- Biocides are essential chemical agents used to control harmful microorganisms and are widely applied across industries such as water treatment, paints and coatings, personal care, food and beverage, healthcare, agriculture, and oil & gas, owing to their strong antimicrobial properties and versatility
- The demand for biocides is significantly driven by growing concerns over hygiene and infection control, rising usage of treated water, increasing demand for preservative ingredients in consumer products, and the emergence of eco-friendly biocidal solutions
- Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the biocides market with the largest market share of 38.68% in 2025, driven by expanding industrial water treatment needs, rapid urbanization, and rising demand for hygienic consumer goods
- North America is expected to witness the highest growth rate (CAGR) in the biocides market due to strong demand in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and household disinfectants
- The halogen compounds segment is expected to dominate the biocides market with the largest share of 27.02% in 2025 due to high efficacy of halogen-based biocides (especially chlorine and bromine) against a wide spectrum of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi
