Agricultural Adjuvants Market Report 2025

The agricultural adjuvants market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.59 billion in 2024 to $5.11 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for agrochemicals, a rise in crop damage, and a rise in the adoption of agricultural adjuvants in organic farming.

The agricultural adjuvants market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.85 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to reducing farming lands, increasing food demand, and rising precision farming practices. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, the launch of new innovative products, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) spraying-based agricultural adjuvants, and partnerships and collaborations.

The growth of organic farming is anticipated to boost the agricultural adjuvants market. This increase in organic farming is fueled by factors such as rising consumer demand for chemical-free and sustainable food, heightened environmental concerns, government incentives, and growing awareness of the health benefits associated with organic products. Organic farming focuses on utilizing natural processes and materials for crop cultivation and livestock raising, while avoiding synthetic chemicals and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Agricultural adjuvants play a crucial role in organic farming by enhancing the effectiveness of natural pesticides and fertilizers, improving application efficiency, and promoting better plant health, all while complying with organic standards. For instance, in July 2024, IFOAM - Organics International, a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that the total area dedicated to organic farming worldwide increased by over 20 million hectares, reaching 96 million hectares in 2022. Therefore, the rise in organic farming is expected to drive growth in the agricultural adjuvants market.

The agricultural adjuvants market is expected to witness growth driven by increasing food demand during the forecast period. With the global population projected to reach around 9 billion by 2037, as per the World Population Prospects 2022 report by the United Nations (UN), there is a significant surge in the demand for food. To meet this rising demand, agricultural adjuvants play a vital role by enhancing the effectiveness of pesticides, thereby boosting crop productivity. As of 2022, the world population stands at approximately 8 billion, indicating an imminent need to increase food production. Consequently, the escalating demand for food is poised to act as a catalyst for the growth of the agricultural adjuvants market in the forecast period.

Leading companies in the agricultural adjuvant market are focusing on developing advanced technologies, such as adjuvant solutions that enhance efficacy to optimize pest control and improve compatibility with various pesticide formulations. Adjuvant technology involves the creation and use of substances, known as adjuvants, which are added to pesticides, herbicides, or other agricultural products to boost their performance. For example, in February 2024, Innvictis Crop Care LLC, a U.S.-based manufacturer of crop protection, adjuvant, and nutritional products, launched Inntero. Inntero is an adjuvant technology designed to improve the effectiveness of pesticide applications. It comprises seven unique, multifunctional adjuvants that can be used in smaller quantities, enabling farmers to optimize their tank mixes and combat resistant weeds more efficiently. Inntero provides full-strength adjuvants that enhance various functions such as wetting, spreading, and penetration. By reducing surface tension and improving droplet spreading, absorption, compatibility, and deposition, Inntero allows growers to optimize their spray applications, resulting in less waste, faster mixing times, and more efficient use of storage space for inputs.

Companies are innovating to cater to evolving needs, with a focus on products tailored for unmanned aerial vehicle spraying (UAV), thereby enhancing customer convenience. A case in point is Clariant, a Switzerland-based specialty chemical company, that introduced Synergen DRT in April 2022. Positioned as a drift control agent and biological activator, Synergen DRT is specifically crafted for drones. This high-performing adjuvant enables the use of conventional pesticides in the low-volume conditions of small drone tanks. By reducing drift and volatility of tiny droplets during application, Synergen DRT enhances coverage and penetration of active ingredients into leaves, ultimately improving biological performance. This innovation contributes to making drone spraying more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

In October 2023, DE SANGOSSE, a France-based agricultural service company, acquired the agricultural activities of ALGAENERGY for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance DE SANGOSSE's sustainable agricultural solutions, with a particular focus on biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biocontrol products. ALGAENERGY is a Spain-based agricultural service company that specializes in providing agricultural adjuvants.

Major companies operating in the agricultural adjuvants market include Marubeni, Evonik Industries, Solvay Inc., Nufarm Limited, The Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, Nouryon, Croda International Plc, Clariant AG, Stepan Company, New Tiger Co. Ltd, Jiangxi Tiansheng New Materials Co. Ltd., Dhanuka Agritech Limited, Excel Crop Care Limited, UPL Limited, Hangzhou Silway New Material Technology Co. Ltd., Wuhan Han Sheng New Material Technology Co. Ltd., Akzo Nobel N.V., Corteva Agriscience, Huntsman International LLC, Ingevity, Miller Chemical & Fertilizer LLC, Helena Chemical Company, WinField United, Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC, DGL Group Inc., ExcelAg Corp., Aloetrade America LLC, Accurate Chemical & Scientific Corporation, Scale Ag Services, AlzChem LLC, Nutrien Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the agricultural adjuvants market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the agricultural adjuvants market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the agricultural adjuvants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Agricultural adjuvants play a pivotal role in augmenting the effectiveness of chemical agents and pesticides, thereby aiding in pest control and optimizing the response and capabilities of these pesticides. They encompass materials, excluding water, that are incorporated into agricultural chemical products to alter their physicochemical properties and enhance their overall efficacy. These additives are introduced either in the formulation itself or into the spray tank, aiming to modify the activity of chemical fertilizers or improve application characteristics. These enhancements encompass facilitating better mixing and handling, augmenting spray retention, promoting droplet drying and increased droplet coverage, facilitating improved penetration of herbicides through cuticles and cellular accumulation, and reducing herbicide leaching in the soil profile.

The primary categories of agricultural adjuvants comprise activator adjuvants and utility adjuvants. Activator adjuvants are specifically designed chemicals that amplify the effectiveness of pesticides, commonly by improving absorption and reducing surface tension on leaves. Various formulations of adjuvants, such as suspension concentrates and emulsifiable concentrators, find applications across cereals, grains, oilseeds, pulses, fruits, vegetables, and other crops. These adjuvants are extensively used in herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other agricultural applications.

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