintenance and improving long-term hygiene. Supplied as a one-part liquid, AM-100EC can be applied through multiple methods and is available in various quantities to suit different application needs.

Major companies operating in the the antiviral & antimicrobial coatings market are Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., PPG Industries, Inc., The Sherwin-Williams Company, Akzo Nobel N.V., Hempel A/S, Jotun A/S (Jotun Paints), Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., RPM International Inc., Lonza Group AG, Clariant AG, Covestro AG, BASF SE, Arkema S.A. (Arkema Group), Huntsman Corporation, TIGER Coatings GmbH & Co. KG, TIGER Drylac U.S.A., Inc., Microban International Ltd., Sanitized AG, Zochem Inc., Nanovere Technologies.

North America was the largest region in the antiviral and antimicrobial coatings market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global antiviral and antimicrobial coatings market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the the antiviral & antimicrobial coatings market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the the antiviral & antimicrobial coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The antiviral and antimicrobial coatings market consists of sales of surface protectants, decorative paints and lacquers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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