Thursday, November 5, 2020

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Industrial Oils Market

 The report "Industrial Oils Market by Source (Soybean, Rapeseed, Sunflower, Cottonseed, Corn, Palm), Type (Grade I, Grade II, Grade III), End Use (Biofuel, Paints and Coatings, Cosmetics and Personal Care Products, Pharmaceuticals), Region - Global Forecast to 2025", The industrial oils market is evaluated at USD 60.2 billion in 2019 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2019 to 2025, to reach USD 80.7 billion by 2025. The biodiesel industry is projected to be a major revenue generator for industrial oils manufacturers in the coming years due to its reduced environmental impact. In addition, the industrial sector in the emerging countries in the Asia Pacific region is growing in countries such as China and India, which is a hub of industrial oils, due to the expanding chemical, biodiesel, and cosmetics industries. These factors are projected to create new opportunities for the growth of the global industrial oils market in the coming years.


The palm segment is projected to dominate the industrial oils market during the forecast period.

The industrial oil market, on the basis of source, is segmented into soybean, corn, sunflower, cottonseed, rapeseed, palm, and others (olive, safflower, copra, groundnut, linseed/flaxseed, and grape seed). The palm segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the global market in 2019. The market in the Asia Pacific region witnesses high growth in Indonesia and Malaysia, which supply over 85% of the global palm oil. This offers growth opportunities to palm oil manufacturers in these countries as they can export as well as utilize for domestic usage in industries such as biofuels.

The grade I (light) segment is projected to dominate the industrial oils market during the forecast period.

The grade I (light) segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the industrial oils market in 2019. The cosmetics & personal care and pharmaceutical industries utilize grade I (light) industrial oil. The cosmetics & personal care industry is witnessing significant growth in countries such as Brazil and China. This is projected to create lucrative opportunities for industrial oil manufacturers in the coming years. In Europe, the cosmetics industry include leading players such as Louis Dreyfus Company (Netherlands), A&A Fratelli Parodi Spa (Italy), Soya Mills SA (Greece), and Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH (Germany), offering industrial oils that find applications in the cosmetics & personal care industry. These include cosmetics & personal care products include shampoos, soaps, and sunscreens. The region is also projected to be a major revenue generator for industrial oil manufacturers in the coming years.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to account for the largest market size during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific industrial oils market is projected to account for the largest share by 2025. These factors are projected to drive the industrial oils market in the region. The market in the region witnesses significant growth due to the expansion of the industrial sector. The paints & coatings industry is projected to create lucrative opportunities for industrial oils manufactures in the coming years, particularly in China. The region has witnessed a growth in the cosmetics & personal care industry with products such as shampoos, lotions, and other grooming products gaining popularity. The biofuels industry is also projected to provide high growth prospects for industrial oils manufacturers in the region. Industrial oils manufacturers are projected to use sources such as soybean, palm, and corn-based oils across various verticals including pharma, cosmetics & personal care, biofuels, and paints & coatings in the region. Wilmar International (Singapore) is one of the leading players in the region, which offers industrial oils. In addition, international players such as Louis Dreyfus Company (Netherlands) has its presence in the Chinese market through its processing plant in the country.


This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies along with the product portfolios of leading companies in the industrial oils market. It includes profiles of leading companies such as Cargill (US), Bunge Limited (Netherlands), Wilmar International (Singapore), Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. (Netherlands), Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) (US), Buhler Group (Switzerland), CHS Inc. (US), Ag Processing Inc (US), A&A Fratelli Parodi Spa (Italy), Gemtek Products (US), AAK Kamani (India), and Soya Mills SA (Greece).

Key questions addressed by the report:
  • What are the new product areas for industrial oils that the companies are exploring?
  • Which are the key players in the industrial oils market and how intense is the competition?
  • What kind of competitors and stakeholders would industrial oils companies be interested in? What will be their go-to-market strategy for this market, and which emerging market will be of significant interest? 
  • How are the current R&D activities and M&A’s in the industrial oils market projected to create a disrupting environment in the coming years?
  • What will be the level of impact on the revenues of stakeholders due to the benefits of industrial oils compared to different stakeholders, in terms of, rising revenue, environmental regulatory compliance, and sustainable profits for the suppliers?

