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Agricultural disinfectants are chemicals primarily utilized to preserve crops and livestock, essential for preventing disease outbreaks and infections on farms in agriculture and animal husbandry.
The main types of agricultural disinfectants include quaternary ammonium chloride salts, hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid, hypochlorites and halogens, and other varieties. Quaternary ammonium salts (QAS) are water-soluble cationic compounds with alkyl groups in chains ranging from C8 to C18. They serve as disinfectants and find applications in the textile industry. These substances, including quaternary ammonium chloride salts, act as membrane-active chemicals that can disrupt the cell walls of gram-positive bacteria. Agricultural disinfectants are available in various forms such as liquid, powder, and others, and can be applied through surface, aerial, and water sanitizing methods. They are commonly used in livestock farms and agricultural settings.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are affecting the agricultural disinfectants market by increasing costs of imported active ingredients, chemical intermediates, packaging materials, and formulation additives. Asia-Pacific and Latin America are most impacted due to reliance on imported disinfectant chemicals, while Europe faces pricing pressure on specialty formulations. These tariffs are raising input costs for farmers and suppliers. However, they are also encouraging domestic production, alternative formulations, and adoption of locally sourced disinfectant solutions.
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The agricultural disinfectants market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.29 billion in 2025 to $2.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in intensive livestock farming, rising incidence of farm-level disease outbreaks, growth of commercial agriculture operations, increased use of chemical sanitizers, availability of broad-spectrum disinfectants.
The agricultural disinfectants market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing focus on sustainable farming practices, rising adoption of eco-friendly disinfectants, expansion of commercial animal farming, increasing regulatory standards for farm hygiene, growing investments in agricultural biosecurity infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of bio-based disinfectants, rising focus on livestock disease prevention, expansion of farm biosecurity practices, growing demand for water sanitizing solutions, enhanced regulatory compliance in agricultural hygiene.
The rising demand for meat is expected to drive the growth of the agricultural disinfectants market. Meat is a processed product derived from livestock or similar animals. Additionally, some meat products undergo alterations, such as mincing, grinding, chopping, or salting, to ensure customer satisfaction regarding quality. The quality of meat is influenced by the animal's genetic makeup, rearing practices, and nutritional status during production. The need for specific genetic standards in livestock farming has increased the demand for agricultural disinfectants to maintain cleanliness. For instance, in February 2024, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, chicken meat production in the European Union (EU) rose by 0.4 percent in CY 2024, following a 1.65 percent increase in CY 2023. EU chicken meat imports also grew by 2.3 percent in 2023 and continued to rise in 2024. Consequently, the growing demand for high-quality meat products is expected to propel the agricultural disinfectants market.
Major companies in the agricultural disinfectants market are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as veterinary solutions, to enhance biosecurity and prevent disease transmission among livestock. A veterinary product encompasses any substance or device used to diagnose, treat, prevent, or manage diseases and conditions in animals. This category includes medications, vaccines, disinfectants, and other tools that support animal health and welfare. For instance, in April 2024, Neogen Corporation, a US-based food safety company, launched Neogen Farm Fluid MAX to bolster its existing pathogen control offerings. This product is particularly effective against protozoa, specifically targeting Eimeria oocysts responsible for coccidiosis in poultry. Neogen Farm Fluid MAX is a dual-action disinfectant formulated to inactivate up to 100% of both sporulated and non-sporulated Eimeria oocysts, making it an effective solution for controlling coccidiosis in livestock and poultry.
In July 2023, Solenis GSS India Private Limited, an India-based company specializing in water treatment and processing, acquired Diversey Holdings, Ltd. This acquisition aims to enhance Solenis GSS's scale and diversification, create cross-selling opportunities, prioritize sustainability, and accelerate growth in both core and adjacent markets. Diversey Holdings, Ltd., a UK-based hygiene company, offers agricultural disinfectants designed to uphold biosecurity and hygiene standards on farms, ensuring the health of livestock and the quality of crops.
Major companies operating in the agricultural disinfectants market are Neogen Corporation, The Chemours Company, The Dow Chemical Company, Nufarm Limited, Stepan Company, Zoetis Inc., Thymox Technology, Fink Tec GmbH, Quat-Chem Ltd., Ceva Sante Animale Group, Shandong Daming Disinfection Technology Ltd., Sanosil, Chemtex Speciality Limited, The Stockmeier Group, Forie, Shijiazhuang Jiuding Animal Pharmaceutical, Ecolab Inc., Solvay SA, Diversey Holdings Ltd., Lanxess AG, The Clorox Company, The 3M Company, The Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, The BASF SE, The DuPont de Nemours Inc.
North America was the largest region in the agricultural disinfectants market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the agricultural disinfectants market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the agricultural disinfectants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The agricultural disinfectants market consists of sales of chlorine bleach, chlorhexidine, phenols, iodine, trisodium phosphates, peroxyacetic acid. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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