The Global Market for Antibacterial Glass is Projected to Surpass US$244 Million by 2020

Rising Demand from Medical & Food & Beverage Sectors Drives the Antibacterial Glass Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, size and demand forecasts on the global Antibacterial Glass market. The global market for Antibacterial Glass is projected to surpass US$244 million by 2020, driven by the rising demand from end-use sectors such as medical, and food & beverage.

Traditional techniques such as washing hands and cleaning the infected area with detergents are not sufficient for complete decontamination of bacteria owing to the techniques’ incapability of providing protection against MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) which is resistant to multiple antibiotics. This is where antibacterial glass comes into picture rendering maximum safety from bacteria and antibiotic resistant germs, especially in hospitals. Over the years, there has been a surge in hospital acquired infections as a result of the use of contaminated medical devices, such as, preloaded heparin syringes and sodium chloride intravenous catheter flushes. Contamination of these instruments with Pseudomonas fluorescens is the leading cause of pseudobacteremia infections. There is therefore a strong focus on creating a bacteria free environment in hospitals and in industries such as food and beverage and housing.

The scenario is benefiting the use of antibacterial glass, which makes the surface 99.9% bacteria free. Antibacterial glass is either coated with active ingredients such as copper, zinc and titanium or infused with an active ingredient, silver, in the upper layer of the glass. When infused with silver ions, the glass prevents the formation of biofilms by inhibiting metabolism of bacteria. Widespread use of antimicrobial coated glass in medical devices makes the healthcare sector the largest end-use market. In hospitals, antibacterial coated glasses or mirrors find applications in oncology and geriatric units, maternity wards, burns units, laboratories and infirmaries among others. These glasses also find application in food and beverage packaging where they are infused with silver zeolite to destroy growth and spread of microbial germs, thereby expanding shelf-life of packaged food. Silver zeolite is a silver containing compound approved by the FDA even for direct contact with food products. Bulk food storage containers, paperboard cartons, plastic or paper food wraps, and milk containers are few items where antibacterial glass is used in food and beverage packaging. Currently being researched is the development of anti-microbial coatings based on copper oxide. Anti-microbial coatings developed using nanotechnology is set to take the industry by storm in the coming years.

As stated by the new market research report on Antibacterial Glass, Europe represents the largest market worldwide, supported by the presence of leading players such as AGC and Nippon Sheet Glass. Asia-Pacific, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.1% through the analysis period, is expected to emerge as the fastest growing market led by the growing use of antimicrobial Gorilla Glass for touch screen displays, rising patient pool, increasing number of surgeries and the ensuing need to maintain a bacteria free surgical environment, and increased per capita consumer spending against the back of improving disposable incomes.

Major players covered in the report include AGC Glass Europe, Beijing JiYan-Tech Co. Ltd., Corning, Inc., Essex Safety Glass Ltd., Glas Trösch Holding AG, Innovative Glass Corporation, Ishizuka Glass Company Limited, Joh. Sprinz GmbH & Co. KG, Morley Glass & Glazing Ltd., Mo-Sci Corporation, Nippon Sheet Glass Company Limited, Ravensby Glass Co. Ltd., Saint-Gobain SA, SmartGlass International Ltd., and Sumita Optical Glass, Inc., among others.

The research report titled “Antibacterial Glass: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers and strategic industry activities of global companies. The report provides market estimates and projections in US$ Thousands for all major geographic markets such as the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. The report provides global and regional market analytics for Silver Infused Antibacterial Glass and Other Active Ingredients coated Antibacterial Glass. Value analytics for the global market by end-use applications such as Medical, Military, Food & Beverages, and Others (Includes Construction and Household among Others) are also provided in the report.

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