Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is a laboratory procedure done by clinical laboratory professionals to identify which antimicrobial specimen is specifically effective for individual patients. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing market consists of sales of antimicrobial susceptibility testing by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that are engaged in laboratory services that provide antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The main types of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) procedures are antibacterial testing, antifungal testing, antiparasitic testing and others. Antifungal susceptibility testing refers to the ability of a specific organism to grow in vitro in the presence of a particular drug. AST products that are used in the testing are manual antimicrobial susceptibility testing products, automated laboratory instruments, and other consumables. These are used for diagnostics, drug discovery and development, and epidemiology. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing is used by hospitals and diagnostic centres, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research and academic institutes, and clinical research organizations (CROs). The antimicrobial susceptibility testing market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides antimicrobial susceptibility testing market statistics, including antimicrobial susceptibility testing industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an antimicrobial susceptibility testing market share, detailed antimicrobial susceptibility testing market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the antimicrobial susceptibility testing industry. This antimicrobial susceptibility testing market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global antimicrobial susceptibility testing market size grew from $3.67 billion in 2022 to $3.91 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing market size is expected to grow to $4.94 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.0%. The rising incidence of infectious diseases globally contributed to the growth of the antimicrobial susceptibility testing market. Infectious diseases are caused by organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Diseases caused by bacteria are bacterial pneumonia, tuberculosis, the virus smallpox, AIDS and others. According to World Health Organization (WHO), in 2021, , an estimated 10.6 million people are infected with tuberculosis globally, 1.6 million died , and 1.5 million people acquired HIV in 2021 while 650,000 people lost lives due to it. This increase in the incidence of infected people boosted the use of susceptibility testing of the organisms to develop the most effective drugs and this, in turn, drove the market for antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing is increasingly being used to avoid misuse of antibiotics and to provide effective treatment and this is emerging as a key trend in the antimicrobial susceptibility testing market. There are many ways to perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing in minutes or a few hours. FISH (Fluorescence in situ hybridization) is mostly used in rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The PNA-FISH applies peptide nucleic acid probes that allow rapid and specific binding, this process is applied in QuickFish technology (OpGen) which performs identification of microbial by targeting 16s RNA. For instance, the antimicrobial susceptibility testing system by Genefluidics Inc measures bacterial growth by quantifying 16s rRNA molecules using an electrochemical biosensor. Major players in the antimicrobial susceptibility testing market are BioMérieux SA, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Danaher Corporation, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Accelerate Diagnostics, Hi-Media Laboratories, Creative Diagnostics, Merck KGaA, Roche Diagnostics Limited, BD, Alifax Holding S.p.A., Synbiosis, Zhuhai DL Biotech Co, Mast Group, ELITechGroup, Genefluidics, Mast Group, CONDALAB, and QuantaMatrix. North America was the largest region in the antimicrobial susceptibility testing market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the antimicrobial susceptibility testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the antimicrobial susceptibility testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) market includes revenues earned by dilution susceptibility tests and disc diffusion susceptibility tests. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global antimicrobial susceptibility testing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Antibacterial Testing, Antifungal Testing, Antiparasitic Testing, Other Types 2) By Products: Manual Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Products, Automated Laboratory Instruments, Consumables 3) By Application: Diagnostics, Drug Discovery and Development, Epidemiology, Other Applications 4) By End User: Hospitals And Diagnostic Centers, Pharmaceutical And Biotechnology Companies, Research And Academic Institutes, Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)

