Agricultural Adjuvants Market was worth $4.3 billion in 2020 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 5.93%, to reach $7.4 billion by 2025.
Agricultural adjuvants are utilised to boost the efficiency of pesticides such as Insecticides, Herbicides, Fungicides, and other agents that are used to control or remove the undesirable pests. Agricultural adjuvants consist of ammonium fertilizers, surfactants and oils. They play a vital role in increasing the efficiency of agrochemicals, thereby enhancing the productivity of the crop.
With scarcity of land and water, increased importance is being put on the approval of innovative technologies that can help improve crop harvest. As such, Agricultural Adjuvants are witnessing a sizable demand since farmers are resolute to attain nutritious and high quality crop production.
The growth of the Global Agricultural adjuvants market is majorly driven by factors such as growing awareness among farmers regarding agricultural adjuvants, innovative production practices, innovative farming equipment, and increasing occurrences of pests and diseases. Another key factor driving the market is the globally rising population, which leads to the need for an increase in crop harvest. However, safer substitutes such as bio-farming and organic pesticides, unstable economies, and numerous health hazards linked with these adjuvants are the key factors hindering the growth of the market
The Global Agricultural Adjuvants market is segmented based on
Application
Insecticides
Herbicides
Fungicides
Others
Type
Activator Adjuvants Utility Adjuvants
Crop Type
Fruits & Vegetables
Cereals & Oilseeds
Others
The market has also been geographically segmented into
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
The Middle East and Africa
and the Rest of the World. North America has been leading the global Agricultural Adjuvants on account of the high usage rate and acceptance of precision farming. The European market is projected to grow at a slow rate largely due to market maturity and regulatory restrictions. Growing demand for Adjuvants in countries such as China and Brazil is anticipated to offer huge growth prospects for the market in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions.
Key Players
The major companies dominating the global Agricultural Adjuvants market are Akzonoble N.V., Adjuvant plus Inc., Clariant International Ltd., Solvay SA, Helena Chemical Company, and Tanatex Chemicals.
Global Anti-Microbial Additives Market was worth USD 4.4 billion in 2020 and is estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 6.30%, to reach USD 6.6 billion by 2025.
The market is showcasing evident potential in the mentioned forecasting period. Antimicrobial additives control microbes via many different means and are extremely diverse. When used in the manufacturing of products they create surfaces and materials inhospitable to microbes such as bacteria and mould. The properties of silver are non-toxicity, high thermal stability and environmental friendliness which boost the global anti-microbial additives market.
The Antimicrobial additives are chemical ingredients that prevent bacterial, fungal, and algal growth in materials which are exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiations, moisture, and unsanitary conditions. These additives are primarily used in applications such as plastics, papers, paints & coatings, textiles, inks, rubber, and fabric care to inhibit the growth of unwanted microorganisms and increase the longevity of the substrate.
Anti-Microbial Additives Market is driven by the rapid growth of the healthcare and packaging industries in the Asia-Pacific region. In the recent times, China, India, Japan and South Korea are observing high demand of antimicrobial additives, majorly due to the growing urbanization, aging population, and increasing lifestyle diseases. This is fuelling the growth of the antimicrobial additives market in this region. Properties like non-toxicity, environmental friendliness, flammability, sustainability, and high thermal stability of silver antimicrobial additives contribute to the growth of the antimicrobial additives market. The major factor restraining the growth of the antimicrobial additives market is the high cost of raw materials and stringent regulations. The basic raw materials used in the manufacturing of antimicrobial additives products are silver, copper, and zinc. The high price of silver antimicrobials restricts their use in various products, particularly in the developing regions of Asia-Pacific and South America. These issues restrain the growth of the Anti-Microbial Additives Market.
