The animal disinfectants market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•In the past few years, the animal disinfectants market has seen robust growth. The market is projected to expand from $3.62 billion in 2024 to $3.91 billion in 2025, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%.
Factors contributing to the growth during the historical period include the enforcement of biosecurity measures in agriculture, adherence to regulatory norms in animal farming, the prevalence of animal diseases, the rise in intensive farming methods, and the growing demand for animal protein products.
The animal disinfectants market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for animal disinfectants is predicted to experience significant growth in the coming years, potentially reaching "$5.38 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.
This anticipated growth within the forecast period is due to several factors including the emergence of novel animal diseases, the increasing trend towards organic and natural disinfectants, the launch of government animal health initiatives, the burgeoning companion animal markets, and the impacts of climate change and disease dynamics on animal health. The forecast period will likely continue to see the development of sustainable and eco-friendly products, the employment of technology in disinfection monitoring, control of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), growing disinfectant technologies, and the adoption of digital tools in animal farming.
The increasing frequency of animal illnesses is predicted to stimulate expansion in the animal disinfectant market. Any health ailment or disease that impacts animals, from domestic pets and livestock to wildlife, is referred to as an animal disease. The escalating occurrences of these diseases are largely due to factors such as poor nutrition, insufficient hygiene, climate alteration, land use changes, urban development, and the devastation of natural environments. Animal disinfectants are vital in inhibiting and controlling disease spread among animal groups. For example, as per the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), a governmental organization based in the US, there was an upswing in animal tularemia cases from the average seven per year to 21 in 2023, with an added seven cases in 2024. Using this data, it can be inferred that an upsurge in animal disease incidents will catalyze the growth of the animal disinfectant market.
The animal disinfectants market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Iodine, Lactic Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Phenolic Acid, Quaternary Compounds, Chlorine, Other Types
2) By Chemical Type: Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Salts, Hydrogen Dioxide And Pyreoxiacetic Acid, Hypochlorites And Halogens, Other Chemical Types
3) By Form: Liquid, Powder
4) By Application: Poultry, Swine, Dairy And Ruminants, Equine, Aquaculture, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Iodine: Iodophors, Tincture Of Iodine
2) By Lactic Acid: Liquid Lactic Acid Disinfectants, Lactic Acid-Based Sprays
3) By Hydrogen Peroxide: Concentrated Hydrogen Peroxide Solutions, Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant Wipes
4) By Phenolic Acid: Phenol-Based Disinfectants, Ortho-Phenylphenol Products
5) By Quaternary Compounds: Benzalkonium Chloride, Cetylpyridinium Chloride
6) By Chlorine: Sodium Hypochlorite Solutions, Chlorine Tablets
7) By Other Types: Essential Oil-Based Disinfectants, Peracetic Acid, Organic Acid Solutions
Major firms in the animal disinfectant sector are creating innovative solutions like high-standard malleable barriers to boost resistance against microbes in the environment, advance animal healthcare, and bolster effective animal disease preclusion in livestock operations. High-standard malleable barriers are multifaceted protective measures crafted from robust, long-lasting materials. These barriers provide a trustworthy safeguard against infections and disease-causing agents by acclimating to different surfaces. For example, in September 2023, DeLaval International AB, a company based in Sweden specializing in agricultural equipment, unveiled their OceanBlu range of disinfectants for cow udders. This groundbreaking range comprises a GlyTec formula with glycolic acid aimed to diminish somatic cell counts and decrease chances of breast inflammation while enhancing skin conditions. The OceanBlu assortment encompasses a malleable barrier dip for pathogen protection and a quick-reacting spray, which is applicable before and following milking. Both products possess easy identification and are uncomplicated to use, with tests indicating notable advancements in udder health. They also incorporate glycerin and sorbitol for improved skin conditions.
Major companies operating in the animal disinfectants market include:
• Neogen Corporation
• GEA Group AG
• Zoetis Inc.
• Lanxess AG
• CID Lines NV
• DeLaval Group
• Evans Vanodine International plc
• Kersia Group
• Theseo Group
• Kemin Industries Inc.
• Albert Kerbl GmbH
• Diversey Holdings Ltd.
• Sunways Bioscience Ltd.
• Sanosil AG
• Fink Tech GmbH
• 3M Company
• Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.
• Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
• Bio-Cide International Inc.
• Cardinal Health Inc.
• Steris Corporation
• American Biotech Labs LLC
• Cintas Corporation
• Medline Industries Inc.
• Spartan Chemical Company
• Custom Chemical Services LLC
• VWR International LLC
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the animal disinfectants market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global animal disinfectants market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the animal disinfectants market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa