Asia-Pacific Silage Inoculant Market

Asia Pacific Silage Inoculants Market Size:

The Asia Pacific Silage Inoculants market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% over the forecast period to reach USD 84.94 million by the end of 2028. 

Asia Pacific Silage Inoculants Market Overview:

Silage Inoculants improve the quality of silage and control how to forage is stored so that it keeps as many nutrients as possible when it is time to feed. Silage improves the health and performance of animals, which in turn improves the amount and quality of food that comes from animals. Silage inoculants are used to treat plants that have enough water-soluble carbohydrates and moisture. Fermentation of silage is a very hard-to-control process that makes the silage lose some of its nutrients. 

Silage inoculants are slowly getting more attention from consumers because they are a cheap solution. Due to a rise in the number of livestock, the silage inoculants market is growing at a fast rate. The main factor that’s that are driving the expansion rate of the Asia Pacific silage inoculants are the rise in meat consumption, the spread of intensive farming, and the improvement in the quality of silage. The growing number of people in this region of the world is also helping the meat market in the Asia Pacific to grow, which in turn is driving up the need for silage inoculants. 

Asia Pacific Silage Inoculants Market Drivers:

Increased Livestock Production- Due to a rise in demand for meat consumption, Asia Pacific saw a rise in the number of meat industries and a rise in livestock production. Also, the weather conditions in the Asia Pacific region are best for making the best use of silage inoculants. Feed additives are well known for their ability to improve the quality of the product, which gives the animal the nutrition it needs; because silage inoculants are being used more and the demand for meat is going up in the Asia Pacific, there are a lot of opportunities for silage inoculants in the area. 

Rising Needs to address environmental issues- Environmental factors necessary for microbial activity, including moisture, Ph, and temperature, enhance the fermentation of silage crops, and variations in these factors can alter both the palatability and nutritional value. Using silage inoculants which can be a major growth driver over the forecast period, can achieve an adequate quantity of lactic acid regardless of changing environmental conditions. 

Prominent manufacturers are increasingly concentrating on developing silage inoculants of superior quality that contribute to great profitability. Demand for the Asia Pacific silage inoculants market is bolstered by the escalating demand for increased crop yield, animal feeds, and effective storage.

Asia Pacific Silage Inoculants Market Restraints:

Lack of awareness among farmers- It is possible that in the years to come, substantial issues may emerge, such as low awareness level about silage inoculants among growers and farmers as well as the incorrect technique of fermenting forage as a result of poor quality or efficiency of the silage inoculants. Another restraining factor for the Asia Pacific silage inoculants market is the rising use of compound feed and feed additives, both of which reduce the need for forage.

Asia Pacific Silage Inoculants Market Opportunities:

Advent of Online Distribution channels- Online distribution channels have gained a substantial amount of popularity, and the continuing growth of online sales presents 

a fantastic potential for the many competitors in the industry. Because the online medium reduces the expenses of marketing and distribution for the producers, there has been a substantial uptick in demand for these online distribution channels in recent years. 

Impact of COVID-19 on Asia Pacific Silage Inoculants Market:

The COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown have had a negative influence on the agriculture industry as the manufacturing facilities have been temporarily shut down, and demand has decreased. There has been a reduction in cancer treatment research with a greater emphasis on preventing the spread of COVID-19. To prevent further revenue losses, players are primarily focusing on strengthening their supply networks and expediting their operations. In addition, with the progressive removal of the international quarantine and the new COVID-19 restrictions under control, the silage inoculants market can rebound rapidly in the upcoming years. 

Key Developments in the Asia Pacific Silage Inoculants Market:

• In September 2021, Novozymes A/S released Optimize FXC to help soybean plants fix nitrogen, get nutrients from the soil, and absorb water. This would reduce the need for fertilizer. 
• In March 2022, BASF SE and AMVAC Chemical Corp declared that they would work in collaboration with SIMPAS-applied solutions to build Rhizo-Flo soybean inoculants. 
• In November 2022, Corteva Agriscience made an official announcement that it would buy The Stoller Group Inc., one of the largest independent biological companies. This acquisition would help the company grow and make money right away, and it would add to Corteva’s EBIDTA margins. 

Asia Pacific Silage Inoculants Market Segmentation:

By Type-

• Lactobacillus Plantarum 
• Pediococcus Pentosaceus
• Enterococcus Faecium 
• Lactobacillus Buchneri 
• Lactabacillus Brevis 
• Propionibacteria Freudenreichii
• Others 

The Asia Pacific market for silage inoculants market has been 

segmented into lactobacillus planatrum, pediococcus pentosaceus, enterococcus faecium, lactobacillus buchneri, lactabacilus brevis, propionibacteria freudenreichii and others based on the type of inoculants. Among these, the lactobacillus plantarum is said to be holding the highest number of shares in the market owing to its excellent efficiency in the fermentation process. However, lactobacillus buchneri 

is said to observe the highest growth with a CAGR of over 6% during the forecast period. 

By Application-

• Cereal Crops
• Pulse Crops 
• Others 

Based on application, Asia Pacific silage inoculants are segmented into cereal crops, pulses crops, and other different crops where applying silage inoculants is necessary. Owing to its necessity in the agricultural sector, the cereal crops segment holds the dominant share in the market and is anticipated to witness the highest growth over the forecast period. 

By Country- 

• China
• India 
• Japan 
• South Korea 
• Australia 

China and India, two of the most populous countries in this area, are contributing to the rising need for silage inoculants which means that this region presents enormous prospects for the silage inoculants market. The market in this region is dominated by China. This region represents over 22% of the overall market and is anticipated to be the market segment with the highest rate of growth over the course of the forecast period. There are a number of a participant in this market, some of which include Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. `

Key Players:

• Cargill
• ADM
• Dupont 
• Volac
• Nutreco
• Lallemand 
• For Farmers
• Hansen Holdings