全球农业表面活性剂市场 - 行业趋势及 2031 年预测

农业表面活性剂市场分析及规模

农用表面活性剂是除草剂应用中不可或缺的添加剂，可提高除草措施的有效性。这些表面活性剂通过降低除草溶液的表面张力发挥作用，确保活性成分在目标杂草的叶子和茎上具有更好的附着力和扩散力。这种改进的覆盖范围可最大限度地提高除草剂的吸收率，从而增强对植物组织的渗透力，更全面地根除杂草。农用表面活性剂在具有挑战性的环境条件或难以润湿的表面上特别有价值，可优化除草剂的性能。它们的应用凸显了它们在现代农业中的重要性，在现代农业中，有效的害虫和杂草控制对于保持作物的生产力和可持续性至关重要。

2023 年全球农业表面活性剂市场规模价值为 14.7 亿美元，预计到 2031 年将达到 23.7 亿美元，2024 年至 2031 年预测期内的复合年增长率为 6.2%。除了对市场价值、增长率、细分、地理覆盖范围和主要参与者等市场情景的见解外，Data Bridge Market Research 策划的市场报告还包括深入的专家分析、按地理位置表示的公司生产和产能、分销商和合作伙伴的网络布局、详细和更新的价格趋势分析以及供应链和需求的缺口分析。

报告范围和市场细分

Market Definition

Agricultural surfactants are additives used in crop protection products such as herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. These surfactants enhance the effectiveness of agricultural chemicals by reducing surface tension and improving the spreading, wetting, and penetration of the spray solution on plant surfaces. They help ensure uniform coverage, absorption, and retention of the active ingredients, optimizing the efficacy of pesticides and minimizing runoff or drift.

Agricultural Surfactant Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing Demand for Agrochemicals

Global population is rising due to which there is an increasing need to enhance agricultural productivity to meet food demand. Agrochemicals play a crucial role in protecting crops from pests, diseases, and weeds, thereby ensuring higher yields and improved crop quality. Agricultural surfactants are essential additives in these chemical formulations, enhancing their effectiveness by improving their spreading, wetting, and penetration on plant surfaces. Consequently, the rising demand for agrochemicals directly translates to an increased need for surfactants, driving growth in the agricultural surfactant market.

• Growing Technological Advancements

Innovations in surfactant chemistry and formulation techniques lead to the development of more efficient and sustainable products, attracting farmers and agrochemical manufacturers. Advanced surfactants offer benefits such as reduced application rates, improved crop protection, and minimized environmental impact, aligning with evolving regulatory standards and consumer preferences for sustainable agriculture. These advancements drive market growth by providing solutions that address the challenges of modern farming practices and contribute to increased adoption of surfactant-based crop protection strategies.  

Opportunities

• Increasing Environmental Regulations

Stringent regulations imposed by governments and regulatory bodies aim to mitigate the environmental impact of agrochemicals, prompting the adoption of surfactants that enhance the efficacy of these chemicals while minimizing their adverse effects. Surfactants play a crucial role in this context by improving the dispersion, wetting, and penetration of agrochemicals, thereby enabling lower application rates and reducing environmental contamination. As a result, there's a growing demand for surfactants that comply with regulatory standards, driving innovation in environmentally friendly formulations and bolstering market growth.

• Rising Shift Towards Sustainable Agriculture

Consumers and regulators increasingly prioritize environmental sustainability through which there's a growing demand for eco-friendly surfactants that enable reduced application rates of agrochemicals while maintaining efficacy. Sustainable agriculture practices emphasize minimizing chemical residues in food products and reducing the environmental impact of farming activities. Surfactants play a crucial role in this shift by enhancing the effectiveness of crop protection products, allowing farmers to achieve desired outcomes with fewer chemical inputs.

Restraints/Challenges

• High Initial Investment Cost

Farmers and agricultural businesses may be reluctant to adopt surfactants due to the upfront expenses associated with purchasing and integrating these products into their existing operations. This cost factor becomes particularly prohibitive for small-scale farmers or those operating on tight budgets. The uncertainty surrounding the return on investment and the perceived risk of adopting new technologies or inputs further deter potential users from investing in agricultural surfactants.