Chemicals are used in antimicrobial coatings to prevent pathogen growth by disrupting cellular membranes. In other words, an antimicrobial coating is a chemical substance that is applied to a surface to prevent disease-causing microorganisms from growing. These coatings not only improve the surface's durability, appearance, corrosion resistance, and so on, but they also protect it against disease-causing bacteria. The main types of antimicrobial medical device coatings are metallic coatings and non-metallic coatings. Metallic coatings contain a metallic element or alloy and are applied on devices or equipment for protection against corrosion, sunlight, and oxidation. Metallic coatings consist of silver coatings, copper coatings, and other metallic coatings. Non-metallic coatings can be added to metallic coatings to produce effective wear-resistant coatings. The different types of devices include catheters, implantable devices, surgical instruments, and others. It is implemented in areas such as orthopedics, general surgery, dentistry, cardiovascular, gynecology, and others and is used in hospitals, diagnostic centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The antimicrobial medical device coatings market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides antimicrobial medical device coatings market statistics, including antimicrobial medical device coatings industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an antimicrobial medical device coatings market share, detailed antimicrobial medical device coatings market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the antimicrobial medical device coatings industry. This antimicrobial medical device coatings market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global antimicrobial medical device coatings market size grew from $2.1 billion in 2022 to $2.43 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The antimicrobial medical device coatings market size is expected to grow to $4 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 13.2%. The rising cardiovascular diseases drive the growth of the antimicrobial medical device coatings market over the coming years. CVDs (cardiovascular diseases) are a category of heart and blood vessel problems. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary, source of death worldwide with low- and middle-income nations accounting for three-quarters of CVD deaths. Antimicrobial coated cardiovascular devices are used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and disorders. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) report in 2021, cardiovascular diseases claimed the lives of 17.9 million individuals worldwide in 2019, accounting for 32% of all deaths. Heart attacks and strokes were responsible for 85% of these deaths. The growing technological advancements are shaping the antimicrobial medical device coating market. Major companies operating in the antimicrobial medical device coating sector are focused on developing technological solutions for antimicrobial medical device coatings to prevent the spread of viruses. For instance, in November 2020, Zonitise Ltd., a UK-based biotech firm, introduced an antimicrobial surface treatment based on nanotechnology that has been shown to destroy hazardous viruses and bacteria for up to twelve months after one application, including TGEV COVID-19, the model virus for SARS COV 2. This coating not only disinfects surfaces but also protects them in an antimicrobial sealant that destroys and prevents the formation of any hazardous bacteria that come into touch with it for up to twelve months. In February 2021, Bain Capital, a US-based investment firm, and Cinven, a UK-based private equity firm acquired Lonza Specialty Ingredients (LSI), a division of Lonza AG for $4.7 billion. Through this acquisition, LSI provides a range of differentiated specialty chemical products, underpinned by strong R&D capabilities, regulatory and IP protections, and a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Lonza Specialty Ingredients (LSI) is a US-based company that specializes in microbial control for personal care as well as mold and other potential pathogen prevention in homes, schools, workplaces, and the environment. Major players in the antimicrobial medical device coatings market are AST Products Inc., BioInteractions Ltd., Covalon Technologies Ltd., Royal DSM, Hydromer, BASF SE, Sciessent LLC, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Kraton Corporation, Sono-Tek Corporation, and Microban International. North America was the largest region in the antimicrobial medical device coatings market in 2022. Europe was the second-largest market in the antimicrobial medical device coatings market. The regions covered in the antimicrobial medical device coatings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the antimicrobial medical device coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The antimicrobial medical device coatings market consists of sales of non-metallic antimicrobial medical device coating including polymeric and organic coatings. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global antimicrobial medical device coatings market is segmented - 1) By Type of Material: Metallic Coatings, Non Metallic Coatings 2) By Device Type: Catheters, Implantable Devices, Surgical Instruments, Other Device Types 3) By Application: Orthopedics, General Surgery, Dentistry, Cardiovascular, Gynecology, Other Applications 4) By End User: Hospitals, Diagnostic Centers, Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Plastics and rubber products refer to any substance that is a component of one of the many semi- or synthetic solids used in the production of various goods, as well as any elastic substance made from the latex sap of trees-particularly those in the genus Hevea and genus Ficus—that can be vulcanized and finished into a range of goods. The main types of plastics and rubber products are rubber products and plastic products. Plastics are a broad category of synthetic or semi-synthetic compounds made primarily of polymers. Plastics can be shaped, stretched, or compressed into solid objects of diverse shapes due to their fluidity. The different sectors include automotive and transportation, electrical and electronics, medical, construction, and others. The plastics and rubber products market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plastics