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2024-2032 年按类型(有机改良剂、pH 调节剂、土壤保护)、技术(生物处理、热处理、理化处理)、最终用户(农业、建筑等)和地区分類的土壤处理市场报告Soil Treatment Market Report by Type (Organic Amendments, pH Adjusters, Soil Protection), Technology (Biological Treatment, Thermal Treatment, Physiochemical Treatment), End User (Agricultural, Construction, and Others), and Region 2024-2032 |
2023年全球土壤处理IMARC Group规模达431亿美元。越来越多地采用永续和有机土壤处理方法,以及在土壤处理过程中整合用于即时监测和数据驱动决策的数位技术,是推动市场成长的一些关键因素。
对有效害虫管理的需求不断增加
线虫、真菌和细菌等土壤传播害虫的日益流行,严重影响了作物产量和土壤健康,这主要推动了对增强土壤微生物组平衡或抑制害虫种群的土壤处理技术的需求。例如,蛴螬侵染使大豆根系减少约 25%,使玉米根系减少约 64%。据观察,Phyllophaga capillata 和 Aegopsis bolboceridus 损害了所有评估变量,使巴西等南美国家的大豆总产量降低了 58.62%,玉米总产量降低了 59.76%。同样,南方根结线虫和短体线虫等线虫也会对水果和蔬菜带来巨大损失。例如,胡萝卜可能会因此损失高达 20.0% 的产量。这些线虫生活在土壤中,因此使用杀线虫剂杀死它们并保护农作物非常重要。因此,对土壤处理解决方案的需求不断增加,预计这将在未来几年显着推动土壤处理市场份额。
对优质食品的需求不断增长
对有机和优质食品不断增长的需求进一步为整体市场创造了积极的前景。优质粮食生产在很大程度上依赖肥沃的土壤,为农作物提供必需的营养物质,进而影响农作物的产量、营养成分和整体食品品质。人口的成长、可支配收入的增加和生活水准的提高导致对食品和农产品的需求增加。资料显示,2030年,粮食总需求将达3.11亿吨,其中稻谷、小麦、杂粮、豆类分别为122、115、47、2700万吨。农业实践,这进一步刺激了土壤处理解决方案的市场。例如,印度政府(GoI)推出了国家有机农业计划和Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana等有利倡议,透过向农民提供财政援助来促进该国的生物农业,从而促进了市场成长。
技术进步
采用生物修復、热解吸和电动等先进土壤处理技术来有效去除污染物,为市场提供了利润丰厚的成长机会。此外,各个主要市场参与者越来越多地投资于土壤处理技术,以开发更先进的技术和方法。例如,2024 年 3 月,CSIR-印度化学技术研究所 (IICT) 成功展示了将干树叶转化为「土壤改良剂」。这种方法称为加速厌氧堆肥(ACC),可确保仅产生生物肥料,而不会产生沼气。同样,2023 年 10 月,莱斯大学的科学家和美国陆军工程研究与发展中心 (ERDC) 的合作者开发了一种快速高温工艺,可以去除土壤中的重金属和有机污染物。此外,土壤处理技术的持续研究和发展正在扩大市场解决各种土壤污染物并满足全球严格监管要求的潜力。
The global soil treatment market size reached US$ 43.1 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 68.1 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during 2024-2032. Increasing adoption of sustainable and organic soil treatment methods and the integration of digital technologies for real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making in soil treatment processes are some of the key factors driving the market growth.
Escalating Need for Effective Pest Management
The increasing prevalence of soilborne pests, such as nematodes, fungi, and bacteria, is significantly impacting crop yields and soil health, which is primarily driving the need for soil treatment techniques that enhance soil microbiome balance or suppress pest populations. For instance, the white grub infestation reduces the root system by approximately 25% in soybeans and 64% in maize. It was observed that Phyllophaga capillata and Aegopsis bolboceridus damaged all evaluated variables, reducing overall soybean productivity by 58.62% and maize productivity by 59.76% in South American countries like Brazil. Similarly, Nematodes such as Meloidogyne incognita and Pratylenchus brachyurus cause big losses in fruits and vegetables. For example, carrots can lose up to 20.0% of their crop because of them. These nematodes live in the soil, so it's important to use nematicides to kill them and protect the crops. Consequently, there is an escalating need for soil treatment solutions, which is anticipated to significantly propel the soil treatment market share in the coming years.