• Lack of Infrastructure

In many regions, particularly in developing countries, agricultural infrastructure such as distribution networks, storage facilities, and transportation systems may be inadequate or poorly developed. This limitation impedes the efficient distribution and availability of surfactant products to farmers, hindering their adoption and use in agricultural practices. The lack of infrastructure may result in higher logistical costs and longer lead times, further exacerbating the challenges faced by market players.

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Recent Development

• In March 2022, Dow announced an expansion of its VORASURF Silicone Surfactants line, targeting the rigid polyurethane foam market. This move addresses the growing demand for sustainable solutions and improved energy efficiency, particularly in spray and construction applications, aligning with industry trends toward eco-friendly materials
• In September 2021, BASF implemented price hikes for its non-ionic surfactants in response to heightened demand in the agricultural input sector. The price adjustment reflects increasing costs and market dynamics, particularly driven by the rising need for herbicides and insecticides, showcasing BASF's strategic pricing approach to maintain profitability and market leadership
• In March 2021, BASF SE, a German chemical giant, entered two collaborative ventures to bolster its presence in the bio-based surfactants sector. One partnership with Allied Carbon Solutions Co. Ltd. involved BASF becoming the sole shareholder, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and sustainability in the surfactants market, a crucial component of BASF's strategic growth initiatives

Agricultural Surfactant Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of type, application, substrate type and crop type. The growth amongst the different segments helps you in attaining the knowledge related to the different growth factors expected to be prevalent throughout the market and formulate different strategies to help identify core application areas and the difference in your target market.

Type

• Non-Ionic
• Anionic
• Amphoteric
• Cationic

Application

• Herbicides
• Fungicides
• Insecticides
• Others

Substrate Type

• Synthetic
• Bio-Based

Crop Type

• Cereals and Grains
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Others

Agricultural Surfactant Market Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size, volume information is provided by type, application, substrate type, and crop type as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, Israel, Egypt, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America.

North America is expected to dominate the market due to rising disposable incomes and robust governmental support for food, biofuel, and feed supplies. This region benefits from a strong economy, enabling consumers to spend more on agricultural products. Government initiatives further bolster the agricultural sector, ensuring a steady flow of essential goods to meet consumer demand. With these favorable conditions, North America remains a pivotal player in sustaining agricultural production and ensuring food security.

Asia-Pacific is expected to have significant growth in the coming years, particularly fueled by expanding transportation and construction sectors. With rapid urbanization and infrastructure development, there's a surge in demand for chemicals used in various applications, including coatings, adhesives, and sealants. This growth is further propelled by increasing investments in transportation infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and railways, as well as rising construction activities in both residential and commercial sectors. As a result, chemical companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region stand to benefit from the lucrative opportunities presented by this flourishing market.

报告的国家部分还提供了影响单个市场因素和国内市场监管变化，这些因素和变化会影响市场的当前和未来趋势。下游和上游价值链分析、技术趋势和波特五力分析、案例研究等数据点是用于预测单个国家市场情景的一些指标。此外，在提供国家数据的预测分析时，还考虑了全球品牌的存在和可用性以及由于来自本地和国内品牌的大量或稀缺竞争而面临的挑战、国内关税和贸易路线的影响。   

竞争格局和农用表面活性剂市场份额分析

市场竞争格局按竞争对手提供详细信息。详细信息包括公司概况、公司财务状况、产生的收入、市场潜力、研发投资、新市场计划、全球影响力、生产基地和设施、生产能力、公司优势和劣势、产品发布、产品宽度和广度、应用主导地位。以上提供的数据点仅与公司对藻类生物燃料市场的关注有关。

市场上的一些主要参与者包括

• 巴斯夫公司（德国）
• Akzo Nobel NV (荷兰)
• 陶氏（美国）
• 赢创工业股份公司（德国）
• 索尔维公司（比利时）
• 亨斯迈国际有限公司（美国）
• 科莱恩股份公司（瑞士）
• Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC（美国）
• Nufarm 加拿大公司（澳大利亚）
• Croda International Plc.（英国）
• Stepan 公司 (美国)
• Chemsfield 有限公司 (韩国)
• 上海德邦有限公司 (中国)
• 金科股份有限公司 (中国)
• Wilbur-Ellis Holdings, Inc.（美国）
• 孟山都公司（美国）
• Loveland Products, Inc.（美国）
• CEFIC（比利时）

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