Product Code: ETC102088 | Publication Date: Jun 2021 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The United Kingdom Potassium iodide Market is poised for steady growth rate improvements from 2025 to 2029. The growth rate starts at 0.00% in 2025 and reaches 0.00% by 2029.
Potassium iodide is used in medical treatments, particularly for thyroid conditions, and as a nutritional supplement in animal feed. The UK market for potassium iodide is driven by its health benefits and applications in the pharmaceutical and veterinary sectors. The increasing awareness of iodine deficiency and its impact on health is supporting the market. Advances in production and formulation are enhancing product quality and accessibility.
The UK potassium iodide market growth is propelled by increasing applications in pharmaceutical formulations, iodized salt production, and radiation protection solutions. Potassium iodide serves as a nutritional supplement, thyroid medication, and emergency radiation blocker in healthcare, food processing, and nuclear industries. Rising demand for iodine deficiency prevention, radioactive iodine exposure mitigation, and thyroid gland health drives market expansion. Technological innovations in potassium iodide crystallization methods, iodine purification techniques, and iodized salt fortification support market growth. Regulatory compliance with pharmaceutical quality standards, food additive regulations, and radiation emergency preparedness guidelines further stimulate market growth in the potassium iodide segment.
Challenges in the UK potassium iodide market include pharmaceutical quality standards, iodine deficiency prevention, and market dynamics. Addressing medical and dietary supplement demand for potassium iodide in thyroid health, radiation protection, and nutritional fortification while ensuring product efficacy, safety, and regulatory compliance poses significant challenges. Innovating iodine extraction methods, optimizing iodide salt formulations, and advancing iodine supplementation research are key priorities for market differentiation and growth in healthcare and nutrition sectors.
In the UK, the potassium iodide market is influenced by regulations that ensure product purity and efficacy. Government policies govern the use of potassium iodide in pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, and iodized salt production. The UK government supports initiatives that monitor iodine deficiency disorders and promotes the availability of potassium iodide to improve public health outcomes.
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 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the importance of iodine in maintaining thyroid health |
4.2.2 Growth in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries in the UK |
4.2.3 Rising prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders in the population |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations and standards related to iodine supplementation |
4.3.2 Limited availability of potassium iodide sources in the UK market |
4.3.3 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in potassium iodide production |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-industrial Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume, By X-Ray Contrast Media, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume, By Nutrition , 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume, By Film Photography, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches containing potassium iodide |
8.2 Adoption rate of potassium iodide supplements in the UK population |
8.3 Number of research studies highlighting the benefits of potassium iodide |
8.4 Level of government support and initiatives for addressing iodine deficiency disorders in the UK |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Potassium iodide Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |