Fungicides Market Report 2026

The fungicides market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $24.64 billion in 2025 to $26.55 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to crop yield protection needs, widespread fungal disease outbreaks, expansion of commercial agriculture, availability of synthetic fungicides, government support for crop protection.

The fungicides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for sustainable crop protection, growth of organic farming, climate driven disease pressure, innovation in bio based fungicides, precision agriculture adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of bio fungicides, growing resistance management practices, increased use of seed treatment solutions, expansion of foliar spray applications, focus on broad spectrum crop protection.

The rise in plant diseases is expected to drive the growth of the fungicide market going forward. Plant diseases are caused by pathogenic fungi, bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that diminish crop yield, quality, and overall agricultural productivity. The increase in plant diseases is influenced by factors such as climate change, global trade, and intensive farming practices, all of which heighten disease occurrence and severity. Fungicides help maintain crop health by preventing and controlling fungal infections, safeguarding yields, and supporting global food security. For example, in September 2025, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an Italy-based specialized agency, plant pests destroy up to 40% of global food crops annually, causing agricultural trade losses exceeding USD 220 billion, with invasive pests alone accounting for at least USD 70 billion in global economic losses. Therefore, the rise in plant diseases is fueling the expansion of the fungicide market.

Major companies operating in the fungicide market are concentrating on developing next-generation histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor-based fungicides to enhance disease management, strengthen resistance control, and improve crop yield. A histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor-based fungicide is a chemical formulation that disrupts fungal growth by inhibiting HDAC enzymes, leading to modified gene expression and hindered fungal development, effectively managing fungal infections by targeting epigenetic regulatory pathways. For instance, in June 2025, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical and agricultural solutions company, introduced Adapzo Active, a next-generation HDAC-inhibitor fungicide for soybean crops, now registered in Brazil and Paraguay. Developed to support farmers in effectively managing Asian soybean rust while offering resistance-management advantages, this solution reflects a wider shift toward more sustainable and precise crop protection technologies.

In January 2025, Dhanuka Agritech Ltd., an India-based agricultural solutions company, acquired global rights to the fungicides Iprovalicarb and Triadimenol from Bayer AG for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Dhanuka to strengthen its fungicide portfolio, broaden its global presence, and deliver reliable crop protection products to farmers across more than 20 countries in Latin America, EMEA, Asia, and India. Bayer AG is a Germany-based chemical and life sciences company specializing in crop protection solutions, including fungicides.

Major companies operating in the fungicides market are American Vanguard Corporation, BASF SE, Bayer AG, Bioworks Inc., Dow AgroSciences LLC, DuPont de Nemours Inc., FMC Corporation, Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., Nufarm Ltd, Sumitomo Chemical, Syngenta International AG, UPL Limited, Cheminova A/S, Lanxess AG, Corteva Inc., Isagro SpA, Nippon Soda Co. Ltd., Certis USA LLC, Valent BioSciences LLC, Arysta LifeScience Corporation, Sipcam Agro USA Inc., Gowan Company LLC, Albaugh LLC, Rotam CropSciences Ltd., Sharda Cropchem Limited, PI Industries Limited, Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd, Agbiochem Inc., Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd., Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Novozymes A/S.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fungicides market in 2025. South America was the second-largest region in the global fungicides market. The regions covered in the fungicides market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fungicides market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The fungicides market consists of the sales of captan, folpet, dithiocarbamates, pentachlorophenol, and mercurial fungicides. 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.

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