The Global Anti-Microbial Additives Market is broadly categorized into Inorganic Anti-Microbial Additives Market (Silver, Copper, and Zinc), Organic Anti-Microbial Additives Market (OBPA, DCOIT). Based on Application, the market is further segmented into Plastics, Paint and Coating, and Pulp and Paper. Based on End-User, the market is further segmented into Healthcare, Packaging, Food and Beverages and Construction. Silver-based antimicrobial additive accounted for the highest revenue of the overall market and is projected to witness high growth rate during the forecast period. On the basis of geography, the global market is analysed under various regions namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The anti-microbial additives market was dominated by Asia-Pacific, with the overall market share of over 30% globally. Asia-Pacific was followed by North America and Europe. Asia Pacific is predicted to grow at a rapid pace in the coming few years.
Major Key Players: Some of the major companies dominating the Anti-Microbial Additives Market, by their products and services include BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Clariant AG, A. Schulman, Inc., Polyone Corporation, Sanitized AG, Microban International, Biocote Limited, King Plastic Corporation, and Steritouch Ltd.
Europe Vertical Farming Market was worth USD 0.85 billion in 2020 and is expected to be growing at a CAGR of 22%, to touch USD 2.31 billion by 2025.
Vertical Farming is the latest development in farming, wherein the control is exercised over the environmental influences which affect plants or crops. In the Vertical Farming process, foods and medicines are produced in vertically stacked layers, inclined surfaces and/or in structures like warehouses, shipping containers, skyscrapers, etc.
With the introduction of Controlled-Environment-Agriculture(CEA) and indoor farming techniques, Vertical Farming techniques control factors like the amount of light, environmental factors like temperature, humidity, gases, etc., and fertigation factors which include the application of fertilizers and other soil products. In some Vertical Farms, natural light is used in conjunction with artificial lighting and metal reflectors, similar to greenhouses.
The major driving force of the Europe market is the increasing consumer demand for organic foods, foods free from pesticides and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is the major driving force of the market. The utility of artificial lighting to enhance the yield, health and growth rate of plants coupled with lower dependency on the weather for production is driving the market from the producer side. The above factors accompanied by the growth in the use of technology such as the Internet of Things in Vertical Farming and increase in the annual production of crops are predicted to exponentially boost the market growth. High costs of lighting equipment and continuous maintenance requirement are the constraints faced by the Vertical Farming market.
The Europe Vertical Farming market is segmented by
Growth Mechanism
Hydroponics
Aeroponics
Aquaponics
Structure
Buildings
Shipping
Containers
Offering
Hardware
Software
Service
Crop Type
The Europe market has been geographically segmented into Germany, U.K, France, Spain, and Italy. In 2020Europe had the second-highest share of the global Vertical Farming market share due to consumer demand and technological advances & availability in the Vertical Farming market in Europe. Further, France is in the lead, followed by Germany, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Currently, in Europe, land farmers are moving from providing land-based to Vertical Farming methods because of the benefits they offer. This is being majorly promoted by the increasing technological feasibility of vertical farming methods.
Key Players:
The key players involved in the growth of the Europe vertical farming market are Illumitex Inc. (U.S.), Aerofarms (U.S.), Koninklijke Philips N.V. (The Netherlands), and Sky Greens (Singapore) among others.
Dairy cattle have a higher metabolism than the normal cattle. Dairy cattle feed includes a variety of forage which includes grass, silage, legumes as well as an assortment of grain, soy and other high energy density diets. Dairy feed is mainly used in cattle farms and animal feeding units.
Dairy cattle feed is made specifically with the aim of improving the production of milk. Dairy cattle feed is especially rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals which are needed for the healthy growth of a milking animal. Common ingredients of cattle feed include corn-fed, soy feed, rice bran, oilseeds, alfalfa and wheat which is a major ingredient in almost all varieties of cattle feed due to its property of maintaining proper digestion of dairy cattle.
The major factors affecting the Dairy Cattle Feed market is the obvious increase in demand for milk products. So the rising populations and changing consumption patterns of the people can be considered as indirect growth factors resulting in an increased demand for dairy products. Maintaining a healthy diet also prevents metabolic diseases in the herd and this serves as another growth factor for the market. As for the restraints for the market, the higher cost for specialized feed is the main one. The prospective advantages of using dairy cattle feed are also unknown to several regions and farmers still use traditional diets for their cattle. This lack of awareness among farmers is another restraining factor for the market.
