Market overview
The global oxygen releasing compounds market is worth USD 126 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 243 mn by 2036, growing at a 6.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Magnesium peroxide is the largest by compound segment.
| Scope | Calcium and magnesium peroxide oxygen-releasing compounds applied in groundwater and soil remediation, pond and aquaculture oxygenation and wastewater treatment. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals and Materials |
| Value 2025 | USD 118 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 126 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 243 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 6.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 25,357 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 45,207 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 4,956 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
Request a free sample of this report
Oxygen Releasing Compounds market size and forecast, 2026-2036
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
© 2026 Compare Market Research. All rights reserved.
| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 126 mn |
| 2027 | USD 134 mn |
| 2028 | USD 143 mn |
| 2029 | USD 153 mn |
| 2030 | USD 163 mn |
| 2031 | USD 175 mn |
| 2032 | USD 186 mn |
| 2033 | USD 199 mn |
| 2034 | USD 213 mn |
| 2035 | USD 227 mn |
| 2036 | USD 243 mn |
Oxygen Releasing Compounds market segmentation
By compound
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
© 2026 Compare Market Research. All rights reserved.
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium peroxide | 46.0% | 45.1% | USD 58 mn | 6.6% |
| Calcium peroxide | 40.0% | 41.1% | USD 50 mn | 7.1% |
| Other oxygen-release products | 14.0% | 13.7% | USD 18 mn | 6.6% |
By use
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
© 2026 Compare Market Research. All rights reserved.
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater and soil remediation | 44.0% | 41.5% | USD 55 mn | 6.2% |
| Aquaculture and ponds | 26.0% | 28.2% | USD 33 mn | 7.7% |
| Wastewater treatment | 18.0% | 17.8% | USD 23 mn | 6.7% |
| Agriculture and horticulture | 12.0% | 12.4% | USD 15 mn | 7.2% |
By product form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder | 46.0% | 42.0% | USD 58 mn | 5.8% |
| Granules and slow-release | 34.0% | 36.0% | USD 43 mn | 7.4% |
| Slurry and injectable | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 25 mn | 7.8% |
By treatment mode
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In situ injection | 38.0% | 36.0% | USD 48 mn | 6.2% |
| Surface and biopile | 22.0% | 20.0% | USD 28 mn | 5.8% |
| Pond and tank dosing | 40.0% | 44.0% | USD 50 mn | 7.8% |
By buyer
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental consultants | 32.0% | 28.0% | USD 40 mn | 5.4% |
| Aquaculture farms | 30.0% | 34.0% | USD 38 mn | 8.2% |
| Municipal operators | 20.0% | 20.0% | USD 25 mn | 6.8% |
| Agriculture and horticulture | 18.0% | 18.0% | USD 23 mn | 6.8% |
Top 25 countries for oxygen releasing compounds by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 88.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.1%.
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
© 2026 Compare Market Research. All rights reserved.
| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 38 mn | 30.0% | USD 65 mn | 5.6% |
| 2 | China | USD 21 mn | 17.0% | USD 49 mn | 8.6% |
| 3 | Japan | USD 10 mn | 8.0% | USD 16 mn | 5.1% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 8.8 mn | 7.0% | USD 15 mn | 5.2% |
| 5 | India | USD 7.5 mn | 6.0% | USD 18 mn | 9.1% |
| 6 | Netherlands | USD 5.7 mn | 4.5% | USD 10 mn | 6.1% |
| 7 | Brazil | USD 5.7 mn | 4.5% | USD 12 mn | 8.2% |
| 8 | Vietnam | USD 5.0 mn | 4.0% | USD 13 mn | 9.6% |
| 9 | Canada | USD 4.4 mn | 3.5% | USD 7.5 mn | 5.5% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | USD 4.4 mn | 3.5% | USD 7.5 mn | 5.5% |
| 11 | France | USD 1.6 mn | 1.3% | USD 3.0 mn | 6.6% |
| 12 | Australia | USD 1.4 mn | 1.1% | USD 2.6 mn | 6.7% |
| 13 | Italy | USD 1.2 mn | 0.9% | USD 2.3 mn | 6.6% |
| 14 | Spain | USD 1.1 mn | 0.9% | USD 2.0 mn | 6.5% |
| 15 | South Korea | USD 0.97 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.8 mn | 6.5% |
| 16 | Thailand | USD 0.90 mn | 0.7% | USD 2.0 mn | 8.2% |
| 17 | Indonesia | USD 0.79 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.7 mn | 8.1% |
| 18 | Mexico | USD 0.68 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.3 mn | 6.6% |
| 19 | Chile | USD 0.63 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.4 mn | 8.0% |
| 20 | Norway | USD 0.57 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.1 mn | 6.6% |
| 21 | Poland | USD 0.45 mn | 0.4% | USD 0.87 mn | 6.8% |
| 22 | Denmark | USD 0.40 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.75 mn | 6.5% |
| 23 | Ecuador | USD 0.34 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.75 mn | 8.3% |
| 24 | Bangladesh | USD 0.29 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.63 mn | 8.1% |
| 25 | Sweden | USD 0.23 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.44 mn | 6.8% |
| Rest of world | USD 3.6 mn | 2.9% | USD 7.0 mn | 6.8% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
© 2026 Compare Market Research. All rights reserved.
Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Evonik
- Syensqo
- PeroxyChem
- FMC Environmental Solutions
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Regenesis
- USP Technologies
- Carus Corporation
- Provectus Environmental Products
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Adventus Remediation Technologies
- Terra Systems
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the oxygen releasing compounds market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 6.8% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by compound, by use, by product form, by treatment mode, by buyer. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the oxygen releasing compounds market?
The global oxygen releasing compounds market is estimated at USD 118 mn in 2025 and USD 126 mn in 2026.
How fast will the oxygen releasing compounds market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 243 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 117 mn.
Which country is the largest market for oxygen releasing compounds?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 38 mn in 2026, 30.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 55.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, Vietnam is growing fastest at 9.6% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which oxygen releasing compounds segment is largest?
In the by compound split, Magnesium peroxide is the largest segment with 46.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading oxygen releasing compounds companies?
Global leaders include Evonik, Syensqo, PeroxyChem, FMC Environmental Solutions.
Need the full report?
Request a sample to see the structure, tables and country detail.
Request a free sampleRelated markets in Chemicals and Materials
- Aircraft Branding Decal SystemsUSD 126 mn · 5.0% CAGR
- FullereneUSD 131 mn · 9.5% CAGR
- Water Treatment Antiscalant BiopolymersUSD 119 mn · 8.5% CAGR
- PU Sole CatalystsUSD 135 mn · 3.5% CAGR
- Beryllium Copper BilletUSD 136 mn · 4.5% CAGR
- Graphene-Based Coating AdditivesUSD 138 mn · 14.0% CAGR
- Beryllium Copper PlateUSD 114 mn · 4.0% CAGR
- Thionocarbamate Flotation CollectorsUSD 114 mn · 3.8% CAGR