Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market Report is Segmented by Application (Surface, Aerial, and Water Sanitizing), Chemical Type (Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Salts, Hydrogen Dioxide and Peroxyacetic Acid, Hypochlorites, and Halogens, and Other Chemical Types), Form (Liquid, and Powder), End Use (Livestock Farming, and Crop Cultivation), and Geography (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Value in USD for all the Above Segments.

Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market Size

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Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market Analysis

The Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market size is estimated at USD 2.12 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 2.53 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.62% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Disease outbreaks can lead to substantial financial losses, compelling farmers to adopt preventive measures, including the use of disinfectants. Their ability to control pathogens like fungi, bacteria, and viruses on crops and livestock has made them indispensable in modern farming.

Agricultural disinfectants are used on crops and livestock to protect against microbial infection (bacteria, viruses, and fungi). Agricultural disinfectants can also be used to destroy specific micro-organisms, which is the major reason for their huge application in farming across Europe.

European consumers place high importance on food safety and hygiene. This awareness drives farmers to implement rigorous disinfection practices to ensure contamination-free produce and maintain consumer trust.

A recent outbreak was confirmed in Germany in January 2025, marking the first occurrence in over three decades. The disease affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs, leading to significant economic losses due to trade restrictions and culling measures. Implementing strict biosecurity measures, including the use of disinfectants, is essential to prevent further transmission.

The surging demand for disinfectants has intensified competition among manufacturers. To maintain a competitive edge, companies are focusing on research and development to innovate and improve their product offerings. Innovation remains a key strategy for companies to capture a larger market share. For example, in April 2024, Neogen Corporation launched Neogen Farm Fluid MAX in Great Britain, with plans to expand to other European markets. This dual-action disinfectant is designed for challenging farm conditions and aligns with Neogen’s Pathogen Programme. It is tailored for use in coccidiosis control protocols, effectively breaking the protozoa cycle by destroying up to 100% of both sporulated and non-sporulated oocysts.

However, limited knowledge about the benefits and proper use of disinfectants among some growers acts as a barrier to market growth. The relatively high cost of quality disinfectants may deter adoption, particularly among small-scale farmers.

Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Industry Overview

The Europe agricultural disinfectants market is moderately fragmented, with the presence of many regional and local players. Some of the players in the market are Entaco NV (Nerta), FINK TEC GmbH, Neogen Corporation, Nufarm Ltd, and Stepan Company. The players are involved in product innovation, partnerships, expansions, and acquisition strategies for business expansions.

Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market Leaders

  1. FINK TEC GmbH

  2. Nufarm Ltd

  3. Stepan Company

  4. Entaco NV (Nerta)

  5. Neogen Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market News

  • November 2022: Neogen Corporation launched its Synergize disinfectant in regions including Europe. The product is trusted amongst the poultry, cattle, swine, equine, and companion animal industries to stop the spread of disease before it starts.
  • April 2021: LANXESS, a German specialty chemicals company, acquired Theseo Group, a disinfection and hygiene solutions producer. With the acquisition, the company is significantly expanding its product portfolio for the growth market of animal husbandry.

Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increase Adoption of Protected Agriculture Practices
    • 4.2.2 Rising Demand for Food and Decreasing Arable Land
    • 4.2.3 Increasing Government Support
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Harmful effect of Disinfectants
    • 4.3.2 Lack of Awareness and Low Adoption Rate
  • 4.4 Porters Five Force Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Application
    • 5.1.1 Surface
    • 5.1.2 Aerial
    • 5.1.3 Water Sanitizing
  • 5.2 Chemical Type
    • 5.2.1 Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Salts
    • 5.2.2 Hydrogen Dioxide and Pyeroxyacetic Acid
    • 5.2.3 Hypochlorites and Halogens
    • 5.2.4 Other Chemical Types
  • 5.3 Form
    • 5.3.1 Liquid
    • 5.3.2 Powder
  • 5.4 End Use
    • 5.4.1 Livestock Farming
    • 5.4.2 Crop Cultivation
  • 5.5 Geography
    • 5.5.1 Europe
    • 5.5.1.1 Germany
    • 5.5.1.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.1.3 France
    • 5.5.1.4 Russia
    • 5.5.1.5 Spain
    • 5.5.1.6 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 FINK TEC GmbH
    • 6.3.2 Entaco NV (Nerta)
    • 6.3.3 Lanxess
    • 6.3.4 The Chemours Company
    • 6.3.5 Zoetis
    • 6.3.6 Nufarm Limited
    • 6.3.7 Stepan Company
    • 6.3.8 Neogen Corporation
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Industry Segmentation

Agricultural disinfectants are compounds that are commonly used to protect crops and cattle against microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market is Segmented by Application (Surface, Aerial, and Water Sanitizing), Chemical Type (Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Salts, Hydrogen Dioxide and Peroxyacetic Acid, Hypochlorites, and Halogens, and Other Chemical Types), Form (Liquid, and Powder), End Use (Livestock Farming, and Crop Cultivation), and Geography (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe). The report offers market size and forecasts in terms of value in USD for all the above segments.

Application Surface
Aerial
Water Sanitizing
Chemical Type Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Salts
Hydrogen Dioxide and Pyeroxyacetic Acid
Hypochlorites and Halogens
Other Chemical Types
Form Liquid
Powder
End Use Livestock Farming
Crop Cultivation
Geography Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Russia
Spain
Rest of Europe
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Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market Research FAQs

How big is the Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market?

The Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market size is expected to reach USD 2.12 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.62% to reach USD 2.53 billion by 2030.

What is the current Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market size?

In 2025, the Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market size is expected to reach USD 2.12 billion.

Who are the key players in Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market?

FINK TEC GmbH, Nufarm Ltd, Stepan Company, Entaco NV (Nerta) and Neogen Corporation are the major companies operating in the Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market.

What years does this Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market size was estimated at USD 2.04 billion. The report covers the Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Agricultural Disinfectants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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