Oilfield Biocides Market Size

Oilfield Biocides Market size was valued at USD 20.76 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 51.88 billion by 2037, registering around 7.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of oilfield biocides is assessed at USD 21.97 billion. 

The reason behind the growth is impelled by the growing oil & gas industry across the world. The oil and gas industry uses oilfield biocides and bio-solvents on a massive scale since the oil and gas production well and equipment include a variety of bacteria.

Typically, biocides are employed throughout the whole oilfield development process which allows common forms of bacteria to grow less rapidly. In 2020, global oil production was estimated to be about 90 million barrels per day, which surged to over 95 million barrels per day in 2021. The demand for crude oil per day is estimated to reach approximately 100 million barrels globally by 2026.

The rising utilization of hydraulic technology for oil extraction is believed to fuel oilfield biocides market growth. For instance, oil and natural gas are extracted from the planet's interior using the drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking" by using specialized, pressurized fluids that are pushed far underground. Moreover, biocides are essential parts of hydraulic fracturing since they increase productivity and lower operating costs.