Product Code: 1672
The Global Agricultural Pheromones Market, valued at USD 3.24 Billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.43% to reach USD 7.27 Billion by 2030. Agricultural pheromones are naturally occurring chemical signals used by insects for communication and are applied in agriculture to manage pests by disrupting behaviors such as mating or for monitoring purposes. Market growth is driven by rising demand for sustainable farming, expanding adoption of Integrated Pest Management strategies, stricter regulations on synthetic pesticides, and growing consumer preference for residue-free food.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 3.24 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 7.27 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 14.43% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Mating Disruption |
| Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
The increasing adoption of sustainable and organic farming practices significantly influences the global agricultural pheromones market
Global farming practices are shifting toward environmentally sustainable methods that meet consumer preferences for residue-free produce. This shift encourages the use of biological pest control agents such as pheromones, which offer highly targeted pest management without the environmental risks associated with synthetic chemicals. According to FiBL and IFOAM - Organics International, the global organic farming area grew by 2.5 million hectares in 2023, reaching nearly 99 million hectares, demonstrating rising demand for organic-compatible solutions like pheromones. Another major driver is the growing awareness of the adverse environmental and health impacts of chemical pesticides, which has led governments to impose stricter regulations. For example, Belgium adopted an export ban for 15 prohibited active substances in November 2023, effective May 2025, illustrating the regulatory transition away from hazardous chemicals. Additionally, AgBiTech's October 2024 partnership with Dole to implement pheromone-based pest control in banana plantations reflects increasing commercial adoption aligned with sustainable practices.
Key Market Challenges
The comparatively high production costs associated with agricultural pheromones present a significant impediment to market growth
Agricultural pheromones remain more expensive to produce than traditional chemical pesticides, resulting in higher prices that can limit adoption among cost-sensitive growers, particularly small and medium-scale farms. According to CropLife, 21% of survey respondents in 2024 said biological products-including pheromones-are too costly for growers to use consistently. This perception of high cost reduces market penetration despite environmental benefits and alignment with eco-friendly practices. As farmers closely evaluate cost-benefit ratios, elevated prices hinder wider adoption and slow the transition toward biological pest management solutions.
Key Market Trends
Digital agriculture integration for precision pest management
Advanced digital tools-including AI, IoT sensors, and remote monitoring-are increasingly being integrated with pheromone-based pest management. These technologies enhance accuracy in pest detection and enable targeted intervention, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency. CropLife International reported that field farming represented 61.5% of AI adoption in agriculture in 2024, illustrating substantial integration across operations. A notable example is NEC Corporation's digital agriculture platform launched in June 2025, combining IoT sensors with AI-based pest and disease detection to enable predictive management and optimized pheromone deployment.
Key Market Players
- Biobest Group NV
- BASF SE
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- ATGC Biotech Pvt Ltd.
- Bioline AgroSciences Ltd.
- Bio Controle
- Isagro S.p.A.
- Koppert B.V.
- Hercon Environmental, Inc.
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Agricultural Pheromones Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Agricultural Pheromones Market, By Type:
- Sex Pheromones
- Aggregation Pheromones
- Others
Agricultural Pheromones Market, By Function:
- Mating Disruption
- Detection & Monitoring
- Mass Trapping
Agricultural Pheromones Market, By Crop Type:
- Fruits & Nuts
- Field Crops
- Vegetable Crops
- Others
Agricultural Pheromones Market, By Mode of Application:
Agricultural Pheromones Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Sex Pheromones, Aggregation Pheromones, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Function (Mating Disruption, Detection & Monitoring, Mass Trapping)
- 5.2.3. By Crop Type (Fruits & Nuts, Field Crops, Vegetable Crops, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Mode of Application (Dispensers, Traps, Sprays)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Function
- 6.2.3. By Crop Type
- 6.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 6.2.5. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Function
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
- 6.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Function
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
- 6.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Function
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
- 6.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Application
7. Europe Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Function
- 7.2.3. By Crop Type
- 7.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 7.2.5. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Function
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
- 7.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 7.3.2. France Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Function
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
- 7.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Function
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
- 7.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Function
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Crop Type
- 7.3.4.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Function
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Crop Type
- 7.3.5.2.4. By Mode of Application
8. Asia Pacific Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Function
- 8.2.3. By Crop Type
- 8.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 8.2.5. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Function
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
- 8.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 8.3.2. India Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Function
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
- 8.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Function
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
- 8.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Function
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Crop Type
- 8.3.4.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Function
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Crop Type
- 8.3.5.2.4. By Mode of Application
9. Middle East & Africa Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Function
- 9.2.3. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 9.2.5. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Function
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
- 9.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Function
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
- 9.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Function
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
- 9.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Application
10. South America Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Function
- 10.2.3. By Crop Type
- 10.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 10.2.5. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Function
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
- 10.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Function
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
- 10.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Agricultural Pheromones Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Function
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
- 10.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Application
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Agricultural Pheromones Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. Biobest Group NV
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. BASF SE
- 15.3. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- 15.4. ATGC Biotech Pvt Ltd.
- 15.5. Bioline AgroSciences Ltd.
- 15.6. Bio Controle
- 15.7. Isagro S.p.A.
- 15.8. Koppert B.V.
- 15.9. Hercon Environmental, Inc.
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer