Slimicides Market – Industry Analysis and Forecast (2022-2027) Dynamics, Segmentation by Type (Oxidizing, Non-Oxidizing), By Application (Paper Mill, Others), and By Region (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, Middle East & Africa)

Slimicides Market is expected to grow at a 3.5% CAGR during the forecasted period from 2022 to 2027.
Slimicides Market Overview:
Slimicides or also known as antislime agents are antimicrobial chemical agents used to kill slime-producing microorganisms such as algae, bacteria, slime, and fungi. These chemical agents are widely used in paper-making processes because a large amount of water is re-circulated, and numerous paper-making chemicals are added during the paper-making process to improve process productivity and paper quality. The pH level, the temperature of the re-circulating water, and environmental conditions of the reused water are all conducive to the growth of slime-producing bacteria and other microorganisms. Slime lumps can cause holes and breaks in the network of paper fibers or web, affecting the overall quality of papers and their final finishing. Slime can also cause nozzle blockages and pipe clogging, resulting in unexpected shutdowns and production breakdowns.

Slimicides are gaining popularity in the paper industry because they help to stop the formation of slime during paper-making processes, reducing occasional production breakdown as well as energy and time waste.



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Slimicides Market Dynamics:
Surging demand for paper processing chemicals in rapidly expanding paper industries, as well as increased paper recycling and manufacturing activities in countries such as China, the United States, Germany, India, and others, are expected to generate significant revenue in the slimicides market.

• Growing environmental sustainability concerns, as well as a growing preference for eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging solutions, are driving strong demand for paper-based packaging solutions such as paper composite fiberboard, cardboard, corrugated boxes, and others.
• Furthermore, governments in several countries are enacting a slew of stringent regulations and standards governing the use of plastics, fueling the demand for paper-based packaging solutions. For example, under the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, the Indian government announced a full ban on the use of single-use plastic, including polystyrene and the expanded polystyrene commodities. Such regulations and developments increase the adoption of paper packaging across industries such as food and beverages, bakery, personal care & cosmetics, and others, thereby increasing paper demand. Because slimicides are widely used in the production of papers and paper-based products, the rapid expansion of the paper industry is expected to boost global sales.
• Furthermore, increased research and development activities in the field of biocides for the introduction of environmentally friendly slimicides are expected to drive market growth in the coming years.
• It also contributes to lower production costs through incidental breaks and closes, which save energy and time. As a result, end-user industries such as dental healthcare and the paper and pulp industry are increasing their demand for slimicides. The growing use of slimicides in pesticides to protect crops and vegetation from microorganisms will boost market demand, boosting growth during the forecasted period.

Slimicides Market Restraints:

• Growing environmental concerns about water pollution caused by wastewater and other effluents from the paper industry are expected to limit growth of the slimicides market. The paper industry uses a lot of wood to make pulp during the paper-making process.
• Several organizations and governments around the world have strict tree-cutting norms and regulations in places, such as the Wilderness Act and the National Environmental Policy Act in the United States. This is expected to impede paper production and, as a result, slimicide sales on the global market.
Slimicides Market Segment Analysis:
The global slimicides market is segmented into Type and Application.

Concerning the Type, the global Slimicides market is bifurcated into the oxidizing Type and non-oxidizing Type.



The Non-oxidizing Type is estimated to grow at a higher rate during the forecasted period. Further, the non-oxidizing Type will hold a larger market share.

Based on segmentation by Application, the global Slimicides market is divided into the paper mill and others.



The paper mill is estimated to hold a larger market share during the forecasted period, and this is attributed to the adoption of paper-based products, which in turn is growing awareness regarding the use of other non-biodegradable paper products is favoring the paper industry.
Slimicides Market Regional Insights:
The global slimicides market is divided into the following regions: North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. Each of these regions is further subdivided into nations.



Asia Pacific - From 2022 to 2027, Asia Pacific excluding Japan is expected to have the fastest growth in the global slimicides market. Because of the presence of large paper and pulp manufacturing units, Asia Pacific has the largest share of the overall market. Aside from that, the agricultural sector's growing demand for strong pesticides to kill microorganisms is likely to contribute to the region's overall growth. This is also due to the fact that the Asia Pacific region is rich in flora and has a lot of agricultural land in countries like China, India, and Indonesia.

North America - In terms of demand generation, the North American region dominates the global Slimicides market. Over the forecast period 2022-2032, North America is expected to account for a significant share of the global slimicides market. The paper industry in North America is benefiting from a growing shift toward the adoption of paper-based products as a result of growing awareness about the use of other non-biodegradable products. In response to this trend, a number of prominent paper manufacturers are focusing on increasing their production capacity.

The Middle East & Africa - Middle East and Africa are estimated to grow at a moderate rate during the forecasted period (2022-2027).

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Global Slimicides Market


Report Coverage
Details


Base Year:
2021
Forecast Period:
2022-2027


Historical Data:
2017 to 2021
Market Size in 2021:
US $ xx Mn.


Forecast Period 2022 to 2027 CAGR:
3.5%
Market Size in 2027:
US $ xx Mn.


 Segments Covered:
by Type
• Oxidizing
• Non-Oxidizing


by Application
• Paper Mill
• Others



Slimicides Market, by Region
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• South America
Slimicides Market Key Players
• Calgon Bio-Organics Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• INTACE (Canada)
• Auchtel Product Corp. (India)
• Lonza Group Ltd. (Switzerland)
• Superior Plus Corp. (Canada)
• Albemarle Corporation (USA)
• Parchem fine & specialty chemicals (USA)
• Watch Water GmbH (Germany)
• LANXESS (Germany)
• BASF (Germany)
• The Dow Chemical Company (USA)
• K.I Chemical
• Finor Piplaj Chemicals (India)

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the forecast period considered for the Slimicides market report?
Ans. The forecast period for the Slimicides market is 2022-2027.

2. Which key factors are hindering the growth of the Slimicides market?
Ans. Growing environmental concerns about water pollution caused by wastewater and other effluents from the paper industry are expected to limit the growth of the slimicides market.

3. What is the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the Slimicides market for the forecast period?
Ans. The Slimicides Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR at 3.5%.

4. What are the key factors driving the growth of the Slimicides market?
Ans. Surging demand for paper processing chemicals in rapidly expanding paper industries, as well as increased paper recycling and manufacturing activities in countries such as China, the United States, Germany, India, and others, are estimated to generate significant revenue in the slimicides market.