Iodine Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the global Iodine Market, providing an in-depth analysis of key market dynamics, including driving forces, emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges. This report offers a detailed understanding of the market landscape, helping stakeholders make well-informed decisions.

Key Insights:

Iodine Market Size (2025E): USD 3,966.1 Million
Projected Market Value (2032F): USD 6,580.0 Million
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 7.5%

Iodine Market - Report Scope

The global iodine market encompasses a range of products derived primarily from natural brines, nitrite ores, and seaweed. Iodine is extensively used in various applications such as X-ray contrast media, catalysts, biocides, polarizing films in LED/LCD displays, feed additives, and human nutrition. With growing health awareness, expanding industrial uses, and increasing demand for digital display technologies, the iodine market is poised for robust growth over the coming years.

Market Growth Drivers

The global iodine market is being propelled by several key growth drivers. The increasing utilization of iodine in medical imaging as a key component in X-ray contrast media has significantly bolstered demand. Moreover, its rising use in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors for treating iodine deficiency-related disorders is accelerating market expansion. The demand for iodine-based catalysts in industrial processes, including nylon production and acetic acid manufacturing, also contributes to market growth. Additionally, the proliferation of LED and LCD screen technologies, especially in consumer electronics and automotive displays, is creating sustained demand for iodine in polarizing films. Expanding applications in animal feed to enhance livestock health and productivity further strengthen the market outlook.

Market Restraints

Despite strong growth potential, the iodine market faces several restraints. The limited availability of iodine reserves, primarily concentrated in a few countries such as Chile and Japan, raises concerns about supply security and price volatility. Environmental regulations and extraction-related challenges also pose hurdles for market players. Moreover, the high costs involved in iodine extraction and purification processes can deter new entrants and limit scalability. Dependence on volatile global trade dynamics and geopolitical factors influencing raw material sourcing also remain key concerns for manufacturers.

Market Opportunities

There are numerous opportunities for growth in the global iodine market. Advancements in healthcare and diagnostic imaging technologies are opening up new avenues for iodine-based applications. The rising prevalence of thyroid disorders and increasing global initiatives to combat iodine deficiency present untapped opportunities, particularly in emerging markets. Furthermore, ongoing research into iodine's potential in antimicrobial coatings and sustainable catalysts offers promising prospects. Market players can also benefit from technological innovations in extraction methods and strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical companies. Expansion in high-growth regions like Asia-Pacific and Latin America, where healthcare infrastructure and consumer electronics markets are growing rapidly, can significantly boost iodine demand.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

What are the primary factors driving the global iodine market's growth?
Which regions and application segments hold the most promising market potential?
How is the use of iodine evolving in the medical and electronics industries?
Who are the leading iodine market players, and what are their growth strategies?
What are the long-term trends and projections for iodine production and consumption?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy

Leading companies in the global iodine market, including Iochem Corporation, Iofina Chemical, Inc., and Sociedad Quimica Minera (SQM), are actively investing in production capacity expansions and geographic diversification to ensure a stable supply. These players focus on technological improvements in extraction and processing to enhance yield and purity. Strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical and electronics manufacturers help widen their application base. Additionally, sustainability initiatives and efforts to reduce environmental impact are key areas of investment for maintaining regulatory compliance and competitive advantage.

Companies Covered in This Report:

Iochem Corporation
Iofina Chemical, Inc.
Sociedad Quimica Minera (SQM)
ISR Holding
Qingdao Bright Moon Seaweed Group Co., Ltd.
Algorta Norte S.A.
ISE Chemicals Corporation
Kanto Natural Gas Development Co., Ltd.
Godo Shigen Co., Ltd.
Nippoh Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Salvi Chemicals Industries Ltd.
Toho Earthtech Co., Ltd.

Market Segmentation

By Source:

Natural Brines
Nitrite Ores
Others (Seaweeds)

By Application:

X-ray Contrast Media
Catalysts
Biocides
LED/LCD Polarizing Films
Feed Additives
Human Nutrition
Others

By Region:

North America
Latin America
Europe
East Asia
South Asia & Oceania
Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PMRREP3591

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Iodine Market Snapshot, 2025-2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025-2032, US$ Mn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Future Market Projections
1.5. Premium Market Insights
1.6. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
1.7. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Scope and Definition
2.2. Market Dynamics
- 2.2.1. Drivers
- 2.2.2. Restraints
- 2.2.3. Opportunity
- 2.2.4. Challenges
- 2.2.5. Key Trends
2.3. Product Lifecycle Analysis
2.4. Iodine Market: Value Chain
- 2.4.1. List of Raw Material Suppliers
- 2.4.2. List of Manufacturers
- 2.4.3. List of Distributors
- 2.4.4. Profitability Analysis
2.5. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact
2.6. Covid-19 Impact Assessment
2.7. PESTLE Analysis
2.8. Porter Five Force's Analysis
2.9. Geopolitical Tensions: Market Impact
2.10. Regulatory and Application Landscape

