Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals Market Report 2026

The pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $113.13 billion in 2025 to $122.37 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of commercial farming practices, rising pest resistance issues, increasing food demand from population growth, long standing use of chemical crop protection, expansion of monoculture farming.

The pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $170.03 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of sustainable agriculture, rising demand for high crop yields, growth of precision farming practices, expansion of bio based agrochemicals, increasing focus on food security. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for bio based pesticides, growing use of selective herbicides, increasing adoption of integrated pest management, expansion of crop specific chemical solutions, rising focus on yield protection and disease control.

The prevalence of crop diseases and pests is expected to propel the growth of the pesticides and other agricultural chemicals market going forward. Crop protection refers to the use of various strategies, including pesticides and other practices, to safeguard crops from damage or loss due to pests, diseases, weeds, and environmental factors, ensuring optimal agricultural yields and quality. Pesticides and other agricultural chemicals help combat crop diseases and pests by either directly killing or inhibiting the growth of these harmful organisms or by modifying plant characteristics to resist them, thereby protecting crop yields and quality. For instance, in February 2023, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, a US-based Department of Agriculture, pests rob between 20% and 40% of the world's crop supply each year. Each year, invading insects and plant diseases cost the world economy a combined $220 billion. Therefore, the prevalence of crop diseases and pests is driving the growth of the pesticides and other agricultural chemicals market.

Major companies operating in the pesticide and agricultural chemicals market are prioritizing the development of advanced agrochemical formulations, such as generic chlorantraniliprole insecticides, to address growing pest resistance and enhance crop protection. Generic chlorantraniliprole insecticides refer to nonbranded versions of insecticides that use chlorantraniliprole as the active ingredient. For instance, in September 2023, ADAMA Ltd., an Israel-based chemical company, unveiled its first generic formulations of chlorantraniliprole (CTPR) in India, introducing Cosayr and Lapidos. Cosayr is a foliar solution aimed at controlling pests such as stem borer and leaf folders that affect rice crops, while Lapidos is a granular formulation designed to protect crops during their early growth stages. This launch demonstrates ADAMA's dedication to improving agricultural productivity through effective pest management solutions, leveraging its in-house production capabilities as part of its ""Core Leap"" strategy, which focuses on utilizing off-patent active ingredients.

In February 2023, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., a chemical company based in Japan, acquired FBSciences Holdings Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Sumitomo's biorational business and its portfolio of biostimulants and biopesticides, in line with its strategy to address the growing demand for sustainable agricultural solutions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The integration of innovative technologies that improve crop health and yield while minimizing environmental impact is central to this strategy. FBSciences Holdings Inc., located in the United States, specializes in developing plant healthcare technology and offers biostimulants and biopesticides.

Major companies operating in the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., FMC Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., UPL Limited, Nufarm Limited, Albaugh LLC, Gowan Company LLC, Isagro S.p.A., Nissan Chemical Corporation, Nippon Soda Co. Ltd., PI Industries Ltd., Rallis India Limited, Meghmani Organics Limited, Bharat Rasayan Limited, Insecticides India Limited, Drexel Chemical Company Inc., Willowood Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market in 2025. Western Europe was the second largest region in the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market. The regions covered in the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pesticide and other agricultural chemicals 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 pesticide and other agricultural chemicals market consists of the sales of rodenticides, liming and acidifying agents, soil conditioners, and chemicals used in animal husbandry. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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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