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Agricultural surfactants are adjuvants employed in conjunction with pesticides and other agricultural liquids to emulsify, distribute, spread, moisten, or exhibit other surface-modifying properties. Their purpose is to lower surface tension, facilitating the easier entry of liquid into surfaces.
The primary types of agricultural surfactants covered in this report include non-ionic, anionic, cationic, and amphoteric, which can be either synthetic or bio-based. Non-ionic surfactants, known for their stability and plant-friendly properties, lack a charge in solution and effectively reduce the surface tension of water. They find applications in row crops, horticulture crops, vegetables, and plantation crops, and are utilized in various applications such as insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the agricultural surfactants market by increasing costs of imported ethoxylates, specialty chemicals, intermediates, and formulation additives used in agrochemical products. Agrochemical manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented surfactant production. These tariffs are increasing formulation costs and reducing margin flexibility. However, they are also encouraging local sourcing, bio-based surfactant development, and regional manufacturing expansion.
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The agricultural surfactants market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.86 billion in 2025 to $1.99 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of pesticide usage in commercial farming, increasing awareness of spray performance optimization, growth of row crop cultivation, rising demand for higher crop yields, availability of synthetic surfactant formulations.
The agricultural surfactants market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of sustainable agriculture inputs, rising demand for bio-based adjuvants, expansion of precision farming practices, growing regulatory focus on chemical efficiency, increasing use of advanced crop protection formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of bio-based surfactants, rising demand for precision agrochemical formulations, growing use of adjuvants in crop protection, expansion of multi-functional surfactant blends, enhanced focus on spray efficiency.
The rising adoption of precision farming is expected to drive the growth of the agricultural surfactants market. Precision farming involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to a variety of inter- and intra-field variables in modern agriculture to optimize crop yields and resource efficiency. Agricultural surfactants are used in precision farming to improve the performance of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers while minimizing overall chemical usage. For example, in June 2024, according to the Great Government, UK-based precision farming is projected to reach a global value of £170 billion by 2050. Consequently, the increasing adoption of precision farming is expected to boost the agricultural surfactants market.
The expansion of the construction industry is also expected to support the growth of the agricultural surfactant market. The construction sector involves planning, building, and maintaining physical structures and infrastructure using labor, materials, and equipment. Agricultural surfactants are applied in construction to improve the efficiency of soil stabilizers and dust control agents. For instance, in July 2024, according to the US Census Bureau, the value of construction operations in the US increased from $2.01 trillion in May 2023 to $2.14 trillion in May 2024. Therefore, rising construction activity is contributing to the growth of the agricultural surfactants market.
Key players in the agricultural surfactants market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as biodegradable surfactants, to improve the safety and efficiency of agricultural biologicals and agrochemicals. Biodegradable surfactants are environmentally friendly chemicals that enhance the spread and absorption of other ingredients while reducing environmental impact. For example, in January 2024, Bionema Group, a UK-based biotechnology company, launched Soil Jet BSP100, a next-generation biodegradable surfactant based on patented polyether-modified polysiloxane technology. Soil Jet BSP100 helps plants optimize water and nutrient usage, combat dry soil, evenly distribute moisture, and promote healthier growth. Field trials demonstrated a 20-30% improvement in the effectiveness of agricultural biologicals and agrochemicals compared with existing products.
Major companies operating in the agricultural surfactants market are Nufarm Limited, Croda International PLC, Stepan Company, Loveland Products Inc., DowDuPont Inc., BASF SE, AkzoNobel N.V, Evonik Industries AG, Solvay SA, Lamberti SPA, Brandt Consolidated Inc., Garrco Products Inc., Kao Corporation, Nouryon Company, Syngenta Group Co. Ltd., Adama Ltd., Corteva Inc., Clariant AG, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC, Innospec Inc., Oxiteno S A Industria e Comercio, Gowan Company, Vive Crop Protection Inc., Societe d'exploitation pour les produits de l'industrie chimique, Wilbur-Ellis Holdings, Precision Laboratories LLC, Willowood USA LLC., Verdesian Life Sciences
North America was the largest region in the agricultural surfactants market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the agricultural surfactants market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the agricultural surfactants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The agricultural surfactants market consists of the sales of wetting agent solutions, dispersants, and emulsifiers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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