Market Segmentation
The North America Dairy Cattle Feed market is broadly classified into Vitamins, Trace Minerals, Amino Acids, Feed Antibiotics, Feed Acidifiers, Feed Enzymes, Antioxidants and Other Additives based on product type, by ingredient type they are classified into Corn, Soybean Meal, Wheat, Oilseeds and Grains and Others and based on Application they come under Dairy Cattle Growth Phase divided into Heifers and Dairy Cows and Others. Based on geography, the North America market is analyzed under USA and Canada. The North American market has the largest market share globally in spite of them having a low growth rate in recent years. This is expected as the scope for development in the region is quite low and the entrant of new players into the market is not encouraged by the presence of major market players native to the region.
Major Key Players:
Dairy Cattle Feed market is highly competitive with a large number of players. Key market players dominating the market with their products include Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Royal DSM NV, Nutreco NV, Amul, Kent Nutrition Group, Hi-Pro Feeds LP, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, Kapila Krishi Udyog Limited and Agro Feed Solutions.
Nutraceuticals are one of the fastest-growing segments of the pet industry. The usage of pet supplements and nutraceuticals is a rather recent practice in veterinary medicine.
Pet food supplements are classified as either dietary or therapeutic supplements. Dietary supplements are substances combined with the pet foods to make them nutritionally whole and well-adjusted. Therapeutic supplements (also known as nutraceuticals) are foods that are taken orally to provide a health advantage, either for deterrence or treatment of a disease.
The growth of the North America Pet Food Nutraceuticals market is majorly driven by factors such as increasing urbanization, rising wages, implementation of channel specific product expansion, and varying lifestyles, leading to a drop in birth rates and an increase in the number of single person families. Pets are being considered as family members and thus the user predilection for nutrition empowered pet food is further driving the pet food nutraceutical market. However, factors such as different regulatory bodies, lack of recognition of pet food in under-developed countries, and lack of raw materials are restraining the growth of the market in this region.
Market Segmentation:
The North America Pet Food Nutraceuticals market is segmented based on
Ingredient Type
Function type
Pet Type
Application
The market for Pet Food Nutraceuticals, on the basis of Ingredient Type, is classified into Omega 3 fatty acids, Proteins and Peptides, Milk Bio actives, Probiotics, Dietary Fibre, and others. Among these, Omega 3 fatty acids lead the Pet Food Nutraceuticals market, followed by Probiotics. This demand is largely driven by the age associated diseases in pets like joints deterioration and cognitive dysfunction. On the basis of Function type, the Pet Food Nutraceuticals market is segmented into Nutrition/Therapeutic and Supplements. On the basis of Pet Type, the Pet Food Nutraceuticals market is segmented into Cats, Fish, Dogs, Bird, and others. Under this segment, dogs and cats lead the market accounting for a combined share of 75% of the market. On the basis of Application Type, the Pet Food Nutraceuticals market is segmented into Weight Management, Immune system, Food Allergies, Pain Relief, Digestive health, Skin and Coat, Eye care, and others. Under this segment, Immune system leads the market, followed by Food Allergies and Pain Relief.
Geographical Segmentation:
The North America market has been geographically segmented into
USA
Canada.
North America is one of the major markets for Pet Food Nutraceuticals, accounting for around 33% of the entire market. In 2015, the retail sales for this market recorded $1.7 billion in US alone. The Canada pet nutraceutical market thoroughly follows the key trends of US but is well-known for more complexity and consumer thought rather than instinct.
Major Key Players:
The major players in this market are focusing in the areas of Digestive health, weight management and beauty (Skin and Coat). The major companies dominating the Pet Food Nutraceuticals market in this region are Diana group, BASF SE, Chr. Hansen A/S, Kemin Industries Inc., Nutraceutical International LLC, and Royal DSM N.V.
