Monday, November 15, 2021

Food Encapsulation Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The report "Food Encapsulation Market by Shell Material (Polysaccharides, Emulsifiers, Lipids, Proteins), Technology (Microencapsulation, Nanoencapsulation, Hybrid Encapsulation), Application, Method, Core Phase, and Region - Global Forecast to 2026", published by MarketsandMarkets™. The global food encapsulation market is estimated to be valued at USD 10.6 billion in 2021. It is projected to reach USD 15.6 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period. Encapsulation is majorly done to produce particles that can control mass transport behavior. The diffusion of the material is prevented by the shell material used in encapsulation. Encapsulants act as the wall material and protect the core that consists of a sensitive bioactive agent, from water, oxygen, and light, to avoid any reaction on the core phase. The materials used for the encapsulation of food bioactive agents must be of food-grade because they are incorporated into foods.




Polysaccharides are considered appropriate shell material because of their enormous molecular structure.

Polysaccharides are easily chemically modifiable and provide numerous textures and viscosities. Because of their enormous molecular structure and ability to entrap bioactives, polysaccharides are considered the appropriate building blocks for delivery systems. Owing to this, they are widely used as inexpensive and safe shell materials for encapsulation. There are numerous types of polysaccharides available in the market for the encapsulation process.

Atomization is preferred over other physical methods because of its large-scale production ability

The atomization process of encapsulation is the suspension of small droplets of the core phase and shell material in the gas phase with the help of spray chillers, spray dryers, spinning disks, and many similar equipment types. The atomization process is a widely used process for the encapsulation of food ingredients. The atomization process is preferred over other processes because of some major advantages offered, which include the possibility of employing a wide variety of encapsulating agents; availability of large equipment; simplicity of equipment; the ability of large-scale production; larger efficiency; and lower transport, storage, and process costs. The major disadvantage of this process is that the materials produced are non-uniform in size.

Hybrid encapsulation is projected to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Hybrid encapsulation technology of bioactive agents is a developing field capable of developing functional food products. Health-promoting food ingredients, such as vitamins, essential oils, antioxidants, antimicrobials, and flavors, can be delivered successfully in functional food products by doing hybrid encapsulation, which helps in enhancing the stability and bioactivity for targeting health benefits. Hybrid encapsulation is used in numerous applications, such as hybrid encapsulation of essential oils & nutrients, antimicrobials, probiotics, and antioxidants. Hybrid encapsulates are formed by emulsification of an aqueous solution of starch, an oil phase containing the active core. The emulsion is obtained and mixed with a core-shell capsule suspension. The spray drying process is performed on the resulting mixture, and hybrid encapsulates are obtained.


Key Players:

Key players in this market include Cargill, Incorporated (US), BASF SE (Germany), DuPont (US), DSM (Netherlands), FrieslandCampina (Netherlands), Kerry (Ireland), Ingredion (Switzerland), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF (US), Symrise (Germany), Sensient Technologies Corporation (US), Blachem Inc. (US), Firmenich SA (Switzerland), Vitablend (Netherlands), Advanced Bionutrition Corp (US), Encpasys LLC (US), Clextral (France), Sphera Encapsulation (Italy), Aveka (US), Lycored (Israel), and Tastetech (US).

Monday, November 1, 2021

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Feed Yeast Market

The report "Feed Yeast Market by Type (Yeast Derivatives, Probiotic Yeast, Brewer’s Yeast, and Specialty Yeast), Livestock (Ruminants, Swine, Poultry, Aquatic Animals, Pets and Equine), Genus , and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" size is projected to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2025, which was estimated at USD 1.8 billion in 2020; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2020. The market is driven by factors such as a ban on the use of antibiotics in feed as a growth promoter and increasing use of yeast as a nutritional supplement for livestock. Also, rising concern regarding animal health and feed quality has been driving the growth of this market.




Driver: Increasing nutritional benefits from yeast-based feed products

Ample quantity of yeast is present in the environment. Some yeast is isolated from natural products such as honey, fruits, soil, water, flowers, leaves, and stems. Feed ingredients such as grains, silage, and hay also have yeasts present in them. Most of the yeast species have no impact on animals and humans, while some have negative or positive effects. It has been observed that yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Kluyveromyces marxianus, and Candida utilis have a positive impact on animal health; they provide nutrition to animals and thus are used as feed additives. Besides application in animal feed, there are many commercial applications of different yeast genera in various industries such as brewing, bakery, food and flavoring, pharmaceutical, and bioethanol fuel production.

Restraint: Competition for basic raw materials

The global supply of raw materials for yeast production can have a significant impact on the production of feed yeast and its extracts. The important source of yeast production is based on a sugar by-product, molasses. The shortage of molasses is a major concern for the global yeast market due to the high competition for these raw materials from different industries such as food, pharmaceutical, feed, and others. Such a shortage has arisen due to many reasons—poor sugarcane and sugar beet yield being the major one. Therefore, this is expected to limit its supply in the production of yeast ingredients. With high demand for brewer’s yeast used in bakery and alcohol industries, much more deficit in the availability of raw materials for the manufacturing of feed yeast can further affect the final product price. This would eventually affect the demand for yeast products among feed manufacturers and livestock growers.

The increasing awareness of health benefits associated with probiotic yeast has widened the scope of growth for the feed yeast market.

The use of probiotic yeast in ruminant feed resulted in improved health and higher milk production. Similarly, in pigs, yeast triggers an immune response to reduce the entry of pathogens in the body and also reduces the occurrence of post-weaning diarrhea. With the increasing use of probiotics for animal nutrition, growth promotion, and gut health development, the probiotic yeast segment is projected to record the fastest growth, on the basis of type, during the forecast period.

On the basis of livestock, the aquatic animals segment is projected to witness the highest growth in the market.

A rise in fish farming practices in the developing countries of the Asia Pacific due to the increased profits through farmed fish cultivation over the past 10 years. In addition, the increasing fish consumption in regions such as Europe and South America encourages fish farming, which would further drive the market in the aquafeed segment. Supplementing feed yeast in right quantities to aquatic animals leads to an optimal supply of essential nutrients.

The current scenario of COVID-19 is projected to slighlty impact the market growth for feed yeast. The increase in consumption of animal-based products and the rise in concerns pertaining to animal health are factors that are projected to drive the demand for feed yeast. However, the shortage in labor, international trade restrictions and reduced consumption of livestock products are factors that are projected to have a short-term impact on the production and supply of feed yeast. According to Animal HealthCare Centre, USDA report, the companies are focusing on increasing their production capacity post-COVID-19 lockdown to meet supply gaps created in the domestic and international markets due to supply chain hindrances. This encourages various international governments to develop proper sanitary guidelines for feed additive production. Thus, the decline in 2020 in the feed yeast market growth is mainly due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Thereafter, as the restrictions of the government measures are likely to relax gradually, the market is likely to experience a rise in the coming years till 2025 as many feed additive producers have started seeking alternatives to antibiotics. There would be a strong consumer preference for meat products raised on natural feed additives and products, such as probiotic yeast, that also help reduce environmental impact.


With the introduction of stringent regulations, Europe is estimated to be the second-largest market during the forecast period.

The feed yeast market in Europe is driven by the introduction of stringent regulations pertaining to the use of antibiotics in feed. Increasing awareness about the benefits of feed yeast is projected to contribute to the market growth. The high demand for quality and nutrient-rich feed in the European countries has led to the high demand for feed yeast among farmers. Moreover, the European legislators are also concerned about food and animal safety and thus have implemented many safety laws for the same. With high concerns related to animal health, the EU government has put a ban on the use of antibiotic growth promoters in feed due to its negative impact on animal health as well as on the health of human consumers. For the replacement of those antibiotics, naturally-sourced feed ingredients that have antibiotic properties such as feed yeast were developed by manufacturers.

This report includes a study of the development strategies of leading companies. The scope of this report includes a detailed study of feed yeast manufacturers such as Associated British Foods PLC. (UK), Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Alltech Inc. (US), Cargill (US), Lesaffre (France), Angel Yeast Co. Ltd. (China), and Lallemand Inc. (Canada).

