Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC26746
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Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market

Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Surfactants, Propellants and Other Types), Source (Bio-based and Synthetic), Pesticide, Form, Distribution Channel and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC26746

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market is accounted for $7.92 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $12.02 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. Pesticide inert ingredients are substances in pesticide products that are not intended to affect pests directly but aid in the product's formulation, application, or effectiveness. These ingredients can act as solvents, preservatives, spreaders, or surfactants, enhancing the product's performance. Despite being labeled ""inert,"" they are not necessarily non-toxic and can sometimes pose health or environmental risks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluates and regulates these inerts, requiring safety data to ensure they do not pose unreasonable risks to humans or the environment when used according to label directions.

According to FAO, Organic agriculture is practiced in 187 countries and 72.3 million hectares of agricultural land were managed organically by at least 3.1 million farmers. According to USDA, annually over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used in the United States with about 5.6 billion pounds being used globally.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Consumer preferences and awareness

Consumer preferences and awareness are pivotal in driving the pesticide inert ingredient market. Increasing health and environmental consciousness prompts demand for safer and more eco-friendly agricultural products. Consumers prefer food grown with fewer synthetic chemicals, leading to the adoption of bio-based and less harmful inert ingredients. Additionally, growing awareness about pesticide residues and their potential impacts on human health and biodiversity encourages stricter regulations and transparency in ingredient use. This shift influences manufacturers to innovate and invest in inert ingredients that align with sustainable practices, driving market growth towards more environmentally friendly solutions.

Restraint:

Environmental and health concerns

Environmental and health concerns are significant constraints on the pesticide inert ingredient market. Inert ingredients, though not active in pest control, can pose risks due to their potential toxicity and persistence in the environment. Regulatory bodies are increasingly imposing stricter regulations to mitigate risks associated with air and water contamination, soil degradation, and harm to non-target species, including humans. Public awareness and demand for safer, eco-friendly products further pressure manufacturers to develop and disclose safer alternatives.

Opportunity:

Sustainability trends

The sustainability trend in the pesticide inert ingredient market focuses on developing eco-friendly, biodegradable, and non-toxic alternatives. Regulatory pressures and consumer demand are driving innovations towards natural and renewable inert ingredients that minimize environmental impact. Companies are investing in research to replace harmful chemically inert ingredients with substances derived from plants or sustainable materials. This shift not only aims to reduce pollution and health risks but also aligns with global sustainability goals and enhances brand reputation by meeting evolving ecological standards.

Threat:

Regulatory and compliance challenges

The pesticide inert ingredient market faces significant regulatory and compliance challenges. Inert ingredients, while often non-toxic themselves, can enhance the toxicity or environmental impact of pesticides. Regulatory frameworks like those from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) require detailed disclosure and risk assessment of these ingredients. The evolving and varied regulations across regions create compliance hurdles, complicating the approval process and market entry. 

Covid-19 Impact: 

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the pesticide inert ingredient market by disrupting supply chains, leading to shortages and increased prices for raw materials. Lockdowns and restrictions affected manufacturing operations, causing delays in production and distribution. Agricultural demand fluctuated as the pandemic altered food supply dynamics and labour availability. Additionally, regulatory changes and shifts in consumer preferences towards more sustainable agricultural practices influenced market dynamics. Despite these challenges, the market has shown resilience, with an increased focus on bio-based and environmentally friendly inert ingredients to align with evolving industry standards and consumer expectations.

The propellants segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The propellants segment in the pesticide inert ingredient market has experienced significant growth due to several factors. Propellants are crucial in pesticide formulations as they enable efficient spraying and dispersal of active ingredients. This segment's growth is driven by advancements in aerosol technology, which enhance the effectiveness and application convenience of pesticides. Additionally, increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable propellants has spurred innovation in this area, with a focus on reducing environmental impact. 

