The size of the Middle East and Africa agricultural surfactants market is expected to reach USD 74.31 million in 2024 and USD 103.26 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2024 to 2029.
Agricultural surfactants are chemicals that enhance or support the action of pesticides, such as insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. The market is expected to grow in the next half of the decade since the demand for agricultural chemicals is on the rise because of the increase in food demand as a result of the population rise. Agricultural surfactants enhance the activity of pesticides by altering the properties of pesticides, like their ability to spread, penetrate the target, increase or decrease the droplet size, and others. This ability of surfactants improves the ability of pesticides to protect or target the organism.
Middle East and Africa's agricultural surfactants market is driven by factors like increased food demand because of the rise in population, development in farming techniques such as precision farming, increasing awareness about the use of chemicals in agriculture and equipment such as tractors, dusters, sprayers, and an increase in commercial agriculture. However, factors like the possibility of pesticide drift, health concerns about using pesticides, and their potential harm to the environment are some of the restraints for this market. These factors may act as growth hurdles for the agricultural surfactants market in certain regions.
This research report on the Middle East and African agricultural surfactants market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories:
Middle East and Africa Agricultural Surfactants Market - By Type:
The amphoteric category is expected to grow at the highest rate in the next five years whereas the highest market share is of non-ionic segment.
Middle East and Africa Agricultural Surfactants Market - By Application:
The herbicide segment has the largest market share, followed by fungicides.
Middle East and Africa Agricultural Surfactants Market - By substrate type:
Bio-based surfactants are expected to have a higher growth rate in the coming time.
Middle East and Africa Agricultural Surfactants Market - By fertilizer type:
Middle East and Africa Agricultural Surfactants Market – By Country:
The Middle East and Africa agricultural surfactants market can be broadly divided into the Middle East and Africa. This region’s small market share can be attributed to factors like poverty, civil wars, and refugee crisis. Factors such as the high rate of adoption of new technologies so that the productivity of farm operations can be improved, costs can be cut down, and a rise in food demand is expected to drive this industry’s growth in the region.
KEY MARKET PLAYERS:
Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Akzonobel N.V. (The Netherlands), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Solvay S.A (Belgium). Some of the market players dominate the Middle East and African agricultural surfactants market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Agricultural surfactants are specialty chemicals used in farming to improve the efficiency of pesticides, herbicides, and other agricultural treatments. They enhance the spreading, wetting, and absorption of products on plant surfaces.
Non-ionic surfactants are widely popular due to their versatility and effectiveness across a range of agricultural applications. However, the demand for bio-based surfactants is also on the rise due to environmental concerns.
Challenges include the fluctuating costs of raw materials, stringent environmental regulations, and the need for education among farmers regarding the benefits and proper usage of surfactants.
Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on developing environmentally friendly products and adapting their offerings to meet the specific needs of the diverse climates and agricultural practices in the region.
Yes, collaborations between agricultural chemical companies and local governments or agricultural bodies are common, aiming to educate farmers and promote the use of efficient surfactants.
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