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Nutraceutical Excipients Market

The Report "Nutraceutical Excipients Market by Functionality (Binders, Fillers & Diluents, Coating Agents, and Flavoring Agents), End Product (Prebiotics, Probiotics, Proteins & Amino Acids, and Vitamins), Form (Dry and Liquid), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", The global nutraceutical excipients market size is estimated to account for about USD 3.4 billion in 2020 and projected to reach a value of nearly USD 4.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2020 to 2025. The market for nutraceutical excipients market has been growing in accordance with the rise in demand and consumption for nutraceuticals, around the globe. The consumption of dietary supplements in the form of tablets and capsules has been witnessing an upsurge demand in recent times, owing to the growing awareness for health benefits offered by these products that helps to support the wellbeing of the consumers. The key driving factors of the nutraceutical excipients market include increasing consumer concerns regarding maintaining a balanced diet and growing consumer awareness about several diseases caused due to lack of intake of necessary nutrients as a result of imbalanced dietary lifestyles. Food fortification is one of the major trends, which is also fueling the nutraceutical excipients market in the functional food & beverage industry.




“Impact of COVID-19 on the current market size and forecast.”

COVID-19 pandemic has led multiple operations to cease. The global nutraceutical excipients market is increasingly impacted due to the uncertain circumstances that have occurred worldwide. The effects of COVID-19 primarily affect the supply chain of final products, as well as raw material ingredients of global manufacturers. As its major applications are concentrated in products belonging to dietary supplements, followed by food & beverages, the market is projected to witness a slow-down until the local and national governments do not ease import and export regulations. Overall, this market is dominated by the global players that have manufacturing facilities in certain regions and operations/supply across countries.

The market for nutraceutical excipients in North America is projected to record high growth due to the increase in consumption and concentration of key players in the region. However, post-COVID-19, by the third or fourth quarter of 2020, the market for nutraceutical excipients will witness immense growth due to the high consumption of nutraceuticals in the daily dietary lifestyles of consumers. The North American market is projected to witness a substantial increase in demand, as a result of the rise in awareness pertaining to these health-benefiting supplements, as well as the number of cases and casualties, resulting in high demand for immunity boosters and other supplements. Thus, the growth rate is projected to decline during the ongoing pandemic but will increase two-folds after the projected quarters.

Restraint: Decrease in returns on R&D investments and high costs of clinical trials and registration.

Excipients and nutraceutical products are clinically and chemically developed, and hence, require extensive R&D investments, clinical trials, and approvals from respective authorities in different countries/regions. In addition, developing such products is not a short-term activity, as it includes the formulation, trial & testing, and commercializing it into the market. However, high R&D investments do not give equal returns in terms of productivity, as even after successful molecule discovery, the cost of bringing a new nutraceutical product and a new excipient into the market is significantly high. In addition, other players in the market develop alternate and cheaper solutions, amidst the trial and testing procedures of one product or solution by another company, which leads to wastage of time, money, and efforts required to come to the later stages of that product, thereby disrupting the complete process of new product development. At the same time, the risk of failure also remains high. The cost of proving the effectiveness of an excipient through clinical trials is also relatively expensive and can be a major hindrance to the development of novel excipients in the market.

Opportunity: High use of excipients with multifunctional properties is witnessed as an emerging trend among key players.

Multifunctional excipients are a class of excipients that include pre-processed and co-processed excipients that provide added functionalities to the formulation. For example, Silicified Micro-Crystalline Cellulose is a processed combination of MCC and colloidal silicon dioxide. These functionalities include flowability, compressibility, particle size distribution, shape, and porosity. The term multifunctional excipient is also extended to products that serve multiple roles in the formulation of dietary supplement and functional food & beverage line of products; for example, Ludipress is a co-processed product containing lactose, Kollidon, and Kollidon-CL, which serves the role of DC diluent with binder and disintegrant properties.

The demand for excipients with improved functionalities in the nutraceutical industry remains high, while also minimizing the drawbacks of incorporated excipients. According to the International Pharmaceutical Excipient Council (IPEC), a co-processed excipient is “a combination of two or more compendial or non-compendial excipients designed to physically modify their properties in a manner not achievable by simple physical mixing, and without significant chemical change.”

By form, the dry segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the market in 2020.

The dry form of nutraceutical excipients accounted for a larger market share, as compared to the liquid form. The popularity of the dry form can be attributed to its cost-effectiveness and convenience in multiple applications. An increase in demand for dry beverage mixes with additional nutrients, including customized mixes and consumer preference for fortified beverages are fueling the growth of the dry segment in the market.


North America is estimated to dominate the nutraceutical excipients market in 2020

North America accounted for the largest market share in 2019. The nutraceutical excipients market in North America is dominating, owing to the concentration of the global players such as DuPont (US), Kerry (Ireland), Cargill (US), and Ingredion (US). The market for nutraceutical excipients here is mature, and hence, the growth is moderate compared to other regions. Other factors contributing to the growth of nutraceutical excipients in North American region include the busy lifestyle of consumers, prevalence of chronic diseases due to hectic lifestyles, and an increase in awareness among consumers regarding the health benefits of nutritional foods, including food supplements, which has driven the demand for functional food products. In addition, the use of technological advancements and new product launches have made excipients available for a wide range of applications in the fortified food & beverage, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals sectors, which is projected to drive the growth of the market in the region.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the nutraceutical excipients market. The key players in the nutraceutical excipients market include DuPont (US), BASF SE (Germany), Kerry Group PLC (Ireland), Ingredion Plc (US), Sensient Technologies (US), Associated British Foods (UK), Roquette Freres (France), Meggle Group Wasser (Germany), Cargill Inc (US), Ashland Global Holdings Inc (US), Seppic (France), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd (Japan), Fuji Chemical Industries Co Ltd (Japan), Pharmatrans Sanaq AG (Switzerland), Pioma Chemicals (India), Gattefosse (India), W.R.Grace & Co (US), Omya (Switzerland), Grain Processing Corp (US), and Gangwal Chemicals Pvt Ltd (India). The nutraceutical excipients market also consists of key start-up players, which include IMCD (Netherlands), Hilmar Ingredients (US), Innophos Holdings Inc (US), JRS Pharma (Germany), Biogrund GmbH (Germany), Pharma Line Intl Corp (South Korea), Jigs Chemical (India), Panchamrut Chemicals (India), Azelis Chemical Ltd (Europe), and Daicel Group (Japan).

Friday, October 29, 2021

Benzenoid Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The report "Benzenoid Market by Type (Benzyl Acetate, Benzoate, Chloride, Salicylate, Benzaldehyde, Cinnamyl, Vanillin), Application (Soaps & Detergents, Food & Beverage, Household Products), and Region – Global forecast to 2025", size is estimated to be USD 651 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 857 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period. The market is being strongly driven by soaps & detergents industry, which is witnesses a high demand. With newer premium products coming up in the market and unique fragrance blends, their demand is projected to grow in the market in the near future.



COVID-19 Impact on the Global Benzenoid Chemicals Market

Amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic the benzenoids market kept receiving stable demands from end use sectors such as soaps, detergents, personal care products, household products, pharmaceuticals and hygiene products. This was due to the rising concerns of hygiene amongst the populations. Most of the manufacturers were able to maintain the continuity if their operations after a lockdown of brief time period and recover their production and sales which is estimated to keep the market stable in the unprecedented economic scenarios globally. As reported by IFRA (International Fragrance Association) 10-15% of the raw materials used in fragrance come from China and around a quarter for some companies. While China recovers, India’s lockdown presents new challenges to the fragrance market, and other countries, like Brazil, maybe the next to be affected. According to the primary insight the demands from soaps and detergent industries also continued to remain stable during the period of the pandemic outbreak and are estimated to regain steady growth soon as the lockdowns ease.


Restraint: Potential health risks of synthetic chemicals affecting production growth

The genotoxicity and carcinogenicity are the key factors that are taken into consideration to determine the safety of the chemical use. Companies that manufacture perfume or cologne purchase fragrance mixtures from fragrance houses to develop their own proprietary blends. Benzenoids as food additives and fragrance ingredients are regulated as some of them pose potential risks to human health at defined concentrations. Organization such as US FDA (US Food & Drug Administration), EU Commission, IFRA (International Fragrance Association) set standards and guideline for manufacturers in order to control the possible health risks due to overuse of aroma chemicals in food and fragrance products.

The benzyl benzoate sub-segment is estimated to account for the fastest growth in the by type segment for Benzenoid Chemicals market .