North America Feed Additives Market was worth USD 3.3 billion in 2020 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 3.71%, to reach USD 3.96 billion by 2025.
The North America feed additives market is developing at a significant rate due to the increase in the livestock population for meat consumption as a source of protein. Feed additives are vital in animal nutrition, as they enhance the quality of feed, and thereby enrich the animals’ performance and health. They also subsequently enhance the yield and quality of food from animal origin.
Feed additives are used in animal nutrition to boost the quality and properties of animal fodder to enhance features such as palatability preservation, overall gut health/digestive performance, and others. They have gained reputation globally, as they further the overall health of the animal, in turn enhancing the quality and quantity of meat produced from them.
The growth of the North America Feed Additives market has mainly driven the demand for low-cost meat with superior nutritional value throughout this region. Technology innovations are also playing a crucial role in the advancement of this industry. Different regulatory structures, increasing the cost of raw materials and operations are the key restraining factors for the market.
Market Segmentation:
North America feed additives market is segmented based on
Type
Antibiotics
Amino Acids
Enzymes
Antioxidants
Vitamins, Prebiotics,
Acidifiers
Probiotics,
Mycotoxin Detoxifiers
Feed Pigments
Flavours and Sweeteners
Feed Minerals
Feed Binders
Livestock
Poultry
Cattle
Swine
Aquatic animals
Others
The North America market, which has the largest consumer base in the world, has been geographically segmented into the USA and Canada. The USA leads the market in this region. The poultry segment is developing as a leading livestock segment for the consumption of feed additives, trailed by swine and cattle, because of the increase in demand for poultry meat, consumer taste predilections.
Major Key Players :
Some of the major companies dominating this market in this region are BASF SE, Cargill, Inc., Alltech, Inc., Novozymes A/S, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited, Nutreco N.V., Evonik Industries AG, and Adisseo France SAS.
The Manufactured Soil (Soil Blends & Mixes) market is showing evident potential in the mentioned forecasting period. The market continues to gain momentum with the new innovations in the manufactured soil types.
Manufactured soil refers to a composition of different soils, soil components and other soil like materials used for the various purposes in horticulture and other applications like site restoration. The primary purpose of manufactured soil id to modify the properties of soil as per specific needs
Recent innovations in manufactured soil type have been a crucial factor in driving the growth of the market over the years lately. Other major factors driving the market include, growth in lawn and garden consumables market, increase in demands for organic farming techniques, growing market for horticulture, government support and initiatives. Apart from these, the factors restraining the market growth include, lack in awareness about manufactured soil products, low adoption rate, infrastructure limitation in developing countries.
The Global Manufactured Soil (Soil Blends & Mixes) Market is segmented on the basis of
Brand
Type
Application
On the basis of geography, the global market is analysed under various regions namely
Manufactured Soil (Soil Blends & Mixes) market was dominated by North America, with the overall market share of over 35% globally. North America was followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific. The market is predicted to grow at a rapid pace, with Asia-Pacific leading the growth rate, in the coming few years.
Major Key Players
Some of the major companies dominating the Global Manufactured Soil (Soil Blends & Mixes) Market, by their products and services include The Scotts Miracle-GRO Company, Boxley Materials Company Inc., Casella Organics Inc., Resource Management Inc. (RMI), Tim O’hare Associates LLP, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply, B.D. White Top Soil Company Inc., Jiffy International as, Boughton Loam & Turf Management Limited, London Rock Supplies Limited
Direct-Fed Microbials Market is expected to reach 1499.8 million USD by 2025, which is a significant increase from 1,012.4 million USD in 2020.
The concept of Direct Fed Microbials (DFM) involves feeding dairy cattle beneficial microbes when they are under stress (disease, ration changes, production or environmental challenges). Probiotics is another name for this type of feed additives. Probiotics or DFM have been shown to enhance animal performance in controlled studies.
