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With a CAGR of 8.53% between 2023 and 2030, the Agricultural Surfactants Market is expected to rise from its 2022 valuation of USD 1.39 Billion to reach USD 2.49 Billion by 2030.
A surfactant is a chemical that lowers the surface tension of a solvent. An adjuvant, agricultural surfactant reduces the surface tension of spray droplets, boosts the spray chemical's retention capacity, and helps the spray droplets cover more ground, boosting the pesticide's efficiency. When used in conjunction with agrochemicals, these surfactants facilitate the even distribution of spray droplets across the leaf surface and their subsequent retention. They're also present in cleaning and personal care products like dish soap and hand washes, as well as herbicides. Nonionic surfactants are widely utilized for wetting and spreading in agriculture. When used with water-soluble herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, nonionic surfactants reduce the surface tension and contact angle of spray droplets.
In order to lower the surface tension between two liquids, two gases, or two solids, surfactants are used. Typically, these are amphiphilic organic molecules, meaning they have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups. Therefore, the surfactants consist of both a water-soluble and an insoluble portion. Emulsifiers, detergents, foaming agents, wetting agents, and dispersants are all possible roles for surfactants. In order to increase the efficiency of agricultural pesticides, surfactants are often added to agricultural formulations. They reduce the surface tension of water in pesticide spray solutions, which improves retention, wettability, spreading ability, and penetration onto the leaf surface. Since fewer active chemicals are needed for foliar uptake, agricultural surfactants reduce pesticide use, costs, and pollution.
Strong expansion of the agricultural surfactants market is being driven by the rising need for eco-friendly products. Farmers and agribusinesses are looking for environmentally friendly substitutes for traditional chemical inputs as worries over environmental effect grow. Agricultural surfactants are ideally suited to this transition toward environmentally friendly methods due to their capacity to increase the efficacy of agrochemicals and decrease chemical waste. With the help of these surfactants, herbicides and fertilizers may be applied with pinpoint accuracy, reducing the potential for environmental damage caused by runoff. The increasing demand for eco-friendly products is fueling R&D initiatives that aim to create biodegradable, low-toxicity surfactants. Due to its central role in promoting ecologically responsible practices, the agricultural surfactants industry is expanding rapidly as sustainability becomes a cornerstone of modern agriculture.
Growing demand for agricultural surfactants is being stymied to some extent by the widespread adoption of GM seeds. Increased resilience to pests and diseases is an inherent characteristic of many genetically modified crops, decreasing the need for external chemical applications like surfactants. Because of this trend, conventional crop types that require more extensive chemical control have been displaced to some extent by GM crop kinds. Agrochemicals, such as surfactants, may see a relative decline in demand if genetically modified (GM) crops gain popularity. Surfactants' utility is further constrained because the introduction of characteristics via the seed may eliminate the need for some agrochemical applications. While the demand for agricultural surfactants continues to be strong, the increasing popularity of genetically modified (GM) crops is changing the landscape by redefining pest and disease management. Therefore, areas or industries with a higher concentration of genetically modified seeds may pose challenges to the market's expansion trajectory.
The agriculture sector's rising need for crop protection goods is the primary factor in the agricultural surfactants market's CAGR. Agrochemicals like herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and others often use agricultural surfactants as an ingredient. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) forecasts a 9 percent increase in agricultural output between 2021 and 2030, particularly in the areas of coarse grains and wheat. These surfactants are employed as plant regulators in agrochemicals to increase crop yields. They are a common component of agrochemical mixes. Pesticides are used to prevent or reduce damage from insects and other pests that feed on crops such grains, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, and vegetables.
Larger yields and the research and production of a higher-quality crop have become increasingly necessary due to the proliferation of agricultural diseases and insect infestations. This has led to a higher demand for pesticides and insecticides. In June 2020, for instance, locusts swarmed in great numbers throughout a number of countries, wreaking havoc on crops in India, Pakistan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Yemen, Iran, and others. However, agrochemicals sometimes include additives like agricultural surfactants to increase pesticide efficacy. They are a fantastic dispersion agent and are not poisonous to plants, both of which are good for business.
The worldwide agricultural surfactants industry is predicted to contract over the next couple of years as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. Governments around the world have instituted lockdown, resulting in the closure of companies in hundreds of towns and provinces. This has prompted forecasts of a significant slowdown in industrial operations. Another issue that is anticipated to hinder the expansion of the agricultural surfactants market is the recent slowdown in agriculture sector expansion as a result of the pandemic. Companies are also grappling with lost revenue and snarled supply chains as a result of the halt in production.
Report Coverage
Global Agricultural Surfactants research report categorizes the market for global based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. Global Agricultural Surfactants report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global market. Recent market developments and Agricultural Surfactants competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key Agricultural Surfactants market players and analyses their core competencies in each global market sub-segments.
Key Points Covered in the Report
Competitive Environment:
The research provides an accurate study of the major organisations and companies operating in the global Agricultural Surfactants market, along with a comparative evaluation based on their product portfolios, corporate summaries, geographic reach, business plans, Agricultural Surfactants market shares in specific segments, and SWOT analyses. A detailed analysis of the firms' recent news and developments, such as product development, inventions, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and other activities, is also included in the study. This makes it possible to assess the level of market competition as a whole.
List of Major Market Participants
Croda International Plc (U.K.), Nufarm Limited (Australia), Monsanto Company (U.S.), Stepan Company (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), DowDuPont Inc (U.S.), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands), Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC (U.S.), Solvay SA (Belgium), Clariant International AG (Switzerland), Huntsman International LLC (U.S.), Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC (U.S.), ASF SE, DuPont, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Bayer CropScience.
Primary Target Market
Market Segment:
This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2019 to 2030. INFINITIVE DATA EXPERT has segmented the global Agricultural Surfactants market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Product Type
Non-ionic
Anionic
Cationic
Amphoteric
Global Agricultural Surfactants market, By Application
Herbicides
Fungicides
Insecticides
Global Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Substrate Type
Synthetic
Bio-based
Global Agricultural Surfactants market, Regional Analysis
A surfactant is a chemical that lowers the surface tension of a solvent. An adjuvant, agricultural surfactant reduces the surface tension of spray droplets, boosts the spray chemical's retention capacity, and helps the spray droplets cover more ground, boosting the pesticide's efficiency. When used in conjunction with agrochemicals, these surfactants facilitate the even distribution of spray droplets across the leaf surface and their subsequent retention. They're also present in cleaning and personal care products like dish soap and hand washes, as well as herbicides. Nonionic surfactants are widely utilized for wetting and spreading in agriculture. When used with water-soluble herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, nonionic surfactants reduce the surface tension and contact angle of spray droplets.
In order to lower the surface tension between two liquids, two gases, or two solids, surfactants are used. Typically, these are amphiphilic organic molecules, meaning they have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups. Therefore, the surfactants consist of both a water-soluble and an insoluble portion. Emulsifiers, detergents, foaming agents, wetting agents, and dispersants are all possible roles for surfactants. In order to increase the efficiency of agricultural pesticides, surfactants are often added to agricultural formulations. They reduce the surface tension of water in pesticide spray solutions, which improves retention, wettability, spreading ability, and penetration onto the leaf surface. Since fewer active chemicals are needed for foliar uptake, agricultural surfactants reduce pesticide use, costs, and pollution.
Strong expansion of the agricultural surfactants market is being driven by the rising need for eco-friendly products. Farmers and agribusinesses are looking for environmentally friendly substitutes for traditional chemical inputs as worries over environmental effect grow. Agricultural surfactants are ideally suited to this transition toward environmentally friendly methods due to their capacity to increase the efficacy of agrochemicals and decrease chemical waste. With the help of these surfactants, herbicides and fertilizers may be applied with pinpoint accuracy, reducing the potential for environmental damage caused by runoff. The increasing demand for eco-friendly products is fueling R&D initiatives that aim to create biodegradable, low-toxicity surfactants. Due to its central role in promoting ecologically responsible practices, the agricultural surfactants industry is expanding rapidly as sustainability becomes a cornerstone of modern agriculture.
Growing demand for agricultural surfactants is being stymied to some extent by the widespread adoption of GM seeds. Increased resilience to pests and diseases is an inherent characteristic of many genetically modified crops, decreasing the need for external chemical applications like surfactants. Because of this trend, conventional crop types that require more extensive chemical control have been displaced to some extent by GM crop kinds. Agrochemicals, such as surfactants, may see a relative decline in demand if genetically modified (GM) crops gain popularity. Surfactants' utility is further constrained because the introduction of characteristics via the seed may eliminate the need for some agrochemical applications. While the demand for agricultural surfactants continues to be strong, the increasing popularity of genetically modified (GM) crops is changing the landscape by redefining pest and disease management. Therefore, areas or industries with a higher concentration of genetically modified seeds may pose challenges to the market's expansion trajectory.
