World - Pesticides - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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The global pesticide market is expanding steadily, but the use of modern pesticides that are safe for vertebrates, are now harming pollinating insects. As areas under cultivation continue to increase worldwide, thereby enhancing the potential further use of pesticides, the market may yet encounter environmental constraints in the future.
Key Trends and Insights
According to IndexBox estimates, the global pesticide market increased from 8.5M tons to 11.5M tons from 2008 to 2020 (with a CAGR of 2.6%). China appeared as the largest consumer of pesticides (2.3M tons), followed by the U.S. (1.3M tons) and India (911K tons).
Agricultural development and the expansion of areas under cultivation, against an increasing worldwide population and the heightened demand for food products will further boost the pesticide market, set to reach 14М tons by 2030.
According to the FAO estimates Brazil demonstrated the most prominent growth in pesticide consumption over the past 25 years (+770%) owing to the rapidly developing agriculture sector. In 2020, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture approved 290 new substances, including fipronil and glyphosate, which are both banned in the European Union. In this regard, further expansion of the Brazilian pesticide market is expected in the coming years.
The USA is currently seeing a trend that indicates reduced amounts of pesticides used. Instead, more powerful chemicals like imidacloprid, which is one of the most widely applied pesticide treatments worldwide, are now being applied. In comparison with the organophosphate and carbamate-base pesticides that were used previously, contemporary alternatives are proving to be 95% less toxic to mammals and birds, but more harmful to insects. Presumably, this was one of the reasons for the declines in the population of bees in the United States over the 2018-2020 period. This mass decline in the bee population was also being observed in other countries, such as Brazil and Russia.
A declining bee population threatens to reduce the harvest yield of key crops worldwide (including berries, apples, cacao, sunflowers, rapeseed, coconuts, cotton, and oil palms). This potentially may lead to food shortages and become a hampering factor for increased use of pesticides.
The European Union maintains the most stringent control over pesticide use: here the use of pesticides that have proved toxic to insects (such as imidacloprid, clothianidin, and thiamethoxam) is restricted or banned. The toxicity issue will be a constraint in terms of the European pesticide market in the medium term; a moderate increase, therefore, in the consumption of these products in the EU is forecast.
Global Pesticide Production
In 2020, global pesticide production reached 11M tons, standing approx. at 2019. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2020. In value terms, pesticide production amounted to $65.9B in 2020 estimated at export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years.
China (3.8M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pesticide production, accounting for 34% of the total volume. Moreover, pesticide production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (1.6M tons), twofold. India (1.2M tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.
In China, pesticide production expanded at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012-2020. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the U.S. (+1.3% per year) and India (+5.4% per year).
Global Pesticide Imports
In 2020, supplies from abroad of pesticides decreased by -2% to 5M tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2020. In value terms, pesticide imports dropped to $28.8B in 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
The purchases of the twelve major importers of pesticides, namely Brazil, Canada, Australia, France, the U.S., Nigeria, India, the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany and Indonesia, represented more than a third of total import. Belgium (105K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
In value terms, the largest pesticide importing markets worldwide were Brazil ($2.9B), France ($1.6B) and Canada ($1.4B), together accounting for 21% of global imports. The U.S., Spain, India, Italy, Germany, Australia, the UK, Belgium, Indonesia and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global pesticide market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20201930 - Goods of HS
- Prodcom 20201980 - Rodenticides and other plant protection products put up for retail sale or as preparations or articles (excluding insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and disinfectants)
- Prodcom 20201600 -
- Prodcom 20201130 - Insecticides based on chlorinated hydrocarbons, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201140 - Insecticides based on carbamates, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201150 - Insecticides based on organophosphorus products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201160 - Insecticides based on pyrethroids, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201190 - Other insecticides
- Prodcom 20201515 - Inorganic fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201530 - Fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments based on dithiocarbamates, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201545 - Fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments based on benzimidazoles, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201560 - Fungicides, bactericides and seed treatment based on triazoles or diazoles, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201575 - Fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments based on diazines or morpholines, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201590 - Other fungicides, bactericides and seeds treatments (ex: Captan,...)
- Prodcom 20201220 - Herbicides based on phenoxy-phytohormone products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201230 - Herbicides based on triazines, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201240 - Herbicides based on amides, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201250 - Herbicides based on carbamates, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201260 - Herbicides based on dinitroanilines derivatives, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201270 - Herbicides based on urea, uracil and sulphonylurea, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201290 - Herbicides p.r.s. or as preparations/articles excluding based on phenoxy-phytohormones, triazines, amides, carbamates, d initroanaline derivatives, urea, uracil, sulphonylurea
- Prodcom 20201350 - Anti-sprouting products put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201370 - Plant-growth regulators put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201430 - Disinfectants based on quaternary ammonium salts put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- Prodcom 20201450 - Disinfectants based on halogenated compounds put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations
- Prodcom 20201490 - Disinfectants put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (excluding those based on quaternary ammonium salts, those based on halogenated compounds)
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
