Semiochemicals Market Report 2025

The semiochemicals market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.33 billion in 2024 to $6.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to market acceptance and education, pest resistance concerns, increased agricultural productivity demands, chemical ecology research, growing advancements in formulations.

The semiochemicals market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.41 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to climate change impact, research and development investments, consumer demand for organic products, precision agriculture adoption, market expansion in developing regions. Major trends in the forecast period include biopesticide preference, targeted pest management, integrated pest management (ipm), expanding agricultural practices, pheromone technology advancements, consumer awareness.

The rapid adoption of organic farming is significantly driving the growth of the semiochemicals market. Organic farming refers to agricultural practices that utilize biological fertilizers primarily derived from animal and plant waste, nitrogen-fixing cover crops, and ecologically-based insect treatments. Semiochemicals are increasingly used in organic farming for pest control, as they are naturally produced by plants, making them suitable for organic methods. Their effectiveness and low environmental impact have contributed to their rising use in agriculture. For example, in 2024, the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), a Switzerland-based non-profit organization, reported that global sales of organic food and drink reached €135 billion ($145.64 billion) in 2022, an increase from €125 billion ($134.86 billion) in 2021. Thus, the rapid adoption of organic farming is expected to drive the semiochemical market.

The increased cultivation of high-value crops is expected to further boost the growth of the semiochemical market. High-value crops are those cultivated for their substantial economic worth or significant market value per unit area. The use of semiochemicals in the cultivation of high-value crops is crucial for pest management and crop protection, offering a targeted and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. For instance, data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service in September 2022 indicated a rise in the soybean area harvested in the United States, from 86,332 per 1000 acres in 2021 to 86,631 per 1000 acres in 2022. This increased cultivation of high-value crops contributes to the growth of the semiochemical market.

Technological advancements stand out as a key trend gaining popularity in the semiochemicals market. Major companies in the semiochemicals market are directing their efforts towards expanding applications on significant crops such as rice and wheat. For instance, in March 2022, Provivi Inc., a US-based biotechnology company, collaborated with Syngenta Crop Protection, a Switzerland-based crop protection company, to introduce Nelvium. This innovative mating disruption technology aims to control harmful pests in rice more effectively and safely. Pheromone solutions play a crucial role in insect control, ensuring that the use of natural technologies maximizes the efficacy and scalability of pest management programs while significantly reducing the emergence of resistant populations.

Major companies in the semiochemicals market are increasingly focused on developing advanced pheromone products to improve pest control strategies. Pheromones are chemical substances produced and released by an organism to elicit specific behavioral or physiological responses in other members of the same species. For example, in October 2024, HortiPro, a Netherlands-based company, launched a new pheromone product. Their innovations include creating more species-specific pheromones and refining their applications for targeted solutions, such as mass trapping and mating disruption, aimed at minimizing environmental impact while effectively controlling pest populations.

In July 2022, FMC Corporation, a US-based chemical manufacturing company, acquired BioPhero ApS for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition expands FMC’s expertise in organic farming and pest control using semiochemicals, such as pheromones. BioPhero ApS is a Denmark-based pheromone research and production company.

Major companies operating in the semiochemicals market include Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Pacific Biocontrol Corp., Bedoukian Research, Suterra LLC, Pherobank, Isagro Group, Certis Europe B.V., Corteva Inc., Russell IPM Ltd, Koppert Biological System, CBC GmbH, Sumisho Electronics Devices Quality Assurance Ltd., Biobest Group NV, Bioline AgroSciences Ltd., Hercon Environmental, Scentry Biologicals Inc., BioPhero A/S, Laboratorios Agrochem S.L., Bioiberica S.A., Symbios Technologies Inc., BioWorks Inc., Sankyo Kasei Co. Ltd., Nihon Tokushu Noyaku Seizo Co. Ltd., Nippon Soda Co. Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals Agro Inc., Fumakilla Limited, Nufarm Limited, BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta AG, Dow AgroSciences LLC, DuPont de Nemours Inc.

North America was the largest region in the semiochemicals market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global semiochemicals market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the semiochemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the semiochemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Semiochemicals are organic substances utilized by insects to convey specialized chemical instructions that can modify physiology or behavior, often employed for organic pest control in farming.

The primary types of semiochemicals include pheromones and allelochemicals. Pheromones are endogenous substances released in minute amounts by one organism to elicit specific reactions from another organism of the same species. Semiochemicals find applications in various crop types, including field crops, orchard crops, and vegetable crops. These applications encompass detection and monitoring, mass trapping, and mating disruption.

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The semiochemicals market consists of sales of kairomones, allomones, synomones and apneumones. 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.

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