and rubber products market statistics, including plastics and rubber products industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a plastics and rubber products market share, detailed plastics and rubber products market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plastics and rubber products industry. This plastics and rubber products market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global plastics and rubber products market grew from $1365.01 billion in 2022 to $1466.92 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The plastics and rubber products market is expected to grow to $1899.33 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.7%. New Developments In Packaging - The plastics and rubber products manufacturing industry is affected by the growth of the packaging industry. There are a number of new developments in the packaging industry that will drive the demand for plastic materials. Convenience features, such as resealable packs, easy-to-open stand-up pouches and smaller pack sizes for single-servings are being introduced and more promotional packs and brand extensions are being developed to ensure customer loyalty. These developments in packaging will increase the consumption of plastics and rubber and are driving the market. Corona virus Pandemic - The outbreak of Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the plastics and rubber products manufacturing market in 2022 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People's Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in halting of manufacturing activities and a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2021 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the plastics and rubber products manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Manufacturers in the plastic and rubber products industry are investing in automation technologies to reduce production costs, improve productivity and enhance product quality. The use of sensors and wireless technology aids in gathering valuable data that is used to improve efficiencies and reduce errors. This is resulting in streamlined manufacturing processes, and better product quality at lower costs. According to ABB, an industrial robot manufacturer, some of their customers reported an increase of 15-30% in productivity after installing robotic automation systems. Around 180,000 machines are employed in the plastic manufacturing industry in 2021, an increase of 67,000 machines over the course of 4 years. Major companies providing industrial robotics include FANUC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, ABB Group, KUKA AG, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Major companies in the plastics and rubber products market include The Michelin Group, Bridgestone Corporation, Continental AG, Amcor Limited, Good Year Tire & Rubber Company, Sumitomo Rubber Group, Berry Global Group Inc., The Hankook Tire group, Pirelli & C SpA and Avery dennison. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plastics and rubber products market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the plastics and rubber products market. The regions covered in the plastics and rubber products market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the plastics and rubber products market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The plastics and rubber products market consists of sales of polymerproducts, elastic products, and flexible products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global plastics and rubber products market is segmented - 1) By Type: Rubber Products, Plastic Products 2) By End-User Industry: Automotive & Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Medical, Construction, Other End Users Subsegments Covered: Tire, Hoses And Belting, Other Rubber Product, Plastics Packaging Materials And Unlaminated Film And Sheet, Plastic Pipes And Shapes, Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet, And Shape, Plastics Bottle, Urethane And Other Foam Product, Polystyrene Foam Products, Other Plastics Product

Automotive plastics refers to a polymer used in automotive vehicles to design and produce parts that provide mechanical strength, withstand shear stress, wear metal stress, offer aesthetic appearance, and are utilized in making the automotive body. These plastic components mainly replace the various metal parts in automobiles as they provide similar properties such as stiffness, flame retardancy, and others. The main types of automotive plastics are polypropylene (pp), polyurethane (PU), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyamide (pa), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polycarbonate (pc), and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Polypropylene (PP) automotive plastics refer to a thermoplastic polymer that is tough, rigid, and crystalline. The various applications of automotive plastics are interior, exterior, and under the bonnet, which are used in conventional/traditional vehicles, and electric vehicles. The automotive plastics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides automotive plastics market statistics, including automotive plastics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an automotive plastics market share, detailed automotive plastics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the automotive plastics industry. This automotive plastics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global automotive plastics market size grew from $36.49 billion in 2022 to $40.3 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The automotive plastics market size is expected to grow to $56.02 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.6%. The increase in demand for lightweight and electric vehicles is significantly contributing to the growth of the automotive plastics market. The increase in the use of plastic components in the automotive industry has boosted the advancements in the design of automobiles. It also reduces the consumption of fuel in vehicles, as less weight requires less energy when the vehicle is accelerated. For instance, in April 2022, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, a Belgium-based automotive industry standards group, 79.1 million automobiles were produced in 2021, a 1.3% rise from 2020 across the globe. Therefore, the increasing demand for lightweight and electric vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive plastics market. