Nematicides Market Report 2026

The nematicides market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.8 billion in 2025 to $1.95 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of intensive farming practices, increasing crop yield losses from nematodes, growth of horticulture and vegetable farming, availability of chemical nematicide formulations, adoption of soil fumigation techniques.

The nematicides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.67 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory restrictions on synthetic chemicals, rising demand for sustainable crop protection, expansion of organic farming practices, growing investments in biological crop inputs, increasing focus on residue-free agriculture. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of bio-based nematicides, rising demand for integrated pest management solutions, growing focus on soil health preservation, expansion of high-value crop protection applications, enhanced regulatory compliance.

The increasing incidence of crop pests is expected to drive the growth of the nematicides market. Crop pests - such as insects, fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, rodents, and weeds - damage crops, reduce agricultural yields, and cause economic losses. Nematicides help protect crops from nematodes, manage nematode populations, improve crop quality, and promote plant health. For instance, in March 2024, according to Crop Protection Network, a US-based partnership of university and provincial extension specialists, disease losses in Ontario, Canada, were estimated at 6.1% in 2023, marking an increase from the previous year and highlighting a resurgence in pest outbreaks linked to environmental changes and agricultural practices. Therefore, the rising incidence of crop pests is driving the nematicides market.

Technological advancements have become a significant trend gaining traction in the nematicides market. Technological advancement refers to the discovery of knowledge that enhances technology. Major companies in the nematicides sector are focused on creating new technological solutions to strengthen their market position. For example, in September 2023, Bayer Inc., a Germany-based life science company, introduced Velum and Emesto. These innovative formulations provide broad-spectrum protection against pests and diseases, improving crop yield and quality while promoting sustainable agricultural practices through low dose rates and efficient application. These developments reflect a commitment to integrated pest management, equipping Canadian potato growers with effective tools to tackle pest resistance challenges and secure a more dependable harvest.

In July 2023, Biobest Inc., a Belgium-based agricultural chemicals company, acquired BioWorks Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition propels Biobest's entry into the biopesticide market, which is a global strategic priority, by incorporating BioWorks' robust portfolio of innovative biopesticides for disease and insect control. This allows Biobest to utilize BioWorks' expertise in product development and logistics to enhance its biocontrol solutions for growers. BioWorks Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of biopesticides, including biological controls against nematodes.

Major companies operating in the nematicides market are BASF SE, Syngenta AG, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation, UPL Limited, Nufarm Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Marrone Bio Innovations, Valent BioSciences LLC, Koppert Biological Systems, Bionema, Vegalab SA, STK bio-ag technologies, Andermatt Biocontrol AG, Certis USA LLC, Novozymes A/S, BioConsortia Inc., Gowan Company, American Vanguard Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the nematicides market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the nematicides market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the nematicides market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The nematicides market consists of sales of natural nematicides and chemical nematicides. 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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