Product Code: 1311
The Global Pesticides Market, valued at USD 1.67 billion in 2024, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.77%, reaching USD 2.92 billion by 2030. Pesticides-encompassing chemical and biological agents-are utilized to control, repel, or eliminate harmful pests such as insects, weeds, and fungi, playing a critical role in safeguarding crops and improving agricultural productivity. Market expansion is largely driven by the mounting need to ensure sufficient food production for a rapidly growing global population, coupled with the rising incidence of pest outbreaks and crop diseases that result in substantial yield losses. Ongoing developments in pesticide formulation technologies and application techniques further contribute to the sector's growth.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 1.67 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 2.92 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 9.77% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Fungicides |
| Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
Rising Global Food Demand and Expanding Population
A primary force behind the pesticides market is the escalating global demand for food driven by population growth. With arable land remaining limited, boosting productivity from existing farmland is essential. As a result, farmers depend increasingly on pesticides to minimize yield losses and sustain production levels. This dynamic is underscored by widespread food insecurity challenges. According to the United Nations (July 2024) in its report "Hunger numbers stubbornly high for three consecutive years as global crises deepen," an estimated 2.33 billion people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2023. This persistent struggle to meet global nutritional needs reinforces the critical role of pesticides in protecting crops and enhancing agricultural efficiency.
Key Market Challenges
One of the most significant constraints on market expansion is the tightening global regulatory environment surrounding conventional chemical pesticides. Increasingly rigorous environmental standards elevate development costs, prolong regulatory approval timelines, and can lead to the removal of certain active ingredients from the market. These pressures limit the availability of traditional chemical solutions and push manufacturers to pivot toward more sustainable alternatives-often requiring greater investment, complex R&D processes, and longer development cycles.
Key Market Trends
Shift Toward Bio-Based and Sustainable Crop Protection
The pesticides sector is undergoing a rapid transition toward bio-based and environmentally friendly solutions, driven by rising sustainability expectations and evolving regulatory requirements. This shift is reinforced by substantial industry investments aimed at reducing ecological impact and improving safety. For example, CropLife Europe members have committed €4 billion toward biopesticide innovation as part of their 2030 goals. Similarly, in September 2023, Bayer announced an investment of approximately $236 million to build a new product safety complex in Monheim, Germany, focused on advancing sustainable crop protection technologies. These initiatives reflect an industry-wide movement toward biological formulations and eco-compatible products, reshaping future development pipelines and competitive dynamics across the global pesticides landscape.
Key Market Players
- Bayer AG
- Syngenta Crop Protection AG
- BASF SE
- China National Chemical Corporation Ltd.
- BioWorks, Inc.
- Pro Farm Group Inc.
- ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Limited
- Certis USA L.L.C.
- The Dow Chemical Company
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Pesticides Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Pesticides Market, By Type:
- Herbicides
- Fungicides
- Insecticides
- Others
Pesticides Market, By Product:
- Synthetic Pesticides
- Bio Pesticides
Pesticides Market, By Application:
- Cereal
- Fruits
- Plantation Crops
- Vegetables
- Others
Pesticides Market, By Formulation:
Pesticides 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
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Pesticides Market.
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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 Pesticides Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Herbicides, Fungicides, Insecticides, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Product (Synthetic Pesticides, Bio Pesticides)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Cereal, Fruits, Plantation Crops, Vegetables, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Formulation (Dry, Liquid)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Pesticides Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Product
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By Formulation
- 6.2.5. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Pesticides 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 Product
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.1.2.4. By Formulation
- 6.3.2. Canada Pesticides 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 Product
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.2.2.4. By Formulation
- 6.3.3. Mexico Pesticides 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 Product
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.3.2.4. By Formulation
7. Europe Pesticides Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Product
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Formulation
- 7.2.5. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Pesticides 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 Product
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.1.2.4. By Formulation
- 7.3.2. France Pesticides 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 Product
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2.2.4. By Formulation
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Pesticides 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 Product
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3.2.4. By Formulation
- 7.3.4. Italy Pesticides 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 Product
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4.2.4. By Formulation
- 7.3.5. Spain Pesticides 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 Product
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5.2.4. By Formulation
8. Asia Pacific Pesticides Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Product
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Formulation
- 8.2.5. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Pesticides 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 Product
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.1.2.4. By Formulation
- 8.3.2. India Pesticides 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 Product
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2.2.4. By Formulation
- 8.3.3. Japan Pesticides 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 Product
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3.2.4. By Formulation
- 8.3.4. South Korea Pesticides 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 Product
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4.2.4. By Formulation
- 8.3.5. Australia Pesticides 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 Product
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5.2.4. By Formulation
9. Middle East & Africa Pesticides Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Product
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Formulation
- 9.2.5. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Pesticides 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 Product
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.1.2.4. By Formulation
- 9.3.2. UAE Pesticides 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 Product
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2.2.4. By Formulation
- 9.3.3. South Africa Pesticides 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 Product
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3.2.4. By Formulation
10. South America Pesticides Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Product
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Formulation
- 10.2.5. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Pesticides 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 Product
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.1.2.4. By Formulation
- 10.3.2. Colombia Pesticides 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 Product
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2.2.4. By Formulation
- 10.3.3. Argentina Pesticides 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 Product
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3.2.4. By Formulation
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 Pesticides 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. Bayer AG
- 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. Syngenta Crop Protection AG
- 15.3. BASF SE
- 15.4. China National Chemical Corporation Ltd.
- 15.5. BioWorks, Inc.
- 15.6. Pro Farm Group Inc.
- 15.7. ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Limited
- 15.8. Certis USA L.L.C.
- 15.9. The Dow Chemical Company
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer