Market Trends of North America Soil Treatment Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the North America Soil Treatment Market according to our research experts:
High Amount of Soil Contamination
The market for soil treatment is dominated by developed regions like the United States, Canada, and Mexico. More than one-fourth of the global market share is covered by the North American region alone. Most of the soil treatment market demand in the region is from the United States, given its highly evolved and advanced agricultural industry. The United States is a country considered to have a major amount of contaminated soil, as the biggest risks for soil contamination are in urban areas and former industrial sites. According to the Soil Science Society of America, creosote, a complex mixture of chemicals used to preserve wood in the United States, can leach out of treated wood and contaminate the soil and even cause blisters on the skin when touched. The high amount of soil contamination is the reason behind the growth of the soil treatment market in the country.
Additionally, former farmlands in the United States have residue build-up of contaminants, including many pesticides composed of lead-arsenate. This accompanied by the extensive development and use of herbicides, and a high load of fertilizer applications is contaminating the American soil. Hence, there is a huge demand for soil treatment products in the country.
United Sates Dominates the Market
The United States is a country considered to have a major amount of contaminated soil, as the biggest risks for soil contamination are in urban areas and former industrial sites. According to the Soil Science Society of America, creosote, a complex mixture of chemicals used to preserve wood in the United States, can leach out of treated wood and contaminate the soil and can even cause blisters on the skin when touched. The high amount of soil contamination is the reason behind the growth of the soil treatment market in the country. Additionally, former farmlands in the United States have residues of the build-up of contaminants including many pesticides composed of lead-arsenate. This accompanied by the extensive development and use of herbicides and a high load of fertilizer applications are contaminating the American soils, thereby, creating a huge demand for soil treatment products in the country. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has laid down directives specifying the phytosanitary requirements for the import and domestic movement of soil and soil-related matter. It includes requirements for soil and items contaminated with soil, such as logs or lumber, vehicles, equipment, tools, and containers. This makes it necessary for contaminated soils to be treated, further enhancing the market in the country. GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., CBA Environmental Services Inc., and Compass Remediation Chemicals are involved in the remediation of soil in the United States.