Food Processing & Handling Equipment Market

 The report Food Processing & Handling Equipment Market by Type (Food Processing Equipment, Food Packaging Equipment, and Food Service Equipment), Application, Form (Solid, Liquid, and Semi-Solid), and Region – Global Forecast to 2025″, The global food processing & handling equipment market is estimated to be valued at USD 137.2 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 196.6 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.2%. Advancements in the food processing & packaging equipment industry, innovation in processing technology, and continuous growth in the demand for processed food are some factors that are expected to support the growth of the food & beverage processing equipment market. With the growing preference for healthy food and functional foods, manufacturers are expected to adopt new equipment to fulfill the demand for healthy functional foods & beverages. The expansion of food manufacturing capacities and growth of the food processing industry in emerging economies are also expected to support the growth of the food processing & handling equipment market.

The food processing equipment segment is estimated to dominate the global market in 2019.

By equipment type, the market was dominated by the food processing equipment segment in 2018, in terms of value. Food companies are focusing on product innovations and providing efficient and advanced technologies to food producers who are demanding operationally advanced machinery to cater to the growing demand from the food industry. New technologies such as non-thermal processing are also being developed to support the manufacturing process by reducing production time, ingredient & food waste, and overall cost. The growing health awareness is driving the demand for healthy and convenience food products, which is also expected to drive the food processing & handling market in the food industry.


The bakery & confectionery products segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the market in 2019.

By application, the bakery & confectionery products segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the food processing & handling equipment market in 2019. Processing equipment such as industrial ovens, molders, formers, mixers, blenders, and cutters form an integral part of bakery & confectionery products manufacturing, and their high demand is mainly due to the highly fragmented bakery & confectionery market and high prevalence and demand for these products in both developed and developing countries. The demand for ultra-processed bakery products is high in developed countries such as the UK, Germany, the US, Canada, and Spain. These countries represent an established bakery industry and are experiencing a rise in the popularity of premium and innovative bakery products such as pastries, glazed & chocolate coated donuts, sugar & chocolate coated cookies, and chocolate pies. Such countries are focused on the production of bakery items to meet the increasing demand. This demand for bakery products is facilitating the increasing use of bakery processing equipment.

Asia Pacific is estimated to dominate the food processing & handling equipment market in 2019.

Asia Pacific is estimated to account for the largest market share in the food processing & handling equipment market in 2019. Key factors such as industrialization, growing middle-class population, rising disposable income, changing lifestyles, and the rising consumption of processing and packaged products are expected to drive the demand for food processing & handling equipment market during the forecast period. The increasing disposable incomes, growing population, busy lifestyles, and shift in the focus toward convenience foods and instantly processed foods are some of the key trends influencing the growth of the food processing & handling equipment market in Asia Pacific. As a result, the next few years is likely to see continued growth in the sector’s performance.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the food processing & handling equipment market. The key players in the food processing & handling equipment market include GEA (Germany), Buhler Ag (Switzerland), Alfa Laval (Sweden), JBT Corporation (US), SPX FLOW (US), Robert Bosch (Germany), IMA Group (Italy), Middleby Corporation (US), and Dover Corporation (US), Robert Bosch (Germany), IMA Group (Italy), Tetra Laval (Switzerland), Multivac (Germany), Middleby Corporation (US), Welbilt, Inc. (US), and Electrolux (Sweden).

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Recent Developments:
  • In May 2019, GEA launched a new SmartPacker CX400 packaging machine, which has induction sealing capabilities for meat and poultry manufacturers. In April 2019, GEA also launched CALLIFREEZE system for the GEA S-Tec spiral freezer in the Asian market. This product would help GEA’s customers to meet their Industry 4.0 strategy requirements.
  • In May 2019, Bosch Packaging Technology, a subsidiary of Bosch, launched the Pack 403, a fully-automated, narrow horizontal flow wrapper in the European and Asian markets. The company has been continuously developing innovative products according to the customers’ demands.
  • In April 2019, Tetra Pak launched a connected packaging platform; this would transform juice and milk cartons into interactive information channels, digital tools, and full-scale data carriers.

Rodenticides Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

 The report "Rodenticides Market by Type (Non-Anticoagulants, Anticoagulants (FGAR, SGAR)), End-Use Sector (Agricultural Fields, Warehouses, Urban Centers (Residential, Commercial)), Mode of Application (Pellets, Sprays, Powders), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", is projected to reach USD 5.9 billion by 2025, from USD 4.7 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as urbanization and industrialization, along with public awareness about chemical-based rodenticides.

Opportunity: Development of non-toxic and third generation anticoagulants

Chemicals that have toxic effects are used to eliminate pests. However, these chemicals, when used in excess, can be toxic to other animals as well. Rodenticides can enter the food environment (right from agricultural farms to storage), and when consumed repeatedly, may accumulate to reach a toxic level in larger animals. Pets and wildlife can get poisoned directly by bait or indirectly through the consumption of poisoned rodents. Almost all rodenticides are synthetic, but there are also non-toxic, natural rodenticides that are cellulose-based. Presently, natural rodenticides are witnessing growth in the market due to the increasing safety concerns among consumers. For example, BIORAT is a natural rodenticide which is highly effective against rats and mice. In order to resolve the issue of the negative impact of toxic rodenticides, Biological Pharmaceutical Laboratories of Cuba developed BIORAT, which is based on a rat-specific pathogen. The product has successfully been marketed in 22 countries of Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

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By type, the anticoagulant segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period

The rodenticides market has been segmented on the basis of types into non-anticoagulant and anticoagulant. The market for anticoagulant rodenticides is projected to record the highest market share between 2019 and 2025. Anticoagulant rodenticides are of lethal doses that kill rodents in a single dose or multiple doses. These rodenticides block the activity of the vitamin K cycle, resulting in the inability to produce blood clotting factors—prothrombin and proconvertin; this leads to internal bleeding and death of the animal. Anticoagulants act relatively slowly, when compared to the most acute rodenticides.

By mode of application, the pellets segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period

The rodenticides market has been segmented on the basis of mode of application into pellets, sprays, and powder. Pellets are the particles usually prepared by the compression of original materials. In terms of rodenticides, pellets are used with the baits for attracting the rodents. Rodenticides under pellets are available in various forms such as grains and wax blocks which makes it very easier to coat with any of the baits.


North America to account for the largest market size during the forecast period.

The North American rodenticides market is projected to be the largest between 2019 and 2025, while the Asia Pacific market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR. Strengthening of the housing industry and a steadily improving economy has been driving the overall pest control market, and thereby has been boosting the rodenticides market as well. Rodent is a major concern among all the pests in the US, and according to the Washington Post Company LLC (US), there were about 2 million New York City rats in 2014. According to the US Census Bureau and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, nearly 667,000 new single-family houses were sold in February 2019, compared to 588,000 new single-family houses in December 2018. Thus, with the increasing number of new houses, the demand for rodent control products and services is also projected to increase during the forecast period.

BASF SE (Germany), Bayer (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), UPL (India), Liphatech Inc. (US), JT Eaton (US), Neogen Corporation (US), Pelgar International (UK), Senestech Inc. (US), Bell Laboratories (US), and Impex Europa (UK). Key service providers include Rentokil Initial Plc (UK), Terminix (US), Ecolab (US), Anticimex (Sweden), Rollins (US), Truly Nolen (US), and Abell Pest Control (Canada) are some of the key players operating in the rodenticides market.

Recent Development:
  • In January 2019, Turner Pest Control, a Jacksonville-based Anticimex company acquired Brandon Pest Control (US). It is USD 8 million company that deals with pest control service provision. The acquisition is the part of company’s aggressive growth strategy. 
  • In April 2018, BASF (US) launched Selontra rodent bait, a soft bait formulation. This products is cholecalciferol based rodenticide which helps the professionals for rodent control.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Feed Packaging Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The feed packaging market is further bifurcated into pet food and livestock feed packaging. The market for feed packaging is projected to grow from USD 13.8 billion in 2018 to USD 17.8 billion by 2023, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast period. This is attributed to the feeding of traditional dry farms leftover to the livestock in the developing regions. However, with the growing demand for quality livestock products and the increasing production of feed and feed additives, this market is expected to grow at a higher rate in the coming years.

Report Objectives:

  • Determining and projecting the size of the feed packaging market with respect to livestock, pet, type, material, feed type, and regional markets, over a five-year period ranging from 2018 to 2023
  • Identifying attractive opportunities in the market by determining the largest and fastest-growing segments across regions
  • Providing detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges)
  • Analyzing the micro-markets with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and their contribution to the total market
  • Identifying and profiling key market players in the livestock feed and pet food packaging markets

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The plastic segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the global feed packaging market during the forecast period.

The feed packaging (for pets) market has been segmented, on the basis of material, into 4major categories: plastic, paper & paperboards, metals, and others. The market for plastics is driven by advancements such as usage of decomposable and biodegradable plastic in plastic packaging and the growing demand for attractive and see-through packaging for pet food.

The feed packaging (for livestock) market has been segmented, on the basis of material, into 4 major categories: plastic, paper, jute, and others. Plastic packaging is relatively affordable, reusable, convenient, and prevents feed from spoilage. Furthermore, plastic is durable, tensile, and can take any shape or size. It is the most appropriate form of material and helps to retain shelf life extension of feed without degrading its texture and taste.

The plastic segment, by material, is projected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period.

The plastic is among the most used material in the feed packaging market for both pets and livestock. This is owing to the increasing demand for convenient packaging, online pet food shopping, the rise in consumption of single-serve pet food, growing consumption on compound feed along with wet feed additives. The flexible packaging type, wherein the plastic material is highly used, has been playing the major role in the feed packaging market. Further, advancements in the packaging industry-for instance, the usage of decomposable and biodegradable plastic materials and the adoption of recyclable and reusable packaging-are driving the growth of this market. Moreover, compared to other materials, plastic is more durable, tensile, and can take any shape or size. These factors have   boosted the growth of the feed packaging market.

The key markets such as the US have been witnessing an increase in the number of pet dogs. Similarly, in growing markets such as India, pet dog population has grown significantly in the last ten years and is further expected to grow in the coming five to six years. Additionally, pets are being treated as companions in the majority of households in the developed countries. This trend has also been growing in developing countries like Brazil, China, India, and Thailand. This has further stimulated pet owners to spend more on premium pet foods. Such positive trends in pet dog food demand are expected to drive the feed packaging market for dogs.

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North America is projected to hold the largest market share in the feed packaging (for pets) market during the forecast period.

North America is estimated to account for the largest share of the market in 2018. The region is considered the most advanced, in terms of pet adoption and packaging technology. The market for feed packaging (for pets) in this region is mainly driven by high pet ownership, premiumization, the proliferation of innovations, and the introduction of a variety of packaging types for pet food. Increasing demand for premium pet food with high nutritional value, along with pet food safety concerns among pet owners, has helped to improve the quality standards of packaging and labeling in the region, thereby propelling the market growth for pet food packaging.

Major vendors in the feed packaging market include LC Packaging (the Netherlands), El Dorado Packaging, Inc. (US), NPP Group Limited (Ireland), Plasteuropa Group (UK), NYP Corp. (US), ABC Packaging Direct (US), Shenzhen Longma Industrial Co., Limited (China), Amcor Limited (Australia), Mondi Group (Austria), ProAmpac (US), Sonoco Products Company (US), Winpak Ltd., (Canada), NNZ Group (the Netherlands), Constantia Flexible Group (Austria), and Huhtamäki Oyj (Finland).

Recent Developments:

  • In August 2018, ProAmpac was awarded a Level-2 Food Safety Management Certification by the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute for its facility in Auburn, Washington, US.
  • In June 2018, ProAmpac announced a launch of the no.2 Quadflex Pouch. This new pouch will provide synergies to its sustainable packaging solution for pet foods such as cereals and pet treats.
  • In January 2018, Huhtamaki expanded its paper bag manufacturing operations in Poland by establishing a joint venture with Smith Anderson Group Limited (UK). Smith Anderson Group Limited is one of Europe's leading paper bag suppliers.

Factors Driving the Biofortification Market

 The report Biofortification Market by Crop (Sweet Potato, Cassava, Rice, Corn, Wheat, Beans, and Pearl Millet), Target Nutrient (Zinc, Iron, and Vitamins), and Region (Latin America, Africa, and Asia Pacific) – Global Forecast to 2023 “, is estimated at USD 78 million in 2018, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2018 to reach USD 118 million by 2023. Biofortified crops are usually sweet potato, cassava, rice, corn, wheat, beans, pearl millet, and other crops such as tomato, banana, sorghum, and barley. The growth of the biofortification market is driven by the rising demand for high nutritional content in food.

By crop, the biofortified sweet potato is projected to dominate the biofortification market during the forecast period.

The sweet potato segment is estimated to hold the largest share of the biofortified crop market in 2018. The demand for biofortified crops such as sweet potato and cassava has increased with the rising technological advancements to increase the nutrient content, particularly in orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP). Sweet potato has been an important source of energy in the human diet for centuries owing to its high carbohydrate content. However, its vitamin A content from carotene only became recognized over the past century. Using biofortification, sweet potato breeding in Africa is focused on higher yields, sweeter taste, and higher dry matter, which increase its carotene concentration.

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By target nutrient, the vitamins segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the biofortification market during the forecast period.

