Insect Repellent Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Insect Repellent Market Analysis

The Insect Repellent Market size is estimated at USD 10 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 13.90 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.86% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The growing threat of diseases, such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya, Zika virus, and yellow fever, is expected to boost the demand for insect repellents during the forecast period. Government initiatives being increasingly undertaken for disease control, rising health awareness among people, and the affordable costs of these products are among the major factors propelling the demand for insect repellents across the world. Also, the wide range of insect repellents in different price ranges has made them more easily accessible and affordable for a large consumer base. There has been a rise in the adoption of insect repellents based on natural ingredients. The adoption of such insect repellents is increasing among consumers to avoid problems such as skin rashes and allergies, among others.

Manufacturers are coming up with various products that are reducing the harmful effects of repellents due to the content of DEET in them, which, in turn, is anticipated to boost the insect repellent market’s growth significantly during the forecast period. For instance, in July 2023, Flora-scent Organics launched an innovative mosquito-repellent incense stick. As per the company, it is an all-natural product made using a blend of organic plant oils that are well-known for their insect-repellent qualities, but it contains no citronella. With the growing incidences of health hazards caused by such chemical-based insect repellents, consumer preferences have begun to switch toward herbal-based insect repellents. Presently, people in developed regions worldwide have started using neem-based sprays, creams, oils, citronella oil, birch tree bark, and other plant-based ingredients. Key players in the market include Dabur International, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, SC Johnson & Son Inc., Jyothy Laboratories, Spectrum Brand Holdings Inc., and Genesis Group. The players operating in the market have been adopting strategies, such as new product launches, agreements, collaborations, and acquisitions, to gain a stronger foothold in the market.

Insect Repellent Industry Segmentation

Insect repellents are agents used to protect the body from the bites of insects that can cause local or systemic effects. While some bites cause only local skin irritation, some can cause severe illnesses and possibly death as the insects act as carriers or vectors of diseases. Thus, insect repellents protect against all insect bites and prevent diseases from occurring. The insect repellent market is segmented based on product type, distribution channel, category, and geography. By product type, the market is segmented into body work insect repellents (cream/lotion and oil) and other insect repellants. The other insect repellants segment is further sub-segmented into coil, liquid vaporizer, spray/aerosol, bait, and other insect repellants (chalk, powder, etc.). By distribution channel, the market is segmented into offline retail stores and online retail stores. By category, the market is segmented into natural insect repellent and conventional insect repellent. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The market sizing has been done in value terms in USD for all the abovementioned segments.