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the automotive plastics market. Technological advancement is the discovery of knowledge that advances the understanding of technology. For instance, in 2021, Covestro AG launched a new 3D printing material, recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET), which is used for 3D pellet printing using technology known as fused granulate fabrication (FGF), which helps in the manufacturing of large-sized parts. This technology has applications in the automotive industry for the manufacturing of interior parts. In March 2021, Lear Corp., an automotive technology company, acquired M&N Plastics for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition helps Lear Corp. increase its capabilities to design and produce complex electrical components in various automobiles. M&N Plastics is a specialist manufacturer of various engineered plastic components for the automotive industry. Major players in the automotive plastics market are BASF SE, Borealis AG, Covestro AG, DuPont, Evonik Industries, SABIC, Magna International, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Arkema SA, Grupo Antolin-Irausa S.A., LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Teijin Limited, The Dow Chemical Company, and Zoltek Companies Inc. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive plastics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive plastics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The automotive plastics market consists of sales of diesel vehicles, polymethyl methacrylate, nylon, Styrofoam, injection moulding, and blow moulding. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global automotive plastics market is segmented - 1) By Vehicle Type: Conventional/Traditional Vehicles, Electric Vehicles 2) By Product Type: Polypropylene (PP), Polyurethane (PU), Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polyamide (PA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polycarbonate (PC), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) 3) By Application: Interior, Exterior, Under Bonnet

Blow molding is a plastic forming technique used to make hollow plastic products out of thermoplastic materials. Blow molding is also a quick manufacturing solution and offers versatile products; hence, it is appealing to many industries, such as food suppliers, medical and pharmaceutical companies, and others, due to the wide range of customizable bottles, containers, and other products. The main types of blow-molded plastics are polypropylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs), polyethylene, polystyrene, PVC, PET, and other types. Polypropylene (also known as propane or propylene) is a tough, rigid, crystalline thermoplastic derived from the monomer propane (or propylene). Polypropylene is used in a variety of applications, including plastic packaging, machinery and equipment parts, and even fibers and textiles. Extrusion, injection, and stretch are the various technologies used in blow-molded plastics, and the products are used in packaging, consumables and electronics, automotive and transport, building and construction, medical, and other applications. The blow-molded plastics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides blow-molded plastics market statistics, including blow-molded plastics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a blow-molded plastics market share, detailed blow-molded plastics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the blow-molded plastics industry. This blow-molded plastics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global blow-molded plastics market size grew from $89.39 billion in 2022 to $92.93 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The blow-molded plastics market size is expected to grow to $108.75 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.0%. Increased usage of face masks, protective gowns, and packaging bottles for hand sanitizers is expected to propel the growth of the blow-molded plastics market going forward. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the demand for and sale of facemasks, hand sanitizers, and face shields have gained momentum. People are purchasing hand sanitizers in little bottles that are convenient to carry in their wallets or handbags. Blow molding is a technique for making hollow things such as bottles, face masks, and other packaging from hot liquid plastic. For instance, according to the All Food and Drug License Holders Foundation (AFDLHF), an Indian association that represents 7,000 pharmaceutical suppliers, the total market for masks in India has grown to Rs 4.5 billion ($60 million) in the first two months of 2020, from about Rs 2 billion ($26.7 million) annually in 2019. Therefore, the increased usage of face masks, protective gowns, and packaging bottles for hand sanitizers will drive the growth of the blow-molded plastics market. Increased efforts in product R&D are a key trend gaining popularity in the blow-molded plastics market. Companies are investing in R&D to produce new industrial plastics to keep