Global Biocides Market at a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period 2025 to 2035

Rising Demand for Wastewater Treatment to Drive the Global Biocides Market at a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period 2025 to 2035

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “Global Biocides Market” that contains information from 2019 to 2035.
The Biocides Market is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2035.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Biocides Market: Albemarle Corporation, Lubrizol Corporation, BASF SE, Clariant AG, and Lanxess AG.

Market Highlights

The Global Biocides Market is accounted for to register a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 15.04 billion by 2035 from USD 9.46 billion in 2024.

The market growth is primarily driven by the rising demand for wastewater treatment and the increasing need for effective microbial control across multiple industries such as paints & coatings, water treatment, personal care, agriculture, and healthcare.

The trend toward eco-friendly and multi-functional biocides is gaining traction as industries focus on sustainability and long-term performance enhancement. In particular, the paints & coatings sector is witnessing increased adoption of biocides to improve durability, prevent microbial contamination, and extend shelf-life of products.

Furthermore, innovations from leading companies are shaping market dynamics:

• Clariant launched a new series of personal care biocides offering broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection while remaining skin-friendly.


• Dow formed a strategic alliance with an Asian biocide manufacturer to develop advanced water treatment solutions.


• Evonik inaugurated a biocide-focused R&D center in Germany to create next-generation, sustainable antimicrobial technologies.

Overall, the Global Biocides Market is expected to witness sustained growth supported by regulatory compliance initiatives, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and emerging market opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.

Segment Analysis

The Global Biocides Market has been segmented based on Type, Application, and Region.

Based on Type:
The market is segmented into halogen compounds, organosulfur compounds, phenolic biocides, metallic compounds, and others.
Among these, halogen compounds held the largest market share (~41%) in 2022 owing to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties and widespread use in disinfection and sanitization applications.

Based on Application:
The market is segmented into water treatment, personal care, wood preservation, food & beverages, paints & coatings, and others.
The water treatment segment dominated in 2022 due to the growing emphasis on safe water management and increasing investment in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment systems.

Region Analysis

By Region, the Biocides Market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.

The Asia-Pacific Biocides Market accounted for USD 5,799.78 million in 2022 and is projected to exhibit the fastest CAGR of 5.14% during the study period.
The region’s growth is attributed to rapid industrialization, expanding population, and rising demand for water treatment and hygiene solutions.

North America is also expected to witness substantial growth, driven by stringent environmental regulations, high healthcare standards, and growing demand for treated water in industrial applications.

Key Findings of the Study

• The Global Biocides Market is expected to reach USD 15.04 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period.
• Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest regional market and is projected to be the fastest-growing region during 2025–2035.
• Based on Type, halogen compounds held the largest market share (~41%) in 2022.
• Based on Application, the water treatment segment dominated the market in 2022.
• Albemarle Corporation, Lubrizol Corporation, BASF SE, Clariant AG, and Lanxess AG are the key market players in the Biocides Market.

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