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

The North America Agricultural Disinfectant Market Report is Segmented by Chemical Type (Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Salts, Hydrogen Dioxide and Peroxyacetic Acid, Hypochlorites, and Halogens, and Other Chemical Types), Form (Liquid, and Powder), End User (Livestock Farming, and Crop Cultivation), Application (Surface, Aerial, and Water Sanitizing), and Geography (United States, Canada, Mexico, and Rest of North America). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Size

North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Summary
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North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Analysis

The North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size is estimated at USD 2.10 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Agricultural disinfectants protect crops and livestock from microbial infections, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Cleaning and disinfection (C&D) processes reduce, remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogenic microorganisms through physical or chemical methods. These procedures prevent the spread of microorganisms between animals, locations, and people. Contamination can occur through direct or indirect contact with equipment, facilities, vehicles, personnel, and the movement of animals or animal products.

In North America, industrialized meat production continues to expand rapidly, necessitating strict hygiene protocols to prevent disease transmission among livestock and increasing the demand for disinfectants. According to Statistics Canada, Canadian farms recorded 11.3 million cattle and calves in 2023. Alberta dominated the cattle inventory with 42.7% of the national total, followed by Saskatchewan (19.3%) and Ontario (14.0%). Milk production grew by 1.5% (1,396,883 hectolitres) in 2023 compared to 2022. The P5 region showed a 1.8% increase in milk production, while the Western Milk Pool reported a 0.5% growth. The cow population remained stable at 969,500, showing a minimal increase of 100 from the previous year. The growth in milk production has intensified the demand for agricultural disinfectants. Dairy operations require thorough sanitization practices to prevent diseases such as mastitis, which impacts milk quality and production. Disinfectants play a crucial role in maintaining clean milking equipment, storage tanks, and dairy facilities, ensuring animal health and regulatory compliance. The implementation of effective disinfection protocols supports disease control, enhances farm management practices, and improves milk production efficiency, contributing to the increased demand for agricultural disinfectants in dairy operations.

The growth in crop production drives the demand for agricultural disinfectants. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, rice production in the United States increased from 7.26 million metric tons in 2022 to 99.1 million metric tons in 2023. The expansion of crop production necessitates stringent hygiene practices and disease prevention measures. Agricultural disinfectants are crucial for sanitizing equipment, tools, and surfaces that contact crops, preventing pathogen and pest spread. Post-harvest disinfectant treatments reduce microbial contamination and ensure agricultural produce safety and quality. The emphasis on biosecurity and contamination prevention continues to increase the demand for agricultural disinfectants.

North America Agricultural Disinfectants Industry Overview

The North America agricultural disinfectants market is consolidated, with a few global players leading the market with a highly diversified product portfolio and several acquisitions and agreements taking place to gain a major share in the industry. Some of the major players in the industry include DuPont, Neogen Corporation, Stepan Company, Lanxess AG, and Zoetis Services LLC are some of the major players who are operating in the region. The companies are not only competing based on product quality or product promotion but are also focused on other strategic moves, like acquisitions and expansions, to acquire a larger share and expand their acquired market size. 

North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Leaders

  1. DuPont

  2. Neogen Corporation

  3. Stepan Company

  4. Lanxess AG

  5. Zoetis Services LLC

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

  • April 2024: Neogen Corporation introduced Neogen Farm Fluid MAX, with dual-action disinfectant that addresses challenging farm conditions and integrates with the Neogen Pathogen Programme. The product specifically targets coccidiosis control, effectively destroying oocysts and disrupting the protozoa cycle. Testing shows it inactivates up to 100% of sporulated and non-sporulated oocysts. When diluted to 2%, the disinfectant demonstrates effectiveness against multiple field strains of Eimeria oocysts, including E. tenella, E. maxima, and E. acervulina.
  • November 2021: Lanxess AG acquired a disinfection and hygiene solutions provider, Theseo. The technical expertise and broad portfolio of Theseo will strengthen the position of Lanxess AG in the growth of animal hygiene.

North America 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 Rising Incidence of Livestock Diseases
    • 4.2.2 Increasing Necessity of Food Safety
    • 4.2.3 Adoption of Advanced Farming Techniques
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Environmental and Health Concerns
    • 4.3.2 Strict Government Regulations
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces 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 Chemical Type
    • 5.1.1 Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Salts
    • 5.1.2 Hydrogen Dioxide and Pyeroxyacetic Acid
    • 5.1.3 Hypochlorites and Halogens
    • 5.1.4 Other Chemical Types
  • 5.2 Form
    • 5.2.1 Liquid
    • 5.2.2 Powder
  • 5.3 End Use
    • 5.3.1 Livestock Farming
    • 5.3.2 Crop Cultivation
  • 5.4 Application
    • 5.4.1 Surface
    • 5.4.2 Aerial
    • 5.4.3 Water Sanitizing
  • 5.5 Geography
    • 5.5.1 North America
    • 5.5.1.1 United States
    • 5.5.1.2 Canada
    • 5.5.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.5.1.4 Rest of North America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 DuPont
    • 6.3.2 Neogen Corporation
    • 6.3.3 Stepan Company
    • 6.3.4 Lanxess AG
    • 6.3.5 Zoetis Services LLC
    • 6.3.6 Nufarm Limited
    • 6.3.7 Entaco N.V.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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North America Agricultural Disinfectants Industry Segmentation

Agricultural disinfectants are chemical or biological substances that eliminate harmful microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, in farming and livestock environments. For this report, disinfectants that are used in sanitizing crop cultivation locations, majorly greenhouses, playhouses, indoor farms, and other protected cultivation, as well as those used for sanitizing livestock farms, have been considered as the scope of the market. The North America Agricultural Disinfectant Market is segmented by Chemical Type (Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Salts, Hydrogen Dioxide and Peroxyacetic Acid, Hypochlorites, and Halogens, and Other Chemical Types), Form (Liquid, and Powder), End User (Livestock Farming, and Crop Cultivation), Application (Surface, Aerial, and Water Sanitizing), and Geography (United States, Canada, Mexico, and Rest of North America). The report offers market size and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.

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
Application Surface
Aerial
Water Sanitizing
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
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North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Research Faqs

How big is the North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market?

The North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size is expected to reach USD 2.10 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.30% to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2030.

What is the current North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size?

In 2025, the North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size is expected to reach USD 2.10 billion.

Who are the key players in North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market?

DuPont, Neogen Corporation, Stepan Company, Lanxess AG and Zoetis Services LLC are the major companies operating in the North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market.

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

In 2024, the North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size was estimated at USD 2.01 billion. The report covers the North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the North America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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