up with market competitiveness and meet evolving end-user demands. For instance, in 2020, Comar, a US-based manufacturer and designer of innovative plastic solutions, announced the establishment of a customs facility in Rancho Cucamonga, US. The new 230,000-square-foot facility will be Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)-compliant, ISO 13485-certified, and FDA-registered, with dedicated injection blow molding, injection stretch blow molding, and injection molding cells. The new facility will include a full-service mold prototyping lab as well as a specialized mold sample and development machine, allowing customers to quickly move from concept through design, prototype, and full production. In October 2021, recycler EFS-plastics Inc., a Canada-based post-consumer plastics recycler with a focus on processing bales of low-value plastics, acquired Exi-Plast Custom Moulding Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, EFS can directly manufacture finished products with high levels of post-consumer recycled plastic for its customers. Exi-Plast Custom Moulding Ltd. is a Canadian company that provides custom plastic molding services, particularly in blow-molded solutions for designers, manufacturers, and distributors. Major players in the blow-molded plastics market are LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Berry Global Inc., Pet All Manufacturing Inc., Inpress Plastics Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Comar LLC, Rutland Plastics Ltd., The Plastic Forming Company Inc., Agri-Industrial Plastics, Garrtech Inc., North American Plastics Ltd., Creative Blow Mold Tooling, Pet All Manufacturing Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, and APEX Plastics. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the blow-molded plastics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the blow-molded plastics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the blow-molded plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The blow molding market consists of sales of compound blow molding and compression blow molding. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global blow-molded plastics market is segmented - 1) By Type: Polypropylene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyethylene, Polystyrene, PVC, PET, and Other Types 2) By Technology: Extrusion, Injection, Stretch 3) By Applications: Packaging, Consumables and Electronics, Automotive and Transport, Building and Construction, Medical, and Other Applications

Antimicrobial textile refers to any fabric or products made by weaving, knitting, or felting that are intended to either completely or severely restrict the growth of microbes. Antimicrobial textiles are active textiles that help to resist harmful bacteria by up to 99.9% by attacking them at the cellular level to inhibit their reproduction and growth. The main types of fibers in the antimicrobial textile are cotton, polyester, polyamide, and others. Polyamide fibers are typically made from linear aliphatic polyamides with molecular weights ranging from 15,000 to 30,000, the most common of which being polycaproamide and polyhexamethylene adipamide. The different active agents include synthetic organic agents, metal and metallic salts, bio-based agents, and others and are used in various applications such as medical textiles, apparel, home textiles, commercial textiles, industrial textiles, and others. The antimicrobial textile market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides antimicrobial textile market statistics, including antimicrobial textile industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an antimicrobial textile market share, detailed antimicrobial textile market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the antimicrobial textile industry. This antimicrobial textile market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global antimicrobial textile market size grew from $10.63 billion in 2022 to $11.79 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The antimicrobial textile market size is expected to grow to $16.33 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.5%. An increase in consumer awareness regarding health and hygiene is contributing to the growth of the antimicrobial textile market. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness about health and cleanliness, as well as increased demand for antimicrobial textiles that can kill viruses. As a result, the textile industry's companies are rapidly developing antimicrobial products. For example, in 2021, a survey of 306 participants was conducted online, with 49.3% females and 50.6% males from five major cities: Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, and it revealed that consumer awareness of hygiene, health, and environmental issues will influence the purchase of antimicrobial textiles. Moreover, according to a poll by E Times in 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Indians' attitudes toward health, with 70% saying they will prioritize food and lifestyle adjustments in 2021 to manage both physical and emotional health. Therefore, an increase in consumer awareness regarding health and hygiene will drive the growth of the antimicrobial textile market going forward. Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the antimicrobial textile market. Major companies operating in the antimicrobial textile sector are focused on developing a new technological solution to reduce the spread of the virus and meet consumer demand. For instance, in June 2020, Aditya Birla Group, an India-based producer of Viscose staple fiber launched antimicrobial fibers based on in-house technology. Antimicrobial fibers are a ground-breaking discovery that not only destroys but also prevents the growth of bacteria or viruses, maintaining the fabric fresh and hygienic throughout time. In January 2021, Polygiene Group AB, a Sweden-based company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of odor-controlling and freshening products for textiles, sports gear, clothing, and other materials, acquired Addmaster Holdings Limited for an amount of SEK 374 million ($35.7 million). Through this acquisition, Polygiene In addition to utilizing the company's global sales network, one of Polygiene's strengths, this acquisition will expand the company's product line to include materials other than textiles. Addmaster Holdings Limited is a UK-based company pioneering in the production and distribution of performance additives for plastics, paints, textiles, and paints. Major players in the antimicrobial textile market are Milliken & Company, PurThread Technologies, Trevira GmbH, Thai Acrylic Fiber Co. Ltd., Vestagen Protective Technologies Inc., Herculite Products Inc., BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Sanitized AG, LifeThreads LLC, Surgicotfab Textiles Private Limited, Sciessent LLC, Kolon Industries Inc., Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd., and Response Fabrics (India) Pvt. Ltd. North America was the largest region in the antimicrobial textile market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the antimicrobial textile market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the antimicrobial textile market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The antimicrobial textile market consists of sales of acrylic, polypropylene, and tetrafluoroethylene; synthetic organic compounds; triclosan, polybiguanide, chitosan, and N-halamines. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.  The global antimicrobial textile market is segmented - 1) By Fibers: Cotton, Polyester, Polyamide, Other Fibers 2) By Active Agent: Synthetic Organic Agents, Metal And Metallic Salts, Bio-Based Agents, Other Active Agents 3) By Application: Medical Textiles, Apparel, Home Textiles, Commercial Textiles, Industrial Textiles, Other Applications

Biodegradable plastics are made from petrochemicals that contain biodegradable additives and are degraded into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass by microorganisms. The biodegradable plastics are used in organic waste collection and diversion, food packaging, the agricultural and horticultural sectors, and disposable tableware. These can be used in packing materials, injection-molded products, and others. The main types of biodegradable plastics on the market are polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), polybutylene succinate (PBS), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), starch blends, and others. Polylactic Acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic biopolymer and its cross-linking of chains gives rise to biodegradable plastic sheets that serve as the basis for the production of numerous non-polluting plastic products. Some of the main end users in the biodegradable plastics market include packaging, agriculture, consumer goods, and other end users. The biodegradable plastics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides biodegradable plastics market statistics, including biodegradable plastics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a biodegradable plastics market share, detailed biodegradable plastics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the biodegradable plastics industry. This biodegradable plastics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global biodegradable plastics market size grew from $4.22 billion in 2022 to $4.82 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The biodegradable plastics market size is expected to grow to $8.01 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 13.5%. Growth in concerns for the environment is expected to increase the growth of the biodegradable plastics market. The major growing concern for the environment is plastics. The increase in the use of plastics is a growing concern for the environment. In January 2021, according to the data published by the European Environment Agency, the COVID-19 pandemic had caused changes in the consumption, waste, and production of plastics. A recent BCG survey involving 3,000 people across eight countries found that in the wake of the pandemic, people were now more concerned about addressing environmental challenges and were committed to changing their own behaviours to advance sustainability. Almost 40% of respondents said they plan to engage in more sustainable behaviour in the future. Therefore, growth in concerns for the environment is expected to drive the biodegradable plastics market. Product innovations are a key trend gaining popularity in the biodegradable plastics market. Many organizations are launching innovative products in biodegradable plastics, which are cost-effective and sustainable in nature. For example, in July 2021, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) based in India launched biodegradable packaging products that are manufactured from biodegradable plant-based food-grade materials. They are available in a water-resistant form and can be degraded in three months. These packaging bags are an ocean-safe alternative to single-use plastics and are cost-effective and sustainable. In January 2021, Novamont, an Italy-based biodegradable bioplastics manufacturer, acquired BioBag Group for an undisclosed amount. Novamont’s service capabilities in marketing in the supply chain will be strengthened by BioBag’s and distribution expertise, allowing them to create long-lasting alliances with retailers and enhance the separate organic waste collection and composting systems. BioBag Group is a biodegradable bioplastics manufacturer based in Norway. Major players in the biodegradable plastics market are BASF, NatureWorks, BIOME TECHNOLOGIES PLC., Novamont S.p.A., Mitsubishi, Biome Bioplastics, Plantic, BIO-ON, Danimer Scientific, Novamont S.p.A., TORAY INDUSTRIES, Inc., Kruger Inc., Total Corbion PLA, Perstorp, K.D. FEDDERSEN, UrthPact, LLC, Biotec Pvt. Ltd., BioGreen, CLONDALKIN GROUP, Plantic Technologies Limited, Amcor limited, and Mondi Group. North America was the largest region in the biodegradable plastics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biodegradable plastics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the biodegradable plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The biodegradable plastics market consists of sales of biodegradable plastics, including hydro-biodegradable and oxo-biodegradable plastics. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global biodegradable plastics market is segmented - 1) By Type: Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), Starch Blends, Other Types 2) By End User: Packaging, Agriculture, Consumer Goods, and Other End-Users

The animal antibiotics and antimicrobials refer to veterinary medications that work against bacteria or microorganisms by either killing bacteria/microorganisms or limiting their development and multiplication. These medications are used in animals to treat clinical diseases, to prevent or control common disease events, and enhance animal growth. The main types of animal antibiotics and antimicrobials include tetracyclines, penicillins, sulfonamides, macrolides, aminoglycosides, lincosamides, fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, and other antimicrobials and antibiotics. Tetracyclines are bacteriostatic, and their mechanism of action is through reversible binding of bacterial 30S ribosomes and alteration of bacterial cytoplasmic membrane. They are also referred to as oral medication used in treatment of bacterial infections due to aerobic, gram-negative bacteria, mycoplasma, and others. These are delivered in different forms including premixes, oral powder, oral solutions, injection, and others. These medications are used in both companion and food-producing animals. The animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market statistics, including animal antibiotics and antimicrobials industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market share, detailed animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the animal antibiotics and antimicrobials industry. This animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market size grew from $4.68 billion in 2022 to $5.07 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market size is expected to grow to $6.95 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.2%. Rising demand for animal-derived food products is driving the growth of the animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market. Animal-derived food products such as milk, eggs, meat, and other act a major source of nutrition and plays a prominent role in human diet. The companies/institutions involved in production of animal-derived foods are focusing on developing healthy herd or disease-free herd through utilization of animal antibiotics and antimicrobials on precautionary basis. According to the data published in the Packaged Facts report on Global Meat & Poultry trends, global meat and poultry consumption is expected to reach 313 million metric tons in 2023, at a year-on-year growth rate of 1.4%. Therefore, increasing demand for animal-derived food products is expected to boost demand for animal antibiotics and antimicrobials during forecast period. Strategic partnership is a key trend gaining popularity in the animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market. The companies operating in animal antibiotics and antimicrobial sector are entering into strategic partnerships with relevant industry players for the research and development of innovative animal antibiotics and antimicrobials. In May 2022, Gnubiotics Sciences, a Switzerland-based biotech company working to solve microbiome-related health conditions in humans and animals, entered into a partnership with ADM, a US-based developer of human and health nutrition solutions, for commercializing new microbiome solutions for companion animal health and wellbeing. In August 2020, Elanco, a US-based pharmaceutical company that manufacturers medicines and vaccinations for pets and livestock, acquired Bayer’s animal health business unit for $6.89 billion. With this acquisition, Elanco will improve its research and development pipeline and broaden its range of animal health products. Bayer’s animal health business unit is a Germany-based pharmaceutical and life sciences company. Major players in the animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market are Boehringer Ingelheim, Zoetis Inc., Elanco Animal Health, Merck & Co. Inc., Phibro Animal Health, Vetoquinol SA, Lutim Pharma, Ceva Santé Animale, Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC., Kyoritsu Seiyaku, Huvepharma Inc., Zydus, Indian Immunologicals Pvt. Ltd., Bayer Animal Health, Virbac Animal Health, and Phibro Animal Health Corp. North America was the largest region in the animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market consists of sales of glycopeptides, ß-Lactam antibiotics, and polymixins. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market is segmented - 1) By Type of Product: Tetracyclines, Penicillins, Sulfonamides, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, Lincosamides, Fluoroquinolones, Cephalosporins, Other Antimicrobials and Antibiotics 2) By Mode of Delivery: Premixes, Oral Powder, Oral Solution, Injection, Other Modes of Delivery 3) By Animal Type: Food-Producing Animals, Companion Animals