Agricultural Pheromones Market Report 2026

The agricultural pheromones market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.94 billion in 2025 to $6.97 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing regulatory restrictions on chemical pesticides, growth of high-value crop cultivation, rising pest resistance issues, adoption of monitoring-based pest control, availability of synthetic pheromone formulations.

The agricultural pheromones market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of organic and sustainable farming, rising adoption of smart pest monitoring systems, increasing investment in pheromone research, growing demand for crop-specific solutions, innovation in dispenser and trap technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of pheromone-based pest control, rising use of mating disruption techniques, growing demand for residue-free crop protection, expansion of integrated pest management programs, enhanced monitoring of pest populations.

The growing demand for environmentally friendly pest control is expected to drive the growth of the agricultural pheromones market. Environmentally friendly pest control involves managing and eliminating pest infestations while minimizing harm to the environment, non-target species, and human health. This rising demand is primarily driven by increasing awareness of the health risks and environmental damage associated with conventional chemical pesticides. Agricultural pheromones provide an eco-friendly solution by targeting specific pests without affecting beneficial insects, wildlife, or ecosystems. For example, in July 2025, the European Commission, a Belgium-based executive body of the European Union, reported that the EU had achieved its non-binding goal of reducing chemical pesticide use and risk by 50%, ahead of the 2030 target. Consequently, the growing focus on environmentally friendly pest control is expected to propel the agricultural pheromones market.

Key companies in the agricultural pheromones market are forming strategic partnerships to strengthen their market positions and expand geographically. Strategic partnerships are collaborative relationships between two or more organizations aimed at achieving specific business objectives. Such collaborations are driving innovation and increasing the adoption of pheromones in pest management and crop protection. For instance, in January 2023, Bayer, a Germany-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, partnered with M2i Group to sell pheromone-based biological crop protection solutions to fruit and vegetable producers worldwide. Under this agreement, Bayer obtained sole distribution rights for a subset of M2i products targeting lepidoptera pests in crops such as tomatoes, grapes, stone fruits, and pome fruits. M2i Group, based in France, specializes in the production of pheromones and biocontrol products for crop protection.

In December 2023, Sumitomo Chemical India, an India-based agrochemical manufacturer, acquired Barrix Agro Sciences Pvt. Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Sumitomo Chemical India’s biological and sustainable pest management portfolio and expand its offerings in pheromone-based agricultural solutions across India. Barrix Agro Sciences Pvt. Ltd., also based in India, focuses on research, development, and marketing of integrated pest management (IPM) products, with particular expertise in pheromone-based solutions for monitoring and controlling agricultural pests.

Major companies operating in the agricultural pheromones market are Provivi, ISCA Technologies, Russell IPM, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., Trécé, Inc., Koppert Biological Systems, BASF SE, Biobest Group, Pherobank, Chemtica Internacional, Alpha Scents, International Pheromone Systems, Pheromone Chemicals India, Barrix Agro Sciences, ATGC Biotech, Gaiagen Technologies Pvt. Ltd., M2i Life Sciences SA, SEDQ Healthy Crops S.L., Pacific Biocontrol Corporation, SCIL, Novagrica Hellas S.A.

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

The agricultural pheromones market consists of sales of releaser pheromones and trail pheromones. 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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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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