Agricultural Adjuvants Market Size & Share 2024–2032
Market Size by Product (Activator, Utility), by Chemical Group (Alkoxylates, Sulfonates, Organosilicon), by Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables), by Application & Forecast.
Report ID: GMI2612
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Published Date: July 2024
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Kiran Pulidindi, Kunal Ahuja
Agricultural Adjuvants Market Size
Agricultural Adjuvants Market size was USD 3.07 billion in 2023 and will grow at a CAGR of 14.3% from 2024 to 2032. Adjuvants are compounds added to herbicide, fungicide, insecticides or any other crop protection agent formulation to facilitate the mixing, application, or effectiveness of that compound.
Agricultural Adjuvants Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
Growing demand for better crop yield due to the depletion of agricultural lands owing to urbanization and rising population is expected to drive agricultural adjuvants market. The demand for food grains is rising owing to many emerging economies moving from lower-income countries to middle-income countries. As they become richer, the demand for better food.
Farmers are looking for opportunities to generate huge profits by increasing their land productivity. Arable lands are shrinking rapidly owing to numerous factors such as soil pollution, industrialization, urbanization, growing threats from pests & insects, etc. Farmers are protecting their yield from damage due to pests, pathogens, weeds, and rodents by using pesticides & insecticides. For that purpose, adjuvants are primarily used to help pesticides improve their efficacy along with application on crops.
In developed economies, commercialization of the agriculture sector will give a thrust to agriculture adjuvant demand. Many environmental regulations force farmers to use biodegradable products. Many industry players associated with adjuvants are providing ecofriendly products, which makes them viable. The products comply with environmental norms and assure that the demand for adjuvants will further increase in the future.
In emerging economies, the agriculture adjuvants market faces challenges such as limited product awareness and knowledge on the effective usage & compatibility of products with different pesticides. With various governments taking initiatives and improving farming Lack of awareness regarding the usage of agricultural adjuvants to improve and enhance the efficacy of pesticides is hampering the market growth. Many farmers in emerging economies have little or no information on agricultural adjuvants and their benefits. With government support, various NGOs associated with the agriculture sector are educating farmers regarding the use of agricultural adjuvants.
Agricultural Adjuvants Market Trends
The agricultural adjuvants industry is experiencing notable trends driven by advancements in formulation technologies and increasing demand for precision agriculture solutions. Key factors include the rising adoption of environmentally friendly adjuvants, enhanced efficacy of agrochemicals, and regulatory shifts favoring sustainable agricultural practices. Additionally, the market is witnessing innovations in adjuvant combinations tailored for specific crop types and pest management strategies. Geographically, regions with expanding agricultural activities and supportive government policies are seeing significant market growth. Overall, the sector is poised for expansion as stakeholders continue to prioritize productivity enhancement and environmental stewardship in modern farming practices.
Agricultural Adjuvants Market Analysis
The activators segment will generate around USD 4.3 billion by 2032. Activator adjuvants are compounds that are added to the spray tanks to increase herbicidal activities. Activator adjuvants include surfactants and oil carriers. Surfactants are widely used as they are relatively low-priced and easily available in the market.
Among surfactants, anionic surfactants are majorly used for agricultural purposes. Surfactants are the most used activators and are probably the most important product of all adjuvants. Oil carrier-based activators are phytobland oils, crop oil concentrates, petroleum oils, vegetable oils, etc.
In 2023, the alkoxylates segment generated over USD 1.4 billion. Alkoxylates are non-ionic surfactants that are manufactured through the ethoxylation of various compounds such as alkyl phenol, fatty alcohol, fatty acid, fatty amine, castor oil, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, etc. In agricultural applications.
Non-Ionic (having no net electrical charge) surfactants (NIS) make up most products, although several formulations utilize anionic surfactants to disperse formulations in a dry form. Alkoxylate-based adjuvants act as wetting or spreading agents and their main role is to act on the surface of a droplet to reduce surface tension. Due to superior properties, alkoxylates are widely used in adjuvants and the increasing product awareness in emerging economies will augment the overall non-ionic surfactants market share over the forecast timeframe.
The others segment includes poly acrylamides, polysaccharides, gums, etc. and will account for around 8% share by 2032. Poly acrylamides act as drift control agents that reduce spray drift that occur when the spray droplets are carried away by breezes from the target area. These changes the viscoelastic property of the solution that results in coarser spray, thereby minimizing the number of small droplets.
The cereal & grains segment will witness around 4.8% CAGR through 2032. The cereals & grains segment includes cash crops such as corn, wheat, rice, barley, etc. Adjuvants are largely used to enhance the properties of the pesticides used in the cultivation of cash crops. It is the main source of income for farmers so if any harm is caused to the yield, it will directly affect the financial health of the farmer or the cultivation owner.
Farms in which corn, wheat, and rice are grown are very big and covering all the crops with pesticides is not feasible, thus adjuvants are used in wetting, spreading, dispersing, and emulsifying the spray to enhance herbicide/pesticide activities.
North America Agricultural will witness around 10.8% CAGR in agricultural adjuvants market as the region consists of many agriculture-intensive economies. Climate in this region is favorable for most crops. Wheat, rice, and sugarcane are among the largest grown crops in the region.
Almost 60% of the global population resides in this region hence, demand is present and with increasing industrialization & urbanization, the arable land is decreasing at a very fast rate in this region. This ultimately pressurizes farmers to increase their yield. Agricultural adjuvants help in increasing crop yields by aiding the efficacy of the agrochemicals, thereby improving the overall crop yield. With growing population and rising demand for better crops.
Middle East & Africa will generate around USD 210 million by 2032 as governments of many countries are now promoting effective and better farming methods. Use of adjuvants for enhancing the properties of pesticides is one of them. Pulses are the main crops that are grown in this region. The region is warmer comparative to others across the globe. So, the pesticide evaporates from the desired plant. Utility adjuvants are used in the region as it helps in the better application of products on the desired plant.
Agricultural Adjuvants Market Share
Clariant AG, Alzchem LLC, Dow Dupont Inc, Wilbur-Ellis Company Inc, and Brandt Consolidated, Inc. are prominent contributors to the market. Clariant AG and Dow Dupont Inc. are recognized for their innovative adjuvant formulations that enhance the efficacy of crop protection products. Alzchem LLC specializes in high-quality adjuvant raw materials essential for formulation development. Wilbur-Ellis Company Inc. leverages its extensive distribution network to deliver adjuvants efficiently to farmers. Brandt Consolidated, Inc. focuses on tailored adjuvant solutions, catering to specific crop needs. Together, these companies drive advancements in adjuvant technologies, supporting sustainable and efficient agricultural practices worldwide.
Agricultural Adjuvants Market Companies
Top companies operating in the agricultural adjuvants industry include:
Agricultural Adjuvants Industry News
April 2022: Turftech International, a UK-based business that creates and markets unique surfactants for use in turf and horticulture, was purchased by Lamberti SPA. By the acquisition, Lamberti is able to increase the variety and size of its product line as well as its market share in the area.
June 2021: In Argentina, Evonik and Tropfen introduced BREAKTHRU® MSO MAX adjuvants and commercialized BREAK-THRU®. The goal of Evonik's fruitful collaboration with Tropfen, an Argentinean company, is to facilitate and link growers' requirements throughout South America.
April 2021: Distributing Ampersand adjuvant in Mexico is a joint venture between Nufarm Group and Attune Agriculture.
The agricultural adjuvants market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates and forecasts in terms of revenue and volume (USD Billion) (Tons) from 2024 to 2032, for the following segments:
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