Antimicrobial coatings are types of coatings incorporated with specific chemicals that hinder microbes and pathogen growth through cellular membrane perturbation. According to BlueQuark Research & Consulting, the global Antimicrobial Coatings market is expected to witness a significant growth rate with a CAGR of over 10% during the forecast period. Factors such as the increasing use of the antimicrobial coating in the healthcare and medical sector across the globe with a surge in awareness regarding increasing health diseases propel the market growth of the Antimicrobial Coatings Market in the forecasted period. Further, the increasing demand for protective clothing, consumer goods, and electronic products is expected to drive the need for the Antimicrobial Coatings Market in the forecasted period. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of antimicrobial coatings in medical devices, gloves, face masks, and other healthcare industry equipment and products are expected to drive the Antimicrobial Coatings market's growth in the forecasted period. However, the lack of technological awareness regarding antimicrobial coatings in developing and under-developed nations and volatility in raw material prices are predicted to hinder the growth of the antimicrobial coatings market in the forecasted period. 

Growing concern regarding cleanliness in various professional industries has led to the rapid development of this industry. These protect surfaces against micro-organisms, which primarily include parasites, germs, bacteria, and unwanted micro-organisms. Antimicrobial coatings are most commonly used for door handles, counters, walls, and other areas continuously touched by people.

Growing concerns regarding hygiene and cleanliness in industries have led to rising demand for antimicrobial coatings. Health concerns regarding hygiene and hospital-acquired infection (HAIs) drive the antimicrobial coatings market in the healthcare industry. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic serves as an opportunity for the market owing to the high demand for various medical devices, masks, disinfectants, etc. Healthcare is one of the vital industries with maximum usage of innovative antimicrobial coatings. These coatings are utilized majorly on surgical devices as they help inhibit the spread of germs and bacteria among patients, doctors, and caretakers. AMCs contain active ingredients that inhibit micro-organisms' ability to grow on a surface. This assists in forming a toxic or non-toxic barrier for dangerous micro-organisms. Antimicrobial coatings are customized to create an unhealthy or non-toxic barrier for harmful micro-organisms. This increases the widespread adoption of antimicrobial agents in medical applications. Moreover, the triggering mechanism in antimicrobial coatings can be exploited to develop efficient drug-delivery systems to turn on specific functionality. In the healthcare industry, antimicrobial coatings are also used for surgical masks, gloves, bandages, wound dressing, and hospital textiles (woven and non-woven), among others. Among the previously mentioned applications, medical materials have a maximum usage of antimicrobial coatings. With antimicrobial technology advancements, antimicrobial coatings can also be used on medical implants, driving their demand in the global market. However, antimicrobial coatings in the healthcare sector and equipment minimize the risk of healthcare associated infections. Antimicrobial coatings are regarded as an effective and potential tool against bacterial growth in the healthcare sector. All these features collectively surge the demand for antimicrobial coatings, augmenting the global market growth. 

The North American region is likely going to dominate the antimicrobial coatings market. This is due to advancements in the healthcare industry. The USA has the highest recorded Covid-positive patients, which demands proper sterilization and maintenance of the surroundings. To maintain air quality, these coatings are also helpful in the construction industry. It can be used on the premises of schools, colleges, and hospitals. The Asia Pacific region is expected to be the second-fastest-growing market since it hosts some of the biggest manufacturing bases like India, China, and Japan. Rapid urbanization in developing countries will further catalyze market growth regionally. Silver-based antimicrobial coatings are expected to dominate the market in the forecast period due to their high efficacy, less toxicity, and durability. Moreover, these coats remain for an extended period. Due to these desirable properties, it has a massive demand from healthcare, food and beverage industries to ensure proper hygiene of workplaces. The need for medical devices and products has been increasing in the country due to the rising old population and the number of patients with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and diabetes. With this, the hospitals must take extreme care related to hygiene and infection control measures, further increasing the demand and application of antimicrobial coatings in the healthcare industry. Everything is sensitive to microbes, from equipment, characters, and walls, to textiles and food, ultimately finding their way to human beings. It is impossible to clean or disinfect the surface regularly or use strong chemicals on surfaces to hamper the growth of germs. Antimicrobial coatings appear to be the best choice for cleaning. With the help of anti-microbial coatings, it is comfortable to coat the surface with antimicrobial mechanisms that offer a safer and long-term solution. The liquid coating accounted for the largest share of the overall antimicrobial coatings market and is the most promoted form by the end-use industries owing to its properties like corrosion resistance and quality finish and limitations to the use of powder coating. With growing awareness about safety and hygiene products globally, many productions focus on developing antimicrobial products. An increase in consumers' preferences and demand for the particular products in the market are the opportunities for the market growth of the global Antimicrobial Coatings industry in the forecasted period.

The global Antimicrobial Coatings market is fragmented. The major global Antimicrobial Coatings market players are BASF SE, Akzo Nobel N.V., The Sherwin-Williams Company, PPG Industries, Inc., and Lonza, among others. 

In November 2020, Zonitise (a biotech and microbial control company) launched an antimicrobial surface coating that can eliminate harmful pathogens, including TGEV Coronavirus, a model virus for Sars Cov 2, along with many other harmful bacteria and viruses.

The Global Antimicrobial Coatings Market report provides deep insight into the current and future state of the Antimicrobial Coatings market across various regions. The study comprehensively analyzes the Antimicrobial Coatings market by segmenting based on material type (Copper, Silver, Titanium Oxide and Other types), application (Air conditioning and ventilation systems, Antimicrobial textile, Construction, Food processing and packaging, Medical Devices & other applications), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The report examines the market drivers and restraints, along with the impact of Covid-19 on the market growth, in detail. The study covers & includes emerging market size, trends, developments, opportunities, and challenges in the industry. This report also covers extensively researched competitive landscape sections with profiles of prominent companies, including their market shares and projects.