Growing Demand for Quality Food
The increasing demand for organic and quality food is further creating a positive outlook for the overall market. Quality food production relies heavily on fertile soil that provides essential nutrients to crops, which in turn influences crop yield, nutrition content, and overall food quality. The growing population, inflating disposable incomes, and elevating standards of living are resulting in an increased demand for food and agricultural products. According to a data report, the total food grain demand will grow to the level of 311 million tons, which includes 122, 115, 47, and 27 million tons of rice, wheat, coarse cereals, and pulses, respectively, by the year 2030. Besides this, the government authorities of various nations are taking initiatives to promote organic farming practices, which is further stimulating the market for soil treatment solutions. For example, the introduction of favorable initiatives, such as the National Program on Organic Farming and the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, by the Government of India (GoI) to promote bio-agriculture in the country through financial assistance to farmers is facilitating the market growth.
Technological Advancements
Adoption of advanced soil treatment technologies such as bioremediation, thermal desorption, and electrokinetic for efficient contaminant removal are offering lucrative growth opportunities to the market. Moreover, various key market players are increasingly investing in soil treatment technologies to develop more advanced techniques and methods. For instance, in March 2024, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) successfully demonstrated the conversion of dry leaves into a 'soil conditioner'. This method called Accelerated Anaerobic Composting (ACC), ensures that only bio-manure is generated, not biogas. Similarly, in October 2023, Rice University scientists and collaborators at the United States Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) developed a rapid high-temperature process that removes heavy metals and organic contaminants from the soil. Moreover, ongoing research and development in soil treatment technologies are expanding the market's potential to address diverse soil contaminants and meet stringent regulatory requirements worldwide.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global soil treatment market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, technology, and end user.
pH adjusters exhibit clear dominance in the market
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes organic amendments, pH adjusters, and soil protection. According to the report, pH adjusters exhibit clear dominance in the market.
pH adjusters in soil treatment are crucial for modifying soil acidity or alkalinity to optimize plant growth and remediate contaminated soils. They include substances like lime (calcium hydroxide) to raise pH for neutralizing acidic soils, and sulfur to lower pH for alkaline soil remediation. These adjusters help regulate nutrient availability, enhance microbial activity, and improve soil structure, crucial for agricultural productivity and environmental restoration. Additionally, pH adjusters play a vital role in ensuring effective uptake of nutrients by plants, promoting sustainable soil management practices, and mitigating adverse effects of soil contaminants through tailored pH correction strategies.
Physiochemical treatment represents the largest market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the technology. This includes biological treatment, thermal treatment, and physiochemical treatment. According to the report, physiochemical treatment represents the largest market share.
Physiochemical treatment in soil treatment involves processes that physically and chemically alter contaminants in soil to reduce their toxicity or mobility. This method typically combines physical techniques like soil washing, screening, or thermal desorption with chemical methods such as oxidation, precipitation, or stabilization. Soil contaminants such as heavy metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, and persistent organic pollutants are targeted through these processes, aiming to degrade or isolate pollutants from soil matrices. Physiochemical treatment offers versatility in addressing diverse contaminants and is often tailored to site-specific conditions to achieve effective remediation and restore soil quality for safe land use purposes.
Agricultural sector accounts for the majority of the total market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes agricultural, construction, and others. According to the report, the agricultural sector accounts for the majority of the total market share.
Managing pests effectively is essential for ensuring food security and maintaining a stable food supply. Additionally, the escalating demand for quality food is also augmenting the growth of this segment. For instance, the total global food demand is expected to increase by 35% to 56% between 2010 and 2050, while the population at risk of hunger is expected to change by -91% to +8% over the same period. Besides this, increasing infestation of soilborne pests, diseases, and weeds is also bolstering the need for soil treatment. By optimizing soil health through treatments like fertilization, organic amendments, and pH adjustments, agricultural productivity can be maximized while minimizing environmental impact. Ultimately, soil treatment ensures long-term soil sustainability, supporting food security and maintaining ecosystem health in agricultural landscapes.
North America currently dominates the global market
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America currently dominates the global market.
Agriculture in North America is highly diverse, with a wide range of crops cultivated across different countries. The region's diverse climate and fertile land enable the cultivation of crops such as wheat, corn, soybean, canola, and various fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, as per the soil treatment market forecast by IMARC, the significantly rising population across the region is bolstering the demand for high-quality food. According to the Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council, Canada's farm labor deficit is anticipated to double by 2029 and lead to a 123,000-worker shortage. This will boost the need for soil treatment solutions to enhance crop yield. Additionally, various key market players are collaborating to introduce new and improved soil treatment solutions, which are further catalyzing the market growth. For instance, in May 2021, Corteva Agriscience and BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) partnered toward a joint approach to weed control by recommending the combined use of Liberty 200 SN and Enlist herbicides on Enlist E3TM soybean acres. This partnership is anticipated to increase the use of herbicides, thereby expanding the market growth.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)