Agricultural Disinfectants Market Expected to Reach $3.5 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Agricultural Disinfectants Market," The agricultural disinfectants market was valued at $2.3 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $3.5 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2023 to 2032.

Agricultural disinfectants are chemical or biological agents specifically formulated to eliminate or reduce pathogens, bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other harmful microorganisms present in farming environments. These substances are essential tools in maintaining biosecurity and preventing the spread of diseases among plants, animals, and equipment in agricultural settings. Agricultural disinfectants come in various forms, including liquids, powders, or gases, and are applied to surfaces, equipment, water sources, or even directly to crops and livestock to ensure a healthy and disease-free agricultural ecosystem.

The agricultural disinfectants market is poised for significant growth, largely attributed to the rise of greenhouse vegetable production and vertical farming. These innovative agricultural practices have gained prominence due to their ability to optimize crop yields while conserving space and resources. Greenhouse environments create controlled conditions that minimize pest infestations and diseases, making disinfection a critical component of crop management.

Agricultural disinfectants play a pivotal role in maintaining the health and hygiene of these enclosed ecosystems by eliminating harmful pathogens and contaminants that can compromise crop quality and yield. In addition, the growing awareness of food safety and the demand for pesticide-free produce are driving farmers to adopt disinfection practices, further boosting the market.

Economic constraints experienced by small-scale farmers can significantly impede the growth of the agricultural disinfectants market. These constraints manifest in various ways, such as limited access to capital for purchasing disinfectant products, equipment, and technology. Small-scale farmers often operate on tight budgets, making it difficult for them to invest in costly agricultural disinfectants.

In addition, economic challenges may hinder their ability to adopt modern farming practices that necessitate disinfectants, like maintaining biosecurity measures or implementing precision agriculture techniques. As a result, the market for agricultural disinfectants may struggle to expand in regions where small-scale farming dominates, potentially limiting overall market growth.

The rising population in developing regions necessitates increased food production, putting pressure on the agricultural sector to boost yields. This, in turn, drives the need for effective disinfection solutions to maintain crop health and prevent disease outbreaks among livestock. In addition, the adoption of modern farming practices and technology in these countries is on the rise, creating a conducive environment for the use of agricultural disinfectants to enhance productivity.

Furthermore, the growing awareness of food safety and stringent regulations regarding hygiene standards in agriculture are prompting farmers to invest in disinfection measures. As a result, manufacturers of agricultural disinfectants are likely to find lucrative opportunities in these developing regions as they cater to the increasing demand for sustainable and efficient farming solutions. Thus, developing countries are expected to witness strong demand which will offer lucrative opportunities for the agricultural disinfectants market.

The agricultural disinfectants market is segmented on the basis of type, form, application, and region. By type, the market is divided into alcohols, aldehydes, hypochlorites and halogens, oxidizing agents, phenols, quaternary ammonium compounds, and others. Depending on the form, it is categorized into liquid, powder, and others. On the basis of the application, it is categorized into surface, aerial, water sanitizing, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

On the basis of type, the agricultural disinfectants market is categorized into alcohols, aldehydes, hypochlorites and halogens, oxidizing agents, phenols, quaternary ammonium compounds, and others. Phenols is projected to be the fastest-growing segment and Others segment which include peroxygens, formaldehyde, chlorine compounds, iodine compounds, and glutaraldehyde have garnered the highest share of the agricultural disinfectants market.

On the basis of the form, the agricultural disinfectants market is classified into liquid, powder, and others. Liquid is projected to be the fastest-growing segment and has garnered the highest share in the agricultural disinfectants market.

On the basis of the application, the agricultural disinfectants market is classified into surface, aerial, water sanitizing, and others. Surface is projected to be the fastest-growing segment and has garnered the highest share in the Agricultural disinfectants market.

The major players operating in the global agricultural disinfectants market are Acuro Organics Limited, LANXESS, Stepan Company, Neogen Corporation, Ceva, Bayer AG, Nufarm Limited, PROQUIMIA S.A., Corteva, and Sanosil Ltd.

Other players include Zoetis, BASF SE, Ecolab, Syngenta, The Chemours Company, Evonik, Entaco NV, Quat-Chem Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Thymox Technology, SDS Biotech K.K., and ShamDong DaMing Sciand & Technology Co., Ltd.

Key Findings Of The Study:

• On the basis of type, the phenols segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4%, in terms of revenue, during the forecast period.
• On the basis of the form, the liquid segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9%, in terms of revenue, during the forecast period.
• Depending on the application, the surface segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0%, in terms of revenue, during the forecast period.
• Region-wise, Asia-Pacific garnered the highest share in 2022 in terms of revenue.