Chlorine Dioxide Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Application (Pulp & Paper Industry, Water Treatment, Food Processing, Construction Industry, Oil Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Others) And Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

The global chlorine dioxide market size was valued at USD 1.17 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 1.24 billion in 2026 to USD 1.97 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.% during the forecast period.

Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound with a chemical formula of ClO2. It is a volatile, small, and very strong molecule, which consists of two oxygen atoms and one chlorine atom. It is produced onsite from sodium chlorite or sodium chlorate. It is soluble in water and changes from reddish to yellowish-green colour gas at room temperature. Additionally, chlorine dioxide offers antimicrobial and antivirus properties. These properties surge the demand for chlorine dioxide in a wide range of applications which include the pulp & paper industry, water treatment, food processing, construction industry, oil industry, and pharmaceutical industry.

The rising demand for chlorine dioxide in water treatment and food processing will fuel market growth. In the water treatment application, the product is highly utilized as a biocide and as an odor control agent. It is also an effective disinfectant and remains long-lasting. In the food processing application, the chlorine dioxide is used as a sanitizer and to meat disinfection and washing fruits & vegetables and bottles. The growing demand for safe drinking water coupled with rising demand for food products will contribute to boosting product consumption. Hence, this will help to fuel the chlorine dioxide market growth during the forecast timeline.   

However, chlorine dioxide is a highly flammable and reactive gas, which makes it hazardous to many people. Hence, this is anticipated to hamper the market growth.

Key Market Driver -

The rising demand for chlorine dioxide in the water treatment and food processing to drive the market growth.

Key Market Restraint -

Highly flammable nature of chlorine dioxide to restrict the market growth

Market Segmentation:

Based on application, the chlorine dioxide market is segmented into pulp & paper industry, water treatment, food processing, construction industry, oil industry, pharmaceutical industry, and others. From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Key Players Covered:

The key players in the chlorine dioxide market include Clearwater Technology Ltd, Prominent, Grundfos, Ecolab, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, The Chemours Company, CDG Environmental, The Sabre Companies LLC., AquaPulse Systems, TECME SRL, and Accepta.

Key Insights

• Key Emerging Trends – For Major Countries
• Key Developments: Mergers, Acquisition, Partnership, etc.
• Latest Technological Advancement
• Insights on Regulatory Scenarios
• Porters Five Forces Analysis

Regional Analysis:

Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness sustainable growth in the chlorine dioxide market. The growth is attributed to the rapid growth in the pharmaceutical industry. Further, increasing the adoption of the product in water treatment will contribute to fuel market growth in this region. The higher adoption of the product in the pulp & paper and food industry will fuel the market growth in North America. The increasing use of chlorine dioxide in the construction industry will propel market growth in Europe. The Middle East & Africa is anticipated to witness significant growth, owing to the adoption of the product in the oil industry.

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Chlorine Dioxide Industry Developments

• In December 2018, Nalco Water, Ecolab’s water management business introduced a new line of PURATE™ technology for chlorine dioxide (Cl02) in North America. The company has specifically tailored this new line for small to medium size water systems. It will help the company to expand its product line.
• In November 2018, Clearwater Technology Ltd launched Pureox 3500, a new generator system for the purification of water using Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2). The product is ideal for preventing the build-up of microorganisms and biofouling within the system. With this new launch, the company would be able to serve its products to food and healthcare industry.