A Biocide is a chemical or microorganism that can render harmless or control harmful organisms by chemical or biological means. They are made up of liquids and powders, are ready to use formulations or as concentrates, and are used in many ways. According to BlueQuark Research & Consulting, the global Biocides market is expected to witness a significant growth rate during the forecasted period. Factors like the increasing use of Biocides in the medical industry, which helps prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases in hospitals and other health facilities, are expected to drive the global market. Further, Biocides is a chemical treatment formulated to control microbial growth projected to drive the global market effectively in the water treatment industry. Furthermore, in the agriculture industry, Biocidal products are a pesticide or antibiotic that contains or produces active substances to prevent or control various forms of harmful or unwanted organisms expected to drive market growth. However, variation in raw material prices and a rise in concerns regarding the health hazards caused by biocides and biocidal products are expected to hinder the global market growth.

Biocides are widely utilized in the healthcare industry, primarily for surface disinfection, water disinfection, equipment disinfection, antisepsis, sterilizing medical instruments, and preserving pharmaceutical and therapeutic supplies. It is used in water treatment which is added to control the growth of bacteria, fungi, and algae. Biocidal products are present in disinfectants, preservatives, insect repellents, rodenticides, and insecticides. It is used in the food industry as a disinfectant and preservative. It is used to reduce total microorganism counts or eliminate pathogenic bacteria from patients and personal use on the skin. It is used in wood preservation. It is used to increase the natural durability of wood by making it toxic to fungi, insects, and marine borers are, known as timber preservation. It is also used in paints and coatings to protect wet water-based products against bacteria and molds.

The Medical Industry is the most vital consumer of Biocides and is projected to drive the Global Market. Biocides are used to clean the skin of patients and healthcare workers and any surfaces that may harbor germs and any devices that come into touch with patients, making the Global Market for Biocides bound to rise. In 2020, North America was accounted for 49.0% of world pharmaceutical sales compared with 23.9% for Europe. According to IQVIA, 63.7% of sales of new medicines launched during 2015-2020 were on the US market, compared with 17.4% on the European market. Biocides are used to treat infections in mucous membranes and damaged skin. Biocides are used topically in antiseptics and, occasionally, as skin disinfectants. This involves the use of dermatological products in the treatment of burns and wound infections, the demand for the industry shoots, thus driving the Global Biocides Industry. Therefore the mentioned use of Biocides in the Medical Industry is expected to grow and drive the overall market in the future.

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the leader in producing and consuming Biocides, with most of the consumption in countries like China and India. With the growing population, the demand for Biocides in the medical industry has increased. Antibiotics, drugs used to cure a range of human or animal ailments, and biocides are commonly employed in human and animal medicine, thus driving the global Biocides market. The demand for Biocides increases in water treatment due to the increasing population. Biocides are effective disinfectants with no toxic residues. They are rapidly active at low concentrations against a wide range of microorganisms, driving the need for Biocides in the Global Market. In the agriculture industry, Biocides are used as animal feed preservatives to protect feed against deterioration caused by microorganisms is expected to drive the demand for Biocides in the market. In the food industry, Biocides are used in the disinfection of manufacturing plants and food containers, microbial growth control in food and beverages, and decontamination of carcasses, driving the global Biocides market. Biocides are used in cosmetics in the personal care industry to cleanse the skin by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and are found in mouthwashes, toothpaste, shaving gels, and deodorants, driving the Biocides market. Wood treated with biocide-containing nanoparticles showed excellent resistance against the white-rot fungi, driving the Biocides markets. Biocides are used in formulations to keep bacteria from spoiling paint during storage or keep fungi, algae, and other microorganisms from growing on the applied paint, driving the Biocides in the global market. The mentioned factors have made the Asia-Pacific an essential region for growth in the Biocides Market.

Some of the market's key players are Albemarle Corporation, BASF SE, Troy Corporation, Clariant AG, Nouryon, among others.

In June 2021, B & V Chemicals used biocides as dosing and bio dispersants in cooling tower water treatment.

In March 2021, Lanxess, a specialty chemical firm, finalized the acquisition of French company INTASE SAS. The biocide firm situated in Paris is the manufacturer of specialty fungicides for the packaging industry. 

The Global Biocides Market report provides deep insight into the Industrial market's current and future state across various regions. The study comprehensively analyses the Biocides market by segmenting based on the By Type (Oxidising, Non-oxidising, Others), By Application (Medical, Water Treatment, Agriculture, Food, Personal Care, Wood Preservatives, Paints & Coatings, Others), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The report examines the market drivers and restraints and the impact of Covid-19 on the market growth in detail. The study covers and includes emerging market trends, developments, opportunities, and challenges in the industry. This report also covers extensively researched competitive landscape sections with prominent companies and profiles, including their market shares and projects.