Market Forecast by Countries (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Europe), By Application (Industrial Water Treatment, Pulp & Paper Processing, Oil & Gas, Medical, Food & Beverages, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC436049 | Publication Date: Nov 2022 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market was valued at approximately USD 1.28 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach nearly USD 2.05 billion by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 5.38% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
Report Name | Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 5.38% |
Market Size | USD 2.05 billion by 2031 |
Growing Sector | Food & Beverages |
The Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market report thoroughly covers the market by applications and countries. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which helps stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Europe chlorine dioxide market has registered steady growth due to rising demand for safe water, stricter environmental and health regulations, and growing use of advanced disinfection technologies across industries. Increasing awareness about public and industrial hygiene, expansion of food & beverage processing, and efforts to reduce harmful disinfection by products are considered to enhance the market's growth. Investments in infrastructure modernization and sustainability mandates are key factors increasing the demand for chlorine dioxide.
Below mentioned some growth drivers and their impact on market dynamics:
Driver | Primary Segments Affected | Why It Matters |
Stringent Environmental & Health Regulations | Industrial Water Treatment, Medical, Food & Beverages | Regulations like EU Drinking Water Directive, REACH, and CLP encourage safer disinfectants. |
Increasing Demand for Clean Water & Safe Disinfection | Municipal and Industrial Water Treatment, Food & Beverages | Population growth and pollution raise need for effective disinfection. |
Shift from Chlorine to Chlorine Dioxide in Pulp & Paper | Pulp & Paper Processing | Mills switch to ECF/TCF bleaching requiring chlorine dioxide. |
On-site Generation Technologies | All applications, especially water treatment | Cuts transport/storage risks; ensures steady, cost-efficient supply. |
Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market is expected to gain traction, registering a CAGR of 5.38% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market grows under pressure from strict environmental and health laws like the EU Drinking Water Directive and REACH, promoting safer disinfectants with fewer by-products. Rising demand for clean water and reliable disinfection, driven by pollution and population growth, strengthens market trends. The pulp and paper sector is transitioning from chlorine bleaching to chlorine dioxide processes. On-site generation methods also aid the market by lowering transport hazards and providing a consistent, cost-effective chlorine dioxide supply.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence on market dynamics:
Restraint | Primary Segments Affected | What This Means |
High Production & Handling Costs | Small/Medium Enterprises across applications | Liquid, solid or gas forms require safety, precursors, specialized equipment that raise costs. |
Safety & Regulatory Compliance | All forms, especially gas | Strict handling, storage, transportation, and regulatory clearances increase barriers. |
Limited Awareness Among End-Users | SMEs, local water utilities, smaller food processors | The less knowledge among consumers about traditional disinfectants can slow growth. |
Raw Material Supply & Price Volatility | Industrial Water Treatment, Pulp & Paper | Materials like sodium chlorate, sulfuric acid etc. subject to supply chain disruptions. |
Competition from Alternative Disinfectants | Medical, Food & Beverages, Swimming/Pool Treatment | Chlorine, ozone, UV etc. may be preferred in some cases due to cost or familiarity. |
The Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market grows amid rising need for reliable and safe water disinfection across municipal, industrial, and food industries. Regulatory frameworks like REACH and the EU Drinking Water Directive support chlorine dioxide use for producing lower hazardous by-products. Chlorine dioxide is being adopted in the pulp and paper sector to enable cleaner bleaching methods. Moreover, on-site generation technology improves safety and cost performance by reducing storage and transportation hazards, securing continuous chlorine dioxide availability across different operational areas.
Some major trends contributing in the development of Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market are:
Here are some investment opportunities in the Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market:
Top leading players contributing to Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Growth are:
Company Name | Solvay S.A. |
Established Year | 1863 |
Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
Official Website | Click Here |
Solvay offers advanced chlorine dioxide solutions focusing on water treatment, pulp bleaching, and disinfection, emphasizing sustainability and process efficiency.
Company Name | Eka Chemicals (Perstorp Group) |
Established Year | 1881 |
Headquarters | Perstorp, Sweden |
Official Website | Click Here |
Eka Chemicals specializes in chlorine dioxide for pulp and paper industries, delivering high-purity products with eco-friendly manufacturing processes.
Company Name | Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. |
Established Year | 1920 |
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
Official Website | Click Here |
Nippon Soda supplies chlorine dioxide for industrial applications, focusing on innovation and reducing environmental impact in European markets.
Company Name | Kemira Oyj |
Established Year | 1920 |
Headquarters | Helsinki, Finland |
Official Website | Click Here |
Kemira provides chlorine dioxide chemicals with an emphasis on water-intensive industries, promoting sustainable water treatment technologies.
Company Name | BASF SE |
Established Year | 1865 |
Headquarters | Ludwigshafen, Germany |
Official Website | Click Here |
BASF manufactures chlorine dioxide products aimed at pulp bleaching and water disinfection, integrating cutting-edge technology for enhanced efficiency.
Policies at both European and national levels now favor safer and more sustainable disinfection practices, expanding chlorine dioxide use across multiple fields. The EU Drinking Water Directive imposes tough restrictions on disinfection by-products, while REACH and CLP call for rigorous chemical safety checks and labeling. The Industrial Emissions Directive drives adoption of low-emission technologies in water systems. Broader policy efforts such as the EU Green Deal and Farm to Fork Strategy aim to advance sustainability, with national programs accelerating modern treatment infrastructure.
The Europe Chlorine Dioxide Industry maintains a strong outlook, supported by solid regulatory systems, greater public health focus, and improved technological output. Prioritizing on-site generation, reduced by-product formulations, and smarter monitoring will enhance efficiency and meet environmental standards. With growing applications in food & beverage, medical, and industrial water treatment, market revenues in Europe are expected to rise steadily through 2031.
According to Guneet Kaur, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, France is witnessing a sharp rise in chlorine dioxide demand due to expanding food processing units and public disinfection initiatives. Increased investment in water infrastructure and municipal sanitation drives the accelerated adoption of chlorine dioxide across sectors.
Growing concerns around food safety and hygiene are pushing the food and beverage industry toward chlorine dioxide for effective disinfection. It helps maintain microbial control in processing environments without leaving harmful residues, Food & Beverages Sector hold largest Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Share making it a preferred choice in regulatory-driven markets with rising consumer expectations.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Overview |
3.1 Europe Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Trends |
6 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market, 2017 - 2031 |
6.1 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
7 Germany Chlorine Dioxide Market, 2017 - 2031 |
7.1 Germany Chlorine Dioxide Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
8 United Kingdom Chlorine Dioxide Market, 2017 - 2031 |
8.1 United Kingdom Chlorine Dioxide Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
9 France Chlorine Dioxide Market, 2017 - 2031 |
9.1 France Chlorine Dioxide Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
10 Italy Chlorine Dioxide Market, 2017 - 2031 |
10.1 Italy Chlorine Dioxide Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
11 Russia Chlorine Dioxide Market, 2017 - 2031 |
11.1 Russia Chlorine Dioxide Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
12 Spain Chlorine Dioxide Market, 2017 - 2031 |
12.1 Spain Chlorine Dioxide Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
13 Rest of Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market, 2017 - 2031 |
13.1 Rest of Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
14 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Key Performance Indicators |
15 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
16.2 Europe Chlorine Dioxide Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |