Povidone-Iodine is a stable chemical complex of Polyvinylpyrrolidone (Povidone, PVP) and elemental Iodine (I). It contains from 9.0% to 12.0% available iodine.
PVP-I is a broad spectrum antiseptic for topical application. It is used in first aid for minor cuts, grazes, burns, abrasions and blisters. PVP-I has broad applications in medicine as a surgical scrub; for pre- and post-operative skin cleansing; for the treatment and prevention of infections in wounds, ulcers, cuts and burns; for the treatment of infections in decubitus ulcers and stasis ulcers; in gynecology for vaginitis associated with candidal, trichomonal or mixed infections.
PVP-I can be formulated at concentrations of 5–12% in solution, spray, surgical scrub, ointment, and swab dosage forms.
After several months of survey and research, research group obtains the following conclusions:
Povidone Iodine was discovered in 1955 at the Industrial Toxicology Laboratories in Philadelphia by H. A. Shelanski and M. V. Shelanski. PVP-I is a broad spectrum antiseptic for topical application. It is used in first aid for minor cuts, grazes, burns, abrasions and blisters. PVP-I has broad applications in medicine as a surgical scrub; for pre- and post-operative skin cleansing; for the treatment and prevention of infections in wounds, ulcers, cuts and burns; for the treatment of infections in decubitus ulcers and stasis ulcers; in gynecology for vaginitis associated with candidal, trichomonal or mixed infections.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) Market
The global Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) market size is projected to reach US$ 174.9 million by 2026, from US$ 164.7 million in 2020, at a CAGR of 1.0% during 2021-2026.

Global Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) Scope and Market Size
The global Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) market is segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on sales, revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application for the period 2015-2026.

Segment by Type, the Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) market is segmented into
Medical Grade PVP-I
Industrial Grade PVP-I

Segment by Application, the Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) market is segmented into
Skin Sterilization
Infection Prevention
Instrument Sterilization
Food Industry
Breeding Industry

The Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) market is analysed and market size information is provided by regions (countries). Segment by Application, the Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) market is segmented into United States, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, India and Rest of World.
The report includes region-wise market size for the period 2015-2026. It also includes market size and forecast by players, by Type, and by Application segment in terms of sales and revenue for the period 2015-2026.

Competitive Landscape

and Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) Market Share Analysis
Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) market competitive landscape provides details and data information by players. The report offers comprehensive analysis and accurate statistics on revenue by the player for the period 2015-2020. It also offers detailed analysis supported by reliable statistics on revenue (global and regional level) by players for the period 2015-2020. Details included are company description, major business, company total revenue and the sales, revenue generated in Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) business, the date to enter into the Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) market, Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) product introduction, recent developments, etc.

The major vendors covered:
BASF
Ashland
Thatcher
Quat Chem
Glide Chem
Zen Chemicals
Adani Pharmachem
Boai NKY Pharmaceuticals
Nanhang Industrial
Sunflower
Zhongwei
Huaan Chemical