Crop Protection Chemicals Market Analysis

Origin (Synthetic, Bio-Based)

The synthetic segment will hold around 80% crop protection chemicals market share and will expand at 4.2% CAGR through 2037. This advancement will be majorly poised due to the frequent use of synthetic chemicals for their prompt and trustworthy pest control abilities.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States, currently, more than four million tonnes of pesticides are consumed annually worldwide. There are currently over 1,000 pesticides on the market worldwide, the majority of which are synthetic chemicals, which include chemical, microbiological, semi-chemical, and botanical pesticides.

Type (Fungicide, Insecticide, Nematicide, Herbicide)

The herbicides segment is anticipated to account for 40% market share, growing at around 3.5% CAGR during the forecast period. The current global pesticide usage is estimated at 2 million tons, of which 48% are herbicides, 30% are insecticides, 18% are fungicides, and 6% are other pesticides. The effectiveness and durability of herbicides as a weed control strategy will be enhanced by a greater understanding of their mechanisms and activities.

Mode of Application (Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment, Foliar Spray)

The foliar spray segment will dominate crop protection chemicals market share of more than 50%, observing 4% growth rate till 2037. The increasing and extensive use of foliar spray can assist this segment to augment the most during the planned period.

In line with recent research, an enormous amount of resources are lost when the standard macronutrients N, P, and K are applied to the soil. The percentages of loss are estimated to be 40–70%, 80–90%, and 50–90%, respectively. However, because of their small size (1–100 nm) and high specific surface area, foliage nano fertilizers have several advantages over conventional fertilizers, including controlled release, high nutrient consumption, low cost, and comparatively little environmental contamination.

Our in-depth analysis of the global crop protection chemicals market includes the following segments

Origin	Synthetic Bio-Based
Type	Fungicide Insecticide Nematicide Herbicide
Formulation	Solid Liquid
Mode of Application	Seed Treatment Oil Treatment Foliar Spray
Crop	Cereal & Grains Fruits & Vegetables Oilseed & Pulses
Dosage Technique	Soil Foliar Deep Plowing Crop Rotation
End-Use	Open Field & Protective Cultivation Horticulture Floriculture Terrace Farming Arboriculture

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of crop protection chemicals is estimated at USD 77.47 billion.

The crop protection chemicals market size was over USD 74.38 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to cross USD 143.77 billion by 2037, witnessing more than 5.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. The market growth is owing to increasing requirement to regulate and maintain pests, diseases, and weeds that can adversely influence crop cultivation and quality.

Asia Pacific industry is expected to dominate majority revenue share of 38% by 2037, attributed to enlargement of areas under the yields of high-value crops in countries like China, India, Japan, Australia, and the rest of the Asia Pacific region to curb the shortage of food in this region.

The major players in the market include American Vanguard Corp, Business PlanningMain Product OfferingsFinancial ExecutionMain Performance IndicatorsDow Chemical Company, Arysta LifeSciences Corporation, Bayer AG, BASF SE, FMC Corporation, Corteva, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Bioworks Inc., Syngenta Group

Crop Protection Chemicals Market Analysis