3. Macro-Economic Factors

3.1. Global Sectorial Outlook
3.2. Global GDP Growth Outlook
3.3. Global Parent Market Overview

4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019-2032

4.1. Key Highlights
4.2. Key Factors Impacting Product Prices
4.3. Prices By Source/Composition/Application
4.4. Regional Prices and Product Preferences

5. Global Iodine Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

5.1. Key Highlights
- 5.1.1. Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
- 5.1.2. Absolute $ Opportunity
5.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast
- 5.2.1. Historical Market Size Analysis, 2019-2024
- 5.2.2. Current Market Size Forecast, 2025-2032
5.3. Global Iodine Market Outlook: Source
- 5.3.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 5.3.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis By Source, 2019-2024
- 5.3.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Source, 2025-2032
  - 5.3.3.1. Natural Brines
  - 5.3.3.2. Nitrite Ores
  - 5.3.3.3. Others (Seawoods)
5.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Source
5.5. Global Iodine Market Outlook: Application
- 5.5.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 5.5.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis By Application, 2019-2024
- 5.5.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Application, 2025-2032
  - 5.5.3.1. X-ray Contrast Media
  - 5.5.3.2. Catalysts
  - 5.5.3.3. Biocides
  - 5.5.3.4. LED/LCD Polarizing Films
  - 5.5.3.5. Feed Additives
  - 5.5.3.6. Human Nutrition
  - 5.5.3.7. Others
5.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Application

6. Global Iodine Market Outlook: Region

6.1. Key Highlights
6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis By Region, 2019-2024
6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Region, 2025-2032
- 6.3.1. North America
- 6.3.2. Europe
- 6.3.3. East Asia
- 6.3.4. South Asia and Oceania
- 6.3.5. Latin America
- 6.3.6. Middle East & Africa
6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region

7. North America Iodine Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

7.1. Key Highlights
7.2. Pricing Analysis
7.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis By Market, 2019-2024
- 7.3.1. By Country
- 7.3.2. By Source
- 7.3.3. By Application
7.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume ( Tons) Forecast By Country, 2025-2032
- 7.4.1. U.S.
- 7.4.2. Canada
7.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Source, 2025-2032
- 7.5.1. Natural Brines
- 7.5.2. Nitrite Ores
- 7.5.3. Others (Seawoods)
7.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume ( Tons) Forecast By Application, 2025-2032
- 7.6.1. X-ray Contrast Media
- 7.6.2. Catalysts
- 7.6.3. Biocides
- 7.6.4. LED/LCD Polarizing Films
- 7.6.5. Feed Additives
- 7.6.6. Human Nutrition
- 7.6.7. Others
7.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

8. Europe Iodine Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

8.1. Key Highlights
8.2. Pricing Analysis
8.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis By Market, 2019-2024
- 8.3.1. By Country
- 8.3.2. By Source
- 8.3.3. By Application
8.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Country, 2025-2032
- 8.4.1. Germany
- 8.4.2. France
- 8.4.3. U.K.
- 8.4.4. Italy
- 8.4.5. Spain
- 8.4.6. Russia
- 8.4.7. Rest of Europe
8.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Source, 2025-2032
- 8.5.1. Natural Brines
- 8.5.2. Nitrite Ores
- 8.5.3. Others (Seawoods)
8.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume ( Tons) Forecast By Application, 2025-2032
- 8.6.1. X-ray Contrast Media
- 8.6.2. Catalysts
- 8.6.3. Biocides
- 8.6.4. LED/LCD Polarizing Films
- 8.6.5. Feed Additives
- 8.6.6. Human Nutrition
- 8.6.7. Others
8.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

9. East Asia Iodine Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

9.1. Key Highlights
9.2. Pricing Analysis
9.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis By Market, 2019-2024
- 9.3.1. By Country
- 9.3.2. By Source
- 9.3.3. By Application
9.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume ( Tons) Forecast By Country, 2025-2032
- 9.4.1. China
- 9.4.2. Japan
- 9.4.3. South Korea
9.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Source, 2025-2032
- 9.5.1. Natural Brines
- 9.5.2. Nitrite Ores
- 9.5.3. Others (Seawoods)
9.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume ( Tons) Forecast By Application, 2025-2032
- 9.6.1. X-ray Contrast Media
- 9.6.2. Catalysts
- 9.6.3. Biocides
- 9.6.4. LED/LCD Polarizing Films
- 9.6.5. Feed Additives
- 9.6.6. Human Nutrition
- 9.6.7. Others
9.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

