Biocides Market would be worth $9.6 Billion by 2018 growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2013 to 2018. Aug 2014 | Page 2

Halogen compounds have dominated the global biocides market covering more than one-third of the global biocides market in both terms; value and volume. Organic acids followed halogen compounds in volume terms whereas the high prices of metallic biocides resulted in the secondlargest market share for metallic biocides in value terms in 2012. North America has emerged as the most dominant region, both in terms of volume and value, far ahead of Asia-Pacific, followed by Europe and Rest of World. U.S. is likely to remain a major market for biocides, while developing economies such as China, India, South Korea, Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc. will fuel the future growth. The major players of biocides include Lonza (Arch Chemical) (Switzerland), ISP (U.S.), The Dow Microbial Control (U.S.), Troy Corporation (U.S.), and Thor Specialities (U.S.). The global biocides market is estimated to reach $9.6 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2013. The high demand of biocides from water treatment, paints & coatings, and personal care will boost future growth. The biocides demand, in terms of value and volume, depicts current and future projections according to the parallel economic and industrial outlook. This analysis covers major developments, expansions, agreements, and mergers & acquisitions of leading global companies. In addition to this, 25 key players in the market have also been profiled. About MarketsandMarkets MarketsandMarkets is a global market research and consulting company based in the U.S. We publish strategically analyzed market research reports and serve as a business intelligence partner to Fortune 500 companies across the world. MarketsandMarkets also provides multi-client reports, company profiles, databases, and custom research services. M&M covers thirteen industry verticals, including advanced materials, automotives and transportation, banking and financial services, biotechnology, chemicals, consumer goods, energy and power, food and beverages, industrial automation, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor and electronics, and telecommunications and IT. We at MarketsandMarkets are inspired to help our clients grow by providing apt business insight with our huge market intelligence repository. Contact: Mr. Rohan North - Dominion Plaza, 17304 Preston Road, Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75252 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected]