
Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Research Report, Competitive, Technology and Forecast Analysis 2025-2032
Description
Market Overview
According to DIResearch"s in-depth investigation and research, the global Polymers in Agrochemicals market size will reach 200.57 Million USD in 2025 and is projected to reach 304.38 Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.14% (2025-2032). Notably, the China Polymers in Agrochemicals market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2025, China"s market size is expected to be Million USD, representing approximately % of the global market share.
Research Summary
Polymers play a crucial role in the field of agrochemicals, contributing to various aspects of agriculture, from crop protection to enhanced nutrient delivery. In agrochemical formulations, polymers are often used as carriers, dispersants, and stabilizers for active ingredients, ensuring efficient application and prolonged effectiveness. Polymeric coatings on fertilizers can control the release of nutrients, optimizing their absorption by plants. Additionally, polymers are employed in the development of controlled-release formulations for pesticides and herbicides, allowing for sustained pest control and minimizing environmental impact. The use of polymers in agrochemicals contributes to increased efficacy, reduced environmental contamination, and improved overall sustainability in modern agricultural practices.
The major global manufacturers of Polymers in Agrochemicals include Ashland, Borregaard, DKS, DuPont, NIPPON SHOKUBAI, Dow Chemical Company, SE Tylose, Shin-Etsu, Daicel Miraizu Ltd, Lotte Fine Chemical, Tai"an Ruitai, Zhangzhou Huafu Chemical, Shanghai Yuking Water Soluble Material, Star-Tech Specialty Products, Jiaozuo Zhongwei Special Products Pharmaceutical, Xuzhou Liyuan, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Polymers in Agrochemicals. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Polymers in Agrochemicals market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include US, Germany, Japan, China, France, UK, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and other regions, covering the Polymers in Agrochemicals market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Polymers in Agrochemicals industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Polymers in Agrochemicals Include:
Ashland
Borregaard
DKS
DuPont
NIPPON SHOKUBAI
Dow Chemical Company
SE Tylose
Shin-Etsu
Daicel Miraizu Ltd
Lotte Fine Chemical
Tai"an Ruitai
Zhangzhou Huafu Chemical
Shanghai Yuking Water Soluble Material
Star-Tech Specialty Products
Jiaozuo Zhongwei Special Products Pharmaceutical
Xuzhou Liyuan
Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Segment Include:
PVP and Derivates
CMC
HEC
HPMC
HMHEC
MC
HPC
EC
Others
Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Application Include:
Seed Coating
Soil Protection
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trend
Chapter 2: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Capacity and Production Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Major Regional Market Size (Sales, Revenue, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 6: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 7: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Sales, Revenue, Price and Forecast by Product Type
Chapter 8: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 9: Industrial Chain Analysis, Polymers in Agrochemicals Different Application Market Analysis (Sales and Revenue), Sales Channel Analysis
Chapter 10: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 11: Methodology and Data Sources
According to DIResearch"s in-depth investigation and research, the global Polymers in Agrochemicals market size will reach 200.57 Million USD in 2025 and is projected to reach 304.38 Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.14% (2025-2032). Notably, the China Polymers in Agrochemicals market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2025, China"s market size is expected to be Million USD, representing approximately % of the global market share.
Research Summary
Polymers play a crucial role in the field of agrochemicals, contributing to various aspects of agriculture, from crop protection to enhanced nutrient delivery. In agrochemical formulations, polymers are often used as carriers, dispersants, and stabilizers for active ingredients, ensuring efficient application and prolonged effectiveness. Polymeric coatings on fertilizers can control the release of nutrients, optimizing their absorption by plants. Additionally, polymers are employed in the development of controlled-release formulations for pesticides and herbicides, allowing for sustained pest control and minimizing environmental impact. The use of polymers in agrochemicals contributes to increased efficacy, reduced environmental contamination, and improved overall sustainability in modern agricultural practices.
The major global manufacturers of Polymers in Agrochemicals include Ashland, Borregaard, DKS, DuPont, NIPPON SHOKUBAI, Dow Chemical Company, SE Tylose, Shin-Etsu, Daicel Miraizu Ltd, Lotte Fine Chemical, Tai"an Ruitai, Zhangzhou Huafu Chemical, Shanghai Yuking Water Soluble Material, Star-Tech Specialty Products, Jiaozuo Zhongwei Special Products Pharmaceutical, Xuzhou Liyuan, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Polymers in Agrochemicals. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Polymers in Agrochemicals market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include US, Germany, Japan, China, France, UK, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and other regions, covering the Polymers in Agrochemicals market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Polymers in Agrochemicals industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Polymers in Agrochemicals Include:
Ashland
Borregaard
DKS
DuPont
NIPPON SHOKUBAI
Dow Chemical Company
SE Tylose
Shin-Etsu
Daicel Miraizu Ltd
Lotte Fine Chemical
Tai"an Ruitai
Zhangzhou Huafu Chemical
Shanghai Yuking Water Soluble Material
Star-Tech Specialty Products
Jiaozuo Zhongwei Special Products Pharmaceutical
Xuzhou Liyuan
Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Segment Include:
PVP and Derivates
CMC
HEC
HPMC
HMHEC
MC
HPC
EC
Others
Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Application Include:
Seed Coating
Soil Protection
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trend
Chapter 2: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Capacity and Production Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Major Regional Market Size (Sales, Revenue, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 6: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 7: Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Sales, Revenue, Price and Forecast by Product Type
Chapter 8: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 9: Industrial Chain Analysis, Polymers in Agrochemicals Different Application Market Analysis (Sales and Revenue), Sales Channel Analysis
Chapter 10: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 11: Methodology and Data Sources
Table of Contents
165 Pages
- 1 Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 Polymers in Agrochemicals Product by Type
- 1.2.1 PVP and Derivates
- 1.2.2 CMC
- 1.2.3 HEC
- 1.2.4 HPMC
- 1.2.5 HMHEC
- 1.2.6 MC
- 1.2.7 HPC
- 1.2.8 EC
- 1.2.9 Others
- 1.3 Polymers in Agrochemicals Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Seed Coating
- 1.3.2 Soil Protection
- 1.3.3 Others
- 1.4 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Revenue and Sales Analysis
- 1.4.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Revenue Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Sales Market Sales Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.3 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Development Status and Trends
- 1.5.1 Polymers in Agrochemicals Industry Development Status Analysis
- 1.5.2 Polymers in Agrochemicals Industry Development Trends Analysis
- 2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Capacity and Production Analysis
- 2.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Capacity, Production and Utilization (2020-2032)
- 2.2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Production Growth Trend by Region: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 2.3 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Production by Region
- 2.3.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Production by Region (2020-2025)
- 2.3.2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Production Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 2.3.3 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Production Market Share by Region (2020-2032)
- 3 Polymers in Agrochemicals Market PESTEL Analysis
- 3.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 3.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 3.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 3.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 3.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 3.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 4 Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 5 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Analysis by Country
- 5.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Size Analysis by Country: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.1.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Revenue and Market Share by Country (2020-2025)
- 5.1.2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Revenue and Market Share Forecast by Country (2026-2032)
- 5.2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Sales Analysis by Country: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.2.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Sales and Market Share by Country (2020-2025)
- 5.2.2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Sales and Market Share Forecast by Country (2026-2032)
- 5.3 United States Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.4 Germany Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.5 Japan Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.6 China Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.7 France Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.8 U.K. Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.9 South Korea Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.10 Canada Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.11 Italy Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.12 Russia Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.13 Mexico Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.14 Brazil Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.15 India Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.16 Vietnam Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.17 Thailand Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5.18 South Africa Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 6 Competition by Manufacturers
