Global Chlorine Disinfectant Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Grade (Technical Grade, Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, and Industrial Grade), By Product Type (Powder, Granular, Tablet, and Solution), By End-User (Municipal Water Treatment Plants, Hospitals & Clinics, Food Processing Plants, Textile Mills, Pharmaceutical Companies, and Swimming Pool Maintenance Companies), By Application (Water Treatment, Medical & Healthcare, Food & Beverage Processing, Pulp & Paper Manufacturing, Swimming Pools & Spas, and Textile & Laundry Industry), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Chlorine Disinfectant Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Chlorine Disinfectant Market Size Was Estimated at USD 3.11 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.72% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Chlorine Disinfectant Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 4.65 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Chlorine Disinfectant Market Size was worth around USD 3.11 Billion in 2024 and is Predicted to Grow to Around USD 4.65 Billion by 2035 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.72% from 2025 to 2035. The rising water treatment demand, strict regulatory standards, and the healthcare & sanitation sector are driving the chlorine disinfectant market worldwide.

Market Overview

The chlorine disinfectant market encompasses the production, distribution, and sale of various chlorine-based products used for disinfection purposes. Chlorine disinfectants are used for killing and inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, primarily in water treatment, industrial applications, and healthcare settings. Demand for safe drinking water, attention towards cleanliness, and imposition of stringent legal requirements on offshore water are driving the market demand for chlorine disinfectant. The development of novel technology of chlorine-containing formulations and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies integrated with data analysis and IoT are escalating the market growth opportunities for chlorine disinfectant.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the chlorine disinfectant market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the chlorine disinfectant market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the chlorine disinfectant market.

Driving Factors

The use of chlorine dioxide, chlorination, and chloramines in the disinfection systems of water treatment is propelling the market. Several health and safety concerns have been raised by the impact of untreated domestic wastewater on community reservoirs, contributing to the market demand for chlorine disinfectant. Chlorine is a commonly used disinfectant in healthcare facilities for inactivating both bacteria and viruses. Several water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) actions in the healthcare settings, for preventing infection and disease outbreak or spreading, are responsible for propelling the chlorine disinfectant market.

Restraining Factors

The strict regulatory approvals for new disinfectant products for consumer safety are restricting the market growth, as these approval processes involve thorough clinical testing and trial phases that take several years. Further, the availability of substitutes and environmental concerns regarding the use of chlorine disinfectants are hampering the chlorine disinfectant market.

Market Segmentation

The chlorine disinfectant market share is classified into grade, product type, end-user, and application.

• The technical grade segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the grade, the chlorine disinfectant market is divided into technical grade, food grade, pharmaceutical grade, and industrial grade. Among these, the technical grade segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Technical grade chlorine disinfectant provides a higher concentration of active chlorine and is used for stronger disinfectant and bleaching tasks. The extensive use of technical-grade chlorine disinfectant for water treatment, bleaching agents, and chemical manufacturing is driving the market.

• The powder segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected timeframe.

Based on the product type, the chlorine disinfectant market is divided into powder, granular, tablet, and solution. Among these, the powder segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected timeframe. Powder chlorine disinfectants are dry chemical compounds that dissolve in water, releasing chlorine to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. These are commonly used in water treatment, sanitation, and cleaning purposes.

• The municipal water treatment plants segment dominated the market with a significant revenue share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end-user, the chlorine disinfectant market is divided into municipal water treatment plants, hospitals & clinics, food processing plants, textile mills, pharmaceutical companies, and swimming pool maintenance companies. Among these, the municipal water treatment plants segment dominated the market with a significant revenue share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Chlorine disinfectants are primarily used in municipal treatment plans to ensure the safety of drinking water. The strict regulations and concerns over waterborne diseases are fueling the market demand in the municipal water treatment plants segment.

• The water treatment segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the chlorine disinfectant market is divided into water treatment, medical & healthcare, food & beverage processing, pulp & paper manufacturing, swimming pools & spas, and textile & laundry industry. Among these, the water treatment segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Chlorine disinfectants are added to drinking water supplies to eliminate illness-causing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. The growth of water treatment infrastructure and the regulatory requirement for preventing the spread of waterborne diseases aid in propelling the market in the water treatment segment.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Chlorine Disinfectant Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the chlorine disinfectant market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the chlorine disinfectant market over the predicted timeframe. The demand for water treatment and disinfection across the municipal and industrial sectors is driving the regional market demand for chlorine disinfectant. An increasing need for water purification, awareness about hygiene & sanitation, and strict government regulations on water safety are propelling the market demand for chlorine disinfectant.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the chlorine disinfectant market during the forecast period. Rapid urbanization and industrial activities, along with the increased public awareness about hygiene and sanitation, are driving the chlorine disinfectant market. Further, rigorous government regulations, adoption of water chlorination, and investment in the industrial sector are contributing to enhancing the market growth. With the growing urbanization and population, scarcity of clean drinking water in countries like India and China is propelling the regional market growth for chlorine disinfectant.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the chlorine disinfectant market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Ecolab
• BASF SE
• Brenntag
• Kemira
• Solvay
• Arch Chemicals
• Clariant
• Olin Corporation
• Chemtrade Logistics
• Evonik Industries
• Westlake Chemical Corporation
• PPG Industries
• Buckman
• Lanxess
• BioLab
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Development

• In February 2025, Scottish Borders-based Scotmas has secured £2.2 million in equity funding to support its international expansion plans. The company’s core technology relates to the application of Chlorine Dioxide (CHLORINE DIOXIDE) as a method to control bacteria and other pathogens present in water and food contact surfaces across a variety of industries.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the chlorine disinfectant market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Chlorine Disinfectant Market, By Grade

• Technical Grade
• Food Grade
• Pharmaceutical Grade
• Industrial Grade

Global Chlorine Disinfectant Market, By Product Type

• Powder
• Granular
• Tablet
• Solution

Global Chlorine Disinfectant Market, By End-User

• Municipal Water Treatment Plants
• Hospitals & Clinics
• Food Processing Plants
• Textile Mills
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Swimming Pool Maintenance Companies

Global Chlorine Disinfectant Market, By Application

• Water Treatment
• Medical & Healthcare
• Food & Beverage Processing
• Pulp & Paper Manufacturing
• Swimming Pools & Spas
• Textile & Laundry Industry

Global Chlorine Disinfectant Market, By Regional Analysis

• 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