Iodine Global Market

Iodine Global Market

Global Iodine Market Industry Research Report 2026

Explore detailed insights, trends, growth drivers, key players, and forecasts for the Global Iodine Market Industry Research Report 2026 market worldwide.

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Date: 01-2026

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Global Iodine Market Report (2026–2036)

Market Overview

Chem Reports projects that the Iodine Market was valued at USD xxxx in 2025 and is expected to reach USD xxxx by 2036, growing at a CAGR of xx% globally.

The Global Iodine Market Report 2025 provides extensive industry analysis of development components, patterns, flows, and sizes. It calculates present and past market values to forecast potential market performance during the forecast period 2026–2036. This research study utilized both primary and secondary data sources, including government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, current trends, technological innovation, upcoming technologies, and technical progress in related industries.

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak in December 2019, declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization, significantly affected the Iodine market in 2020. Supply chain disruptions, reduced industrial activity, and shifts in demand cycles impacted production and consumption patterns worldwide.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Saltpeter Minera Iodine
  • Underground Brine Iodine
  • Seaweed Iodine

By Application

  • X-ray Contrast Media
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Iodophors and PVP-I
  • LCD Screens
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Other

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, and others
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, and others
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina, and others
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and others

Key Market Players

  • SQM
  • Cosayach
  • Ise Chemicals
  • Algorta Norte S.A.
  • Godo Shigen
  • Iochem
  • Nippoh Chemicals
  • RB Energy
  • Toho Earthtech
  • Iofina
  • Wengfu
  • Gather Great Ocean
  • Xinwang

Global Iodine Market Intelligence (2026–2036)

Short Description / Definition

Iodine is a halogen element widely used in pharmaceuticals, medical imaging, animal nutrition, disinfectants, and electronics. It is sourced primarily from underground brines, caliche ore (saltpeter minera), and seaweed. Its versatility and critical role in healthcare and technology make it a strategically important commodity.

Regional Analysis

  • Asia-Pacific: Largest market share, driven by strong demand in pharmaceuticals, animal nutrition, and LCD screen manufacturing. China, Japan, and India dominate consumption due to industrial expansion and healthcare needs.
  • North America: Growth supported by demand in X-ray contrast media and pharmaceuticals. The U.S. leads in adoption for medical imaging and iodine-based disinfectants.
  • Europe: Stable growth, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and eco-friendly iodine applications. Germany, France, and the U.K. are hubs for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical innovation.
  • South America: Chile is a major producer of iodine from caliche ore, making the region strategically important for global supply. Brazil and Argentina show growing demand in healthcare and agriculture.
  • Middle East & Africa: Early-stage market, with demand driven by animal nutrition and healthcare. Limited industrial base constrains growth, but opportunities exist in agriculture.

Porter’s Five Forces

  • Supplier Power: High; iodine supply is concentrated in Chile and Japan, creating dependency.
  • Buyer Power: Moderate; pharmaceutical and healthcare industries exert influence but rely heavily on iodine.
  • Threat of New Entrants: Low; extraction requires specialized resources and high capital investment.
  • Threat of Substitutes: Low to moderate; few alternatives exist for medical imaging and disinfectants.
  • Industry Rivalry: Moderate; competition among global producers is strong, but supply concentration limits rivalry.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Essential for pharmaceuticals, medical imaging, and nutrition.
  • Diverse applications across healthcare, agriculture, and electronics.

Weaknesses

  • Supply concentrated in a few regions (Chile, Japan).
  • Price volatility due to limited sources.

Opportunities

  • Rising demand in Asia-Pacific healthcare and electronics sectors.
  • Innovation in eco-friendly iodine formulations and recycling.

Threats

  • Regulatory pressures on mining and chemical safety.
  • Supply chain risks due to geographic concentration.

Trend Analysis

  • Healthcare Growth: Increasing use in X-ray contrast media and pharmaceuticals.
  • Electronics Expansion: Rising demand for iodine in LCD screen manufacturing.
  • Animal Nutrition: Growing use in feed additives to improve livestock health.
  • Sustainability Focus: Development of recycling and eco-friendly iodine extraction methods.
  • Regional Supply Dependence: Chile remains the dominant global supplier.

Drivers & Challenges

Drivers

  • Growth in global healthcare and medical imaging industries.
  • Rising demand for iodine in electronics and animal nutrition.
  • Technological advancements in iodine extraction and recycling.

Challenges

  • Supply concentration and geopolitical risks.
  • Regulatory compliance on mining and chemical safety.
  • Price volatility due to limited global sources.

Value Chain Analysis

  1. Raw Material Sourcing: Caliche ore (Chile), underground brines (Japan, U.S.), and seaweed.
  2. Extraction & Refining: Specialized processes to produce high-purity iodine.
  3. Distribution: Global supply chains, with Chile as the primary exporter.
  4. End-Use Applications: Pharmaceuticals, medical imaging, disinfectants, LCD screens, animal nutrition.
  5. Sustainability: Emerging focus on recycling and eco-friendly extraction.

Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders

  • Manufacturers: Diversify sourcing and invest in recycling technologies to reduce supply risks.
  • Governments: Support local iodine production and incentivize sustainable extraction.
  • Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific healthcare and electronics growth, and companies innovating in iodine recycling.
  • End-Users (Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, Agriculture): Secure long-term supply contracts to mitigate volatility.
  • New Entrants: Target niche applications in animal nutrition and specialty chemicals with differentiated iodine products.

 

1. Market Overview of Iodine
    1.1 Iodine Market Overview
        1.1.1 Iodine Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 Iodine Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 Iodine Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 Iodine Forecasted Market Size by Regions
    1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
        1.5.1 North America
        1.5.2 East Asia
        1.5.3 Europe
        1.5.4 South Asia
        1.5.5 Southeast Asia
        1.5.6 Middle East
        1.5.7 Africa
        1.5.8 Oceania
        1.5.9 South America
        1.5.10 Rest of the World
    1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
        1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2025 Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Iodine Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global Iodine Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global Iodine Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 Saltpeter Minera Iodine
    2.4 Underground Brine Iodine
    2.5 Seaweed Iodine
3. Covid-19 Impact Iodine Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global Iodine Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global Iodine Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 X-ray Contrast Media
    3.4 Pharmaceuticals
    3.5 Iodophors and PVP-I
    3.6 LCD Screens
    3.7 Animal Nutrition
    3.8 Other
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global Iodine Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global Iodine Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global Iodine Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Iodine Business
    5.1 SQM
        5.1.1 SQM Company Profile
        5.1.2 SQM Iodine Product Specification
        5.1.3 SQM Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Cosayach
        5.2.1 Cosayach Company Profile
        5.2.2 Cosayach Iodine Product Specification
        5.2.3 Cosayach Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 Ise Chemicals
        5.3.1 Ise Chemicals Company Profile
        5.3.2 Ise Chemicals Iodine Product Specification
        5.3.3 Ise Chemicals Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 Algorta Norte S.A.
        5.4.1 Algorta Norte S.A. Company Profile
        5.4.2 Algorta Norte S.A. Iodine Product Specification
        5.4.3 Algorta Norte S.A. Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 Godo Shigen
        5.5.1 Godo Shigen Company Profile
        5.5.2 Godo Shigen Iodine Product Specification
        5.5.3 Godo Shigen Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 Iochem
        5.6.1 Iochem Company Profile
        5.6.2 Iochem Iodine Product Specification
        5.6.3 Iochem Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 Nippoh Chemicals
        5.7.1 Nippoh Chemicals Company Profile
        5.7.2 Nippoh Chemicals Iodine Product Specification
        5.7.3 Nippoh Chemicals Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 RB Energy
        5.8.1 RB Energy Company Profile
        5.8.2 RB Energy Iodine Product Specification
        5.8.3 RB Energy Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 Toho Earthtech
        5.9.1 Toho Earthtech Company Profile
        5.9.2 Toho Earthtech Iodine Product Specification
        5.9.3 Toho Earthtech Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.10 Iofina
        5.10.1 Iofina Company Profile
        5.10.2 Iofina Iodine Product Specification
        5.10.3 Iofina Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.11 Wengfu
        5.11.1 Wengfu Company Profile
        5.11.2 Wengfu Iodine Product Specification
        5.11.3 Wengfu Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.12 Gather Great Ocean
        5.12.1 Gather Great Ocean Company Profile
        5.12.2 Gather Great Ocean Iodine Product Specification
        5.12.3 Gather Great Ocean Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.13 Xinwang
        5.13.1 Xinwang Company Profile
        5.13.2 Xinwang Iodine Product Specification
        5.13.3 Xinwang Iodine Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America Iodine Market Size
    6.2 North America Iodine Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America Iodine Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America Iodine Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia Iodine Market Size
    7.2 East Asia Iodine Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia Iodine Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia Iodine Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe Iodine Market Size
    8.2 Europe Iodine Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe Iodine Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe Iodine Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia Iodine Market Size
    9.2 South Asia Iodine Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia Iodine Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia Iodine Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia Iodine Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia Iodine Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia Iodine Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia Iodine Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East Iodine Market Size
    11.2 Middle East Iodine Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East Iodine Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East Iodine Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa Iodine Market Size
    12.2 Africa Iodine Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa Iodine Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa Iodine Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania Iodine Market Size
    13.2 Oceania Iodine Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania Iodine Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania Iodine Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America Iodine Market Size
    14.2 South America Iodine Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America Iodine Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America Iodine Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World Iodine Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World Iodine Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World Iodine Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World Iodine Market Size by Application
16 Iodine Market Dynamics
    16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
    16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
    16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
    16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
    18.1 Research Methodology
        18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        18.1.2 Data Source
    18.2 Disclaimer

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Saltpeter Minera Iodine
  • Underground Brine Iodine
  • Seaweed Iodine

By Application

  • X-ray Contrast Media
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Iodophors and PVP-I
  • LCD Screens
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Other

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, and others
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, and others
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina, and others
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and others

Key Market Players

  • SQM
  • Cosayach
  • Ise Chemicals
  • Algorta Norte S.A.
  • Godo Shigen
  • Iochem
  • Nippoh Chemicals
  • RB Energy
  • Toho Earthtech
  • Iofina
  • Wengfu
  • Gather Great Ocean
  • Xinwang

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