Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market Research Report: Forecast (2021-2026)

Market Definition

The microbe growth on regular surfaces doubles every 20 minutes and often results in bad odors, staining, & product degradation. Once microbes have started growing on the surface, it requires constant cleaning to control microbe growth. However, frequent cleaning is not possible and can reduce the product lifespan. This aids the demand for antimicrobial coatings that comprise ingredients to make them effective against fungal & bacterial growth and, in turn, protect the surface from any damage.

Market insights

The Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 8% during the forecast period, i.e., 2021-26. The prime factors driving the market include the rapidly expanding healthcare & food & beverage industries and the increasing production of medical equipment in the Middle East & Africa. These aspects are leading to the continuous demand for antimicrobial coatings around the region. Besides, HVAC industries have also observed a decent accession in the market share due to the adoption of technologies, such as clean & germ-free cool air coming out of air conditioners.

Moreover, antimicrobial coatings can be applied to glass panels, doors, walls, & HVAC systems and sprayed onto textiles and carpets. The snowballing demand for high-quality coatings with quick response time to fight against pathogens is another crucial aspect projected to drive the market during the forecast period.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market

• In 2020, the lockdown imposition to reduce the rising cases of Covid-19 resulted in supply chain disruptions and reduced production rate of antimicrobial coatings, which, in turn, negatively influenced the market growth.
• The closure of restaurants, cafes, and other public buildings further declined the demand for antimicrobial coatings.
• However, the market witnessed a hike with the increased implementation of antimicrobial coatings in hospitals and food & beverage industries amidst the crisis entwined with residential places & offices after the upliftment of lockdown.
• The pandemic has attracted massive attention to devise various methods & technologies to reduce the virus spread.
• Moreover, surfaces were recognized as the crucial source of virus transmission.
• Hence, research & development activities surged toward developing antimicrobial technologies to suppress virus transmission through surfaces.
• This advancement has offered lucrative growth opportunities for the market, and the same trend is likely to be followed in the coming years.

Market Segmentation

By Type:

• Silver
• Copper
• Titanium Oxide
• Others (Zinc, Quaternary Ammonium Biocides, etc.)

The demand for antimicrobial coatings during 2016-19 has been decently increasing, and since 2020, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, it has surged significantly. The silver, copper, titanium oxide antimicrobial coatings have, altogether, generated a significant market share in the Middle East & Africa region. The application of silver & copper coatings in the food & beverage industry & HVAC products, and other types in the textiles industry has been propelling the growth in market revenues remarkably.

The silver antimicrobial coatings have been majorly acquiring market share in the healthcare & medical sector, in line with the fact that silver has been reckoned since ages for its medicinal purposes. Due to the highly reactive nature of silver, its use in antimicrobial coatings is high. Moreover, it has been used in cosmetic products as well.

By Application:

• Medical & Healthcare
• HVAC System
• Building & Construction
• Textile
• Food & Beverage
• Others (Transportation, Home Appliance, etc.)

The medical & healthcare sector has been one of the largest end-users for antimicrobial coatings in the Middle East & Africa. A large population in Sub-Saharan Africa loses life due to various communicable diseases, and thus the requirement for antimicrobial coatings in hospitals, clinics, etc., is increasing. Medical devices play a crucial role in the healthcare industry. The application of antimicrobial coatings on medical devices prevents the spread of infections through them.

The sector cited above has provided numerous different applications of antimicrobial coatings. These include building walls, all types of medical equipment, etc., thereby indicating the continuously growing demand. For the future period, i.e., 2021-26, the market is estimated to surge significantly due to the increasing implementation of antimicrobial coatings in the medical & healthcare sector.

Key Trends in the Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market

• The governments are focusing on promoting the use of antimicrobial coatings in hospitals, public places, & other architectures, which is contributing significantly to the growth of the antimicrobial coatings market.
• Mounting environmental concerns are gradually shifting the inclination of various organizations toward launching new coatings with antibacterial & anti-odor properties.

Country Landscape

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• Bahrain
• Oman
• Qatar
• Kuwait

Of them all, Saudi Arabia captured the largest market share during 2016-2020, owing to the factors like the rise in healthcare infrastructure in the country and innovations in antimicrobial coatings & their uses in HVAC products, transport vehicles, etc. In 2021, the Saudi government announced to invest USD 66 billion in healthcare infrastructure by 2030.

This explains the upsurge in future demand for antimicrobial coatings across the country’s healthcare sector with the construction of new hospitals and increasing demand for medical devices & other equipment. The market is expected to grow astronomically across the country during 2021-2026 on account of the surge in healthcare infrastructures after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Market Dynamics:

Key Drivers

Mounting Demand for Medical Devices in the Middle East & Africa to Drive Antimicrobial Coatings Market

The growing number of healthcare infrastructures across the Middle East & Africa is fueling the need for more medical devices, which, in turn, is surging the demand for antimicrobial coatings to suppress the spread of infection through these devices. In addition, with the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, which can spread through contact with surfaces, the adoption of antimicrobial coatings further accelerated significantly. Further, burgeoning cases of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) is also propelling the need for antimicrobial-coated medical devices and fueling the overall market growth through 2026.

Growth Challenges

• Long-term exposure to silver & copper coatings can cause breathing issues & skin problems.
• Antimicrobial coatings emit toxic agents into the environment.

Competitive Landscape

According to MarkNtel Advisors, the major leading players in the Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market are AkzoNobel, Nippon Paint Dow Chemical, BASF SE, Lonza Group, Axalta Coating Systems, Diamond Vogel, Sherwin-Williams, RPM International Inc., Royal DSM.

Key Questions Answered in the Market Research Report:

1. What are the overall market statistics or market estimates (Market Overview, Market Size- By Value, Forecast Numbers, Market Segmentation, Market Shares) of the Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market?
2. What are the country-wise industry size, growth drivers, and challenges?
3. What are the key innovations, opportunities, current & future trends, and regulations in the Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market?  
4. Who are the key competitors, their key strengths and weaknesses, and how do they perform in the Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market based on the competitive benchmarking matrix?
5. What are the key results derived from the market surveys conducted during the Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market study?  

Market Outlook, Segmentation, and Statistics

• Impact of COVID-19 on the Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market
• Market Size & Analysis
  • By Revenue
• Market Share & Analysis
  • By Type
    • Silver
    • Copper
    • Titanium Oxide
    • Others (Zinc, Quaternary Ammonium Biocides, etc.)
  • By Application
    • Medical & Healthcare
    • HVAC System
    • Building & Construction
    • Textile
    • Food & Beverage
    • Others (Transportation, Home Appliance, etc.)
  • By Region
    • Saudi Arabia 
    • UAE Antimicrobial 
    • Morocco 
    • South Africa
    • Qatar 
    • Nigeria
    • Algeria
  • By Competitors
    • Competition Characteristics
    • Market Share & Analysis
    • Competitive Metrix
• Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market Hotspots & Opportunities
• Middle East & Africa Antimicrobial Coatings Market Regulations & Policy
• Key Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
• The Middle East & AfricaCompetition Outlook
  • Competition Matrix
  • Company Profile