The natural insect repellents market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for natural insect repellents has registered significant growth in the previous years. The anticipated growth from $1.90 billion in 2024 to $2.07 billion in 2025, implying an 8.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The historic growth can be linked to heightened government efforts to curb vector-borne diseases, environment-friendly mandates favoring eco-friendly products, increasing consumer inclination towards no-toxin products, a rise in demand for repellents that are safe for children and pets, and the mounting popularity of sustainable and biodegradable products.
The natural insect repellents market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of natural insect repellents is predicted to witness robust expansion in the coming years, escalating to $2.88 billion in 2029 with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.
This escalation during the forecast period can be ascribed to the increasing incidences of vector-borne diseases, amplified global health initiatives for disease prevention, greater acceptance of aromatherapy-based repellents, upward trend of disposable income, and an expanding middle-class population. Key trends predicted for the forecast period comprise advancements in botanical extraction technologies, creation of enduring natural repellents, launch of multi-purpose products, packaging innovations enhancing portability and convenience, and a heightened preference for organic and plant-derived products.
The increase in bug-borne illnesses is likely to accelerate the expansion of the organic insect repellents sector in the future. Bug-borne diseases are infections transmitted to humans or animals through bites from infected insects like mosquitoes, ticks, and flies. The proliferation of these diseases is due to climate change, urbanization, deforestation, and intensified global travel, factors that augment the habitats and transmission chances for insects that carry diseases. Organic insect repellents are crucial for these diseases to offer a safe, environmentally-friendly, and non-hazardous substitute to artificial repellents, effectively diminishing the risk of bug bites and disease spread. For instance, as per the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, a governmental organization based in Sweden, the EU/EEA stated 130 local instances of dengue in 2023 within June 2024. This was a substantial surge from the 71 instances noted in 2022. Imported dengue instances also experienced a steep growth, rising from 1,572 in 2022 to more than 4,900 in 2023. Consequently, the escalating occurrence of bug-borne diseases is boosting the expansion of the organic insect repellents sector.
The natural insect repellents market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Spray Or Aerosols, Creams Or Lotions, Others Product Types
2) By Distribution: Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets, Online, Other Distributions
3) By Application: Special Population, General Population
Subsegments:
1) By Spray Or Aerosols: Pump Sprays, Aerosol Sprays, Natural Mist Sprays
2) By Creams Or Lotions: Herbal Creams, Essential Oil-based Lotions, Organic Insect Repellent Creams, Gel-based Repellents
3) By Other Product Types: Insect Repellent Patches, Insect Repellent Bracelets, Insect Repellent Candles, Insect Repellent Oils (Essential Oils), Insect Repellent Powders
Leading firms in the natural insect repellents market are concentrating on the creation of unique formulations like mosquito-repellent sprays to provide instant protection against mosquito bites and subsequently decrease the chances of insect-borne diseases. These sprays, either aerosol or liquid, are designed to form a barrier on the skin or around the area with their active ingredients, preventing mosquitoes from biting. As an illustration, Diptyque, a luxury fragrance company from France, introduced a body spray with mosquito-repellent attributes in June 2023. This limited edition summer body spray perfectly encapsulates both functionality and enjoyment, presenting a distinctive mix of essential oils famed for their mosquito-repellent characteristics, such as lemongrass, geranium, and lemon eucalyptus. These oils are skillfully combined with the invigorating, aromatic tones of neroli and orange blossom, resulting in a vibrant and flowery scent that also offers protection against mosquitoes.
Major companies operating in the natural insect repellents market are include:
• Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
• Avon Products Inc.
• Godrej Consumer Products Limited
• Earth Corporation
• Quantum Health
• iHerb LLC
• Mamaearth
• Babyganics
• Repel Products Inc.
• W. S. Badger Company
• Pro Products LLC
• Eco Lips Inc.
• Sawyer Products
• Thistle Farms Ltd.
• California Baby
• Dabur International Ltd.
• PARA'KITO
• Bates Family Farm LLC
• Nantucket Spider
• Sue's Salves
• Murphy's Naturals Inc.
• Cutter
• All Terrain
• Aunt Fannie's
• Greenerways LLC
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the natural insect repellents market in 2024 and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the natural insect repellents market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.