On the basis of target nutrient, the biofortification market is segmented into iron, zinc, vitamins, and others. The vitamins segment is the fastest-growing target nutrient in the biofortification market from 2018 to 2023. The demand for biofortified crops is increasing due to the increasing demand for high nutrient content in food. The rising demand for vitamins as feed additives or in premixes from the animal nutrition industry and the increasing demand for high-quality meat products have also been essential factors responsible for the increase in the demand for vitamins across the world.

Asia Pacific to be the dominant region in the biofortification market in 2018

The Asia Pacific is the dominant region in the biofortification market. Biofortification of crops has strong growth potential in agriculture, and it also improves the nutrition content in food. The biofortification market has grown considerably over the last five years, and this trend is expected to continue in the near future. The growing consumer demand for high nutritional content in food is projected to fuel the demand for biofortified crops, globally. Since the last decade, many countries in the Asia Pacific region have banned the usage of GM technology, and the researchers are opting to adopt biofortified crops as a key to unlock the region’s food production.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the biofortification market. It also includes the profiles of leading companies such as Bayer (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), Monsanto (US), and DowDuPont (US).

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Key Questions Addressed by the Report:


  • What are the new target nutrients areas, which the biofortification companies are exploring?
  • Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?
  • What kind of competitors and stakeholders such as biofortification companies, would be interested in this market? What will be their go-to strategy for this market and which emerging market will be of significant interest?
  • How are the current R&D activities and M&As for biofortified crop industry projected to create a disruptive environment in the coming years for the agricultural sector?
  • What will be the level of impact on the revenues of stakeholders through the benefits of nanotechnology to different stakeholders‒‒from rising farmer revenue to environmental regulatory compliance to sustainable profits for the suppliers?

Growth Opportunities in the Plant Breeding and CRISPR Plants Market

 The plant breeding and CRISPR plants market is estimated to account for USD 7.6 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 14.6 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 13.95% during the forecast period. Strong funding by the private and public sectors toward plant biotechnology such as the development of high-throughput sequencing systems and application of MAS and genomic selection in field and vegetable crops are projected to drive the growth of the market over the next five years.

On the basis of application, the cereals & grains segment is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Corn, wheat, and rice are the major cereals bred with advanced technologies such as molecular breeding and genetic techniques. The availability of germplasm for these crops encourages the adoption of advanced techniques for crop breeding. The economic importance of corn due to its application in various sectors and increasing demand for high-quality wheat and rice in the food industry are other reasons for the adoption of hybrid breeding technologies among seed producers.

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On the basis of type, the biotechnological method is projected to witness the fastest growth in the plant breeding and CRISPR plants market during the forecast period

The increasing adoption of hybrid and molecular breeding techniques in developing countries and the growing cultivation of GM crops in the Americas are factors contributing to its high growth. The growing market for crop genetics in various countries of the Americas and the declining cost of genetic procedures in the past decade are factors driving the demand for genetic engineering and genome editing in the region. Unlike genetic techniques, no regulations are implied by the government for molecular breeding across the globe, which is projected to drive the growth of the biotechnological method at a higher rate during the forecast period. Advances in the field of CRISPR gene editing technology have brought about the third revolution in crop improvement and these tools can be used along with existing technologies. Growing innovation would facilitate the growth of CRISPR technology in agriculture, especially in countries such as the US, China, Japan, Brazil, and South Africa.

On the basis of trait, the herbicide tolerance segment is projected to witness the fastest growth in the plant breeding and CRISPR plants market

Increasing regulations on the use of chemical pesticides and rising instances of pest attacks during the early germination phase have increased the need for pesticide-tolerant seeds. Herbicide tolerance has been one of the major traits targeted by plant genetic companies for transgenic and non-transgenic crops. Non-transgenic Clearfield herbicide tolerance technology, developed by BASF and Syngenta, is recognized as one of the groundbreaking innovations in hybrid breeding technology, and more companies have exhibited their interest to enter this industry, which is projected to contribute to the growth in the next five years.

North America is estimated to dominate the market in 2018, while the Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth through 2023.

The increasing industrial value for corn and soybean in the US has been encouraging breeders to adopt advanced technologies for better yield, owing to which the adoption rate for crop genetics in this country has been high. Also, the limited regulatory control and high promotional support for intellectual property affairs in genetic technology have been extremely favorable toward the adoption of plant biotechnological tools in agriculture. Hence, North America dominated the global plant breeding market in 2017. On the other hand, there has been an ever-increasing demand for commercial seeds in the Asian market, in line with the improving economic conditions. Also, seed manufacturers such as Bayer, Monsanto, and Syngenta have been showing increasing interest in tapping this potential market, wherein the companies have been expanding their R&D centers across the Asia Pacific.