The agriculture sector's rising need for crop protection goods is the primary factor in the agricultural surfactants market's CAGR. Agrochemicals like herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and others often use agricultural surfactants as an ingredient. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) forecasts a 9 percent increase in agricultural output between 2021 and 2030, particularly in the areas of coarse grains and wheat. These surfactants are employed as plant regulators in agrochemicals to increase crop yields. They are a common component of agrochemical mixes. Pesticides are used to prevent or reduce damage from insects and other pests that feed on crops such grains, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, and vegetables.
Larger yields and the research and production of a higher-quality crop have become increasingly necessary due to the proliferation of agricultural diseases and insect infestations. This has led to a higher demand for pesticides and insecticides. In June 2020, for instance, locusts swarmed in great numbers throughout a number of countries, wreaking havoc on crops in India, Pakistan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Yemen, Iran, and others. However, agrochemicals sometimes include additives like agricultural surfactants to increase pesticide efficacy. They are a fantastic dispersion agent and are not poisonous to plants, both of which are good for business.
The worldwide agricultural surfactants industry is predicted to contract over the next couple of years as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. Governments around the world have instituted lockdown, resulting in the closure of companies in hundreds of towns and provinces. This has prompted forecasts of a significant slowdown in industrial operations. Another issue that is anticipated to hinder the expansion of the agricultural surfactants market is the recent slowdown in agriculture sector expansion as a result of the pandemic. Companies are also grappling with lost revenue and snarled supply chains as a result of the halt in production.
Report Coverage
Global Agricultural Surfactants research report categorizes the market for global based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. Global Agricultural Surfactants report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global market. Recent market developments and Agricultural Surfactants competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key Agricultural Surfactants market players and analyses their core competencies in each global market sub-segments.
| REPORT ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2017-2030 |
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2022-2030 |
| Historical Period | 2017-2021 |
| Unit | Value (USD Billion) |
| Key Companies Profiled | Croda International Plc (U.K.), Nufarm Limited (Australia), Monsanto Company (U.S.), Stepan Company (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), DowDuPont Inc (U.S.), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands), Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC (U.S.), Solvay SA (Belgium), Clariant International AG (Switzerland), Huntsman International LLC (U.S.), Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC (U.S.), ASF SE, DuPont, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Bayer CropScience. |
| Segments Covered | • By Product |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization (equivalent to up to 3 analyst working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope |
Key Points Covered in the Report
- Market Revenue of Agricultural Surfactants Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Market Forecast for Agricultural Surfactants Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Regional Market Share and Revenue from 2021 to 2030.
- Country Market share within region from 2021 to 2030.
- Key Type and Application Revenue and forecast.
- Company Market Share Analysis, Agricultural Surfactants competitive scenario, ranking, and detailed company
profiles. - Market driver, restraints, and detailed COVID-19 impact on Agricultural Surfactants
Market
Competitive Environment:
The research provides an accurate study of the major organisations and companies operating in the global Agricultural Surfactants market, along with a comparative evaluation based on their product portfolios, corporate summaries, geographic reach, business plans, Agricultural Surfactants market shares in specific segments, and SWOT analyses. A detailed analysis of the firms' recent news and developments, such as product development, inventions, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and other activities, is also included in the study. This makes it possible to assess the level of market competition as a whole.
List of Major Market Participants
Croda International Plc (U.K.), Nufarm Limited (Australia), Monsanto Company (U.S.), Stepan Company (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), DowDuPont Inc (U.S.), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands), Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC (U.S.), Solvay SA (Belgium), Clariant International AG (Switzerland), Huntsman International LLC (U.S.), Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC (U.S.), ASF SE, DuPont, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Bayer CropScience.
Primary Target Market
- Market Players of Agricultural Surfactants
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Third-party knowledge providers
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Market Segment:
This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2019 to 2030. INFINITIVE DATA EXPERT has segmented the global Agricultural Surfactants market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Product Type
Non-ionic
Anionic
Cationic
Amphoteric
Global Agricultural Surfactants market, By Application
Herbicides
Fungicides
Insecticides
Global Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Substrate Type
Synthetic
Bio-based
Global Agricultural Surfactants market, Regional Analysis
- Europe: Germany, Uk, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe
- The Asia Pacific: China,Japan,India,South Korea,Australia,Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America: Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa
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