Benzyl benzoate is naturally found in cinnamon, apricots, honey cocoa, cloves, cranberries jasmine, and mushrooms. RIFM (Research Institute for Fragrance Materials) has identified the compounds as a very weak skin sensitizer and IFRA (International Fragrance Association) has set standards for acceptable concentrations of benzyl benzoate that can be used in variety of consumer goods. It serves a supporting role, helping to dissolve and blend together all the different scent substances.

By Application, the soaps & detergents sub-segment is estimated to observe the fastest growth in Benzenoid Chemicals market.

The aroma in soaps and detergent products is bought about by the use many natural and synthetic compounds. The generally used natural compounds include oregano oil, lemon oil, coconut oil, camellia oil, and coffee essential oil amongst others. During the spread of coronavirus pandemic, the significance of soaps and detergents for hygiene purposes grew tremendously giving a boost to the sales of the industry. With organizations such as American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), promoting hand hygiene through use of soaps and clean running water the benzenoids market grew faster in the pandemic time.


Asia Pacific is estimated to be the largest market.

The Asia Pacific region is estimated to account for the largest share of the global benzenoids market in 2020. The rising income, purchasing power, rapid growth of the middle-class population, and consumer demand for processed products present promising prospects for growth and diversification in the region’s benzenoids sector. The European aroma chemicals manufacturers are gradually losing their market share, failing to compete with products from Asia (mainly from China), where labor costs are much lower and the quality control is constantly growing, imitating western technologies. Further, countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia are witnessing significant growth in the cosmetics, beauty, and personal care products markets. These rae expected to drice the growth from benzenoid chemiclas in the region.

Key players in this market include include major players such as BASF (Germany), Firmenich (Switzerland), Emerald Kalama Chemical (US), International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (US), Eternis Fine Chemicals (India), Symrise (France), Tennants Fine Chemicals Ltd. (England), Jayshree Aromatics Pvt. Ltd. (India), and Valtris Specialty Chemicals (US. These major players in this market are focusing on increasing their presence through expansions & investments, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and agreements. These companies have a strong presence in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe. They also have manufacturing facilities along with strong distribution networks across these regions.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Crop Protection Chemicals Market Growth by Emerging Trends, Analysis, & Forecast to 2025

The report "Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Type (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides & Bactericides), Origin (Synthetic, Biopesticides), Form (Liquid, Solid), Mode of Application (Foliar, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment), Crop Type and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" The global Crop protection chemicals size is estimated to be valued USD 63.7 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach a value of USD 74.1 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period. The growth of this market is attributed to an increasing need for food security of the growing population.



Opportunity: Rapid growth in the biopesticides market and organic agriculture

Biopesticides are pesticides produced naturally, with minimum usage of chemicals. Since growing environmental considerations and the pollution potential and health hazards from many conventional pesticides are on an increase, the demand for biopesticides has been rising steadily in all parts of the world. Biopesticides are growing in popularity, due to their less or non-toxic nature as compared to synthetic pesticides. Moreover, biopesticides provide more targeted activity to desired pests, unlike conventional pesticides that often affect a broad spectrum of insects, birds, and mammalian species. Further, biopesticides can be very effective in small quantities, offering lower exposure and are quickly decomposable; they leave virtually no harmful residue after application.


Challenges: Environmental impact resulting in changes in regulatory policies

One of the major challenges faced by the crop protection chemicals market is development of Genetically Modified (GM) crops, with the evolution of biotechnology and microbiology. New GM seeds can be developed through gene modification to provide them with the natural ability of being pest repellent. This, development of genetically modified crops in recent years, especially for pest resistance has been observed to have resulted in relatively lesser need for traditional crop protection chemicals.

The herbicides segment of the Crop protection chemicals is projected to account for the largest share, by type

Herbicides are substances that kill or inhibit growth of unwanted plants (weeds). They are widely used in weed control, which helps in enhancing crop productivity and quality of output. Herbicides help in reducing soil erosion and increase soil fertility and crop yield. They are used to control or kill unwanted plants and are often known as weed killers. Use of herbicides in agroecosystems may change composition of weed populations. In wildlands, herbicides may increase the diversity of native species. Threats to plant biodiversity caused by habitat loss and invasive species are far greater than threats by use of herbicides. Some non-selective pesticides are used in weed waste grounds, industrial sites, railways, and railway embankments. Herbicides are heavily consumed in the agricultural sector and in landscape turf management.

