- In April 2024, Solvay entered into a strategic partnership with a prominent agricultural company to develop environmentally friendly biocides aimed at crop protection. This initiative focuses on delivering sustainable alternatives to conventional chemical treatments. The collaboration underscores the industry's shift toward greener agricultural solutions
- In March 2024, BASF launched a new range of biocides specifically tailored for the paints and coatings sector, designed to offer extended microbial resistance and improve the longevity of coated surfaces. This move highlights BASF’s focus on performance-enhancing solutions for the construction and decorative sectors
- In March 2024, LANXESS strengthened its market footprint in North America by acquiring a biocide manufacturing facility in the U.S., boosting its production capacity. This strategic acquisition aligns with the company’s plan to expand its Material Protection Products Division. The move supports LANXESS’s commitment to enhancing regional supply capabilities
- In March 2024, Univar Solutions LLC finalized a distribution agreement with Arxada, covering a comprehensive range of biocides and preservatives used across industrial applications. The deal enhances Univar’s offerings in Brazil’s paints, coatings, and lubricants sectors with advanced, versatile antimicrobial solutions. This agreement reinforces Univar’s market position in Latin America
- In March 2023, KRAHN Chemie extended its partnership with LANXESS following the latter’s acquisition in the biocides segment, enabling access to an expanded product portfolio across paints, coatings, construction, and plastic applications. The collaboration allows LANXESS to increase its local market presence in Germany, Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This development reflects LANXESS’s focus on regional market penetration and distribution efficiency
Frequently Asked Questions
Growing use of biocides in hygiene and sanitization products, is emerging as a pivotal trend driving the global biocides market.
The major factors driving the growth of the biocides market are rising demand from the water treatment industry.
The primary challenges include stringent regulatory compliance and environmental concerns.
The halogen compounds segment is expected to dominate the biocides market, due to high efficacy of halogen-based biocides (especially chlorine and bromine) against a wide spectrum of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