10. South Asia & Oceania Iodine Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

10.1. Key Highlights
10.2. Pricing Analysis
10.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis By Market, 2019-2024
- 10.3.1. By Country
- 10.3.2. By Source
- 10.3.3. By Application
10.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Country, 2025-2032
- 10.4.1. India
- 10.4.2. Southeast Asia
- 10.4.3. ANZ
- 10.4.4. Rest of South Asia & Oceania
10.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Source, 2025-2032
- 10.5.1. Natural Brines
- 10.5.2. Nitrite Ores
- 10.5.3. Others (Seawoods)
10.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume ( Tons) Forecast By Application, 2025-2032
- 10.6.1. X-ray Contrast Media
- 10.6.2. Catalysts
- 10.6.3. Biocides
- 10.6.4. LED/LCD Polarizing Films
- 10.6.5. Feed Additives
- 10.6.6. Human Nutrition
- 10.6.7. Others
10.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

11. Latin America Iodine Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

11.1. Key Highlights
11.2. Pricing Analysis
11.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis By Market, 2019-2024
- 11.3.1. By Country
- 11.3.2. By Source
- 11.3.3. By Application
11.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Country, 2025-2032
- 11.4.1. Brazil
- 11.4.2. Mexico
- 11.4.3. Rest of Latin America
11.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Source, 2025-2032
- 11.5.1. Natural Brines
- 11.5.2. Nitrite Ores
- 11.5.3. Others (Seawoods)
11.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume ( Tons) Forecast By Application, 2025-2032
- 11.6.1. X-ray Contrast Media
- 11.6.2. Catalysts
- 11.6.3. Biocides
- 11.6.4. LED/LCD Polarizing Films
- 11.6.5. Feed Additives
- 11.6.6. Human Nutrition
- 11.6.7. Others
11.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

12. Middle East & Africa Iodine Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

12.1. Key Highlights
12.2. Pricing Analysis
12.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis By Market, 2019-2024
- 12.3.1. By Country
- 12.3.2. By Source
- 12.3.3. By Application
12.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Country, 2025-2032
- 12.4.1. GCC
- 12.4.2. South Africa
- 12.4.3. Northern Africa
- 12.4.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
12.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Source, 2025-2032
- 12.5.1. Natural Brines
- 12.5.2. Nitrite Ores
- 12.5.3. Others (Seawoods)
12.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume ( Tons) Forecast By Application, 2025-2032
- 12.6.1. X-ray Contrast Media
- 12.6.2. Catalysts
- 12.6.3. Biocides
- 12.6.4. LED/LCD Polarizing Films
- 12.6.5. Feed Additives
- 12.6.6. Human Nutrition
- 12.6.7. Others
12.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

13. Competition Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
13.2. Market Structure
- 13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping By Market
- 13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
- 13.2.3. Apparent Production Capacity
13.3. Company Profiles (Details - Overview, Financials, Strategy, Recent Developments)
- 13.3.1. Cosayach Compania De Salitre Y Yodo
  - 13.3.1.1. Overview
  - 13.3.1.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.1.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.1.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.1.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.2. Godo Shigen Co., Ltd.
- 13.3.3. Iochem Corporation
- 13.3.4. Iofina Chemical, Inc.
- 13.3.5. Sociedad Quimica Minera (SQM)
- 13.3.6. Algorta Norte S.A.
- 13.3.7. ISE Chemicals Corporation
- 13.3.8. Kanto Natural Gas Development Co., Ltd.
- 13.3.9. Nippoh Chemicals Co., Ltd.
- 13.3.10. K&O Iodine Co. Ltd.
- 13.3.11. ACF Minera S.A.
- 13.3.12. Deepwater Chemicals
- 13.3.13. Kansar Khazar Co.
- 13.3.14. Agh Altin Chem Co.
- 13.3.15. Samrat Pharmachem Limited
- 13.3.16. Calibre Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
- 13.3.17. Eskay Iodine Pvt. Ltd.

Note: List of companies is not exhaustive in nature. It is subject to further augmentation during course of research

14. Appendix

14.1. Research Methodology
14.2. Research Assumptions
14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

Iodine Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025 - 2032