세계의 천연 항균제 시장 : 시장 점유율과 순위, 전체 판매 및 수요 예측(2025-2031년)

The global market for Natural Antimicrobial Agents was estimated to be worth US$ 150 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 218 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Natural Antimicrobial Agents cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.

Natural antimicrobial agents for cosmetic applications are naturally derived substances from plants, animals, or microorganisms that inhibit or eliminate harmful bacteria, fungi, and other microbes, helping to preserve product stability and ensure consumer safety. Common examples include plant-based essential oils (such as tea tree oil, rosemary oil, and lavender oil), phenolic compounds (like thymol and eugenol), and organic acids (such as sorbic acid and benzoic acid); animal-derived agents like lysozyme; and microbial metabolites such as nisin. In cosmetics, these agents function by disrupting microbial cell membranes, altering pH, or interfering with vital metabolic processes, thereby extending shelf life and reducing the need for synthetic preservatives. They are valued for their mildness, biodegradability, and alignment with the growing demand for "clean label" and natural beauty products. In this report, natural cosmetic preservatives are also within the scope of research.

In 2024, the global shipment volume of natural antimicrobial agents for cosmetic use exceeded 7,500 metric tons, with an average ex-factory price of approximately $20,000 per ton.

Asia-Pacific is the largest and fastest-growing market for natural antimicrobial agents in cosmetics and personal care, driven by a strong consumer preference for herbal and botanical beauty products in China, Japan, South Korea, and India. Rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and the influence of K-beauty and J-beauty trends have increased demand for clean-label skincare and personal hygiene products with natural preservation systems. Local manufacturers are integrating plant-based antimicrobials, such as tea tree oil and green tea extracts, into a wide range of formulations, while international brands are expanding their product portfolios to cater to the growing "natural" segment.

Europe has a mature and highly regulated cosmetics and personal care market, with strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and natural sourcing. The EU's strict restrictions on synthetic preservatives have encouraged the use of plant-derived and bio-based antimicrobial agents. Countries such as France, Germany, and the UK lead in the development and adoption of clean-label products, often featuring essential oils, phenolic compounds, and organic acids as multifunctional ingredients. Consumer awareness of environmental impact and ingredient transparency further supports market growth.

In North America, demand for natural antimicrobial agents is steadily increasing due to the popularity of "clean beauty" and "free-from" personal care products in the United States and Canada. The market is supported by strong innovation in multifunctional ingredients that provide both preservation and skin benefits. Brands are increasingly replacing or reducing parabens and synthetic preservatives with essential oils, lactoferrin, and microbial-derived agents like nisin, particularly in premium skincare, haircare, and hygiene segments. Regulatory flexibility compared to the EU allows for diverse product formulations, but consumer pressure continues to drive natural ingredient adoption.

Latin America is experiencing growing interest in natural cosmetics and personal care products, especially in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, where rich biodiversity supports local sourcing of botanical antimicrobial agents. In the Middle East & Africa, market growth is driven by increasing urbanization, expanding middle-class populations, and demand for premium personal care products. However, these regions rely heavily on imports from Asia-Pacific and Europe for specialized natural antimicrobial ingredients, although local botanical resources present future development opportunities.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Natural Antimicrobial Agents, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Natural Antimicrobial Agents by region & country, by Type, and by Application.

The Natural Antimicrobial Agents market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Natural Antimicrobial Agents.

Market Segmentation

By Company

• Ashland
• Lanxess
• Evonik
• Chemipol
• Evident Ingredients
• Akema Fine Chemicals
• SEPPIC
• Active Micro Technologies
• Vedeqsa
• Sabinsa
• Minasolve
• Troy Corporation
• Micro Science Tech

Segment by Type

• Plant Extracts
• Plant Derivatives
• Others

Segment by Application

• Skin Care
• Hair Care
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • India
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Nordic Countries
  • Rest of Europe
• Latin America
  • Mexico
  • Brazil
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of MEA

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Natural Antimicrobial Agents manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Natural Antimicrobial Agents in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.

Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Natural Antimicrobial Agents in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.

Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.

Chapter 9: Conclusion.

Table of Contents

1 Market Overview

• 1.1 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Introduction
• 1.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Market Size Forecast
  • 1.2.1 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value (2020-2031)
  • 1.2.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume (2020-2031)
  • 1.2.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Price (2020-2031)
• 1.3 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Market Trends & Drivers
  • 1.3.1 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Industry Trends
  • 1.3.2 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Market Drivers & Opportunity
  • 1.3.3 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Market Challenges
  • 1.3.4 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Market Restraints
• 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
• 1.5 Study Objectives
• 1.6 Years Considered

2 Competitive Analysis by Company

• 2.1 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
• 2.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
• 2.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
• 2.4 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
• 2.5 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
• 2.6 Key Manufacturers Natural Antimicrobial Agents Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
• 2.7 Key Manufacturers Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offered
• 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Natural Antimicrobial Agents
• 2.9 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Market Competitive Analysis
  • 2.9.1 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
  • 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Natural Antimicrobial Agents Revenue in 2024
  • 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Natural Antimicrobial Agents as of 2024)
• 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion

3 Segmentation by Type

• 3.1 Introduction by Type
  • 3.1.1 Plant Extracts
  • 3.1.2 Plant Derivatives
  • 3.1.3 Others
• 3.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Type
  • 3.2.1 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 3.2.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
  • 3.2.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
• 3.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume by Type
  • 3.3.1 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 3.3.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
  • 3.3.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
• 3.4 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

