Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals Market Report 2025

The pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $117.54 billion in 2024 to $131.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of crop yield enhancement, government policies and subsidies, disease outbreaks, climate conditions, globalization of agriculture.

The pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $189.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to environmental and regulatory concerns, biological and organic solutions, population health and food safety, shift in crop patterns, climate change impact. Major trends in the forecast period include digital agriculture platforms, precision agriculture technologies, technological innovations, biological and biopesticides, digital agriculture and agtech.

The global population is on the rise and is anticipated to reach 10 billion by 2050, significantly contributing to the growth of the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market in the forecast period. The expanding population creates a heightened demand for food, necessitating increased crop production, farming activities, and trade volumes to meet the growing needs. Consequently, farmers and commercial agricultural companies are expected to acquire more arable land to boost crop production, leading to an increased demand for insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.

The escalation in crop diseases and pests is anticipated to drive the growth of the pesticides and other agricultural chemicals market in the future. Crop protection involves the utilization of various strategies, including pesticides and other practices, to safeguard crops from damage caused by pests, diseases, weeds, and environmental factors. This ensures optimal agricultural yields and quality. Pesticides and agricultural chemicals play a crucial role in combating crop diseases and pests by directly killing or inhibiting the growth of these harmful organisms or by modifying plant characteristics to resist them. As reported in February 2023 by the Food and Agriculture Organization, pests cause an annual loss of 20% to 40% of the world's crop supply, with invading insects and plant diseases collectively costing the global economy $220 billion each year. Hence, the prevalence of crop diseases and pests is a key driver for the growth of the pesticides and other agricultural chemicals market.

Leading companies in the pesticide and agricultural chemicals market are focusing on the development of advanced agrochemical formulations, including generic chlorantraniliprole insecticides, to tackle increasing pest resistance and improve crop protection. Generic chlorantraniliprole insecticides are non-branded versions that utilize chlorantraniliprole as the active ingredient. For example, in September 2023, ADAMA Ltd., a chemical company based in Israel, launched its first generic formulations of chlorantraniliprole (CTPR) in India, introducing products named Cosayr and Lapidos. Cosayr is a foliar solution designed to control pests such as stem borer and leaf folders that impact rice crops, while Lapidos is a granular formulation intended to protect crops during their early growth phases. This launch illustrates ADAMA's commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity through effective pest management solutions, utilizing its in-house production capabilities as part of its 'Core Leap' strategy, which emphasizes the use of off-patent active ingredients.

Prominent companies in the pesticide and agricultural chemicals market are focusing on advancing agrochemical formulations, including eco-friendly and bio-based alternatives, to address the growing demand for sustainable and efficient crop protection solutions. Agrochemical formulations refer to specific combinations and compositions of chemicals, including pesticides and fertilizers, tailored for agricultural use to enhance crop health and productivity. For instance, in March 2022, Best Agrolife (BAL), an agrochemical manufacturing company based in India, introduced Citigen and Vistara, along with six new formulations, Amito, Promos, Propique, Ghotu, Doddy, and Headshot. The broad-spectrum insecticide Citigen (Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% W/W SC) exhibits remarkable efficacy against insects, features prolonged rain fastness, and has low mammalian toxicity. It effectively manages pests in various crops such as sugarcane, rice, cabbage, cotton, tomato, call, soybean, brinjal, pigeon pea, Bengal gram, black gram, bitter gourd, okra, maize, and groundnut. The pests affected by Citigen include ball worms, stem borers, fruit borers, gran pod borers, stem flies, tobacco caterpillars, and pod borers.

In February 2023, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., a chemical company based in Japan, acquired FBSciences Holdings Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Sumitomo's biorational business and its portfolio of biostimulants and biopesticides, in line with its strategy to address the growing demand for sustainable agricultural solutions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The integration of innovative technologies that improve crop health and yield while minimizing environmental impact is central to this strategy. FBSciences Holdings Inc., located in the United States, specializes in developing plant healthcare technology and offers biostimulants and biopesticides.

Major companies operating in the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market include Mitsui Chemicals Inc., BASF SE, Marubeni Corporation, Bayer AG, Nutrien Ltd., Syngenta AG, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Corteva Inc., China National Chemical Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Nippon Soda Co. Ltd., Bharat Rasayan Limited, Sinochem International Corporation, FMC Corporation, Adama Agricultural Solutions, Nufarm Limited, Nissan Chemical Corporation, Arysta Lifescience Corporation, PI Industries Ltd., Meghmani Organics Limited, Crystal Crop Protection Pvt. Ltd., Gowan Co. LLC, Isagro S.p.A., Rallis India Limited, Albaugh LLC, UPL Limited, Rotam Agrochemical Company Ltd., Wynca Group, Insecticides India Limited, Drexel Chemical Co. Inc., Willowood Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market in 2024. Western Europe was the second largest region in the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market. The regions covered in the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market report are Australia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; Bangladesh; Thailand; Vietnam; Malaysia; Singapore; Philippines; Hong Kong; New Zealand; USA; Canada; Mexico; Brazil; Chile; Argentina; Colombia; Peru; France; Germany; UK; Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Russia; Czech Republic; Poland; Romania; Ukraine; Saudi Arabia; Israel; Iran; Turkey; UAE; Egypt; Nigeria; South Africa.

Pesticides and other agricultural chemicals encompass substances used for agricultural and household pest control, excluding fertilizers, aimed at managing pests and weeds in agricultural fields. These chemicals serve to safeguard plants from pests, eliminate weeds and insects, and combat diseases.

The primary categories of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, other types of pesticides, and additional agricultural chemicals. Herbicides are substances employed to regulate undesirable vegetation, with application occurring in row-crop farming. They are typically utilized before or during planting to optimize crop productivity by minimizing competing vegetation. These chemicals can have synthetic or bio-based origins. The applications span various sectors, including grains and cereals, pulses and oilseeds, commercial crops, fruits and vegetables, and other specific applications.

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The pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market consists of the sales of rodenticides, liming and acidifying agents, soil conditioners, and chemicals used in animal husbandry. 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).

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