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

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

South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Size

South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Summary
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South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Analysis

The South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size is estimated at USD 0.85 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.01 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Agriculture forms the foundation of South American food production, and maintaining safety and hygiene in agricultural environments is essential for crop and livestock health. Agricultural disinfectants play a vital role in protecting both land and animals from diseases and contaminants that can reduce yields and cause economic losses. These disinfectants eliminate harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to create a safer and more productive farming environment. The agricultural sector has adopted advanced protected cultivation systems, such as greenhouses, to increase productivity. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Brazil utilized 6,000 greenhouses in 2023, producing about 1.5 million metric tons of tomatoes and other crops annually. These systems offer sustainable and economical methods for fruit and vegetable production. In such controlled environments, disinfectants are crucial for protecting crops from insects, pests, and diseases.

Disinfectants and biocides play an essential role in crop production by reducing plant disease-related losses. Their applications include surface disinfection, irrigation system sanitization, nutrient solution treatment, and comprehensive disinfection of greenhouses, storage halls, and cold rooms. Modern agricultural practices utilize various irrigation methods, including drip irrigation systems (top feeder, dripping systems) and conventional sprinkler systems. However, systems with reduced water flow and smaller pipes face increased risks of biofilm formation and bacterial and fungal colonization. In narrow pipes, these biofilms can create blockages through bacterial slime and biofilm accumulation, potentially damaging plant sections if not addressed promptly. The irrigation system's structure can also facilitate the spread of plant diseases, with particularly harmful fungi such as Pythium primarily transmitted through contaminated irrigation networks.

The agricultural disinfectants market in South America is driven by increased demand for livestock products and frequent livestock disease outbreaks. In 2024, Brazil implemented a self-imposed export ban on chicken meat, eggs, and poultry products after confirming a Newcastle Disease outbreak at a farm in Anta Gorda, Rio Grande do Sul. This embargo affects 60,000 metric tons of monthly international trade. The president of ABPA (Brazilian Association for Animal Protein), Ricardo Santin, stated that the self-embargo announced by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock aligns with existing sanitary agreements and demonstrates the country's commitment to transparent production safety protocols.

South America Agricultural Disinfectants Industry Overview

The South American 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.

South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Leaders

  1. DuPont

  2. Neogen Corporation

  3. Stepan Company

  4. Zoetis Services LLC

  5. Lanxess AG

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South 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.

South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & 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 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 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 User
    • 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 Country
    • 5.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.5.3 Rest of South 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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South 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 South America agricultural disinfectant market is segmented by Chemical Type (Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Salts, Hydrogen Dioxide and Pyeroxyacetic Acid, Hypochlorites, and Halogens, and Other Chemical Types), Form (Liquid, and Powder), End User (Livestock Farming, and Crop Cultivation), Application (Surface, Aerial, Water Sanitizing, and Crop Type), and Country (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South 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 User Livestock Farming
Crop Cultivation
Application Surface
Aerial
Water Sanitizing
Country Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market Research FAQs

How big is the South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market?

The South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size is expected to reach USD 0.85 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.5% to reach USD 1.01 billion by 2030.

What is the current South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size?

In 2025, the South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size is expected to reach USD 0.85 billion.

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

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

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

In 2024, the South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size was estimated at USD 0.82 billion. The report covers the South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Agricultural Disinfectants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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