Agricultural Fumigants Market - Industry Analysis, Market - Forecast(2025 - 2031)
Agricultural Fumigants Market Overview
Such incidences result in a high demand for fumigants. The rising global population is driving the need for higher agricultural productivity which in turn is boosting the demand for fumigants to protect crops and ensure food security.
A major trend is the growing adoption of bio-based fumigants. Bio-based fumigants derived from natural sources are becoming popular due to rising environmental concerns and regulatory pressures to reduce chemical usage. These alternatives are seen as safer for the environment and human health. In January 2023, GroPro Corp. announced the successful trial of its bio-based nematicide in potato fields. Vigilance Nematicide is GroPro’s patented bio-nematicide providing fumigation and in-field application control for various crops such as potatoes, grapes, almonds, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, citrus and more. Another trend is using precision agriculture. These technologies are transforming fumigation practices enabling more targeted and efficient application. By integrating sensors, drones and data analytics, farmers can optimize fumigant usage.
The report “Agricultural Fumigants Market Report — Forecast (2024–2030)” by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Agricultural Fumigants market.
By Product: Methyl Bromide, Chloropicrin, Phosphine, 1,3-Dichloropropene, Metam Sodium, Carbon Disulphide, Ethylene dibromide (EDB), Methyl Chloroform and Others
By Form: Powder, liquid and gas
By Crop Type: Grains & Cereals, Fruits & Vegetables, Commercial Crops, Oil Seeds, Pulses and Others
By Pest Control Method: Vacuum Chamber Fumigation, Tarpaulin Fumigation, Structural Fumigation, Non-Tarp Fumigation and Others
By Method of Application: Soil and Warehouse
By Function: Nematicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides and Others
By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), and RoW (Middle East and Africa)
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APAC dominates the Agricultural Fumigants market on account of the heavy reliance on agriculture in the region.
Grains and cereals represent the largest crop type as more than 50% of world daily caloric intake is derived directly from cereal grain consumption.
The major opportunity for this market is harnessing the power of AI by using drones for fumigation.
Agricultural Fumigants Market- By Product
Phosphine is the largest segment in the Agricultural Fumigants, in terms of product due to its effectiveness and versatility in controlling a wide range of pests particularly in stored grains. Its ability to penetrate deeply into stored products without leaving harmful residues makes it a preferred choice among farmers and grain storage facilities. Additionally, phosphine is cost-effective and easy to apply. Its efficacy against resistant pests and its compliance with international trade standards also play significant roles in its widespread use. In January 2024, Degesch America, Inc. introduced U-Phos(R) Phosphine Fumigant in the U.S. market. This cylinderized fumigant is approved for use by the U.S. EPA and is currently in the approval process in several states.
Agricultural Fumigants Market- By Crop Type
Cereals and grains are the fastest growing segment in the Agricultural Fumigants market due to their role in ensuring food security. These crops are highly susceptible to pest infestations during storage and transportation. Based on estimates by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), about 40% of global crop production is lost annually due to insect pests. Another FAO report estimates that insect pests cause 19–30% of global cereal losses. With the global demand for cereals and grains continually rising, there is an increasing need for effective fumigation to protect large quantities of stored produce from insects and rodents. Fumigants offer a reliable solution to ensure the quality and safety of these essential food sources.
Agricultural Fumigants Market- By Geography
The Asia Pacific region dominates the Agricultural Fumigants market with a share of 38% in 2023 owing to its large agricultural sector and the significant volume of food production and storage. Asian countries such as China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and India have substantial demand for fumigants to protect crops from pests and ensure food security. Additionally, the region exports a lot of its agricultural commodities which drives the need for higher agricultural productivity, further boosting the demand for fumigants. In May 2023, Cooperative Bulk Handling Ltd. (CBH Group), Australia’s largest grain exporter, announced that it signed a collaborative agreement with Universal Biosecurity Ltd. (UBL), to co-develop ethyl formate solutions for fumigation.
Growing Need for Food Security
The world population reached 8 billion people on 15 November, 2022, as per data from the United Nations (UN). According to the UN, by 2050, the world must feed 9 billion people. The demand for food will be 60% greater than it is today. To achieve this, agriculture has to become more productive. To ensure good yields, crops must be protected from pests both during the growing phase as well as post-harvest. Post-harvest solutions help farmers and other stake holders in managing the produce from tremendous losses due to biotic factors. Thus, the growing need for food security acts as a driver for the agricultural fumigants market.
Rising Incidences of Insect Infestation
The growing prevalence of insect infestations in agriculture is a significant driver for the agricultural fumigants market. Changes in climate such as warmer temperatures and increased humidity have led to a surge in pest populations. These outbreaks threaten crop yields globally. In June 2024, farmers in the Rostov region of Russia reported significant damage to their tomato crops due to an invasion of the tomato moth. The tomato moth poses a serious threat to crops due to its high fertility, one moth can lay up to 900 eggs. The moths have been flying en masse, damaging both the tomato fruits and the branches they grow on. This causes the stems to break leading to the tomatoes to fall to the ground and rot. Farmers are increasingly relying on fumigants to protect their crops and ensure food security. This rising threat of insect infestations, particularly in stored grains and cereals, underscores the critical role of fumigants in preventing economic losses, thereby driving demand for fumigants in agriculture.
Side Effects of Certain Fumigants
A significant challenge in the agricultural fumigants market is the potential side effects associated with their use. Fumigants can pose risks to human health, non-target organisms and the environment. Exposure to certain fumigants can lead to respiratory issues, skin irritation and other health complications for workers handling these chemicals. For instance, studies have found that Methyl bromide, a widely used fumigant is an ozone depleting substance. Additionally, it is a highly toxic pesticide that causes acute or chronic toxicity to fumigators and related workers. Furthermore, the residue left behind by some fumigants can contaminate soil and water which leads to environmental pollution.
Global Agricultural Fumigants top 10 companies include:
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
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