Crop Protection Chemicals Market Report 2025

The crop protection chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $70.47 billion in 2024 to $75.3 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for agricultural pest and disease control, crop yield improvement, pesticide and herbicide innovations, farming practices, and increased population growth.

The crop protection chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $102.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing global food demand, precision agriculture, emerging crop diseases, increasing trade and export demand, and biotechnology and genetic modification. Major trends in the forecast period include innovative organic farming practices, data analytics and ai in agriculture, integrated pest management, sustainability practices, industry 4 adoption.

The growing need for food due to the increasing population is significantly driving the expansion of the crop protection chemicals market. Food refers to any nutritious substance consumed by people to sustain growth and life. As the global population rises, so does the demand for high-yielding crops and the corresponding crop protection. Consequently, the requirement for crop protection chemicals in agricultural fields also increases. For instance, in May 2022, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that approximately 258 million people across 58 countries were experiencing acute food insecurity at crisis levels or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3-5). This concerning trend is fueled by factors such as economic shocks, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and rising inflation, and is anticipated to persist into 2023 and beyond as conflicts, climate change, and global economic challenges continue.

The rising agricultural productivity is anticipated to boost the crop protection chemical market in the future. Agricultural productivity measures the market value of crop yields from an agricultural production system that utilizes inputs like land, labor, capital, and other resources to generate yields. Crop protection chemicals are employed to safeguard seeds and crops from pest and insect attacks, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity. For instance, in February 2024, data from the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a UK-based government agency, indicated that the total factor productivity of agriculture increased by 3.4% from 2021 to 2022. Consequently, the growth in agricultural productivity is expected to drive the crop protection chemical market.

Technological advancements have become a significant trend in the crop protection chemicals market. Major companies in this sector are concentrating on developing new technological solutions to drive their growth and meet consumer demands. For instance, in June 2024, Syngenta Crop Protection, a Switzerland-based agricultural science and technology firm, introduced PLINAZOLIN and TYMIRIUM technologies. PLINAZOLIN technology is an innovative insecticide that operates through contact and ingestion, while TYMIRIUM technology targets harmful nematodes and soil-borne diseases while safeguarding beneficial species, providing solutions for both turf and ornamental crop protection.

Major players in the crop protection chemicals market are strategically innovating products like EXPLOYO Vit to bolster their market presence and profitability. Launched by Syngenta AG in May 2022, EXPLOYO Vit is a natural, pheromone-based, and sprayable solution. Specifically targeting the vine moth Lobesia botrana, a notorious grape-feeding pest affecting wine crops, this innovative treatment aims to enhance grape quality and yield. Syngenta's introduction of EXPLOYO Vit reflects a commitment to addressing the challenges faced by wine farmers and improving overall crop outcomes.

In January 2023, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., a prominent Japanese chemical company, completed the acquisition of FBSciences Holdings Inc for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move is geared toward the expansion of Sumitomo Chemical's bio-rational division. The acquisition positions Sumitomo Chemical to leverage the extensive line of crop improvement and protection products offered by FBSciences. These products, derived from natural sources, encompass microbial insecticides, plant growth regulators, and rhizosphere microbial products. The acquisition enhances Sumitomo Chemical's capabilities in protecting crops from pests while simultaneously improving crop quality and productivity. FBSciences Holdings Inc., a US-based plant health technologies company, plays a pivotal role in augmenting Sumitomo Chemical's portfolio in the realm of sustainable and effective crop protection solutions.

Major companies operating in the crop protection chemicals market include BASF SE, Bayer CropScience AG, Syngenta International AG, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, Nufarm Limited, China National Chemical Corporation, Corteva Inc., UPL Limited, FMC Corporation, American Vanguard Corporation, ISAGRO S.p.A., BioWorks Inc., Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd., Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., Rotam CropScience Ltd., Dow Inc., Arysta LifeScience Corporation, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Nippon Soda Co. Ltd., Gowan Company LLC, Albaugh LLC, Sinochem Group Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Nutrichem Company Limited, Sipcam Oxon Group, Certis LLC, Cheminova A/S, Nihon Nohyaku Co. Ltd., Rallis India Limited, Sino-Agri United Biotechnology Co. Ltd.

Crop protection chemicals are a crucial class of agrochemicals used to manage and mitigate the impact of weeds and plant diseases, safeguarding crops from potential deterioration caused by pests and insect infestations.

The primary categories of crop protection chemicals include fungicides, insecticides, nematicides, and herbicides. Fungicides, for instance, are pesticides employed by farmers to control fungi that pose a threat to plants in fields. These chemicals can be either synthetic or bio-based and are applied through various methods, such as foliar spray, soil treatments, and seed treatments. Common applications of crop protection chemicals span across grains and cereals, pulses and oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, as well as commercial crops.

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North America was the largest region in the crop protection chemicals market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global crop protection chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the crop protection chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA.

The crop protection chemicals market consists of sales of rodenticides and baceticides. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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