PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 2152351
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 2152351
The global iodine market was valued at USD 3.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 4.1 billion in 2026 to USD 5.8 billion in 2033, at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to 2033. The Europe dominated the market, accounting for a revenue share of 35.0% in 2025. Growth in the pharmaceutical industry and increased requirements for fortified animal feed have contributed to iodine demand.
Iodine is an important trace element that must be obtained from food or nutritional supplements. The body requires iodine to produce thyroxine and triiodothyronine, the thyroid hormones. This hormone assists in the formation of essential proteins and enzymes that help regulate metabolic activity. Iodine-based levothyroxine drugs are manufactured with iodine being the primary constituent. Hence, the product demand has been high in the country. Without adequate production of thyroid hormones, the thyroid gland does not function properly, leading to an underactive or overactive thyroid gland. This causes medical conditions, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, that have various negative side effects in the body.
The increasing demand for non-interventional investigative medical equipment, such as X-rays and Computed Tomography (CT), is also a key driver. For medical imaging studies, such as CT scans, angiograms, myelograms, and arthrograms, iodine-containing contrast media are widely used to make hollow structures in the body.
Expansions in end-use segments within the value chain are anticipated to increase demand for iodine over the forecast period. For instance, in July 2025, OMRON Healthcare announced that it would begin manufacturing blood pressure monitors at its new Chennai, India, facility under its "Made in India" initiative, strengthening its local manufacturing capabilities and supply chain to expand access to home healthcare monitoring devices in the country.
Global Iodine Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global iodine market report based on source, end-use, and region:
Caliche Ore
Underground Brines
Recycling
Seaweed
Pharmaceuticals
Animal Feed
Medical Imaging
Chemicals
Others
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa