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Global Soil Conditioner Market- By Type (Gypsum, Surfactants, Super absorbent polymers, Others), By Formulation (Dry, Liquid), By Application (Agriculture, Construction & mining, Others), By Soil Type (Sand, Silt, Clay, Loam), By Crop Type (Cereals & grains, Oilseeds & pulses, Fruits & vegetables, Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East, & Africa)- Global forecast from 2022-2030.
Global Soil Conditioner Market Overview:
The global soil conditioner market is estimated to reach USD 10.42 billion in 2030 with growth of a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2022-2030 and it was valued at USD 5.92 billion in 2022. Soil improver, a soil conditioner, refers to a material that can improve soil physical properties and promote crop nutrient absorption but does not provide plant nutrients by itself. The principle of the effect of soil improvers is to bind many small soil particles to form large, water-stable aggregates. It is widely used to prevent soil erosion, reduce soil water evaporation or excessive transpiration, save irrigation water, and promote healthy plant growth.Global Soil Conditioner Market Insights
The factors driving the market demand for global soil conditioners are shrinkage productivity in soil, rise in crop demand, shortage of arable land due to industrialization and use of chemicals and fertilizers propelling the market growth. Soil conditioner is a material mainly used to improve the soil’s physical, chemical, and biological properties, making it more suitable for plant growth than a substance primarily providing plant nutrients. Moreover, Soil amendments maintain soil moisture and increase temperature, which can effectively increase soil moisture and increase the ground temperature of the arable layer. So that the growth period of the crop can be advanced by 2-7 days, and the soil moisture can increase by about 5%. Furthermore, soil conditioners can improve the soil structure, coordinate the relationship between soil water, fertilizer, gas, heat, and organisms, and prevent soil erosion. It also enhances the channel’s ability to avoid seepage, suppresses secondary soil salinization, and improves sandy wasteland development and utilization. Additionally, the primary function of the soil conditioner is to change the physical properties of the soil. It helps improve the soil aggregate structure, increases soil capillary and non-capillary pores, reduces soil bulk density, and increases soil aeration. Therefore, the demand for soil conditioners is also fueling in the global market.Growth Driver
Improve Soil-micro ecological environment.
The soil conditioner is rich in high-value active bacteria and has the effect of improving the soil structure. It is composed of various probiotics, which can significantly increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the soil to restore the diversity of the soil microbial community. It also enhances the permeability, effectively solves the problem of soil compaction, and improves the soil micro-ecological environment.Shrinkage of soil Productivity
The demand for soil conditioners is fueling the global market due to their basic features, such as improvement of soil water conservancy, development of soil moisture, elimination, and prevention of swamp and salinization. Thus, with the increasing population, industrialization and increasing pollution have degraded the quality of land and reduced soil productivity, making it difficult to grow good-quality crops. Thus, the farmers are adopting soil conditioners to restore plant and soil quality.By Type Segmental Analysis
The global soil conditioner market is segmented based on the type into Gypsum, Surfactants, Super absorbent polymers, and Others. The gypsum segment accounted for the largest global soil conditioner market share. Agricultural gypsum is both a fertilizer and a soil improver. The main component of gypsum is calcium sulfate, which contains both calcium and sulfur and other nutrients the crops require. Gypsum is primarily used as a soil improver for improving alkaline earth.By Formulation Segmental Analysis
Based on the formulation, the global soil conditioner market is bifurcated into Dry and liquid. The liquid segment accounts for the largest share of the global soil conditioner. It is mainly due to the liquid form available in soil conditioners that helps mix with insecticides, fungicides, or adjuvants to allow the crop to grow. Moreover, a liquid soil conditioner helps cover the larger field area by sprinkling the conditioner on crops, helps remove pesticides and improves yield.By Application Segmental Analysis
Based on the application, the global soil conditioner market is classified into Agriculture, Construction & mining, and Others. The Agriculture segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the soil conditioner market in the forecast period. This is mainly due to the rising population and increasing industrialization, which has decreased the availability of arable land for farming. Therefore, it enhances the opportunity for the farmer to do agriculture on existing land and improve productivity. Thus, soil conditioner is applied to increase the texture, soil fertility, and quality of the area and helps bolster its demand in the global soil conditioner market.By Soil Type Segmental Analysis
The global soil conditioner market is categorized into Sand, Silt, Clay, and Loam based on the soil type. The loam segment dominates the global soil conditioner market. It is mainly due to the demand for rotation farming often practiced on loamy land. Loam soil is very fertile and covers most of the earth’s crust. Moreover, the loamy ground is majorly available across the regions and increases the demand for agrochemicals to improve the quality and quantity of the yield.By Crop Type Segmental Analysis
Based on the crop type, the global soil conditioner market is classified into Cereals & grains, Oilseeds & pulses, Fruits & vegetables, and Others. The cereals and grains services have dominated the largest share in the global soil conditioner markets. This is mainly due to the emerging demand for agricultural products owing to the increasing population and rising need for soil conditioners such as gypsum and natural polysaccharides. Thus, it helps improve the sustainability of growing cereals and grains, enhancing their quality and quantity.By Region Segmental Analysis
Based on geography, the global soil conditioner market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific region is capturing the market share of the global soil conditioner market. It is mainly due to the dependency on agricultural food, favorable conditions, fertile land, and climate conditions, propelling the demand for soil conditioners. The increasing population and shortage of arable land also bolstered the growth of soil conditioners in the Asia Pacific region.Competitor Analysis
Companies such as BASF, Syngenta, Novozymes, Solvay, UPL, Clariant, Evonik Industries, Eastman Chemical Company, Croda International PLC, ADEKA Corporation, Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Aquatrols, Rallis India Limited, Humintech GmbH, GreenBest Ltd, Omnia Specialities Australia, Grow More, Inc., Geoponics Corp., Delbon, and FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co., and others are key players in the global soil conditioner market.Key Stakeholders
- Market research and consulting firms
- Industry associations
- Global soil conditioner service companies
- Research organizations and consulting companies’ soil conditioner
- Regulatory bodies
Scope of the report
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size value in 2020 | USD 1.7 Billion |
| Revenue forecast in 2027 | USD 3.4 Billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 10.4% from 2020 to 2027 |
| Historical data | 2017-2019 |
| Forecast period | 2021 – 2027 |
| Region covered | America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
| Key companies Profiled | BASF, Syngenta, Novozymes, Solvay, UPL, Clariant, Evonik Industries, Eastman Chemical Company, Croda International PLC, ADEKA Corporation, Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Aquatrols, Rallis India Limited, Humintech GmbH, GreenBest Ltd, Omnia Specialities Australia, Grow More, Inc., Geoponics Corp., Delbon, and FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co. |
Recent Developments
- December 2022: The Government of Ontario finalized modifications to On-Site and Excess Soil Regulation (Excess Soil Regulation) and the Rules for Soil Management and Excess Soil Quality Standards (Soil Rules). These amendments, which took impact on January 1, 2023, include removing the reuse planning requirements for some projects and removing the limit on soil storage piles.
- In June 2018, BASF (Germany) launched MasterRoc SLF 50, a soil lubricant that enhances performance by controlling soil during tunneling operations and challenging soil conditions. The soil conditioner lessens friction and helps to increase the advance rate of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) under challenging soil conditions.
- In February 2019, UPL procured Arysta Life Sciences from Platform Specialty Products for USD 4.2 billion. UPL also acquired the company’s soil conditioner portfolio.
The objective of the Research
- Market modeling starts with identifying a target market where historical data exists. A Market can include prediction problems, economic factors, analyzing customer behavior, and identifying new patterns from past events, which helps our client to have deep dive into the market.
- Product analysis involves steps such as examining product features, costs, availability, quality, and other aspects. Product analysis is conducted to understand potential buyers and measure competition in the market.
- Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis helps in assessing potential changes to an economy’s inflation rate, taxes, interest rates, exchange rates, trading regulations, and excise duties that can or have a major effect on the target market.
- Market Segmental Analysis defines in-depth scenario of the target market by the process of grouping consumers into naturally existing created segments of consumers who share similar product preferences or characteristics
- The geographical mapping approach helps our clients to understand national or international markets because different consumers in different regions have different needs wants, and cultural characteristics that can be specifically targeted.
Market Modelling
By Type- Gypsum
- Surfactants
- Super absorbent polymers
- Others (polysaccharide derivatives, bone meal, blood meal, sphagnum moss, and plant extracts)
- Dry
- Liquid
- Agriculture
- Construction & mining
- Others
- Sand
- Silt
- Clay
- Loam
- Cereals & grains
- Oilseeds & pulses
- Fruits & vegetables
- Others
- Europe
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
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Report Content
- Research Strategic Development
1.1. Market Modelling
1.2. Product Analysis
1.3. Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis
1.4. Market Segmental Analysis
1.5. Geographical Mapping
1.6. Country Wise Segregation
- Research Methodology
2.1. Identification of Target Market
2.2. Data Acquisition
2.3. Refining of Data/ Data Transformations
2.4. Data Validation through Primary Techniques
2.5. Exploratory Data Analysis
2.6. Graphical Techniques/Analysis
2.7. Quantitative Techniques/Analysis
2.8. Visual Result/Presentation
- Executive Summary
- Market Insights
4.1. Supply Chain Analysis
4.2. Economic Factor Analysis
4.2.1. Drivers
4.2.2. Trends
4.2.3. Opportunities
4.2.4. Challenges
4.3. Technological Landscape
4.4. Competitors & Product Analysis
4.5. Regulatory Framework
4.6. Company market share analysis, 2022
4.7. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.8. Price point analysis
4.9. New Investment Analysis
4.10.PESTEL Analysis
4.11.Pre Covid-19 Impact
4.12.Covid-19 Impact
4.13.Post Covid-19 Impact
- Global Soil Conditioner Market, 2017-2030
5.1. Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
5.1.1. Demand
5.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
5.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
5.2.1. By Type
5.2.1.1. Gypsum
5.2.1.2. Surfactants
5.2.1.3. Super absorbent polymers
5.2.1.4. Others
5.2.2. By Formulation
5.2.2.1. Dry
5.2.2.2. Liquid
5.2.3. By Application
5.2.3.1. Agriculture
5.2.3.2. Construction & Mining
5.2.3.3. Others
5.2.4. By Soil Type
5.2.4.1. Sand
5.2.4.2. Silt
5.2.4.3. Clay
5.2.4.4. Loam
5.2.5. By Crop Type
5.2.5.1. Cereals & grains
5.2.5.2. Oilseeds & Pulses
5.2.5.3. Fruits & Vegetables
5.2.5.4. Others
5.2.6. By Region
5.2.6.1. North America
5.2.6.2. Europe
5.2.6.3. Asia Pacific
5.2.6.4. The Middle East & Africa
5.2.6.5. South America
- North America Soil Conditioner Market, 2017-2030
6.1. North America Soil Conditioner Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
6.1.1. Demand
6.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
6.2. North America Soil Conditioner Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
6.2.1. By Type
6.2.1.1. Gypsum
6.2.1.2. Surfactants
6.2.1.3. Super absorbent polymers
6.2.1.4. Others
6.2.2. By Formulation
6.2.2.1. Dry
6.2.2.2. Liquid
6.2.3. By Application
6.2.3.1. Agriculture
6.2.3.2. Construction & Mining
6.2.3.3. Others
6.2.4. By Soil Type
6.2.4.1. Sand
6.2.4.2. Silt
6.2.4.3. Clay
6.2.4.4. Loam
6.2.5. By Crop Type
6.2.5.1. Cereals & grains
6.2.5.2. Oilseeds & Pulses
6.2.5.3. Fruits & Vegetables
6.2.5.4. Others
6.2.6. By Country
6.2.6.1. US
6.2.6.2. Canada
6.2.6.3. Mexico
- Europe Soil Conditioner Market, 2017-2030
7.1. Europe Soil Conditioner Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
7.1.1. Demand
7.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
7.2. Europe Soil Conditioner Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
7.2.1. By Type
7.2.1.1. Gypsum
7.2.1.2. Surfactants
7.2.1.3. Super absorbent polymers
7.2.1.4. Others
7.2.2. By Formulation
7.2.2.1. Dry
7.2.2.2. Liquid
7.2.3. By Application
7.2.3.1. Agriculture
7.2.3.2. Construction & Mining
7.2.3.3. Others
7.2.4. By Soil Type
7.2.4.1. Sand
7.2.4.2. Silt
7.2.4.3. Clay
7.2.4.4. Loam
7.2.5. By Crop Type
7.2.5.1. Cereals & grains
7.2.5.2. Oilseeds & Pulses
7.2.5.3. Fruits & Vegetables
7.2.5.4. Others
7.2.6. By Country
7.2.6.1. Germany
7.2.6.2. UK
7.2.6.3. France
7.2.6.4. Italy
7.2.6.5. Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific Soil Conditioner Market, 2017-2030
8.1. Asia Pacific Soil Conditioner Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
8.1.1. Demand
8.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
8.2. Asia Pacific Soil Conditioner Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
8.2.1. By Type
8.2.1.1. Gypsum
8.2.1.2. Surfactants
8.2.1.3. Super absorbent polymers
