REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

• The total U.S. market for biocides at 513 million lbs., valued at $1.19 billion in 1999. The three largest applications are swimming pool disinfectants, wood preservatives, and personal care preservatives and antibacterial, which together account for two-thirds of the products and just over half of the dollars.
• By product group, the three largest are halogenated compounds, organometallics and quaternary ammonium compounds. Combined, they comprise about 80% of the pounds and two-thirds of the value.
• Annual growth to 2004 is estimated at about 2.9% in pounds and 3.2% in value. The fastest growing applications are paper manufacture, health care, disinfectants and sanitizers, and paints and coatings. The most rapidly growing product types are quaternary ammonium compounds, organosulfurs, and miscellaneous nitrogen compounds.

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INTRODUCTION

This report presents the findings of an analysis of the U.S. market for biocides.

STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

This report intends to bring to its readers a detailed analysis of the market for biocides, with emphasis on future trends, changing technologies, and opportunities.

The major objectives of this study are as follows:

• To make available the most current and reliable information on the consumption of biocides.
• To forecast the market for these products, broken down insofar as possible by end use and by individual product or product group.
• To identify the most rapidly changing applications and the reasons for their growth or decline.
• To describe major end use trends.
• To provide a description of the most important companies supplying biocides.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

This study will cover specialty organic and inorganic chemicals used to control or kill microorganisms, both as chemical entities and as formulations. It will not cover commodities used for this purpose, e.g., chlorine, bromine, the hypochlorites, formaldehyde, or ethylene oxide. It also will not cover food preservatives or disinfection of drinking water.

METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES

Information on market size, growth rates, and technology trends was obtained from telephone interviews with key marketing and management personnel employed by biocide suppliers.

Secondary sources include reviews of trade journals such as Chemical and Engineering News, Chemical Market Reporter, Soap and Sanitary Chemicals, and Chemical Week. Product literature from selected suppliers also was reviewed.

UNITS

All forecasts are given in constant 1999 dollars. Growth rates are compounded annually.

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