Metal Biocides Global Market Report 2026

Metal biocides are compounds specifically designed to eradicate, neutralize, prevent, or exert control over harmful organisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae, and other pathogens. They find extensive use in healthcare and industrial sectors for managing and mitigating infections and microbial contamination. These biocides can be broadly categorized into two types, oxidizing and non-oxidizing.

The primary types of metal biocides include copper and copper alloys, zInc., silver, and other variants. ZInc., characterized by its brittleness, ductility, malleability, and corrosion resistance, is one such metal biocide. These metal biocides are utilized across diverse industries, including building and construction, medical and healthcare, textile and apparel, transportation, wood preservation, food and beverages, agriculture, and other end-user sectors.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on metal-based chemicals and specialty compounds have impacted the metal biocides market by increasing input costs for silver, copper, and zinc-based formulations, particularly affecting medical, construction, and water treatment segments in north america and europe. These tariffs have disrupted cross-border supply chains and raised pricing pressures for end users. However, they have also encouraged regional sourcing, local production of metal biocides, and innovation in cost-effective formulations, supporting long-term market resilience.

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The metal biocides market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.29 billion in 2025 to $4.52 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing incidence of hospital-acquired infections, growth of industrial cooling and water systems, rising use of preservatives in wood and textiles, expansion of food and beverage processing facilities, long-standing use of metals as antimicrobial agents.

The metal biocides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in healthcare infrastructure investment, rising demand for antimicrobial building materials, increasing focus on water reuse and treatment, stricter hygiene and safety regulations, expansion of agriculture and crop protection applications. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for antimicrobial solutions in healthcare, increasing use of metal biocides in industrial water treatment, growth in adoption of silver and copper-based biocides, rising focus on long-lasting and broad-spectrum biocidal formulations, expansion of metal biocides usage in construction and textiles.

The increasing demand for paints and coatings is anticipated to drive the growth of the metal biocides market in the coming years. Paints and coatings encompass products made from a mixture or dispersion of opaque pigments in a liquid, while coatings also include materials such as varnishes and inorganic binders. The use of metal biocides helps prevent spoilage and deterioration in paints and coatings by controlling the growth of microorganisms present in aqueous raw materials, thereby enhancing product performance and extending shelf life. For example, in January 2024, PPG Industries, a US-based global paints and coatings supplier, reported that its net sales from coatings and specialty segments amounted to around $18.2 billion in 2023, indicating a notable increase and sustained global demand for coating products.

Rising construction activity is anticipated to drive the expansion of the metal biocides market. Construction activity encompasses the processes involved in developing buildings, infrastructure, industrial facilities, and related projects throughout their lifecycle. In construction, metal biocides are used to safeguard metal surfaces from microbial growth, helping to prevent corrosion and extend the durability and structural integrity of buildings and infrastructure. For example, in February 2025, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, reported that total annual construction output grew by 0.4% in 2024 compared with 2023. As a result, the increase in construction activities is contributing to the growth of the metal biocides market.

Major companies in the metal biocides industry are increasingly pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen research capabilities, drive product innovation, and broaden market presence for advanced metal protection solutions. Strategic partnerships involve collaborations where companies combine their respective strengths and resources to achieve shared objectives and long-term growth. For example, in June 2023, DKSH Holding, a Switzerland-based supplier of specialty chemicals and ingredients, entered into a partnership with Vink Chemicals, a Germany-based biocide manufacturer. Under this collaboration, DKSH plans to provide a comprehensive range of services, including market expansion support, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution for Vink Chemicals' biocide products. By leveraging DKSH's strong presence in the Chinese market along with its expertise in specialty chemicals, the partnership is expected to substantially accelerate the growth of Vink Chemicals' biocide portfolio.

Major companies operating in the metal biocides market report are BASF SE, Clariant AG, Lonza Group Ltd., Milliken Chemical Company, Evonik Industries AG, Noble Biomaterials Inc., Sanitized AG, AkzoNobel N.V., Solvay SA, Troy Corporation, SteriTouch Ltd., LANXESS Deutschland GmbH, Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., Thor Specialities (UK) Limited, Ecolab Inc., Kemin Industries Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., The Dow Chemical Company, Corbion N.V., Aarti Industries

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal biocides market in 2025. The regions covered in the metal biocides market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the metal biocides market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The metal biocides market consists of sales of disinfectants, antiseptics, food preservatives, and water treatment chemicals. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses metal biocides market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Silver; Copper And Alloys; Zinc
• 2) By Form: Liquid; Powder; Gel
• 3) By End-User Industry: Building And Construction; Medical And Healthcare; Textile And Apparel; Transportation; Wood Preservation; Agriculture; Other End-Use Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Silver: Silver Nitrate; Silver Sulfadiazine; Silver Compounds (Medical & Industrial Use)
• 2) By Copper And Alloys: Copper Sulfate; Copper Oxide; Copper Alloys
• 3) By Zinc: Zinc Oxide; Zinc Pyrithione; Zinc Sulfate
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Clariant AG; Lonza Group Ltd.; Milliken Chemical Company; Evonik Industries AG; Noble Biomaterials Inc.; Sanitized AG; AkzoNobel N.V.; Solvay SA; Troy Corporation; SteriTouch Ltd.; LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.; Thor Specialities (UK) Limited; Ecolab Inc.; Kemin Industries Inc.; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; The Dow Chemical Company; Corbion N.V.; Aarti Industries
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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