8.2.1.4. Others
8.2.2. By Formulation
8.2.2.1. Dry
8.2.2.2. Liquid
8.2.3. By Application
8.2.3.1. Agriculture
8.2.3.2. Construction & Mining
8.2.3.3. Others
8.2.4. By Soil Type
8.2.4.1. Sand
8.2.4.2. Silt
8.2.4.3. Clay
8.2.4.4. Loam
8.2.5. By Crop Type
8.2.5.1. Cereals & grains
8.2.5.2. Oilseeds & Pulses
8.2.5.3. Fruits & Vegetables
8.2.5.4. Others
8.2.6. By Country
8.2.6.1. China
8.2.6.2. India
8.2.6.3. Japan
8.2.6.4. Australia
8.2.6.5. Rest of Asia pacific
- The Middle East & Africa Soil Conditioner Market, 2017-2030
9.1. The Middle East & Africa Soil Conditioner Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
9.1.1. Demand
9.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
9.2. The Middle East & Africa Soil Conditioner Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
9.2.1. By Type
9.2.1.1. Gypsum
9.2.1.2. Surfactants
9.2.1.3. Super absorbent polymers
9.2.1.4. Others
9.2.2. By Formulation
9.2.2.1. Dry
9.2.2.2. Liquid
9.2.3. By Application
9.2.3.1. Agriculture
9.2.3.2. Construction & Mining
9.2.3.3. Others
9.2.4. By Soil Type
9.2.4.1. Sand
9.2.4.2. Silt
9.2.4.3. Clay
9.2.4.4. Loam
9.2.5. By Crop Type
9.2.5.1. Cereals & grains
9.2.5.2. Oilseeds & Pulses
9.2.5.3. Fruits & Vegetables
9.2.5.4. Others
9.2.6. By Country
9.2.6.1. Saudi Arabia
9.2.6.2. UAE
9.2.6.3. South Africa
9.2.6.4. Rest of The Middle East & Africa
- South America Soil Conditioner Market, 2017-2030
10.1. South America Soil Conditioner Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
10.1.1. Demand
10.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
10.2. South America Soil Conditioner Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
10.2.1. By Type
10.2.1.1. Gypsum
10.2.1.2. Surfactants
10.2.1.3. Super absorbent polymers
10.2.1.4. Others
10.2.2. By Formulation
10.2.2.1. Dry
10.2.2.2. Liquid
10.2.3. By Application
10.2.3.1. Agriculture
10.2.3.2. Construction & Mining
10.2.3.3. Others
10.2.4. By Soil Type
10.2.4.1. Sand
10.2.4.2. Silt
10.2.4.3. Clay
10.2.4.4. Loam
10.2.5. By Crop Type
10.2.5.1. Cereals & grains
10.2.5.2. Oilseeds & Pulses
10.2.5.3. Fruits & Vegetables
10.2.5.4. Others
10.2.6. By Country
10.2.6.1. Brazil
10.2.6.2. Argentina
10.2.6.3. Rest of South America
- Competitor Analysis
11.1. Company Description
11.2. Financial Analysis
11.3. Key Products
11.4. Key Management Personnel
11.5. Contact Address
11.6. SWOT Analysis
11.7. Company profile
11.7.1. BASF
11.7.2. Syngenta
11.7.3. Novozymes
11.7.4. Solvay
11.7.5. UPL
11.7.6. Clariant
11.7.7. Evonik Industries
11.7.8. Eastman Chemical Company
11.7.9. Croda International PLC
11.7.10. ADEKA Corporation
11.7.11. Vantage Specialty Chemicals
11.7.12. Aquatrols
11.7.13. Rallis India Limited
11.7.14. Humintech GmbH
11.7.15. GreenBest Ltd
11.7.16. Omnia Specialities Australia
11.7.17. Grow More, Inc.
11.7.18. Geoponics Corp.
11.7.19. Delbon
11.7.20. FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co.
11.7.21. Other Prominent Players
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Soil improver, also known as a soil conditioner, refers to a material that can improve soil physical properties and promote crop nutrient absorption but does not provide plant nutrients by itself.
The global soil conditioner market is estimated to reach USD 10.42 billion in 2030 with growth of a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2022-2030 and it was valued at USD 5.92 billion in 2022.
The key stakeholders for the soil conditioner are the market research and consulting firms, industry associations, global soil conditioner service companies, research organizations, consulting companies’ soil conditioners, and regulatory bodies.
The Asia Pacific is expected to project considerable growth over 2020-2026 due to the dependency on agricultural food, favorable conditions, fertile land, increasing population and shortage of arable land in the region.
BASF, Syngenta, Novozymes, Solvay, UPL, Clariant, Evonik Industries, Eastman Chemical Company, Croda International PLC, ADEKA Corporation, Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Aquatrols, Rallis India Limited, Humintech GmbH, GreenBest Ltd, Omnia Specialities Australia, Grow More, Inc., Geoponics Corp., Delbon, and FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co., and others are key players in the global soil conditioner market.
