Demand for biocidal copper- based compounds is expected to rise 8. 8 percent annually to
$610 million in 2020, faster than the
overall gains for other metal-based biocides. The wood preservation market
is the dominant outlet for copper-based
compounds, expanding as a result of the
continued growth in construction activity, which in turn will promote higher
demand for treated wood products.
Growth will be additionally spurred
by new rules regarding the use of biocides for ground-contact treated wood,
requiring higher levels of preservatives
overall. Although growth is expected
to be significantly faster than during the
2005 to 2015 period, further advances
will be limited by competition from non-copper-based preservatives like borates.
These and other trends are presented
in Biocides Markets in the US, 12th
Edition, a new study from The Freedonia
Group, a Cleveland-based industry research firm.
As the wood preservation market ac-
counts for nearly all of the demand for
copper-based biocide compounds, trends
in wood protection are the primary fac-
tors that influence product mix among
copper compounds. According to ana-
lyst Dan Debelius, “Until 2004, CCA ac-
counted for the vast majority of copper
compounds used in wood preservation.
However, consumer concerns pushed the
wood treatment industry to withdraw it
from residential applications.”
ACQ became the most popular sub-
stitute for CCA immediately following
the voluntary withdrawal. However,
demand for copper azole quickly sur-
passed that for ACQ and now dominates
the wood preservation market due to
its availability in a micronizable formu-
lation. Despite the scrutiny, CCA has
maintained an appreciable share of the
nonresidential market and is expected to
experience moderate growth through the
forecast period.
MENA Corrosion Protective
Coatings & Acid Proof
Lining Market
Research and Markets has announced
the addition of the “Corrosion Protective
Coatings & Acid Proof Lining Market:
Middle East and North Africa Industry
Analysis and Opportunity Assessment,
2016-2026” report to their offering.
Market revenue from the MENA corro-
sion protective coatings and acid proof
lining market is estimated to be valued
at $1,953.0 million by 2016 end, which
is expected to increase at a CAGR of 4. 9
percent over the forecast period 2016-
2026. Strategic government initiatives
to promote non-oil industries in the
Middle East and North Africa in recent
years is expected to be one of the major
factors driving growth of the MENA
corrosion protective coatings and acid
proof linings market over the forecast pe-
riod (2016-2026).
Increasing activities in shipping, offshore repair and shipbuilding in the
Middle East and North Africa in recent
years are factors anticipated to drive demand for corrosion protective coatings in
the region over the forecast period. Also,
robust growth in end-user industries such
as marine, oil & gas and chemicals in
MENA is in turn expected to drive growth
of the market in the region. On the other
hand, major economies and industries in
MENA region are still heavily dependent
on crude oil production, export and fiscal
revenue generated from it. Slump in crude
oil prices in recent years has heavily affected the growth of major economies as
well as industries in MENA region. CW
Copper-Based Biocides to Grow
8. 8 Percent Annually Through 2020
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Biocide Demand by Type, 2015
Other Biocides
5.6%
Halogen
26.7%
Metal-Based
16.9%
Organosulfurs
11.9%
Nitrogen
11.8%
Phenolic
11.5%
Organic Acids
10.6%
Glutaraldehyde
4.9%
3. 4 Billion
