Bronopol Market Analysis & Forecast 2025-2031

Global Bronopol Market is expected to reach USD 1605.58 million by 2031 with CAGR of 5.7 % between 2025 and 2031

Overview

Bronopol is an antibacterial chemical compound used in preservation of pharma and cosmetic product. It is a propanediol-type compound containing nitro and bromine groups and effective antimicrobial, anti-infective, bactericide, fungicide, germicide, slimicide and wood preservative. Rising industrialization, population growth re primary drivers for growth of Global Bronopol Market. In 2023 market is valued around USD 1216.91 million and estimated to show impressive CAGR of 5.7 % between 2024 to 2030. Its broad range of applications especially in water treatment & pharma anti-bacterial activity resulting in high demand for Bronopol.  

Bronopol Forms & Competitive analysis

Bronopol is manufactured and used in Liquid, Crystalline & Pelleted/ Tableted. Liquid Bronopol market holds around 48 % of market share in 2024. Bronopol is soluble in polar solvents like ethylene glycol, water, and ethanol but only slightly soluble in non-polar solvents like chloroform. Liquid forms can be easily used in metering pump delivery system while open-pour system can use Crystalline & Pelleted/ Tableted Bronopol. Liquid segment is expected to show highest growth rate in upcoming years followed by Pelleted/ Tableted and Crystalline Bronopol.  

Bronopol Market is becoming very competitive due to new emerging manufacturers especially in China. Since last decade Bronopol manufacturers in Asia Pacific has increased fourfold. Environmental challenges faced by manufacturers includes Bronopol containing products can result in discharge of effluent to surface waters and may adversely affect aquatic life in the receiving stream waters. To avoid health & environmental problem caused due to many manufacturers are applying innovation and technological advancement. Recently BASF launched Protectol® BN Bronopol product that is used in Institutional Cleaning and Sanitation with minimal environmental or health affect.  

Application & Regional analysis

Research study analysed Bronopol Market for Pharma and personal care industry, Water Treatment, Oil and Gas, Paper and Pulp, Paintings, Coatings, and Adhesives applications. Water Treatment segment is market leader and constitute around 32 % of market share in 2024. Pharma and personal care industry, Oil and Gas application of Bronopol shown highest growth rate between 2019 to 2024 also expected to continue impressive growth rate in forecasted period. Measurement of exposures of bronopol to handlers are very important to ensure safety while using in these applications. Typical exposure should be less than 0.127 mg/kg/day but in case of water treatment exposure limit is 2.849 mg/kg/day.  

Geographical analysis includes major regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, South America, and Africa & Rest of the World. North America leading the market followed by Europe & Asia Pacific. Mature Cosmetic & Pharma industry along with high production of Oil and Gas in North America regions are primary reasons for massive usage of Bronopol. Water treatment, industrial sanitization as well as rising cosmetic & pharma industry are main growth drivers for Asia Pacific market. In forecasted period Asia Pacific Bronopol Market is estimated to show highest growth rate and surge in demand for product. Africa & South America market also has shown significant increment in Bronopol revenue since last 6 years.  

Research report delivers meticulous information regarding market competition. Competitive analysis played important role in delivering past and present strategies of competitors. Study uses SWOT and PESTEL analysis to deliver accurate key players details that helps building user’s business strategies. Resources use by Competitor always helps to determine what exact approaches business use to stay ahead of the competition. Regional analysis delivers precise information and market outlook accordance with various regions. It helps the user to gain 360 degree view of the market to expand business presence in different geographies.  

Global Bronopol Market : Form

• Liquid
• Crystalline
• Pelleted/ Tableted

Global Bronopol Market : Application

• Pharma and personal care industry
• Water Treatment
• Oil and Gas
• Paper and Pulp
• Paintings, Coatings, and Adhesives

Global Bronopol Market : Competitive Analysis

Report includes accurate analysis of key players with Market Value, Company profile, SWOT analysis. The Study consists of following key players in Global Bronopol Market :

• BASF
• DOW Chemicals
• Shanghai Rich Chemicals
• Sharon Laboratories
• Fujian Shaowu
• Gayathri Chemicals
• Sai Supreme Chemicals
• Mani Agro Chemicals
• Ramdev Chemicals
• Symbolic Pharma
• Weifang Haihua Yuanda Fine Chemicals
• BQ Technology (HK) Company
• Wuhan Fortuna Chemical

Geographical analysis of Global Bronopol Market :

• North America
  • U.S.A
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of NA
• Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Singapore
  • Rest of APAC
• Latin America
• Middle East
• Africa
• Rest of World

Global Bronopol Market Report delivers a comprehensive analysis of the following parameters:

• Market Forecast for 2025-2031
• Market growth drivers
• Challenges and Opportunities
• Emerging and Current market trends
• Market player Capacity, Production, Revenue (Value)
• Supply (Production), Consumption, Export, Import analysis
• End user/application Analysis

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