Specialty Pesticides Market Report 2026

The specialty pesticides market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $151.01 billion in 2025 to $163.14 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to intensive cultivation of specialty crops, pest resistance issues, use of conventional pesticides, expansion of horticulture farming, need for higher crop yields.

The specialty pesticides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $216.6 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter pesticide residue regulations, growth in organic farming, innovation in biological pest control, rising export of specialty crops, increased adoption of precision agriculture. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of bio based specialty pesticides, rising focus on crop specific pest control, increasing demand from high value specialty crops, expansion of integrated pest management practices, development of low residue formulations.

The growing adoption of precision farming is expected to drive the growth of the specialty pesticides market in the coming years. Precision farming involves the application of advanced technologies, data analytics, and management practices to optimize agricultural activities on a site-specific basis. Technologies such as Variable Rate Technology (VRT) and farm data analytics enable growers to apply specialty pesticides precisely where they are needed, rather than uniformly across fields. This targeted approach helps reduce environmental impact, improves crop protection efficiency, and enhances overall farm profitability by minimizing pesticide usage while supporting sustainable agricultural practices. For example, in January 2024, according to the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), a U.S.-based independent government oversight agency, 27% of U.S. farms or ranches adopted precision agriculture practices in 2023 to manage crops or livestock, demonstrating continued expansion of technology use in agricultural operations. As a result, the increasing adoption of precision farming is contributing to the growth of the specialty pesticides market.

Companies operating in the specialty pesticides market are increasingly focusing on the development of crop-specific and targeted plant protection solutions, such as specialty fungicides, to improve disease control, yield stability, and crop quality. Specialty fungicides are carefully formulated chemical agents designed to act against specific groups of pathogens by inhibiting or eliminating fungi or oomycetes that affect particular crops. These formulations enable benefits such as early-stage disease prevention, multisite pathogen control, and resistance management. For instance, in September 2024, FMC Corporation, a US-based agricultural sciences company, introduced VELZO fungicide, a specialty fungicide developed to protect grape, tomato, and potato crops from oomycete-related diseases including downy mildew and late blight. The product features a dual-mode multisite action that provides long-lasting and consistent disease control, helping improve crop resistance, protect yields, and enhance produce quality for fruit and vegetable growers.

In January 2023, Valent BioSciences LLC, a US-based company specializing in biorational products, acquired FBSciences Holdings, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition has enhanced Valent BioSciences' position as a global leader in biorational solutions, allowing it to expand its footprint in the biostimulant market, diversify its product offerings, drive innovation, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. FBSciences Holdings, Inc. is a US-based biotechnology research firm that focuses on discovering and commercializing naturally derived solutions for plant, soil, and climate health, including biostimulants and biopesticides.

Major companies operating in the specialty pesticides market are Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Bayer Crop Science LLC, BASF SE, Dow AgroSciences LLC, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation, UPL Limited, Nufarm Limited, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Isagro S.p.A., Limin Group Co. Ltd., Hailir Pesticides and Chemicals Group Co. Ltd., Shandong Luba Chemical Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Changqing Agrochemical Co. Ltd., Guangdong Zhongxun Agricultural Science Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Heben Pesticide & Chemicals Co. Ltd., Nippon Soda Co. Ltd., Nissan Chemical Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals Agro Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd., Sinochem International Corporation, Jiangsu Huifeng Agrochemical Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Rotam CropSciences Ltd., Gowan Company LLC, Albaugh LLC.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the specialty pesticides market in 2025. The regions covered in the specialty pesticides market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the specialty pesticides market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The specialty pesticides market consists of sales of organochlorines, organophosphorus, carbamates, pyrethrin, and pyrethroids. 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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