- 6.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales, Revenue and Sales Price by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 6.1.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 6.1.2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 6.1.3 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Average Sales Price by Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 6.2 Polymers in Agrochemicals Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 6.2.1 Polymers in Agrochemicals Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 6.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter and Key Area Sales
- 6.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 7 Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Analysis by Type
- 7.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Revenue Analysis by Type
- 7.1.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Size Analysis by Type: 2024 & 2025 & 2032
- 7.1.2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Sales and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.3 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Sales Price Trend Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 8 Key Companies Analysis
- 8.1 Ashland
- 8.1.1 Ashland Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.1.2 Ashland Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.1.3 Ashland Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.2 Borregaard
- 8.2.1 Borregaard Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.2.2 Borregaard Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.2.3 Borregaard Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.3 DKS
- 8.3.1 DKS Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.3.2 DKS Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.3.3 DKS Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.4 DuPont
- 8.4.1 DuPont Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.4.2 DuPont Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.4.3 DuPont Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.5 NIPPON SHOKUBAI
- 8.5.1 NIPPON SHOKUBAI Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.5.2 NIPPON SHOKUBAI Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.5.3 NIPPON SHOKUBAI Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.6 Dow Chemical Company
- 8.6.1 Dow Chemical Company Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.6.2 Dow Chemical Company Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.6.3 Dow Chemical Company Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.7 SE Tylose
- 8.7.1 SE Tylose Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.7.2 SE Tylose Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.7.3 SE Tylose Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.8 Shin-Etsu
- 8.8.1 Shin-Etsu Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.8.2 Shin-Etsu Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.8.3 Shin-Etsu Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.9 Daicel Miraizu Ltd
- 8.9.1 Daicel Miraizu Ltd Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.9.2 Daicel Miraizu Ltd Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.9.3 Daicel Miraizu Ltd Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.10 Lotte Fine Chemical
- 8.10.1 Lotte Fine Chemical Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.10.2 Lotte Fine Chemical Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.10.3 Lotte Fine Chemical Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.11 Tai'an Ruitai
- 8.11.1 Tai'an Ruitai Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.11.2 Tai'an Ruitai Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.11.3 Tai'an Ruitai Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.12 Zhangzhou Huafu Chemical
- 8.12.1 Zhangzhou Huafu Chemical Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.12.2 Zhangzhou Huafu Chemical Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.12.3 Zhangzhou Huafu Chemical Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.13 Shanghai Yuking Water Soluble Material
- 8.13.1 Shanghai Yuking Water Soluble Material Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.13.2 Shanghai Yuking Water Soluble Material Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.13.3 Shanghai Yuking Water Soluble Material Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.14 Star-Tech Specialty Products
- 8.14.1 Star-Tech Specialty Products Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.14.2 Star-Tech Specialty Products Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.14.3 Star-Tech Specialty Products Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.15 Jiaozuo Zhongwei Special Products Pharmaceutical
- 8.15.1 Jiaozuo Zhongwei Special Products Pharmaceutical Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.15.2 Jiaozuo Zhongwei Special Products Pharmaceutical Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.15.3 Jiaozuo Zhongwei Special Products Pharmaceutical Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8.16 Xuzhou Liyuan
- 8.16.1 Xuzhou Liyuan Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 8.16.2 Xuzhou Liyuan Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Portfolio
- 8.16.3 Xuzhou Liyuan Polymers in Agrochemicals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 9 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9.1 Polymers in Agrochemicals Industry Chain Analysis
- 9.2 Polymers in Agrochemicals Industry Upstream Supply Analysis
- 9.2.1 Upstream Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
- 9.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
- 9.3 Polymers in Agrochemicals Product Downstream Application Analysis
- 9.3.1 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Revenue Market Size by Application: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 9.3.2 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.3.3 Global Polymers in Agrochemicals Sales and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.4 Polymers in Agrochemicals Typical Downstream Customers
- 9.5 Polymers in Agrochemicals Sales Channel Analysis
- 10 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 11 Methodology and Data Source
- 11.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 11.2 Research Scope
- 11.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
- 11.4 Date Source
- 11.4.1 Primary Sources
- 11.4.2 Secondary Sources
- 11.5 Data Cross Validation
- 11.6 Disclaimer
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