The herbicides segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The herbicides segment in the pesticide inert ingredient market has experienced notable growth, primarily due to increasing agricultural activities worldwide. Herbicides are crucial for controlling unwanted vegetation and improving crop yield by eliminating weeds efficiently. This segment's growth is further driven by advancements in herbicide formulations that enhance efficacy while reducing environmental impact. Regulatory approvals for new herbicide products and formulations also contribute to expanding market opportunities. 


Region with largest share:

The North American region has experienced growth in the pesticide inert ingredient market primarily due to several factors. Stringent regulatory requirements have prompted the development and use of safer, more environmentally friendly inert ingredients. Additionally, advancements in agricultural practices and increasing demand for sustainable pest management solutions have driven market expansion. The presence of key market players investing in research and development has also contributed significantly. Moreover, heightened awareness among consumers and farmers about the impact of pesticides on human health and the environment has spurred the adoption of inert ingredients that are perceived as safer alternatives.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Asia-Pacific region has experienced significant growth in the pesticide inert ingredient market due to several key factors. Expanding agricultural activities and increasing food demand have driven up the use of pesticides, thereby boosting demand for inert ingredients used in pesticide formulations. Rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to greater awareness and adoption of modern agricultural practices, including the use of specialized pesticide formulations. Additionally, favourable regulatory policies and investments in research and development have encouraged innovation and product diversification in the region. 

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Pesticide Inert Ingredient market include AkzoNobel, Albemarle Corporation, BASF SE, Clariant AG, Croda International Plc, DowDuPont, Eastman Chemical Company, Evonik Industries AG, Huntsman Corporation, Lonza Group Ltd., LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Royal Dutch Shell plc, Solvay SA, Stepan Company and Wacker Chemie AG.    

Key Developments:

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In March 2024, Eastman has achieved on-spec initial production and is generating revenue from its new molecular recycling facility in Kingsport, Tennessee. The company expects to ramp up production of the new facility over the coming months and enable growth across a wide range of markets.

Types Covered:
• Surfactants 
• Propellants 
• Solvents 
• Carriers 
• Emulsifiers 
• Dyes 
• Aerosol Propellants 
• Other Types  

Sources Covered:
• Bio-based
• Synthetic

Pesticides Covered:
• Insecticides  
• Fungicides  
• Rodenticides  
• Herbicides  
• Larvicides  
• Nematicides  
• Other Pesticides   

Forms Covered:
• Solid 
• Liquid 
• Gels 
• pellets 
• Other Forms   

Distribution Channels Covered:
• Supermarket/Hypermarket
• E-Commerce
• Specialty Stores
• Other Distribution Channels  

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

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- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

 
1 Executive Summary       
        
2 Preface       
 2.1 Abstract      
 2.2 Stake Holders      
 2.3 Research Scope      
 2.4 Research Methodology      
  2.4.1 Data Mining     
  2.4.2 Data Analysis     
  2.4.3 Data Validation     
  2.4.4 Research Approach     
 2.5 Research Sources      
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources     
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources     
  2.5.3 Assumptions     
        
3 Market Trend Analysis       
 3.1 Introduction      
 3.2 Drivers      
 3.3 Restraints      
 3.4 Opportunities      
 3.5 Threats      
 3.6 Emerging Markets      
 3.7 Impact of Covid-19      
        
4 Porters Five Force Analysis       
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers      
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers      
 4.3 Threat of substitutes      
 4.4 Threat of new entrants      
 4.5 Competitive rivalry      
        
5 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market, By Type       
 5.1 Introduction      
 5.2 Surfactants      
 5.3 Propellants      
 5.4 Solvents      
 5.5 Carriers      
 5.6 Emulsifiers      
 5.7 Dyes      
 5.8 Aerosol Propellants      
 5.9 Other Types      
        
6 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market, By Source       
 6.1 Introduction      
 6.2 Bio-based      
 6.3 Synthetic      
        
7 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market, By Pesticide       
 7.1 Introduction      
 7.2 Insecticides      
 7.3 Fungicides      
 7.4 Rodenticides      
 7.5 Herbicides      
 7.6 Larvicides      
 7.7 Nematicides      
 7.8 Other Pesticides      
        
