North America Crop Protection Chemicals Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 24.51 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 31.00 Billion |
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Largest Share by Function | Herbicide |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 4.81 % |
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Largest Share by Country | United States |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
North America Crop Protection Chemicals Market Analysis
The North America Crop Protection Chemicals Market size is estimated at 24.51 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 31.00 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.81% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
24.51 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
31.00 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
5.95 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
4.81 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Segment By Function
52.06 %
value share, Herbicide, 2023
The rise in weed infestations in major crops has greatly impacted the increasing domestic and international demand driving the herbicide market.
Fastest-growing Segment by Function
5.05 %
Projected CAGR, Herbicide, 2024-2029
The rise in weed infestations in major crops has greatly impacted the increasing domestic and international demand driving the herbicide market.
Largest Segment by Crop Type
44.22 %
value share, Grains & Cereals, 2023
North America's various climate zones provide favorable conditions for a wide range of grain and cereal crops like wheat, maize, barley, oats, and sorghum.
Largest Segment by Country
83.27 %
value share, United States, 2023
Increased concerns for food security have facilitated farmers' efficient and sustainable food production while minimizing pests' impact on the market.
Leading Market Player
25.06 %
market share, Bayer AG, 2022
Bayer has partnered with Oerth Bio with an aim to develop next-generation crop protection products based on Oerth Bio's innovative protein degradation technology.
There is a dominance of herbicides in the market
- Agriculture plays a vital role in all the countries that encompass North America, as it contributes significantly to the country's GDP. The region's diverse climate and fertile land enable the cultivation of various crops, including wheat, corn, soybean, canola, and various fruits and vegetables. However, infestation of various diseases and insects on the crops has become a growing concern to the farmers. The adoption of various pest control practices has been considered an effective solution. North America occupied the second-highest share of 26.2% by value of the overall crop protection chemicals market in 2022.
- Weed attacks on crops are the most common across the region. Catchweed bedstraw, field bindweed, and horsetail are some common weeds that are considered crop-devastating. With the growing demand for maize and wheat domestically as well as internationally, the management of weeds has become imperative. This, in turn, has increased the demand for herbicides, which occupied the highest share of 52.5% by value in 2022.
- Pest infestation in oilseed and ornamental crops poses a major threat to agricultural productivity in the region. The common insect species are the bean leaf beetle, grape colaspis, leafhopper, and aphid. The optimum solution is to apply neonicotinoid pesticides on seeds directly, and application of imidacloprid or thiamethoxam. The insecticide market occupied the second-highest share of 34.0% by value in 2022.
- Increased concerns for food security and various developments have facilitated efficient methods of cultivation minimizing the impact of pests on their crops. This has driven the market, which is anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period (2023-2029).
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The United States dominated the market due to the increased demand to protect crops from pests and diseases
- North America is diverse in terms of agriculture, as a wide range of crops are cultivated across different countries. The region's diverse climate and fertile land enable the cultivation of crops such as wheat, corn, soybean, canola, and various fruits and vegetables. The region occupied the second-highest share of 24.6% by value of the overall crop protection chemicals market value in 2022.
- The United States occupied the highest share of 82.4% by value in 2022. Agriculture in the United States is highly diverse, and a wide range of crops, such as wheat, maize, and soybean, are grown in the region. It is a major producer and exporter of wheat and corn. However, yield losses due to weeds and pests are a major threat to the production and the economic well-being of farmers in the country. In 2022, herbicides occupied the highest share of 53.3% in the country.
- At the same time, Canada and Mexico occupied shares of 7.8% and 5.1% by value in 2022. Pulse production in Canada has grown rapidly in recent years, where farmers seed an average of 3.5 million hectares of pulses per year. Similarly, Canada's total oilseed production rose by approximately 6% from the previous year, mainly due to the increased plantation area of Canola and yield recovery in 2021. The high yields are attributed to proper pest management practices adopted in the country.
- The market is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period 2023-2029, mainly due to increasing pest and disease infestation in major crop-producing countries of the region and the subsequent awareness of farmers about crop protection and better management practices for effective pest control.
North America Crop Protection Chemicals Market Trends
The need to increase the yield of the crops is majorly driving the usage of pesticides
- In 2022, the average pesticide consumption per hectare of agricultural land in North America was recorded at 9.2 kg per hectare. Herbicides recorded the highest rate of application, with 5.7 kg per hectare in 2022. Conservation tillage practices like no-till and reduced-till farming have become increasingly popular in North America due to their positive impact on the environment and soil health. Between 2012 and 2017, the United States, Canada, and Mexico witnessed a 35% decline in farms practicing intensive tillage. However, this shift has led to a greater dependence on herbicides as a means of effectively controlling weeds.