The market for the liquid segment is projected to account for the largest share during the forecast period, by form

By form, liquid is the segment which accounted for the highest market share as well as the highest growth rate in the Crop protection chemicals. The growing requirement of liquid forms of crop protection chemical products, mainly in the foliar spray and seed treatment modes of application, is driving the market for liquid forms of crop protection chemicals. They are also cheaper than solid formulations and are easily mixed with any other crop enhancer or protecting product, increasing the demand for the same.

Liquid pesticides include suspensions (flowable solutions), solutions, emulsifiable concentrates, microencapsulated suspensions, and aerosols. Liquid forms of crop protection chemical products are preferred more by suppliers as well as end-users. Liquid forms offer a longer shelf-life with easy handling, transportation, and application. Also, they are cost-effective, eco-friendly, and sustainable. Companies are investing in the technological development of crop protection chemicals in liquid forms. The liquid forms of crop protection chemicals can either be water-based, oil-based, polymer-based, or their combinations.


South America is estimated to hold the largest market share during the forecast period

South America is an emerging agricultural powerhouse, growing at a rapid pace above the global growth average. Growth in this region is significantly contributed by the growth in Brazil and Argentina, which are the world’s most potent agricultural producers and are expected to grow well above the regional average. The economic growth in South America has been stimulated by democratization, economic reforms, and the foundation of the two trading blocs namely, Mercosur and the Andean Pact.

Regulatory framework in South America is quite weak as compared to North America and Europe. The South American Pesticide Action Network controls the regulatory issues in the region. The international trade system from the WTO for regional and bilateral trade deals also undermines national pesticide laws and threatens the ability of South American nations to prohibit dangerous chemicals from being used. This is especially observed in the case of WTOs demand for establishing certain common minimum standards for pesticides among countries. For instance, if a country wants to implement a stricter standard on pesticides as compared to the WTO, it could be recognized as a technical barrier to trade.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with a study on the product portfolios of the leading companies operating in the Crop protection chemicals. It consists of the profiles of leading companies such BASF SE (Germany), The Dow Chemicals Company (US), Dupont (US), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), Syngenta AG (Switzerland), Bayer Cropscience AG (Germany), FMC Coropration (US), NufarmLimited (Australia), Adama Agricultural Solutions (Israel), Verdesian LIfescineces (US), Bioworks Inc. (US), Valent US (US), Arysta Lifescince Corporation (US), American Vanguard Corporation (US), Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Corteva Agrisciences (US), UPL Limited (India), Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co Ltd (China), Agrolac (Spain), Lianyungang Liben Crop Science Co. Ltd. (HongKong), Nanjing red sun co. ltd (China), Kumiai Chemicals (Japan), Wynca Chemicals (China), Lier Chemicals (China), Simpcam Oxon (Italy).

Nematicides Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The global nematicides market size is estimated to account for a value of USD 1.3 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2020, to reach a value of USD 1.6 billion by 2025. The growing demand for high-value crops alongside the increasing infestation of nematodes on crops are some of the factors driving the growth in the market.


COVID-19 impact on Nematicides market

The nematicides market includes major Tier I and II suppliers like Syngenta AG, Bayer AG, BASF SE, UPL Ltd,FMC Corporation, Marrone Bio Innovations and Isagro S.p.A. These suppliers have their manufacturing facilities spread across various countries across Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, and RoW. COVID-19 has impacted their businesses upto some extent. Though this pandemic situation has impacted their businesses, there is no significant impact on the global operations and supply chain of their nematicides. Multiple manufacturing facilities of players are still in operation.

Constraint: Pesticide residue problems

One key restraint in the crop protection chemicals market is the pesticide residue problem due to the non-judicious use of pesticides by the farmers. Pesticide residue problems are highly found in the crops grown in developing or under-developed countries. Countries such as Vietnam, Ghana, and the Philippines are known for such low-quality crop production, affected by pesticide residues. Though intensive farming is inevitable without the use of pesticides, farmers in developing countries tend to use excess pesticides, which then damage the crops. Thus, improper use and illegal import-export of pesticides, and lack of proper government regulations have resulted in pesticide residue issues and excessive application of toxic pesticides, thereby hindering the growth of the crop protection chemicals market.