4 Segmentation by Application

• 4.1 Introduction by Application
  • 4.1.1 Skin Care
  • 4.1.2 Hair Care
  • 4.1.3 Others
• 4.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Application
  • 4.2.1 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 4.2.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
  • 4.2.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
• 4.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume by Application
  • 4.3.1 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 4.3.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
  • 4.3.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
• 4.4 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

5 Segmentation by Region

• 5.1 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Region
  • 5.1.1 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
  • 5.1.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
  • 5.1.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
  • 5.1.4 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
• 5.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume by Region
  • 5.2.1 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
  • 5.2.2 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
  • 5.2.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
  • 5.2.4 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
• 5.3 Global Natural Antimicrobial Agents Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
• 5.4 North America
  • 5.4.1 North America Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.4.2 North America Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.5 Europe
  • 5.5.1 Europe Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.5.2 Europe Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.6 Asia Pacific
  • 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.7 South America
  • 5.7.1 South America Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.7.2 South America Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.8 Middle East & Africa
  • 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031

6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions

• 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
• 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value and Sales Volume
  • 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Volume, 2020-2031
• 6.3 United States
  • 6.3.1 United States Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.3.2 United States Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.3.3 United States Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.4 Europe
  • 6.4.1 Europe Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.4.2 Europe Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.4.3 Europe Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.5 China
  • 6.5.1 China Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.5.2 China Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.5.3 China Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.6 Japan
  • 6.6.1 Japan Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.6.2 Japan Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.6.3 Japan Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.7 South Korea
  • 6.7.1 South Korea Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.7.2 South Korea Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.7.3 South Korea Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.8 Southeast Asia
  • 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.9 India
  • 6.9.1 India Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.9.2 India Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.9.3 India Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031

7 Company Profiles

• 7.1 Ashland
  • 7.1.1 Ashland Company Information
  • 7.1.2 Ashland Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.1.3 Ashland Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.1.4 Ashland Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.1.5 Ashland Recent Development
• 7.2 Lanxess
  • 7.2.1 Lanxess Company Information
  • 7.2.2 Lanxess Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.2.3 Lanxess Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.2.4 Lanxess Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.2.5 Lanxess Recent Development
• 7.3 Evonik
  • 7.3.1 Evonik Company Information
  • 7.3.2 Evonik Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.3.3 Evonik Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.3.4 Evonik Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.3.5 Evonik Recent Development
• 7.4 Chemipol
  • 7.4.1 Chemipol Company Information
  • 7.4.2 Chemipol Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.4.3 Chemipol Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.4.4 Chemipol Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.4.5 Chemipol Recent Development
• 7.5 Evident Ingredients
  • 7.5.1 Evident Ingredients Company Information
  • 7.5.2 Evident Ingredients Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.5.3 Evident Ingredients Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.5.4 Evident Ingredients Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.5.5 Evident Ingredients Recent Development
• 7.6 Akema Fine Chemicals
  • 7.6.1 Akema Fine Chemicals Company Information
  • 7.6.2 Akema Fine Chemicals Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.6.3 Akema Fine Chemicals Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.6.4 Akema Fine Chemicals Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.6.5 Akema Fine Chemicals Recent Development
• 7.7 SEPPIC
  • 7.7.1 SEPPIC Company Information
  • 7.7.2 SEPPIC Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.7.3 SEPPIC Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.7.4 SEPPIC Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.7.5 SEPPIC Recent Development
• 7.8 Active Micro Technologies
  • 7.8.1 Active Micro Technologies Company Information
  • 7.8.2 Active Micro Technologies Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.8.3 Active Micro Technologies Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.8.4 Active Micro Technologies Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.8.5 Active Micro Technologies Recent Development
• 7.9 Vedeqsa
  • 7.9.1 Vedeqsa Company Information
  • 7.9.2 Vedeqsa Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.9.3 Vedeqsa Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.9.4 Vedeqsa Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.9.5 Vedeqsa Recent Development
• 7.10 Sabinsa
  • 7.10.1 Sabinsa Company Information
  • 7.10.2 Sabinsa Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.10.3 Sabinsa Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.10.4 Sabinsa Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.10.5 Sabinsa Recent Development
• 7.11 Minasolve
  • 7.11.1 Minasolve Company Information
  • 7.11.2 Minasolve Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.11.3 Minasolve Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.11.4 Minasolve Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.11.5 Minasolve Recent Development
• 7.12 Troy Corporation
  • 7.12.1 Troy Corporation Company Information
  • 7.12.2 Troy Corporation Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.12.3 Troy Corporation Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.12.4 Troy Corporation Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.12.5 Troy Corporation Recent Development
• 7.13 Micro Science Tech
  • 7.13.1 Micro Science Tech Company Information
  • 7.13.2 Micro Science Tech Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.13.3 Micro Science Tech Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.13.4 Micro Science Tech Natural Antimicrobial Agents Product Offerings
  • 7.13.5 Micro Science Tech Recent Development

8 Industry Chain Analysis

• 8.1 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Industrial Chain
• 8.2 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Upstream Analysis
  • 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
  • 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
  • 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
• 8.3 Midstream Analysis
• 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
• 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
  • 8.5.1 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Sales Model
  • 8.5.2 Sales Channel
  • 8.5.3 Natural Antimicrobial Agents Distributors

9 Research Findings and Conclusion

10 Appendix

• 10.1 Research Methodology
  • 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
    • 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
    • 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
    • 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
  • 10.1.2 Data Source
    • 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
    • 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
• 10.2 Author Details
• 10.3 Disclaimer