Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037
Calcium Peroxide Market size was USD 2.5 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 4.1 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of calcium peroxide is evaluated at USD 2.6 billion.
The water scarcity issues worldwide are propelling a high demand for advanced water treatment technologies, and subsequently the consumption of calcium peroxide. The industrial and municipal water treatment segments are amplifying the consumption of calcium peroxide to remove organic pollutants and increase oxygen levels. For instance, the UNICEF study explains that nearly 2/3rd of the global population, or almost 4 billion individuals witness severe water scarcity issues every year at least for a month. The same source also estimates that more than 2 billion people reside in countries with water inadequacy.
The high-water need is driving advancements in purification technologies such as advanced oxidation processes and bioremediation, opening lucrative opportunities for calcium peroxide producers. Furthermore, calcium peroxide a solid chemical source used for the production of hydrogen peroxide or oxygen is contributing to its sales growth. Thus, the growth in hydrogen peroxide sales is set to directly influence calcium peroxide consumption in the years ahead. For instance, the World Integrated Trade Solutions (WITS) discloses that the European Union (151,112,000 Kg), South Korea (212,790,000 Kg), the Netherlands (157,421,000 Kg), and Israel (102,580,000 Kg) stood as the top exporters of hydrogen peroxide in 2023.
Calcium Peroxide Market: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Growing applications in the agricultural sector: Calcium peroxide is finding increasing applications in the agricultural sector owing to its ability to enhance soil quality by offering microbes. The improving microbial activities in the soil, which are essential for plant growth are increasing the use of calcium peroxide in soil conditioner and fertilizer production. The Research Nester’s study highlights that China leads the consumption of fertilizer with 44.7 million metric tons worth of nutrients followed by India, the U.S., and Brazil. The growing demand for agricultural fertilizers is posed to offer a positive percent digit revenue growth to calcium peroxide manufacturers. The global demand for agricultural fertilizers by nutrient totaled 191.5 and 195.4 million metric tons in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 respectively.
- Emerging use in food & beverage preservation: The food and beverage industry is expected to positively drive the consumption of calcium peroxide for preservation and disinfection purposes. Calcium peroxide’s role as a sterilizing agent to enhance the shelf life of food and beverages is set to propel their demand in the coming years. According to an analysis by Research Nester, the global food and drink market is estimated to increase from USD 2.0 billion in 2022 to USD 4.32 billion by 2029. Furthermore, the revenues from the beverages market are poised to be calculated at USD 276.4 billion in 2025. The average revenue per customer is expected to be valued at USD 242.31.
Challenges
- Long and strict approval procedures and regulations: The stringent regulatory procedures are expected to lower the introduction of new calcium peroxide products. These challenges also hinder the application of calcium peroxide in certain regions with strict environmental policies. Thus, the long approval procedures delay new calcium peroxide market entries and directly affect the profits of manufacturers.
- Implementation of stringent safety policies: Calcium peroxide’s explosion hazardous profile leads to the implementation of strict safety policies at workplaces. For instance, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) states that calcium peroxide when mixed with finely divided organic matter accelerates the burning of combustible material. Thus, stringent safety regulations are expected to lower the applications of calcium peroxide in the coming years to some extent.
Calcium Peroxide Market: Key Insights
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2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
3.9% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 2.5 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 4.1 billion |
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Calcium Peroxide Segmentation
Grade (Food Grade, Industrial Grade, Pharma Grade)
Industrial grade segment is likely to account for calcium peroxide market share of more than 37.2% by the end of 2037. The versatile property of calcium peroxide is fueling its applications in several industries such as pulp and paper, agriculture, water treatment, mining for ore extraction, and as a bleaching agent in certain manufacturing. The expanding demand from end use industries is set to uplift the consumption of industrial-grade calcium peroxide in the coming years. For instance, Research Nester’s study estimates that the global paper and pulp market size is projected to reach USD 373.0 billion in 2029. The paper-type containerboard demand is expected to reach 226.0 million tons by 2032.
Application (Oxidizing Agent, Chemical Intermediate, Bleaching Agent, Dough Conditioner, Seed Disinfectant, Deodorizing Agent)
In calcium peroxide market, oxidizing agent segment is predicted to capture revenue share of around 33.3% by the end of 2037. The slow and controlled release of oxygen is backing calcium peroxide demand in several applications. In water and wastewater treatment calcium peroxide finds applications to oxidize organic pollutants, toxins, and other containments. In polluted soils, calcium peroxide promotes microbial degradation. Thus, the versatility and effectiveness are driving the use of calcium peroxide as an oxidizing agent in several industries based on specific applications.