Lactic acid bacteria are widely used to feed poultry and ruminants for healthy development. The functions of poultry include altering metabolism by increasing digestive enzyme activity, maintaining healthy intestinal microflora and reducing the production of ammonia and bacterial enzyme activity.
Recent Developments in Direct-Fed Microbials Market:
In 2006, the EU imposed a ban on the use of antibiotics in feed. After an eight-year transition period, the EU has completely stopped using AGP in 2014. According to the EU, the use of these medications has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to treat infections in humans and animals. This ban has opened up tremendous potential opportunities for the Direct-Fed Microbials, as feed manufacturers are seeking ways to improve product quality, they are willing to explore Direct-Fed Microbials as an alternative.
Market Growth:
The Direct-Fed Microbials market was estimated at USD 1,012.4 million in 2020 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.5 per cent to USD 1,4998.8 million by 2025. The growth of the Direct-Fed Microbials market is fuelled by increasing demand for increased demand for animal feed.
Drivers and Restraints of Direct-Fed Microbials Market:
Drivers:
Direct-Fed Microbials are recognized for their active role in the enhancement of the digestibility of feedstuffs. Increasing awareness of physical health of cattle motivates the growth of the Direct-Fed Microbials Market.
The increasing demand for treated animal feedstuffs because of the increased population who consume a carnivorous diet.
The high global demand for poultry meat, due to their high protein content is expected to propel the Direct-Fed Microbials Market.
Restraints:
High cost of microbial and low shelf life are prompting an ascent in the price of production and limiting the development of the direct-fed microbials market.
Segmentation:
By End-Use:
Based on the End-Use, Direct-Fed Microbials market is segmented into, Poultry, Pork/Swine, Ruminant, and aquatic-foods. Of these, the poultry segment is expected to be the fastest-growing, as direct-fed microbials provide protein to poultry birds, rising their growth rate. Due to the high demand for poultry meat worldwide due to its high nutritional value, the market for direct feed microbial is also expected to increase.
By Bacteria Type:
Based on Bacteria Type, the Direct-Fed Microbials market is segmented into, Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bacillus. Of these segments, the lactic acid bacteria segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5%. Lactic acid bacteria are becoming increasingly popular in this market all over the world, and the demand for lactic acid bacteria in feed for animal health and nutrition has led to the growth of the market. Thanks to their ease of use, lactic acid bacteria are more widely used in many regions of the world. These are the most commonly used direct-fed microbials and are, therefore, projected to be the fastest-growing group of lactic acid bacteria during the forecast period.
Direct Fed Microbials Market Region wise analysis:
Marked Segmentation Based on the region:
North America
Canada
Europe
Norway
Germany
Sweden
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Latin America and Middle East Africa
Brazil
Geographically, North America is leading the Direct-Fed Microbials market. It’s followed by Europe. The U.S.A. and Canada are the largest contributors in North America. The ban on the use of antibiotics by the governments of the European Union to support the development of animals has led to an increase in demand for Direct-Fed Microbials in Europe. Asia Pacific is a rapidly developing region for this market. Rising animal health awareness and growing demand for animal protein in emerging nations, such as China and India are enhancing the growth of the global Direct-Fed Microbials market
Key Players of Direct Fed Microbials Market:
The key players identified in this market are Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company (USA), Bio-vet (U.S.), Novus International, Inc. (U.S.), Kemin Industries (U.S.), Chr. Hansen A / S (Denmark), Koninklijke DSM N. V. (Netherlands), Novozymes (Denmark), BIOMIN Holding GmbH (Austria), Lallemand Inc. (Canada).
Global Direct Fed Microbials Market Research Report Key Highlights:
Evaluation of the current stage of market and future implications of the market based on the detailed observation of Recent key developments.
Address the matter by better understanding the market size estimates through CAGR analysis to forecast the future market.
Comprehensive segmentations of the market, detailed evaluation of the market by further sub-segments.
Address Market Drivers, Restraints and providing insights for gaining market share.
Porter’s Five Forces are used to analyze the factors responsible for the shaping of the industry as it is as a result of competitive environment.
Biofertilizers Market was worth $3.20 billion in 2020 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 13.6%, to reach $5.27 billion by 2025. There is a shift observed to bio-based substitutes to decrease dependence on petroleum products and lower carbon releases into the atmosphere which further helps in reducing global warming all around the globe.
Biofertilizers have living microorganisms that endorse plant growth by aggregating the availability of basic nutrients to the host plant. The use of favorable microbes as organic Biofertilizers have evolved as of great importance in the agricultural area for the ability they carry to deliver food safety and a supportable crop production method.
Increasing health concerns about the usage of chemical fertilizers have driven the demand for Biofertilizers. As life style associated diseases are rising, demand for organic food is also gaining importance. This has fortified the farmers to make use of an organic fertilizer which is one of the key reasons for the rapid growth of bio fertilizer market. Though, certain Biofertilizers allegedly have sedative effects. Yet, the global Biofertilizers market has a great opportunity to expand across the developing economies.
Global market for Biofertilizers is segmented by type into Nitrogen Fixing, Phosphate Solubilizing and Potash Mobilizing. Based on crop type the market is segregated into Cereals & Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds and Fruits & Vegetables. On the basis of microorganism segmentation is among Azotobacter, Azospirillium, Rhizobium, Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria and Cyanobacteria. By mode of application the market is bifurcated into Seed Treatment and Soil Treatment. By form the market is divided into Pure & Mixed Liquid Fermentations, Dispersible Granules and Pellets. Nitrogen-fixing bio-fertilizer is the leading segment of the market which is fuelled with the increasing acceptance and demand of these fertilizers and expected to expand enormously.
Geographical Analysis
Geographically the market is segmented into
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Middle-East and Africa
Asia-Pacific is the leading consumer market of bio-fertilizer due to good awareness and government policies which are amongst the main growth drivers in this region. Asia-Pacific is also the most adaptable market for bio-fertilizer because of accessibility of raw material, low-priced labour force and large population of end- users.
Key Players: The value chain includes producers in the Biofertilizers market and they are Lallemand Inc. (Canada), Camson Bio Technologies Limited (India), Rizobacter Argentina S.A. (Argentina), Novozymes A/S (Denmark), Camson Bio Technologies Limited (India) and Nutramax Laboratories Inc. (U.S.), Symborg S.L., Mapleton Agri Biotech Private Ltd and AgriLife.
Bio Organic Fertilizer Market is anticipated to grow at XX% CAGR from 2020 to 2025 and it is estimated that the global market was valued at USD XX billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD XX billion by 2025.
Bioorganic fertilizer is a substance that consists of living microorganisms, which help in the growth of the plant by increasing the supply of nutrients to it. Increase in the use of bio-fertilizers is expected to reduce the demand for chemical fertilizers and pesticides as they hamper the health of the soil.
Factors such as rising environmental awareness, enhancing soil fertility and increasing demand for organic food are key driving factors for the market. Factors restraining the growth of the bio-fertilizer market are lack of awareness and lower adoption rate by farmers. The Shortage of fertilizers in regions like Latin America and Africa, formulation of favorable government policies and countries having agriculture dominant economy would provide growth opportunities for this market.
The global Bio Organic Fertilizer market is segmented on the basis of
Type
Nitrogen Fixing Bio-Fertilizers,
Phosphate Solubilizing
Bio-Fertilizers
Potash Mobilizing Bio-Fertilizers
Others
Application
Fruits and Vegetables
Plantations
Cereals
Pulses and Oilseeds
Regional Analysis:
On the basis of geography, the market is segmented into various regions namely
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of the market followed by North America. Asia Pacific is the expected to witness the highest growth in the coming years due to the presence of countries such as India and China have a large population, vast landscape, and booming economies.
Key Players:
Some of the key players d-2ominating the market are Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals (GSFC), Lallemand, Novozymes, Symborg, Biomax, Agri Life, Ajay Bio-Tech Ltd and Antibiotice S.A.
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