Asia Pacific Household Insecticides Market Size and Competitive Analysis by 2027

The Asia Pacific household insecticides market is accounted to US$ 6,364.7 Mn in 2018 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2019 – 2027, to account for US$ 9,997.7 Mn by 2027.

China dominates the Asia Pacific household insecticides market, followed by Japan. The demand for household insecticides made from natural ingredients rather than chemicals is gaining popularity among the consumers in China. This trend is projected to support natural insecticide products. These products are mainly composed of natural ingredients and have a limited impact on the health of the consumers and the environment. The increasing concern for the environment and raising awareness about the harmful effect of chemicals used in the production of household insecticides is driving the consumers towards natural based products. Moreover, the use of natural remedies, along with the use of essential oils to avoid mosquitoes and insects, is a growing trend in China. This factor indirect present high competition to home insecticides producers in China. Some consumers already use essential oils for various other purposes can also use them to avoid mosquitoes and insects in their homes. People even apply essential oils directly onto their skin to protect from insect bites. This may hamper the household insecticide market in China over the forecast period.

Market Insights

Growing emphasis on controlling vector-borne diseases by local and national government bodies to spur the growth of household insecticides

According to the World Health Organization the world wide incidence of dengue has rose by 30 folds in the last 30 years as more and more countries are reporting the outbreak of diseases transmitted by vectors such as mosquitoes. Mosquito-borne diseases are cited among the world's leading causes of death and illness. The World Health Organization predicts that more than 300 million clinical cases are attributable to mosquito-borne diseases each year. Despite great strides over the last five decades, mosquito-borne illnesses continue to pose significant risks to a significant share of the population in poor regions in Asia Pacific. For instance the Indian government has implemented the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) for prevention and control of 6 vector borne diseases which include Malaria, Kala-azar, Dengue, Lymphatic Filariasis, Chikungunya, and Japanese Encephalitis in India. It frames technical guidelines & policies to guide different states to implement the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP). The World Health Organization (WHO) also assists federal, state, and local agencies to further protect the public from mosquito-borne diseases such as the West Nile virus.                                                        

Insect Type Insights

The Asia Pacific household insecticides market was dominated by the mosquitoes & flies segment in 2018, and it is anticipated that mosquitoes & flies segment would retain its dominance during the 2019–2027 period. There has been a rising demand for mosquito insecticides in the Asia Pacific market. There are two main two leading and most widely used insecticides that are used in the preparation of household insecticides to be effective against mosquitoes known as malathion and permethrin. Malathion is an organophosphate that is quite often used for the elimination of mosquitoes indoors as well as outdoors and also against a wide range of insects. It is used in a small amount as in the mosquito insecticide as it possesses no harm to humans. Permethrin is another chemical that is widely used in the preparation of mosquito insecticides that belongs to the group of chemicals known as pyrethroids. This chemical is mixed with water or oil and is applied as a mist. This chemical is used in the preparation of mosquito insecticides as it damages the central nervous system of the mosquitoes and is noted to cause no harm to the humans as well as animals. The flies have been noted to be responsible for many contagious diseases and the insecticides have been observed to be beneficial for the elimination of these flies. The houseflies are known to rest on sunny surfaces during the day and are known to enter the house during the evenings. The areas where these flies come and rest need to be sprayed with insecticides. Growing concerns regarding the risks associated with vector-borne diseases carried by mosquitoes and flies in urban areas is expected to fuel the growth of the Asia Pacific household insecticides market.

Composition Insights

The Asia Pacific Household insecticides market is bifurcated based on form into natural and synthetic. There has been a rising demand for the household insecticides due to the growing awareness of the effects of the insects such as the mosquitoes, flies and other insects on the human health. On the basis of composition, the Asia Pacific household insecticides market is bifurcated as natural and synthetic. The synthetic segment dominated the Asia Pacific household insecticides market whereas natural segment is expected to grow at fastest growth rate during the forecast period of 2019-2027. Synthetic household insecticides are widely used all over Asia Pacific as they are relatively inexpensive and are very efficient in killing pest and insects. The rising spread of mosquitoes, and other bugs due to deforestation and rapid urbanization is expected to drive the market for synthetic household insecticides market in the forecast period. However, the growing awareness about the ill-effects of synthetic pesticides has swayed many users towards more eco-friendly natural household insecticides. Manufacturers are launching new natural household insecticides to cater to these demand. The market for natural household insecticides is anticipated to grow in the forecast period.

Packaging Insights

On the basis of packaging, the Asia Pacific household insecticides market is bifurcated as small, medium and large. The small segment leads the Asia Pacific household insecticides market whereas medium segment is expected to grow at fastest growth rate during the forecast period of 2019-2027. The small packaging type of household insecticides generally weighs between 250 gm. to 500 gm. It has been noted that the small packaging insecticides have been frequently used as they are easy to port and can be used before the product expires. It has a short period of use due to its acute weight. The easy portability and low weight of the small packaging household insecticides has been a contributing factor for the expansion of the market all over the Asia Pacific.

Rest of Asia Pacific Household Insecticides Market by Insect Type

Asia Pacific Household Insecticides Market: Strategic Insights

New product development, market initiatives and merger and acquisition were observed as the most adopted strategies in Asia Pacific household insecticides market. Few of the recent developments in the Asia Pacific Household insecticides market are listed below:

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ASIA PACIFIC HOUSEHOLD INSECTICIDES MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Insect Type  

• Mosquitoes & Flies
• Rats & other Rodents
• Termites
• Bedbugs & Beetles
• Others

By Composition

• Natural
• Synthetic

By Packaging

• Small
• Medium
• Large

By Distribution Channel

• Supermarket/Hypermarket
• Convenience Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

By Country

• Australia
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Rest of APAC

Company Profiles

• Godrej Consumer Products Limited
• Neogen Corporation
• SC Johnson & Son, Inc
• Spectrum Brands, Inc
• Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Bayer AG.
• PelGar International
• Jyothy Laboratories Ltd.
• Relaxo Domeswear

Asia Pacific Household Insecticides Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Asia Pacific Household Insecticides Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.