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The soil fumigants market size is forecast to increase by USD 142.5 million, at a CAGR of 4.83% between 2023 and 2028. Market growth analysis is influenced by several critical factors such as increasing awareness of organic soil fumigants, heightened demand for food, and a growing emphasis on reducing post-harvest losses. The recognition of organic soil fumigants is on the rise, driven by environmental concerns and regulatory pressures towards sustainable agriculture practices. Concurrently, the escalating global demand for food underscores the necessity for efficient agricultural solutions to meet consumption needs. Additionally, there is a mounting focus on minimizing post-harvest prevention, highlighting the importance of preserving harvested crops through effective storage and transportation methods. These factors collectively shape the landscape for agricultural innovations and market expansion. As stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable and efficient practices across the agricultural supply chain, the market for organic soil fumigants and related solutions is poised for growth. This trend not only addresses current challenges but also anticipates future needs in food production and sustainability, driving forward industry advancements and economic opportunities.
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The market is driven by the increasing demand for food due to a growing global population and the need to reduce post-harvest losses caused by crop diseases. Soil fumigants play a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity, particularly in the cultivation of cereals, roots and tubers, fruits, and vegetables. Methyl bromide is a widely used soil fumigant due to its effectiveness against a broad spectrum of pests and diseases. Key players in the market include UPL Limited and TriCal Australia. Farmers rely on certified fumigators to apply these products safely and effectively. The use of soil fumigant market helps to minimize crop losses and ensure a healthy harvest. The market is expected to grow due to the increasing awareness of the benefits of these products and the need to maintain high standards of food safety and quality. The global agricultural fumigants market, influenced by environmental and regulatory concerns and the demand in both developed and emerging economies like Eastern Europe for acrylonitrile , is dominated by key players such as ADAMA Agricultural Solution Ltd, AMVAC, Corteva Agriscience, and Syngenta AG, particularly in sectors focusing on oil seeds and pulses.
Growing awareness of organic soil fumigants is notably driving market growth. Soil fumigants play a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity by preventing crop diseases and pest attacks, thereby ensuring food demand is met and food security is maintained. Post-harvest losses, particularly in cereals, roots and tubers, fruits, and vegetables, can be significantly reduced through the application of soil fumigants. Organic fumigants, such as methyl bromide from TriCal Australia, are gaining popularity due to their eco-friendly nature and ability to decompose naturally in the soil, releasing carbon dioxide, methane, and water. This enriches the soil and improves nutrient quality. Methyl bromide, however, is being phased out due to concerns over its ozone depletion potential.
Moreover, alternatives like ammonia gas fumigation, phosphine, sulfuryl fluoride, carbonyl sulfide, ethyl formate, hydrogen cyanide, carbon disulfide, methyl iodide, and methyl isothiocyanate are being explored. These active ingredients are effective in controlling pests and diseases, preventing residue accumulation, and ensuring crop quality. Farmers rely on pest control experts and certified fumigators to apply these fumigants, utilizing gas measurement devices to ensure accurate application. Governing bodies regulate the use of these fumigants to ensure safety and minimize labor costs. Despite the benefits, resistance among insects is a concern, necessitating the development of new active ingredients and application methods. Thus, such factors are driving the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Food security issues is the key trend in the market. The global food demand is projected to increase by approximately 70% by the year 2050, as per the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. With the world population expanding at an exponential rate, adding over 200,000 people daily, food security has emerged as a significant global concern. Post-harvest losses, primarily due to pests, mites, rodents, and birds, are estimated to waste around 1,300 million metric tons of food annually. Consequently, the utilization of soil fumigants for managing crop diseases has become essential to maintain agricultural productivity, particularly in the production of cereals, roots and tubers, fruits, and vegetables. Soil fumigants are applied to prevent pest attacks, ensuring high crop quality and reducing the risk of food security threats. Methyl bromide, TriCal Australia's leading fumigant, is widely used for this purpose.
However, the increasing resistance of insects to active ingredients and concerns regarding residue accumulation have led to the exploration of alternative fumigants such as ammonia gas, phosphine, sulfuryl fluoride, carbonyl sulfide, ethyl formate, hydrogen cyanide, carbon disulfide, methyl iodide, and methyl isothiocyanate. Farmers, pest control experts, and certified fumigators employ gas measurement devices to ensure accurate fumigant application. Governing bodies closely monitor the use of soil fumigants to maintain safety standards and minimize labor costs. Despite the benefits, the high cost of fumigants and the potential environmental impact remain concerns. The prevention of post-harvest losses through the application of soil fumigants is crucial in ensuring food security and maintaining agricultural productivity. Thus, such trends will shape the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Harmful effects of accumulated residue on environment is the major challenge that affects the growth of the market. Soil fumigants are essential agricultural solutions used to combat crop diseases, enhance agricultural productivity, and prevent post-harvest losses in various crops such as cereals, roots and tubers, and fruits and vegetables. However, the use of synthetic or chemical-based soil fumigants, including methyl bromide from TriCal Australia, ammonia gas fumigation, phosphine, sulfuryl fluoride, carbonyl sulfide, ethyl formate, hydrogen cyanide, carbon disulfide, methyl iodide, and methyl isothiocyanate, can pose risks to food security and human health. These chemicals can enter the food chain via contaminated fruits and vegetables, leading to health issues.
Additionally, they can pollute groundwater and harm the environment. Farmers and pest control experts rely on certified fumigators and gas measurement devices to ensure proper fumigant application and minimize residue accumulation. However, the emergence of resistant insects and increasing labor costs pose challenges to the market. Governing bodies continue to regulate the use of soil fumigants to ensure food safety and protect the environment. Hence, the above factors will impede the growth of the market during the forecast period
The market forecasting report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their market growth analysis strategies.
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Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
American Vanguard Corp.: The company offers soil fumigants such as K-PAM HL which is used for the control or suppression of weeds, soil-borne diseases and nematodes.
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Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The solid segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Soil fumigants are essential agricultural solutions used to control crop diseases, pest attacks, and prevent post-harvest losses. These fumigants play a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity, particularly in the production of cereals, roots and tubers, fruits, and vegetables. Methyl bromide, a widely used soil fumigant, effectively addresses diseases caused by Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum.
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The solid segment accounted for USD 220.30 million in 2018. However, due to its potential impact on the ozone layer, alternatives like ammonia gas fumigation, phosphine, sulfuryl fluoride, carbonyl sulfide, ethyl formate, hydrogen cyanide, carbon disulfide, methyl iodide, and methyl isothiocyanate have emerged. Farmers rely on pest control experts and certified fumigators to apply these active ingredients efficiently, ensuring crop quality and food security. Despite their benefits, concerns regarding residue accumulation, labor costs, and the emergence of resistant insects necessitate the involvement of governing bodies to establish regulations and guidelines for fumigant application. Moreover, advanced gas measurement devices facilitate precise application, minimizing wastage and environmental impact.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 49% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. The Soil Fumigants Market plays a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity by preventing crop diseases and pest attacks, thereby reducing post-harvest losses. This market caters to various crops, including cereals, roots and tubers, fruits, and vegetables. Methyl bromide, a widely used soil fumigant, is effective against a broad spectrum of pests and diseases. However, its use is being phased out due to environmental concerns and the development of resistant insects. Alternative fumigants, such as ammonia gas, phosphine, sulfuryl fluoride, carbonyl sulfide, ethyl formate, hydrogen cyanide, carbon disulfide, methyl iodide, and methyl isothiocyanate, are gaining popularity.
Moreover, farmers rely on pest control experts and certified fumigators for application, ensuring crop quality and food security. Governing bodies monitor the use of these chemicals to prevent residue accumulation and ensure safety. Post-harvest losses, a significant challenge in food demand, are estimated to be around 30% globally. Soil fumigation plays a vital role in preventing these losses and ensuring food security, especially for crops susceptible to diseases and pests. Despite the benefits, labor costs and the need for specialized equipment and certified fumigators pose challenges to the market's growth. Key players in the market include TriCal Australia, among others. Gas measurement devices are essential for accurate application and safety purposes.
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD million " for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.
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Soil fumigants are essential agricultural chemicals used to control crop diseases, pest attacks, and prevent post-harvest losses. The global market for soil fumigants is driven by the increasing food demand and the need to enhance agricultural productivity, particularly in the production of cereals, roots and tubers, fruits, and vegetables. Methyl bromide, TriCal Australia's flagship product, has been a popular choice for farmers due to its effectiveness against a wide range of pests and diseases. However, the phase-out of methyl bromide due to its ozone depletion potential has led to the adoption of alternative fumigants such as ammonia gas fumigation, phosphine, sulfuryl fluoride, carbonyl sulfide, ethyl formate, hydrogen cyanide, carbon disulfide, methyl iodide, and methyl isothiocyanate.
Moreover, farmers rely on pest control experts and certified fumigators for the application of these fumigants to ensure crop quality and food security. The use of soil fumigants, however, comes with challenges such as residue accumulation, labor costs, and the emergence of resistant insects. Governing bodies play a crucial role in regulating the use of soil fumigants to ensure safety and effectiveness. Gas measurement devices are also essential to ensure accurate application and minimize the risk of overexposure to farmers and the environment. Some common diseases that soil fumigants help control include Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum, which can cause significant post-harvest losses in fruits and vegetables.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
140 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018-2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 4.83% |
Market growth 2024-2028 |
USD 142.5 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
4.37 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 49% |
Key countries |
US, China, Japan, India, and UK |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
American Vanguard Corp., Bayer AG, China National Chemical Corp. Ltd., Corteva Inc., Detia Degesch GmbH, Douglas Products, Draslovka Services Pty Ltd., Eastman Chemical Co., Ecotec Fumigation, Imtrade CropScience, Isagro Spa, Lanxess AG, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co. Ltd., Royal Agro Organic Pvt. Ltd., Solvay SA, Tessenderlo Group NV, TriCal Group Inc., TriEst Ag Group Inc., Trinity Manufacturing Inc., and UPL Ltd. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for market forecast period |
Customization purview |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Form Factor
7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
10 Competitive Landscape
11 Competitive Analysis
12 Appendix
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