Global Bleaching Agents Market Size To Exceed USD 1607.7 Million by 2033: Market Growth Report

Global Bleaching Agents Market Size To Exceed USD 1607.7 Million by 2033

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Global Bleaching Agents Market Size is Expected to Grow from USD 927.7 Million in 2023 to USD 1607.7 Million by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.65% during the forecast period 2023-2033. 

Browse 210 Market Data Tables and 45 Figures Spread Through 190 Pages and In-Depth TOC On the Global Bleaching Agents Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Form (Powder, Liquid), By Product (Hydrogen Peroxide, Chlorine Dioxide), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 - 2033.

A bleaching agent is a chemical product that is commonly used in both domestic and industrial settings to whiten or remove color from various materials and products. The product is typically used in homes to whiten clothing and get rid of stains. A bleaching agent can be purchased in liquid form as sodium hypochlorite diluted in a solution. The product has the formulation of calcium hypochlorite in its powdered form. Furthermore, the growing demand for water treatment worldwide serves as one of the primary drivers of bleaching agents market growth. The extensive use of bleaching agents in industries like pulp and paper, textiles, and construction, among others, drives the market growth. The enforcement of strict environmental legislation for facilitating green products like hydrogen peroxide, phenolic-based bleaching agents, enzymes, and others to restrain contaminants in the ecosystem further regulates the market. However, the market's expansion is anticipated to be hindered by the prohibition of specific flour bleaching agents in some nations as well as health problems associated with the bleaching agents, such as lung, skin, and eye damage.

The powder segment held the largest share in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

Based on the form, the global bleaching agents market is divided into powder and liquid. Among these, the powder segment held the largest share in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. This is ascribed to the widespread use of powdered bleaching agents in the textile and laundry industries, as well as other significant uses like water treatment globally. The powder form of bleaching agents is a profitable option for use in manufacturing applications due to additional features like ease of handling and precise control over concentration.

The hydrogen peroxide segment held the largest share in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product, the global bleaching agents market is divided into hydrogen peroxide and chlorine dioxide. Among these, the hydrogen peroxide segment held the largest share in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of its potent oxidizing properties, it is used as a disinfectant in a variety of industries, including food processing, paper and pulp, and healthcare. The use of hydrogen peroxide has expanded as a result of growing environmental awareness, which has promoted the use of environmentally friendly chemicals. In addition, it serves as a crucial reactant in the synthesis of polyurethanes and other chemicals like peracetic acid.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the highest share of the global bleaching agents market over the projected period.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the highest share of the global bleaching agents market over the projected period. This is because the region's sizable paper and textile industries are significant bleaching agent end users.  With economies like Bangladesh and India leading the region, South Asia boasts a thriving textile sector.

Europe is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR of the global bleaching agents market during the forecast period. One of the main end users of bleaching agents in Europe is the water treatment industry.  Chlorine-based substances, like chlorine dioxide and sodium hypochlorite, are widely used to disinfect drinking water sources.

Company Profiling 

Major vendors in the global bleaching agents market are Kemira, WelChem GmbH, BASF SE, CHT Group, Solvay, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., National Peroxide Ltd., Evonik Industries, Soleni, Christeyns, and others.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In March 2025, Researchers at IISc developed a novel method of producing bleach with zinc-air batteries. Toxic dyes and other industrial pollutants can be broken down by the invention. The strategy involves producing the chemical inside the battery itself.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global bleaching agents market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Bleaching Agents Market, By Form 

• Powder
• Liquid

Global Bleaching Agents Market, By Product 

• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Chlorine Dioxide

Global Bleaching Agents Market, By Regional 

• North America 
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe 
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific 
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America 
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa