As per the current market research conducted by the CMI Team, the Global Biocide Market is expected to record a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025 to 2034. In 2025, the market size is projected to reach a valuation of USD 9.5 Billion. By 2034, the valuation is anticipated to reach USD 13.8 Billion
Biocide Market: Overview
According to industry experts at CMI, A biocide is a product or microbe designed to kill, dissuade, or control hazardous organisms via chemical or biological means. Biocides are widely used for disinfection, preservation, pest control, and hygiene.
They include antimicrobials, disinfectants, preservatives, insecticides, and fungicides. The biocide market is influenced by several factors, including the growing demand for water treatment, increasing demand from the food & beverages industry, growing urbanization, technological advancement, and the increasing oil & gas industry. However, stringent environmental regulations might pose a major challenge to the expansion of the industry.
Biocide Market: Growth Factors and Dynamics
Rising awareness regarding health and hygiene
The biocide industry is growing substantially as the population across the globe is taking care of maintaining clean and sanitary environments in healthcare facilities, food processing companies, and public areas. Companies and people value microbial control in products and processes as they prevent diseases and infections.
Furthermore, the significant rise in the cases of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in demand for antimicrobial treatments and disinfection solutions.
Technological advancements
Significant investment in R&D is the main reason for producing novel products with enhanced efficacy, safety, and environmental characteristics. Technological advancements have enabled the development of biocides that target specific organisms more effectively than traditional biocides, driving the market as they are more sustainable.
Researchers are now focused on developing biocide compositions that are both sustainable and environmentally friendly. These advances align with the growing demand for sustainable and ecologically friendly solutions, which is driving the biocides market projection even more.
High raw material costs
Changes significantly influence the biocide market’s prices of important raw materials such as chlorine, bromine, quaternary ammonium compounds, peracetic acid, and isothiazolinones. Rising raw material costs cause greater production costs, lower profit margins, and higher product prices, reducing market competitiveness. Many biocides are based on petroleum-derived compounds. Crude oil price changes affect the cost of surfactants, solvents, and stabilizers used in biocide formulations.
Report Scope
| Feature of the Report | Details |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 9.5 Billion |
| Projected Market Size in 2034 | USD 13.8 Billion |
| Market Size in 2024 | USD 9.1 Billion |
| CAGR Growth Rate | 4.3% CAGR |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2034 |
| Key Segment | By Product Type, End Use and Region |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends |
| Regional Scope | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America |
| Buying Options | Request tailored purchasing options to fulfil your research requirements. |
Biocide Market: New Launches and Acquisitions
- In February 2024, Syngenta and Lavie Bio collaborated to discover and develop new biocides.
List of the prominent players in the Biocide Market:
- Troy Corporation
- Chemtreat Inc.
- Neogen Corporation
- Finoric LLC
- Shanghai Zhongxin Yuxiang Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- Iro Group Inc.
- Hubei Jinghong Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- Wuxi Honor Shine Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Albemarle Corporation
- Lubrizol
- BASF SE
- Solvay SA
- LANXESS AG
- Lonza
- Others
The Biocide Market is segmented as follows:
By Product Type
- Halogen Compounds
- Metallic Compounds
- Organosulfur
- Organic Acids
- Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
- Phenolic
- Nitrogen
- Glutaraldehyde
By End Use
- Water Treatment
- Food & Beverage
- Personal Care
- Wood Preservation
- Paints & Coatings
- Plastics
- HVAC
- Boilers
- Oil & Gas
- Fuels
- Pulp & Paper
- Cleaning Products
Regional Coverage:
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Russia
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- New Zealand
- Australia
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Rest of Asia Pacific
The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America