Our in-depth analysis of the global calcium peroxide market includes the following segments:
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Asia Pacific Market Forecast
Asia Pacific in calcium peroxide market is set to account for more than 38.5% revenue share by the end of 2037. The robust end user base such as mining, pharma, agriculture, and food & beverage companies is backing the sales of calcium peroxide. The supportive regulation policies and expanding demand for organic and inorganic chemicals are creating a profitable environment for calcium peroxide manufacturers. Technological innovations and high export-import activities are further set to drive the overall calcium peroxide market growth. The presence of potential economies such as China, India, South Korea, and Japan is also contributing to increasing sales of calcium peroxide.
The strong existence of chemical manufacturers is backing the sales of calcium peroxide in China. Continuous technological advancements in agrochemicals are set to fuel the consumption of specialized chemicals including calcium peroxide. For instance, the Research Nester’s study estimates that the chemical fertilizer use in China stood at 50.21 million metric tons in 2023. Expanding agriculture activities are likely to amplify the sales of soil fertilizers and conditioners and subsequently calcium peroxide.
India’s swiftly developing industrial sector is driving high growth opportunities for calcium peroxide producers. The increasing use of calcium peroxide as an oxidizer in paper manufacturing is further contributing to the overall calcium peroxide market growth. For instance, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) study the foreign direct investment inflows stood at USD 1.71 billion between April 2000 to March 2024. Further, the implementation of strict regulations to promote the production and commercialization of domestic water treatment chemicals is poised to generate high-growth opportunities for calcium peroxide manufacturers. In March 2025, IBEF revealed that the government imposed an anti-dumping duty of around USD 986 per tonne on a water treatment chemical trichloro isocyanuric acid imported from Japan and China. Such moves are also expected to support the sales of domestically produced calcium peroxide in the coming years.
North America Market Statistics
The North America calcium peroxide market is expected to increase at the fastest pace during the study period. The continuous innovations in pharmaceuticals are set to increase the consumption of calcium peroxide. For instance, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis stated that in 2023, the unit labor costs for pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing in the U.S. amounted to 119.051. The strong presence of calcium peroxide manufacturers such as BASF SE, Dow, and Evonik Industries AG is also backing the overall calcium peroxide market growth. Furthermore, advancements in the production and commercialization of calcium peroxide are expected to uplift North America position in the global landscape.
The swiftly propelling food and beverage industry in the U.S. is likely to increase the sales of calcium peroxide in the coming years. For instance, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) states that food and processing companies employ over 1.7 million workers in the country. The same source also estimated that meat processing held a dominating share in 2021. Thus, the food processing market is poised to fuel the use of calcium peroxide for preservation and disinfection applications.
Canada’s pharmaceutical sector is estimated to amplify the consumption of calcium peroxide in the years ahead. The country holds the 8th position in global pharmaceutical manufacturing owing to strong investments in research and development activities. Research Nester estimates that the Canada pharmaceutical market size is estimated to increase from USD 21.3 billion in 2025 to USD 25.8 billion by 2029. Supportive government policies and the introduction of advanced calcium peroxide solutions are anticipated to propel the overall calcium peroxide market growth in the coming years.
Companies Dominating the Calcium Peroxide Market
- Solvay SA
- Company Overview
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- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- BASF SE
- Arkema S.A.
- Chang Chun Petrochemical Co. Ltd.
- Guangdong Zhongcheng Chemicals Inc.
- Evonik Industries AG
- Dow Chemical
- PeroxyChem
- American Elements
- Nikunj Chemicals
The leading companies in the calcium peroxide market are employing several organic and inorganic strategies to earn high profits. New product launches, technological innovations, partnerships & collaborations, mergers & acquisitions, and global expansions are poised to offer a double-digit percent revenue growth to key calcium peroxide market players in the coming years. Technological advancements are leading to the production of advanced and improved calcium peroxide solutions. To grab high profits from lucrative opportunities, industry giants are entering untapped markets. Strategic partnerships and collaborations with other players and raw material suppliers are also aiding calcium peroxide manufacturers to increase their calcium peroxide market reach.
Some of the key players include:
Carus Group Inc.
In the News
- In June 2025, Evonik Industries AG announced its participation in the AquaConSoil event between the 16th and 20th June 2025. The company is estimated to present its All-In-One ISCO technology that is set to treat harmful contaminants at a former pharmaceutical plant in Italy and explain a current use of KLOZUR CR (a blend of KLOZUR SP (sodium persulfate) and PERMEOX Ultra (extended-release calcium peroxide)) technology for ISCO treatment of a contaminated aquifer.
- In October 2022, Arkema S.A. announced the reorganized distribution of its organic Luperox and Retic brand peroxides for the European rubber and plastics cross-linking markets. The company integrated 3 new partners Weber & Schaer, The Dolder Company, and Univar Solutions to commercialize its products across Europe.
Author Credits: Rajrani Baghel
- Report ID: 7335
- Published Date: Mar 18, 2025
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