Opportunity: Providing customized solutions targeted toward specific pests

With the growing environmental and pollution concerns and health hazards from many conventional agrochemicals, the demand for natural biologicals is rising steadily across regions. Customers are witnessing a high demand for new biological products such as bionematicides to use against nematodes on standing crops, which cause crop damages, thereby reducing the overall farm yield and quality. The use of biologicals and related alternative management products is increasing. R&D teams of major global players are also engaged in discovering target-specific innovative products by using biological insecticides, which promote organic agriculture.

By crop type, vegetables are projected to dominate the nematicides market.

The vegetables segment is projected to hold the largest market share owing to the increasing cases of infestation on vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, peas, cauliflower, and carrots, by nematode species such as root-knot, lesion, and cyst nematodes. The increasing acreage being brought under vegetable cultivation and the growing demand for organic vegetables drive the growth of this segment.


North America to be the largest market for nematicides during the forecast period.

The region is a host to some of the major players in the nematicides market such as BASF SE (Germany), Bayer AG (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), and Nufarm Ltd (Australia) who actively invest on new product launches that would cater to nematode attacks on field crops such as soybean, corn, and cotton which are majorly produced in countries such as the US and Mexico. The acreage which is being brought under field crops is growing due to increased international and domestic demand for these field crops. The adoption of genetically modified seeds has also increased the cases of nematode infestation on crops such as soybean and corn, thereby driving growth in the market.

Key Market Players:

Some of the major players operating in the market include Bayer AG (Germany), Syngenta Crop Protection AG (Switzerland), Corteva Agriscience (US), BASF SE (Germany), Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd (Israel), FMC Corporation (US), Nufarm (Australia), UPL Limited (India), Isagro Group (Italy), Valent USA (US), Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Certis USA LLC (US), Marrone Bio Innovations (US), American Vanguard Corporation (US), Crop IQ Technology (UK), Real IPM Kenya (Kenya), Horizon Group (India), Agri Life (India), Crop IQ Technology Ltd (UK), and T. Stanes & Company Limited (India).

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Aquafeed Market

The aquafeed market is estimated to account for USD 50.6 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 71.6 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. The market is primarily driven by the increasing seafood trade, growth in aquaculture production, and rising seafood consumption among consumers due to the increasing need for protein-rich diets.




The amino acids segment, by additive, is projected to dominate the aquafeed market during the forecast period.

Amino acids are important in animal nutrition and are the building blocks of protein, which play an essential role in the growth, production, and overall maintenance of aquatic animal health. Amino acids provide the energy required for the growth of muscles and bones for muscle movement, digestion, and blood circulation. Owing to these factors, the amino acids segment dominates the aquafeed market, by additive.

On the basis of species, the fish segment is projected to witness higher growth in the aquafeed market.

The market, by species, is segmented into fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and others (turtles and sea urchins). Fish farming in ponds, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters is increasing to fill the gap between demand and supply. The increase in fish farming activities and aquaculture has led to the increased demand for fish feed. Among fish, carp and tilapia are high consumers of aquafeed. Also, carps are being extensively reared, owing to their adaptability to changing climates, while Tilapia culturing has increased in recent years due to the growing supply of high-quality protein tilapia species at lower prices.


Asia Pacific is projected to witness the highest growth in the aquafeed market during the forecast period.

The global market was dominated by Asia Pacific in 2020, in terms of value and volume; this market is majorly driven by China, which is a major producer of aquafeed. China is the leading producer, consumer, and processor of aquaculture products, contributing to about one-third to the global supply. Moreover, the processed seafood market in the region is also currently undergoing a significant transformation in response to the rapid urbanization and diet diversification.

Key Market Players:

Many domestic and global players provide aquafeed products to improve fish health. Major manufacturers have their presence in the North American and European countries. The report scope has been restricted to the market for commercial aquafeed products marketed across the globe. The key companies in the market are Cargill (US), Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Alltech (US), Purina Animal Nutrition (US), Nutreco N.V. (Netherlands), and Ridley Corporation Ltd. (Australia). Various strategies, such as expansions & investments, partnerships, collaborations, and agreements, were adopted by the key companies to remain competitive in the aquafeed market.