UK Biocides Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The biocides market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 446.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.3% is expected of UK biocides market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$373.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$446.6
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
2.3%
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UK

UK biocides market highlights

  • The UK biocides market generated a revenue of USD 373.1 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 446.6 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, halogen compounds was the largest revenue generating product in 2022.
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Biocides market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 373.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 446.6 million
Growth rate2.3% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentHalogen compounds
Fastest growing segmentQuaternary Ammonium Compounds
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHalogen Compounds, Metallic Compounds, Organosulfurs, Organic acids, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Phenolic, Nitrogen, Glutaraldehyde
Key market players worldwideNeogen Corp, Albemarle Corp, The Lubrizol Corp, Basf SE, Solvay SA, Lanxess AG, Lonza Group Ltd

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 4.4% of the global biocides market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, France is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, France biocides market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Spain is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 227.9 million by 2030.

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Halogen compounds was the largest segment with a revenue share of 27.18% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK biocides market based on halogen compounds, metallic compounds, organosulfurs, organic acids, quaternary ammonium compounds, phenolic, nitrogen, glutaraldehyde covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The UK biocides market is expected to be primarily driven by the water treatment and paints & coatings market. The country is a pioneer in water treatment and recycling. It hosts huge water treatment giants such as Aqua Services UK Water Treatment Services.

The country has a completely integrated water resource management system. According to the UK Department for International Trade, 2o of its water treatment utilities invests more than USD 7 billion in assets and services.

This has supported by the strict regulatory framework of the country that has constantly driven the manufacturers towards the production of clean and pure water.

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