Pesticide Adjuvant Market Report 2026

The pesticide adjuvant market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.87 billion in 2025 to $5.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of pesticide consumption, need for improved spray performance, expansion of commercial farming, increasing crop loss due to pests, early use of surfactant based adjuvants.

The pesticide adjuvant market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.02 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable pest control, growth of precision agriculture, stricter pesticide regulations, increasing focus on yield optimization, innovation in multifunctional adjuvants. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of spray efficiency enhancers, growing use of tank mix adjuvants, increasing demand for precision application solutions, expansion of crop protection programs, higher focus on reduced chemical usage.

The growth of the agricultural sector is anticipated to drive the expansion of the pesticide adjuvant market in the coming years. The agricultural sector represents a segment of the economy that encompasses the cultivation, processing, and distribution of crops, livestock, and other agricultural commodities. The expansion of this sector is driven by changing dietary preferences, rising awareness of environmental concerns, and increased investments in agricultural research, development, and infrastructure. Pesticide adjuvants are materials incorporated into pesticide formulations or tank mixes to improve the performance, efficiency, or application of pesticides in agriculture, thereby ensuring more effective pest management. For example, in December 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization, an Italy-based specialized agency of the United Nations supporting sustainable agriculture globally, reported that total worldwide cereal production increased by 61 million tonnes, or 2 percent, between 2022 and 2023, primarily due to higher maize output. Maize, wheat, and rice together accounted for 91 percent of total cereal production in 2023. Therefore, the expansion of the agricultural sector is driving the growth of the pesticide adjuvant market.

Leading companies in the pesticide adjuvant sector are focusing on developing advanced technologies, such as Inntero technology, to enhance pest control and improve compatibility with various pesticide formulations. Inntero technology is a type of adjuvant designed to boost the performance of agricultural pesticides. This technology emphasizes efficiency, providing growers with a tool to maximize pesticide effectiveness and improve crop protection during the growing season. For instance, in February 2024, Innvictis Crop Care LLC, a US company that produces crop protection, adjuvant, and nutritional products, launched Inntero, a new adjuvant technology for the 2023 growing season. This technology consists of seven unique, multifunctional adjuvants that can be applied in smaller quantities, enabling farmers to optimize their tank mixes and more effectively combat resistant weeds. Inntero provides full-strength adjuvants that enhance functions such as wetting, spreading, and penetration. It reduces surface tension while improving droplet spreading, absorption, compatibility, and deposition. This allows growers to optimize their spray applications, resulting in reduced waste, faster mixing times, and more efficient use of input storage space.

In May 2023, Nichino Europe Co. Ltd., a UK-based agrochemical manufacturer, acquired Interagro (UK) Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to enhance Nichino Europe Co. Ltd.’s product portfolio, and both companies plan to collaborate on research and development of innovative products that support global agriculture, with a focus on delivering improved and sustainable solutions to consumers. Interagro (UK) Limited specializes in manufacturing pesticide adjuvants and bio-stimulants.

Major companies operating in the pesticide adjuvant market are BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, Clariant International Ltd., Solvay S.A., Huntsman Corporation, Croda International Plc, Stepan Company, Ingevity Corporation, Lamberti S.p.A., Akzo Nobel N.V., Arkema S.A., Elementis plc, Nouryon, Dow Inc., Kao Corporation, Pilot Chemical Company, Oxiteno S.A., Sasol Limited, UPL Limited, FMC Corporation, Lanxess AG.

North America was the largest region in the pesticide adjuvant market in 2025. The regions covered in the pesticide adjuvant 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 adjuvant market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The pesticide adjuvant market consists of sales of spreaders, foam suppressants, and buffering agents. 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.

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