Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company
In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Biocides Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
What Is the Projected Market Size of the Biocides Industry in 2024 and 2025?
The biocides market has seen consistent growth in recent years. The market size is projected to increase from $12.99 billion in 2024 to $13.56 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The historical growth trend in the Biocides market has been steady.
What Is the Projected Market Size of the Biocides Market in 2029?
The Biocides market is projected to reach $18.41 billion in size by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.
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What Are the Key Drivers of Biocides Market Growth?
The key Drivers in the biocides market are:
• Rising usage of antimicrobial protection in various end-use industries
• Broad application of biocides as disinfectants and preservatives in sectors like agrochemicals, food and beverages, and personal care
• Essential use of biocides in hospitals and health institutions to curb infectious diseases
• Growing financial initiatives and support from regulatory bodies such as the FDA to enhance antimicrobial use.
What Are the Primary Segmentation Categories in the Biocides Market?
The biocidesmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Oxidizing Biocides, Non-Oxidizing Biocides
2) By Grade: Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Industrial Or Technical Grade
3) By End User: Agrochemicals, Food And Beverages, Water Treatment, Paints And Coatings, Wood Preservatives, Cleaning Agents, Other End Users
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What Are the Major Trends Shaping the Biocides Market in 2025 and Beyond?
The key trends in the biocides market are:
• The biocides market is seeing a trend toward the development of innovative, crop-specific products.
• Companies are increasingly focusing on creating broad-spectrum biocides that are highly selective.
• There is a growing focus on minimizing environmental impact in the production of biocides.
• Introduction of new generation biocides, featuring unique active ingredients, is a rising trend.
Who Are the Emerging Players in the Biocides Market?
The key players in the biocides market are:
• Chem Treat Inc.
• The Dow Chemical Company
• LANXESS AG
• Thor Group Limited
• BASF SE
• Kemira Oyj
• Solvay SA
• Nouryon Holding B.V.
• Solenis LLC
• Veolia Environnement S.A.
• Troy Corporation
• Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
• BWA Water Additives
• General Electric Company
• Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A.
• Ecolab Inc.
• Evonik Industries AG
• Clariant AG
• Corbion NV
• Kemin Industries Inc.
• Albemarle Corporation
• Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
• GOJO Industries Inc.
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• Unilever N.V.
• Akzo Nobel NV
• Buckman Laboratories International Inc.
• Hexion Inc.
• Lonza Group Ltd.
Which Regions Are Leading the Growth in the Global Biocides Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the biocides market in 2024
