Spray-Induced Gene Silencing (SIGS) Carrier Adjuvant Market Global Report 2026

The spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1 billion in 2025 to $1.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing reliance on chemical pesticides for crop protection, increasing research in plant molecular biology and gene regulation, early development of rna interference technologies in agriculture, rising pest resistance to conventional agrochemicals, expansion of agrochemical formulation technologies.

The spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable and residue free crop protection, rising adoption of precision agriculture technologies, expansion of rna based biopesticide innovations, growth in climate resilient farming practices, advancements in nano delivery systems for agricultural applications. Major trends in the forecast period include rna stabilization and enhanced delivery systems for spray induced gene silencing applications, bio based carrier adjuvants improving environmental compatibility of sigs formulations, nano encapsulation technologies for protecting rna molecules in field conditions, precision agriculture adoption of gene silencing based crop protection solutions, development of polymer based adjuvants for improved foliar uptake efficiency.

The increasing emphasis on precision agriculture is anticipated to drive the growth of the spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market in the coming period. Precision agriculture is a modern farm management approach that utilizes data, sensors, global positioning systems, and advanced analytics to optimize field-level crop production by applying the right input in the right quantity, at the right time, and in the right place. The growing focus on precision agriculture is mainly driven by the rising need to enhance crop yields, improve resource efficiency, and lower input costs by leveraging data-driven technologies to manage farming operations more accurately. The focus on precision agriculture supports spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvants by enabling highly targeted and efficient application of RNA-based sprays to specific crops or field zones, thereby improving gene silencing efficacy while reducing chemical usage and environmental losses. For instance, in March 2025, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), a UK-based government department, in 2022/23, 28% of farms adopted precision farming techniques, representing an increase of 3 percentage points compared to the previous year. Therefore, the rising focus on precision agriculture is driving the growth of the spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market.

The increasing emphasis on sustainable farming practices is anticipated to propel the growth of the spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market going forward. Sustainable farming practices refer to agricultural methods that prioritize environmental protection, soil health, and resource conservation while maintaining long-term productivity. The increasing emphasis on sustainable farming practices is rising due to growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly food production, which is driving farmers to adopt methods that reduce chemical inputs and minimize environmental impact. Spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvants support sustainable agriculture by enhancing the stability, delivery, and effectiveness of RNA molecules used to target crop pests and pathogens, thereby offering a potential alternative to conventional chemical pesticides. For instance, in May 2025, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a UK-based government department, the UK had 503,000 hectares of land under organic farming in 2024, marking a 1% increase from 2023. Therefore, the rising emphasis on sustainable farming practices is driving the growth of the spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market.

The growing prevalence of crop diseases is expected to propel the growth of the spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market going forward. Crop diseases refer to harmful conditions in plants caused by pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, or environmental factors that reduce crop health, growth, and yield. The increasing prevalence of crop diseases is driven by changing climate conditions, which create warmer temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and higher humidity that favor the spread and survival of plant pathogens. Spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvants help address crop diseases by improving the stability, delivery, and uptake of RNA molecules into plant pathogens, enabling targeted gene silencing that can suppress pathogen growth and virulence as part of emerging crop protection strategies. For instance, in February 2025, according to the Crop Protection Network (CPN), a US-based university crop diseases reduced corn yields by 6% in the United States and 3.7% in Ontario in 2024, resulting in a total loss of 963.4 million bushels. Therefore, the growing prevalence of crop diseases is driving the growth of the spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market.

Major companies operating in the spray-induced gene silencing (sigs) carrier adjuvant market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Solvay SA, Huntsman Corporation, Nouryon Industries BV, Stepan Company, Nufarm Limited, Croda International Plc, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., GreenLight Biosciences Inc., Brandt Consolidated Inc.

North America was the largest region in the spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier 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 spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as ribonucleic acid formulation and development, nanoparticle delivery system design, ribonucleic acid stabilization and protection, and precision spray application services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) carrier adjuvant market also includes sales of nanoparticle-based delivery systems, lipid-based encapsulation systems, and surfactant-enhanced formulation additives. 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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