Pesticide Inert Ingredients Market Report 2026

The pesticide inert ingredients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.48 billion in 2025 to $5.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global pesticide production, rising demand for improved pesticide efficacy, increasing use of formulation additives, growth of commercial agriculture practices, availability of synthetic inert ingredients.

The pesticide inert ingredients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.87 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory scrutiny on pesticide formulations, rising adoption of sustainable agriculture inputs, expansion of bio-based formulation technologies, growing focus on residue reduction, increasing investments in agrochemical R&D. Major trends in the forecast period include growing shift toward bio-based inert ingredients, rising demand for enhanced formulation stability, increasing use of advanced surfactants and emulsifiers, expansion of crop-specific pesticide formulations, focus on regulatory-compliant ingredient profiles.

The growing adoption of pesticides is expected to propel the growth of the pesticide inert ingredients market going forward. Pesticides can be defined as substances used for killing, preventing, reducing, or repelling various pests. Pesticide inert ingredients are combined with active ingredients to make pesticides that extend the shelf life of pesticide products. For instance, in July 2025, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, an Italy-based specialized agency of the United Nations, in 2023, Oceania recorded the highest pesticide use, averaging 5.64 kg per hectare of cropland, 2.55 grams per international dollar of agricultural production, and 2.44 kg per capita. Therefore, the growing adoption of pesticides is driving the pesticide inert ingredients market.

Leading companies in the pesticide inert ingredient market are concentrating on developing innovative products, including crop protection solutions, to enhance agricultural efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Crop protection solutions encompass various products and practices designed to protect crops from pests, diseases, and weeds, promoting healthier plants and improved yields. For example, in August 2024, FMC Corporation, a chemicals manufacturing company based in the United States, introduced Velzo fungicide, Vayobel herbicide, and Ambriva herbicide. These products are aimed at assisting farmers in managing diseases and weeds in fruits, vegetables, rice, and wheat. FMC’s initiatives reflect a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and innovation that are specifically tailored to the needs of local farmers.

In April 2024, Kingswood Capital Management LP, a private equity firm based in the United States, acquired PATCO Products LLC, which is Corbion's emulsifiers division, for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to bolster PATCO Products' presence in the emulsifiers market by allowing it to operate with greater focus and operational flexibility as an independent entity. PATCO Products LLC is a manufacturing company located in the U.S. that specializes in producing emulsifiers for use in agricultural formulations.

Major companies operating in the pesticide inert ingredients market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta AG, Corteva, Inc., FMC Corporation, UPL Limited, Nufarm Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Arkema S.A., Croda International Plc, Clariant AG, Solvay S.A., Nouryon B.V., LANXESS AG, Huntsman Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Dow Inc.

North America was the largest region in the pesticide inert ingredients market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global pesticide inert ingredients market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the pesticide inert ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pesticide inert ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The pesticide inert ingredients market consists of sales of aerosol propellants, fragrances and dyes. 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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