Apr 5, 2018   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Global Agricultural Surfactants Market 2018-2022 with Key Players DowDuPont, BASF, AkzoNobel, Evonik, and Solvay Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Agricultural Surfactants Market by Type (Non-ionic, Anionic, Cationic, Amphoteric), Application (Herbicides, Fungicides), Substrate Type (Synthetic, Bio-based), Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Fruits & Vegetables), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The agricultural surfactants market was valued at USD 1.37 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 1.88 Billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.46%. Due to the growing demand for agrochemicals and the adoption of precision farming and protected cultivation, the market for surfactants is expected to grow in the coming years.

The agricultural surfactants market, based on type, has been segmented into non-ionic, anionic, cationic, and amphoteric. The non-ionic segment occupied the largest share in the market as most agricultural surfactants are non-ionic and are used for general wetting and spreading. Additionally, non-ionic surfactants are usually sold for being added to herbicide spray solutions. These surfactants are good dispersing agents, stable in cold water, and are less toxic to both plants and animals.

South America is projected to be the fastest-growing market for agricultural surfactants over the next five years. This can be attributed to Brazil and Argentina, which are the leading agricultural producers in the world. North America dominated the market in 2017 due to the presence of players such as DowDuPont (US), Huntsman Corporation (US), Helena Chemical (US), and Stepan Company (US).

The global market for agricultural surfactants is dominated by large-scale players such as DowDuPont (US), BASF (Germany), AkzoNobel (Netherlands), Evonik (Germany), and Solvay (Belgium). Huntsman Corporation (US), Nufarm (Australia), Clariant (Switzerland), Helena Chemical Company (US), Croda International (UK), Stepan Company (US), and Wilbur-Ellis Company (US) are a few other key market players that also hold a significant share of the agricultural surfactants market.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

  • Adoption of Precision Farming and Protected Agriculture
  • Increase in Demand for Green Solutions

Restraints

  • Regulations on the Use of Synthetic Surfactants
  • Use of Genetically Modified Seeds

Opportunities

  • Production of Sustainable Bio-Based Surfactant Products
  • Development of Cost-Effective Production Techniques

Challenges

  • Growth in Environmental Concerns Against the Usage of Agrochemicals

Key Topics Covered

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

5 Market Overview

6 Agricultural Surfactants Market, by Type

7 Agricultural Surfactants Market, by Application

8 Agricultural Surfactants Market, by Substrate Type

9 Agricultural Surfactants Market, by Crop Type

10 Agricultural Surfactants Market, by Region

11 Competitive Landscape

12 Company Profiles

  • Akzonobel
  • BASF
  • Clariant
  • Croda International
  • Dowdupont
  • Evonik Industries
  • Helena Chemical Company
  • Huntsman Corporation
  • Nufarm
  • Solvay
  • Stepan Company
  • Wilbur-Ellis Company

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