| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 103.39 Million |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 134.48 Million |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 5.40 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
France Adjuvants Market Analysis
The France Adjuvants Market size is estimated at USD 103.39 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 134.48 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- The French agricultural sector is undergoing modernization as farmers update their processes. Companies are investing in research and development to improve crop health and yield to meet increasing food demand. Farmers are adopting adjuvants to enhance pesticide effectiveness on crops. The growth of biofarming in France is driving the demand for bio-based adjuvants. According to the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), France maintained its position as the leading country in organic agricultural farmland in 2022, with 2.9 million hectares. The country also records the fastest growth rate in bio-farming land globally, contributing to increased demand for bio-based adjuvants.
- As the European Union's largest agricultural commodity producer, France implements strict regulations on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in crop production. French legislation combines European regulations with additional national restrictions on GMO crop production, promoting conventional crop cultivation. The French adjuvants market is primarily driven by these stringent GMO regulations and organic farming growth, supported by increasing consumer health awareness and government policies. In 2024, the French government introduced a EUR 90 million (USD 94.7 million) aid package for organic farms experiencing economic challenges. This support extends to farms committed to organic practices and those transitioning to organic farming.
France Adjuvants Market Trends
Grains and Cereals Are The Largest Growing Market
France's population growth has led farmers to increase their use of agrochemicals and adjuvants for grain and cereal crops to meet rising food demands. According to the European Union and WHO Data, France's population increased from 66.4 million in 2023 to 68.4 million in 2024. The rising frequency of pest attacks on grains and cereals, influenced by climate change, has further necessitated the use of adjuvants with pesticides.
The effectiveness of adjuvant applications is evident in the increased grain and cereal yields. FAOSTAT data shows rice yield increased from 5,182 kg/ha in 2021 to 5,483 kg/ha in 2022. In this region, cereals including rice, maize, wheat, barley, and oats constitute a significant portion of the diet, requiring extensive crop protection measures. FAOSTAT reports that insecticide carbamate usage increased from 66.02 metric tons in 2021 to 73.14 metric tons in 2022, while insecticide pyrethroid usage rose from 417.19 metric tons in 2021 to 460.84 metric tons in 2022. Farmers use adjuvants with these chemicals to ensure uniform spray distribution and maximize yield.
Consumer demand for high-quality produce has increased the precise application of fertilizers and pesticides. Farmers use adjuvants with these agricultural inputs to improve their effectiveness. The combination of adjuvants with pesticides ensures optimal surface coverage and absorption when applied to crops in appropriate quantities.
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Herbicide Is The Fastest Growing Market
Farmers are adopting chemical weed control methods due to labor shortages. The use of herbicides has increased significantly, with farmers increasingly using combination formulations of two distinct herbicides for broad-spectrum weed control along with adjuvants to enhance post-emergence herbicide performance. Adjuvants reduce herbicide photodegradation and provide economic benefits through improved product effectiveness, crop protection management, and targeted pest and disease control. These factors are driving the agricultural foliar adjuvants market in Europe.
The French Association for Adjuvants (AFA) reports higher adjuvant usage in herbicides compared to other applications, primarily due to increased herbicide application across various crops. FAOSTAT data shows amide herbicide consumption in France grew from 5,879.4 metric tons in 2021 to 6,283.5 metric tons in 2022, a 6.9% increase, with maximum usage in cereal crops including wheat, barley, and maize.
The EcoPhyto plan's goal to reduce synthetic pesticides by nearly 50% by 2025 is expected to boost the French biopesticide market. This growth is supported by approximately 40% lower R&D costs, minimal re-entry intervals, and reduced food residue. While there are no uniform regulations for adjuvants in organic agriculture, France permits natural substance-based adjuvants, including lecithin, vegetal oils, paraffin oils, pine terpenes, soft soap, and black soap, for organic farming use.
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France Adjuvants Industry Overview
The French adjuvants market operates in a fragmented structure, with prominent companies including Evonik Industries, Croda International, Clariant AG, Nufarm, and BASF SE. These companies primarily focus on product innovation and global manufacturing expansion. Several market participants establish partnerships with international manufacturers to increase their geographical reach. Additionally, companies are enhancing production capabilities at their existing facilities.
France Adjuvants Market Leaders
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Evonik Industries
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Croda International
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Clariant AG
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Nufarm
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BASF SE
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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France Adjuvants Market News
- November 2024: Cerience has developed bio-based spray adjuvants to enhance the effectiveness of herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide treatments. The company's product, Pixies, is a bio-based spray adjuvant designed to optimize herbicide treatments. It offers four key functions: retention, penetration, soil penetration, and wetting, which improve weed control and increase plot yields.
- October 2023: Nouryon launched Berol Nexxt, a next-generation surfactant and multifunctional hydrotrope, and Dissolvine GL Premium, the industry’s most concentrated GLDA-based chelating agent.
- June 2023: Rovensa Next France initiated its operations at the Les Culturales field show in Congerville Thionville, France. The event enabled French growers to explore the company's bio-solutions portfolio, which includes adjuvants.
France Adjuvants Industry Segmentation
Agricultural adjuvants enhance pesticide performance, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. The France Adjuvants Market encompasses both utility and activator adjuvants. The market is segmented by type (Activator Adjuvants and Utility Adjuvants), application (Herbicide Adjuvants, Insecticide Adjuvants, Fungicide Adjuvants, and Other Applications), and crop type (Fruits and Vegetables, Grains and Cereals, Oilseeds, and Other Crop Types). The report provides market size and forecasts in USD for all segments.
| Type | Activator Adjuvants | Surfactants |
| Oil Adjuvants | ||
| Spray Oils | ||
| Fertilizer Adjuvants | ||
| Utility Adjuvants | ||
| Application | Herbicide Adjuvants | |
| Insecticide Adjuvants | ||
| Fungicide Adjuvants | ||
| Other Applications | ||
| Crop Type | Fruits and Vegetables | |
| Grains and Cereals | ||
| Oilseeds | ||
| Other Crop Types |
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France Adjuvants Market Research FAQs
How big is the France Adjuvants Market?
The France Adjuvants Market size is expected to reach USD 103.39 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.40% to reach USD 134.48 million by 2030.
What is the current France Adjuvants Market size?
In 2025, the France Adjuvants Market size is expected to reach USD 103.39 million.
Who are the key players in France Adjuvants Market?
Evonik Industries, Croda International, Clariant AG, Nufarm and BASF SE are the major companies operating in the France Adjuvants Market.
What years does this France Adjuvants Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the France Adjuvants Market size was estimated at USD 97.81 million. The report covers the France Adjuvants Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the France Adjuvants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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