International. The demand for antimicrobial coatings registered in 2012 a value of US $ 1,600 million and it is estimated that for 2013 the growth will be US $ 3,300 million, increasing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (Cagr) over 12%, from 2012 to 2018.
According to a study by Transparency Market Research, North America is the world leader in profit in this market and dominates the demand for this class of products.
There is a growing demand for antimicrobial coatings in medical applications, in plastic packaging for food packaging, among others, however, factors such as the questionable efficacy of coatings used in clothing, health issues associated with the use of silver as the main active ingredient and strict regulations governing this segment are limiting growth.
In sectors such as buildings, antimicrobial coatings would grow by 13.1% from 2012 to 2018. Most buildings where mold aftercare is necessary are older than five years old and therefore this market is expected to grow.
