Stratistics MRC에 따르면 세계의 농업용 활성제 보조제 시장은 2025년에 29억 달러에 달하고, 예측 기간 동안 CAGR은 6.5%를 나타내, 2032년에는 45억 달러에 이를 것으로 전망됩니다.
농업용 활성제 보조제는 농약이나 제초제의 살포액에 포함되는 유효 성분의 효과를 높이는 물질입니다. 대표적인 것은 질소 비료, 기름, 계면활성제 등입니다.
유엔 식량농업기관(FAO)에 따르면 세계의 농약 소비량은 2019년 420만 톤에 달했으며 2009년 이후 11.6% 증가했습니다.
높은 작물 수율에 대한 수요 증가
식량 수요를 충족시키기 위해 세계 인구의 확대에는 농업 생산량 증가가 필요합니다. 지속 가능한 농업 경영을 보장합니다. 또한 드론이나 사물의 인터넷과 같은 정밀 농업 기술의 개발로 보조제의 사용이 증가하고 있습니다.
농부의 인식과 교육 부족
특히 가난한 나라에서의 인식 부족은 농업 활성화 보조제의 채용을 방해하고 있습니다. 보조제가 농약의 흡수를 증가시키고 비용을 낮추는 방법을 보여주는 교육 프로그램은 많은 농부들이 쉽게 사용할 수 없습니다. 환경에 미치는 영향에 대한 오해도 보조제의 사용을 제한합니다. 개발은 여전히 완만하지만, 농약 사업자는 교육 프로그램을 통해이 과제를 다루고 있습니다.
성장하는 유기농업분야
농업의 유기화가 진행됨에 따라 활성제 보조제, 특히 바이오 품종에는 많은 전망이 있습니다. 지속 가능한 농업에 대한 규제 강화와 고객의 기대는 이러한 환경적으로 선호되는 대안과 일치합니다. 또한, 바이오의 보조제는 악영향을 미치는 잔류물을 남기지 않고 유기 비료 및 살충제의 효과를 향상시킵니다. 유기농업이 국제적으로 성장하는 가운데 제조업체는 이 틈새 시장에 대응하기 위해 최첨단 처방에 투자하고 있습니다. 이 추세는 특히 생태계 친화적인 농법이 채택된 지역에서 큰 성장 가능성을 지니고 있습니다.
농약 내성 개발
전통적인 농약에 대한 해충의 저항성 증가는 시장에 큰 도전을 던지고 있습니다. 살충제의 과도한 사용은 보조제의 효능을 손상시키므로, 보조제의 이점이 손상될 수 있습니다. 이러한 저항성으로 인해 농약의 재제제가 필요하게 되는 경우가 많아 생산자와 경작자 모두에게 지출이 부담하게 됩니다. 게다가, 화학물질의 과도한 사용에 관한 규제의 검토는 특정 보조제의 사용을 제한할 수 있습니다.
COVID-19의 대유행은 공급망의 혼란을 일으키고, 원재료의 입수나 생산 공정에 영향을 주었기 때문에 농업용 활성제 보조제 시장이 혼란했습니다. 게다가 무역제한으로 인해 외부자원에 의존하는 지역에서는 수입에 영향이 나왔습니다.
예측 기간 동안 유성 보조제 부문이 최대가 될 전망
유성 보조제 분야는 농약의 침투성, 적용 범위, 드리프트 저감을 높일 수 있기 때문에 예측 기간 동안 최대 시장 점유율을 차지할 것으로 예측됩니다. 마리모도 세계의 수용에 박차를 가하고 있습니다. 개발 제조업체는 보다 사용하기 쉽고 환경 친화적인, 선진적인 유성 제제를 개발하고 있습니다.
탱크믹스 분야는 예측기간 중 가장 높은 CAGR이 예상됩니다.
예측 기간 동안 탱크 믹스 분야는 가장 높은 성장률을 보일 것으로 예측됩니다. 정밀 농업 기술에 필수적입니다. 탱크 믹스 제형은 농가가 살포하는 데 드는 비용과 시간을 절약하면서 활성 화학 물질의 균등한 분포를 보장합니다.
예측 기간 동안 아시아태평양이 최대 시장 점유율을 차지할 것으로 예측됩니다. 농업용 활성제 보조제와 같은 최첨단 농약 처리를 실시하고 있으며, 친환경 농법을 지원하는 정부 프로그램도 이 분야의 산업 확대를 뒷받침하고 있습니다.
예측 기간 동안 아시아태평양은 바이오 솔루션과 정밀 농법의 신속한 도입으로 가장 높은 CAGR을 나타낼 것으로 예측됩니다.
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Agricultural Activator Adjuvants Market is accounted for $2.9 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. Agricultural activator adjuvants are substances that enhance the effectiveness of the active ingredient in pesticide or herbicide spray solutions. They work by increasing the pesticide's uptake by the target organism, enhancing its penetration of the plant surface, or decreasing its degradation. Typical examples are nitrogen fertilizers, oils, and surfactants. In the end, these adjuvants result in more efficient weed or pest management.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global pesticide consumption reached 4.2 million tons in 2019, marking an 11.6% increase since 2009.
Increasing demand for high crop yields
To meet the demands for food, the world's expanding population requires increased agricultural output. Activator adjuvants improve crop output and quality by increasing the effectiveness of fertilizers and herbicides. By optimizing farming inputs and minimizing chemical waste, this efficiency ensures sustainable agricultural operations. Additionally, the use of adjuvants is increased by developments in precision agriculture technology like drones and the Internet of Things, which allow for more focused applications. Activator adjuvants are becoming more in demand worldwide as farmers work to increase output in the face of declining arable land.
Lack of awareness and education among farmers
Lack of awareness, especially in poorer nations, hinders the adoption of agricultural activator adjuvants. Training programs that show how adjuvants increase pesticide absorption and lower costs are not readily available to many farmers. Misconceptions over their effects on the environment also limit their use. Although development is still gradual, agrochemical businesses are tackling this challenge through educational programs.
Growing organic farming sector
There are many prospects for activator adjuvants, particularly bio-based varieties, as farming becomes more organic. Stricter regulations and customer expectations for sustainable agriculture are in line with these environmentally favorable alternatives. Furthermore, without leaving any negative residues, bio-based adjuvants improve the effectiveness of organic fertilizers and insecticides. Manufacturers are investing in cutting-edge formulas to serve this niche market as organic farming grows internationally. This trend has enormous growth potential, especially in areas where ecologically friendly farming methods are being adopted.
Development of pesticide resistance
The increasing resistance of pests to conventional agrochemicals poses a considerable challenge to the market. The overuse of insecticides may compromise the efficacy of adjuvants, thereby lessening their advantages. This resistance frequently requires the reformulation of agrochemicals, leading to higher expenses for both producers and cultivators. Furthermore, the examination of regulations concerning chemical overuse could restrict the use of certain adjuvants.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused supply chain disruptions that impacted raw material availability and production processes; hence, it disrupted the market for agricultural activator adjuvants. Lockdowns caused logistical problems that delayed goods deliveries and decreased sales worldwide. Furthermore, trade restrictions affected imports in areas that relied on outside resources. However, the need for effective agricultural inputs such as activator adjuvants is gradually increasing as economies recover and governments place a higher priority on food security.
The oil-based adjuvants segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The oil-based adjuvants segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period because they can increase pesticide penetration, coverage, and drift reduction; oil-based adjuvants are the most often used. These qualities reduce chemical waste while greatly increasing crop protection effectiveness. Farmers' growing awareness of their advantages has also fueled global acceptance. Manufacturers are developing advanced oil-based formulations that are more user-friendly and eco-friendly. The expansion of this sector is indicative of its vital role in tackling issues related to food security in the face of mounting population demands.
The tank-mix segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the tank-mix segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Tank-mix adjuvants are expanding quickly because of their ability to combine several agrochemicals for increased effectiveness. They are essential to precision agriculture techniques because of their capacity to maximize spray retention and solubilization. Tank-mix formulations also guarantee equal distribution of active chemicals while saving farmers money and time on application. As precision farming gains global popularity, the segment is expected to grow faster.
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share because of its extensive agricultural region and expanding population, which fuels demand for food. In the face of declining arable land, nations like China and India are implementing cutting-edge agrochemical treatments, such as activator adjuvants, to increase productivity. Additionally, government programs that support environmentally friendly farming methods boost the expansion of the industry in this area. Asia's dominance in the Pacific is a reflection of its vital role in maintaining food security worldwide.
Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR due to the quick uptake of bio-based solutions and precision agricultural methods. Investments in agricultural technology and an increase in farmer awareness programs drive this growth trajectory. Moreover, growing export prospects for superior crops further encourage the employment of activator adjuvants in this region's farming operations.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Agricultural Activator Adjuvants Market include BASF SE, Bayer AG, Dow Chemical Company, Syngenta Group, FMC Corporation, Solvay SA, Stepan Company, Croda International PLC, Nufarm Limited, Evonik Industries AG, Clariant AG, Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, Wilbur-Ellis Company, Adjuvants Plus Inc., and Huntsman Corporation.
In October 2024, BASF expands its BioSolutions offering by incorporating seaweed biostimulants from Acadian Plant Health(TM), a renowned marine plant harvesting, cultivation, and Extraction Company based in Dartmouth, Canada. Through the agreement with Acadian Plant Health, BASF will leverage the company's new biostimulant technology to complement its biological portfolio, expand the availability of the products in new markets and increase solutions that will grow more, and sustainably better crops.
In August 2023, BASF Agricultural Solutions delivered the first trait-enabled, resolved isomeric postemergence herbicide with its introduction of Liberty(R) ULTRA herbicide, powered by Glu-LTM Technology, to the U.S. marketplace. Liberty ULTRA herbicide will effectively control grasses and tough broadleaf weeds like waterhemp, palmer amaranth, giant ragweed and kochia in glufosinate-tolerant soybeans, cotton, canola, and corn. Registration is anticipated in late 2023, enabling a targeted launch in 2024 and a full launch in 2025.
In January 2023, Bayer launched collaboration with Oerth Bio to develop next-generation crop protection products using PROTAC(R) protein degradation technology. This innovation aims to create more sustainable agricultural solutions, potentially impacting adjuvant formulations..