Antimicrobial Packaging Market Outlook:
Antimicrobial Packaging Market size was over USD 12.14 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 24.33 billion by 2034, growing at over 7.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2034. In the year 2025, the industry size of antimicrobial packaging is estimated at USD 12.88 billion.
Key Antimicrobial Packaging Market Insights Summary
Asia Pacific market is forecasted to secure the largest share of total revenue by 2034.
The biopolymers segment is expected to generate the highest revenue in the antimicrobial packaging market by 2034.
Key Growth Trends:
- Increasing Focus on Green Packaging Technology
- Increasing Incidences Owing to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Key Players:
- Avient Corporation, BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Mondi Plc, Biocote Limited, Dunmore Corporation, Aptar CSP Technologies, Microban International, Pure Science Ltd., Takex Labo Co.Ltd.
Market Size and Growth Projections
- 2024 Market Size: USD 12.14 billion
- 2025 Market Size: USD 12.88 billion
- Projected Market Size: USD 24.33 billion by 2034
- Growth Forecasts: 7.2% CAGR (2025-2034)
- Largest Region: Asia Pacific
- Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
The market growth can be attributed to rising number of infectious and foodborne diseases and a surge in the demand for safe packaging. According to the World Health Organization, 600 million cases of foodborne diseases are registered every year owing to unsafe food worldwide.
Antimicrobial packaging is extensively used in the food and medical industry. Its ability to keep the product fresh is expected to boost market growth. Moreover, there has been tremendous growth in the healthcare industry, boosting the market revenue.
Antimicrobial Packaging Market Growth Drivers and Challenges:
Growth Drivers
- Increasing Focus on Green Packaging Technology - More preference is given to green packaging technology by many industries to phase out single-use plastic because of the adverse consequences of littered plastic on both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems which in return is expected to drive the growth of the market. More than 90% of plastic is not recycled and nearly 50% of global annual plastic production is used as a single-use product.
- Increasing Incidences Owing to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – which is expected to rise higher, to as many as 10 million deaths annually by 2050 globally.
- Increasing Public Expenditure on Healthcare – as per the Economic Survey of 2022, India spent 2.1 percent of GDP on public healthcare in 2021–2022, up from 1.8 percent in 2020–2021.
- Growth in the Packaging Industry - the total value of the packaging industry in United States in 2019 amounted to around USD 180 billion.
Challenges
- Lack of Proper Temperature Storage - Food and medicinal products require a specific temperature to store. It is necessary as it protects the product from getting contaminated. However, lack of proper temperature may result in the spoiling of the product which is expected to restrain the market growth.
- High Cost and Fluctuating Nature of Raw Material
- Its Ability to Cause Pollution
Antimicrobial Packaging Market Size and Forecast:
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Base Year |
2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
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CAGR |
7.2% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 12.14 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2034) |
USD 24.33 billion |
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Regional Scope |
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Antimicrobial Packaging Market Segmentation:
Material Segment Analysis
The biopolymers segment is anticipated to garner the largest revenue in the antimicrobial packaging market by the end of 2034, backed by its ability to lead to less pollution in the environment than plastics as it contains material such as rice which can be easily degraded, causing less or no pollution. Almost two-thirds of plastic waste is made up of plastics with a lifespan of fewer than 5 years, with packaging accounting for 40%, consumer products for 12%, and apparel and textiles for 11% of this waste.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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By Material |
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By Antimicrobial Agents |
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By Type |
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Customize this ReportAntimicrobial Packaging Market Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific Market Insights
The Asia Pacific market is projected to hold largest revenue share by the end of 2034, backed by increasing population. The larger the population more the medication is required and hence to transport the medication to every corner proper packaging is needed. 60% of the world's population belongs to Asia and the Pacific region which is almost 4.3 billion people living here.
Key Antimicrobial Packaging Market Players:
- Avient Corporation
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- BASF SE
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Mondi Plc
- Biocote Limited
- Dunmore Corporation
- Aptar CSP Technologies
- Microban International
- Pure Science Ltd.
- Takex Labo Co.Ltd
Recent Developments
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Avient Corporation announced launch of GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers with the help of Antimicrobial technology which provides protection against microbial growth.
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Mondi Plc announced its collaboration with Fiorini for the development of new fully recyclable paper packaging for premium pasta.
Author Credits: Abhishek Anil
- Report ID: 22
- Published Date: Jun 13, 2025
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
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