Iodine Market Report 2025

This Iodine market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The iodine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.71 billion in 2024 to $2.95 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.87%. The growth observed during the historic period is primarily attributed to the rising demand in the medical sector, increased utilization in water treatment, expanding veterinary applications, heightened demand for biocides and disinfectants, and fluctuations in crude iodine prices.

The iodine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.09 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.50%. This forecasted growth is driven by increasing demand in the medical sector, greater use in water treatment, expanding veterinary applications, rising demand for biocides and disinfectants, and ongoing fluctuations in crude iodine prices. Key trends expected during the forecast period include advancements in membrane separation technologies, the development of smart disinfection and antimicrobial products, applications of nanotechnology and iodine nanoparticles, next-generation iodine-based pharmaceuticals, and innovations in iodine-enhanced LED and OLED technologies.

The growing prevalence of chronic diseases is anticipated to drive the expansion of the iodine market in the coming years. Chronic diseases, characterized by their long duration and gradual progression, include conditions such as thyroid disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. These conditions increase the demand for iodine due to its essential role in medical imaging, pharmaceutical applications, and dietary supplements aimed at prevention and management. Iodine supports thyroid function, regulates metabolism, boosts immune response, and reduces inflammation, contributing to improved overall health and disease resilience. For example, in January 2023, the National Library of Medicine projected that by 2.05 trillion Americans aged 50 and older would suffer from at least one chronic illness. This growing prevalence underscores the expanding demand for iodine in various health applications.

Leading companies in the iodine market are also innovating with products such as iodized salt to address iodine deficiencies and improve public health. Iodized salt, fortified with iodine, prevents deficiency-related health issues such as goiter and developmental disorders. For instance, in February 2022, Tata Consumer Products Limited launched Shuddh by Tata Salt, a premium iodized salt designed to provide high-quality, pure salt enriched with iodine to combat deficiencies in Indian households. The product reflects the company's commitment to enhancing public health by offering a reliable source of iodine and promoting better nutrition and overall well-being, especially in regions with widespread iodine deficiency.

In September 2024, Availity, a U.S.-based healthcare data and administrative network operator, announced a partnership with Iodine Software. This collaboration aims to integrate Iodine's machine learning capabilities into Availity Essentials Pro to optimize revenue cycle management for healthcare systems. The integration is expected to reduce revenue leakage and improve operational efficiency, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to healthcare administration by both companies.

Major players in the iodine market are Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., MilliporeSigma, Albemarle Corporation, ACF Minera S.A., BASF SE, Nippoh Chemicals Co. Ltd., ISE Chemicals Corporation, Algorta Norte S.A., Godo Shigen Co. Ltd., Iofina plc, American Elements, Chemlock Metals Corporation, Iochem Corporation, Deepwater Chemicals Inc., Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., Eskay Iodine, Salvi Chemicals Industries Limited, Azer Yod LLC, SAGAR Life Sciences Private Limited, Junsei Chemical Co. Ltd.

Europe was the largest region in the iodine market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in iodine report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the iodine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Iodine is a chemical element represented by the symbol "I" and has an atomic number of 53. It belongs to the halogen group in the periodic table, alongside elements such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and astatine. Iodine is widely used in various fields, including as a disinfectant, in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, in medical imaging, and as an additive in iodized salt to combat iodine deficiency.

The primary forms of iodine include inorganic salts and complexes, elemental and isotopic forms, and organic compounds. Inorganic salts are ionic compounds composed of inorganic cations and anions, such as sodium chloride (NaCl). Iodine is sourced from underground brines, seaweeds, caliche ore, and recycling. It serves numerous industries and applications, including pharmaceuticals, biocides, iodophors, X-ray contrast media, catalysts in polymer processing, optical polarizing films, human nutrition, fluorochemicals, animal feed, and other uses.

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The iodine market consists of sales of products including iodized salt, antiseptics, thyroid medications, and photographic chemicals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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