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This report includes a study of development strategies of leading companies. The scope of this report includes a detailed study of major seed manufacturers that have in-house plant breeding facilities; these companies include players such as Bayer (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), DowDuPont (US), KWS SAAT (Germany), Limagrain (France), and DLF Trifolium (Denmark), and also major service providers, such as Eurofins (Luxembourg), SGS SA (Switzerland), Pacific Biosciences (US), Benson Hill Systems (US), Hudson River Biotechnology (US), Evogene (Israel), Bioconsortia (US), and Equinom (Israel).

Key questions addressed by the report:

  • Which market segments to focus on in the next two to five years for prioritizing efforts and investments?
  • Which region will have the highest share in the plant breeding and CRISPR plants market?
  • Which type of plant breeding techniques have high demand in each key country market?
  • What are the trends and factors responsible for influencing the adoption rate of biotechnological methods in key emerging countries? What is the level of investment preferred by local seed manufacturers to adopt these technologies?
  • Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Pesticide Inert Ingredients Market

The report "Pesticide Inert Ingredients Market by Type (Emulsifiers, Solvents, and Carriers), Source (Synthetic and Bio-based), Form (Dry and Liquid), Pesticide Type (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, and Rodenticides), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023 " , The pesticide inert ingredients market is projected to reach USD 4.7 billion by 2023, from USD 3.5 billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 6.14% during the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as the increasing demand for specific inert ingredients in pesticide formulation and capability of inert ingredients to improve the efficacy of pesticide application.On the basis of type, the emulsifiers segment is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Emulsifiers help in stabilizing the mixture of two liquids and avoid the formation of immiscible liquid phases. Major emulsifiers that are used as inert ingredients are polymers, nonylphenol and alcohol ethoxylates, and alcohol alkoxylates. The demand for emulsifier-based products remains high in the North American region due to the increasing industrialization and decreasing land area for agriculture, which in turn, creates demand for the use of pesticides for ensuring food security and production.


With the increasing demand for organic fruits and vegetables, the bio-based segment is projected to witness the fastest growth, on the basis of source.

It has been witnessed that some of the inert ingredients used in pesticide formulation are more toxic than the active ingredients. Increasing health hazards associated with the usage of synthetic-based inert ingredients in pesticides creates an opportunity for the market players to develop bio-based inert ingredients from sources such as microbes for the formulation of bio-based pesticides. Governmental bodies and regulatory authorities have introduced regulations for the use of toxic pesticides, which affects the growth of bio-based inert ingredients in the market.


The Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth in the inert ingredients market through 2023.

Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the Asia Pacific region, with a large share of farmland and good soil fertility. Moreover, the region is rich in plant diversity due to the wide variations in climate across countries. Even though there is a variation in the agriculture system from basic systems in India to the technically advanced ones in Japan, the agenda of food security is supported by local governments in the Asian countries. The Asia Pacific region is one of the leading consumers of pesticides across the globe, although the region mainly depends on imports of pesticide supply.Since inert ingredients are majorly consumed by pesticide manufacturers at the production facility during the formulation stage, and since countries such as India, Thailand, and Vietnam depend on imports for formulations, the market for inert ingredients is projected to be smaller compared to the Americas and Europe. However, with the increasing establishment of production plants in the Asian countries, the use of inert ingredients along with pesticide application is projected to increase in the future.

This report includes a study of development strategies for leading companies. The scope of this report includes a detailed study of major companies such as BASF (Germany), Clariant (Switzerland), DowDuPont (US), Stepan Company (US), and Croda International Plc. (UK). Other players in the market include Eastman Chemicals (US), Solvay SA (Belgium), Evonik (Germany), Huntsman Corporation (US), AkzoNobel (The Netherlands), Royal Dutch Shell (The Netherlands), and LyondellBasell Industries (Netherlands). 


Key questions addressed by the report:
  • Which market segments to focus on in the next two to five years for prioritizing efforts and investments?
  • Which region will have the highest share in the pesticide inert ingredients market?
  • Which type of pesticide inert ingredients witnesses high demand in each key country market?
  • What are the trends and factors responsible for influencing the adoption rate of bio-based inert ingredients in key emerging countries?
  • Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?