8 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market, By Form       
 8.1 Introduction      
 8.2 Solid      
 8.3 Liquid      
 8.4 Gels      
 8.5 pellets      
 8.6 Other Forms      
        
9 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market, By Distribution Channel       
 9.1 Introduction      
 9.2 Supermarket/Hypermarket      
 9.3 E-Commerce      
 9.4 Specialty Stores      
 9.5 Other Distribution Channels      
        
10 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market, By Geography       
 10.1 Introduction      
 10.2 North America      
  10.2.1 US     
  10.2.2 Canada     
  10.2.3 Mexico     
 10.3 Europe      
  10.3.1 Germany     
  10.3.2 UK     
  10.3.3 Italy     
  10.3.4 France     
  10.3.5 Spain     
  10.3.6 Rest of Europe     
 10.4 Asia Pacific      
  10.4.1 Japan     
  10.4.2 China     
  10.4.3 India     
  10.4.4 Australia     
  10.4.5 New Zealand     
  10.4.6 South Korea     
  10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific     
 10.5 South America      
  10.5.1 Argentina     
  10.5.2 Brazil     
  10.5.3 Chile     
  10.5.4 Rest of South America     
 10.6 Middle East & Africa      
  10.6.1 Saudi Arabia     
  10.6.2 UAE     
  10.6.3 Qatar     
  10.6.4 South Africa     
  10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa     
        
11 Key Developments       
 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures      
 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers      
 11.3 New Product Launch      
 11.4 Expansions      
 11.5 Other Key Strategies      
        
12 Company Profiling       
 12.1 AkzoNobel      
 12.2 Albemarle Corporation      
 12.3 BASF SE      
 12.4 Clariant AG      
 12.5 Croda International Plc      
 12.6 DowDuPont
 12.7 Eastman Chemical Company      
 12.8 Evonik Industries AG      
 12.9 Huntsman Corporation      
 12.10 Lonza Group Ltd.      
 12.11 LyondellBasell Industries N.V.      
 12.12 Royal Dutch Shell plc      
 12.13 Solvay SA      
 12.14 Stepan Company      
 12.15 Wacker Chemie AG      
        
List of Tables        
1 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)       
2 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)       
3 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Surfactants (2022-2030) ($MN)       
4 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Propellants (2022-2030) ($MN)       
5 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Solvents (2022-2030) ($MN)       
6 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Carriers (2022-2030) ($MN)       
7 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Emulsifiers (2022-2030) ($MN)       
8 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Dyes (2022-2030) ($MN)       
9 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Aerosol Propellants (2022-2030) ($MN)       
10 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)       
11 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Source (2022-2030) ($MN)       
12 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Bio-based (2022-2030) ($MN)       
13 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Synthetic (2022-2030) ($MN)       
14 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Pesticide (2022-2030) ($MN)       
15 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Insecticides (2022-2030) ($MN)       
16 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Fungicides (2022-2030) ($MN)       
17 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Rodenticides (2022-2030) ($MN)       
18 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Herbicides (2022-2030) ($MN)       
19 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Larvicides (2022-2030) ($MN)       
20 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Nematicides (2022-2030) ($MN)       
21 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Other Pesticides (2022-2030) ($MN)       
22 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Form (2022-2030) ($MN)       
23 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Solid (2022-2030) ($MN)       
24 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Liquid (2022-2030) ($MN)       
25 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Gels (2022-2030) ($MN)       
26 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By pellets (2022-2030) ($MN)       
27 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2022-2030) ($MN)       
28 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2022-2030) ($MN)       
29 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Supermarket/Hypermarket (2022-2030) ($MN)       
30 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By E-Commerce (2022-2030) ($MN)       
31 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Specialty Stores (2022-2030) ($MN)       
32 Global Pesticide Inert Ingredient Market Outlook, By Other Distribution Channels (2022-2030) ($MN)       
        
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.        

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