Semio-Chemical Market

Semio-chemical is a chemical messenger produced by plants, animals, or synthetic analogues of that substance. These chemicals induce a behavioral or physiological response in individuals of the same or other species. They are used as a bio-pesticide for insect pest control on cultivated land and in stored products. The three major types of semio-chemical include pheromones, allomones, and kairomones.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the semio-chemical market and categorizes the global market for semio-chemical based on types, applications, and region. The regions covered in the report include North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia), and Rest of the World (Latin America, the Middle East, Africa).

The global semio-chemical market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of about 16.1% from 2014 to 2019. The global market is estimated to be more than $370 million in 2014. The market is estimated to show growth potential in both developed and developing regions. The growth strategies adopted by the market players to sustain and garner a larger share have been identified and analyzed in the report.

The semio-chemical is required in fewer amounts to have an adverse effect on the target pests and is relatively non-toxic. The major applications of semio-chemical include agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. The increasing environmental awareness, safer pesticide policies, and increasing pesticide resistance are the major opportunities of semio-chemical market.

The market is segmented as mentioned below:-

By Type

• Pheromones
• Allomones
• Kairomones

By Application

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Forestry

By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World (ROW)