- The average per-hectare consumption of fungicides was 1.8 kg in 2022. From 2016 to 2019, the United States and Canada experienced an average economic loss of USD 138.13 per hectare due to decreased corn yields caused by fungal diseases. These substantial financial losses have driven farmers to use more chemical fungicides to safeguard their crops and mitigate the impact on their earnings. Consequently, the higher demand for fungicides to manage and control disease outbreaks has led to increased chemical inputs in agriculture.
- The per-hectare consumption of insecticides was recorded at 1.5 kg in 2022. According to the data provided by the FAO Statistics, the yield of eggplant, which is one of the most grown crops in Mexico, decreased from 793.0 kg per hectare in 2019 to 785.0 kg per hectare in 2021, the years where the insecticide consumption was reduced. The aim to increase the yield of the crops is majorly driving the usage of insecticides in the region. Similarly, the usage of nematicides and molluscicides increases with the increasing infestation and yield losses in agricultural farms.
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The prices of pesticides are expected to grow in the coming years owing to the increasing raw material prices and growing demand
- In 2022, cypermethrin was valued at USD 21.1 thousand per metric ton. Its widespread utilization in agriculture owes to its proficiency in managing diverse insect varieties, such as aphids, beetles, spotted ball worms, pink ball worms, early spot borers, and hairy caterpillars. Its proven efficacy has elevated its popularity among farmers aiming to protect their crops from pests and secure a fruitful yield.
- Atrazine, a systemic herbicide classified under the chlorinated triazine group, is employed to specifically target and manage annual grasses and broadleaf weeds before they sprout. Herbicide formulations containing atrazine are approved for application on a range of crops, like corn, sweet corn, sorghum, sugarcane, wheat, macadamia nuts, and guava. In 2022, atrazine was recorded at USD 13.8 thousand per metric ton.
- Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide used to control a wide variety of food and feed crops to control many types of insects, such as aphids, fleas, leafhoppers, Japanese beetles, and other insect pests on several crops. Five crops that are extensively grown in the United States that use malathion frequently are cherry tomato, broccoli, mulberry, cranberry, and fig. Malathion was valued at USD 12.6 thousand per metric ton in 2022.
- Mancozeb is a broad-spectrum contact fungicide, which is labeled for application on numerous fruit, vegetable, and field crops within the United States. It protects against a wide spectrum of fungal diseases, including potato blight, leaf spot, scab, and rust. It fulfills the role of seed treatment for crops like potatoes, corn, sorghum, tomatoes, and cereal grains. Its market price for 2022 achieved a value of USD 7.8 thousand per metric ton.
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North America Crop Protection Chemicals Industry Overview
The North America Crop Protection Chemicals Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 72.90%. The major players in this market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation and Syngenta Group (sorted alphabetically).
North America Crop Protection Chemicals Market Leaders
BASF SE
Bayer AG
Corteva Agriscience
FMC Corporation
Syngenta Group
Other important companies include ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd, American Vanguard Corporation, Nufarm Ltd, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd, UPL Limited.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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North America Crop Protection Chemicals Market News
- July 2023: ADAMA introduced new products, Davai A Plus and Clearfield Broad-Spectrum Herbicide Solutions, for imidazolinone-tolerant legumes like lentils, peas, and soybeans.
- April 2023: Nufarm launched a new liquid formulation fungicide, Tourney EZ, exclusively for turf and ornamental crops based on customer demand, which further strengthens the company's role in turf and ornamental crop protection.
- March 2023: AMVAC launched a portfolio of herbicides, including Impact Core and Sinate, to combat weed resistance in maize.
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North America Crop Protection Chemicals Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. Consumption Of Pesticide Per Hectare
2.2. Pricing Analysis For Active Ingredients
2.3. Regulatory Framework
2.3.1. Canada
2.3.2. Mexico
2.3.3. United States
2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Function
3.1.1. Fungicide
3.1.2. Herbicide
3.1.3. Insecticide
3.1.4. Molluscicide
3.1.5. Nematicide
3.2. Application Mode
3.2.1. Chemigation
3.2.2. Foliar
3.2.3. Fumigation
3.2.4. Seed Treatment
3.2.5. Soil Treatment
3.3. Crop Type
3.3.1. Commercial Crops
3.3.2. Fruits & Vegetables
3.3.3. Grains & Cereals
3.3.4. Pulses & Oilseeds
3.3.5. Turf & Ornamental
3.4. Country
3.4.1. Canada
3.4.2. Mexico
3.4.3. United States
3.4.4. Rest of North America
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and analysis of Recent Developments)
4.4.1. ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd
4.4.2. American Vanguard Corporation
4.4.3. BASF SE
4.4.4. Bayer AG
4.4.5. Corteva Agriscience
4.4.6. FMC Corporation
4.4.7. Nufarm Ltd
4.4.8. Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd
4.4.9. Syngenta Group
4.4.10. UPL Limited
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- PESTICIDE CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE, GRAMS, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 2:
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 3:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS VOLUME METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS VALUE USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY FUNCTION, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY FUNCTION, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- VALUE SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 8:
- VOLUME SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 9:
- CONSUMPTION OF FUNGICIDE, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- CONSUMPTION OF FUNGICIDE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VALUE SHARE OF FUNGICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 12:
- CONSUMPTION OF HERBICIDE, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 13:
- CONSUMPTION OF HERBICIDE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 15:
- CONSUMPTION OF INSECTICIDE, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- CONSUMPTION OF INSECTICIDE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- VALUE SHARE OF INSECTICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 18:
- CONSUMPTION OF MOLLUSCICIDE, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- CONSUMPTION OF MOLLUSCICIDE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 21:
- CONSUMPTION OF NEMATICIDE, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- CONSUMPTION OF NEMATICIDE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VALUE SHARE OF NEMATICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 24:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 25:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- VALUE SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 27:
- VOLUME SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 28:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 29:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHEMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 31:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 32:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOLIAR BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 34:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VALUE SHARE OF FUMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 37:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SEED TREATMENT, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 38:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SEED TREATMENT, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEED TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 40:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 41:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VALUE SHARE OF SOIL TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 43:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY CROP TYPE, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 44:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY CROP TYPE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY CROP TYPE, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 47:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 48:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF COMMERCIAL CROPS BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 50:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 51:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 53:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 54:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 56:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 57:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 58:
- VALUE SHARE OF PULSES & OILSEEDS BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 59:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 60:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 61:
- VALUE SHARE OF TURF & ORNAMENTAL BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 62:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 63:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 64:
- VALUE SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY COUNTRY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 65:
- VOLUME SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY COUNTRY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 66:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY CANADA, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 67:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY CANADA, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 68:
- VALUE SHARE OF CANADA BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 69:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY MEXICO, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 70:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY MEXICO, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 71:
- VALUE SHARE OF MEXICO BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 72:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY UNITED STATES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 73:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY UNITED STATES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 74:
- VALUE SHARE OF UNITED STATES BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 75:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY REST OF NORTH AMERICA, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 76:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY REST OF NORTH AMERICA, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 77:
- VALUE SHARE OF REST OF NORTH AMERICA BY FUNCTION, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 78:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
- Figure 79:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
- Figure 80:
- MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, NORTH AMERICA 2022
North America Crop Protection Chemicals Industry Segmentation
Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide, Molluscicide, Nematicide are covered as segments by Function. Chemigation, Foliar, Fumigation, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment are covered as segments by Application Mode. Commercial Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, Turf & Ornamental are covered as segments by Crop Type. Canada, Mexico, United States are covered as segments by Country.
- Agriculture plays a vital role in all the countries that encompass North America, as it contributes significantly to the country's GDP. The region's diverse climate and fertile land enable the cultivation of various crops, including wheat, corn, soybean, canola, and various fruits and vegetables. However, infestation of various diseases and insects on the crops has become a growing concern to the farmers. The adoption of various pest control practices has been considered an effective solution. North America occupied the second-highest share of 26.2% by value of the overall crop protection chemicals market in 2022.
- Weed attacks on crops are the most common across the region. Catchweed bedstraw, field bindweed, and horsetail are some common weeds that are considered crop-devastating. With the growing demand for maize and wheat domestically as well as internationally, the management of weeds has become imperative. This, in turn, has increased the demand for herbicides, which occupied the highest share of 52.5% by value in 2022.
- Pest infestation in oilseed and ornamental crops poses a major threat to agricultural productivity in the region. The common insect species are the bean leaf beetle, grape colaspis, leafhopper, and aphid. The optimum solution is to apply neonicotinoid pesticides on seeds directly, and application of imidacloprid or thiamethoxam. The insecticide market occupied the second-highest share of 34.0% by value in 2022.
- Increased concerns for food security and various developments have facilitated efficient methods of cultivation minimizing the impact of pests on their crops. This has driven the market, which is anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period (2023-2029).
| Function | |
| Fungicide | |
| Herbicide | |
| Insecticide | |
| Molluscicide | |
| Nematicide |
| Application Mode | |
| Chemigation | |
| Foliar | |
| Fumigation | |
| Seed Treatment | |
| Soil Treatment |
| Crop Type | |
| Commercial Crops | |
| Fruits & Vegetables | |
| Grains & Cereals | |
| Pulses & Oilseeds | |
| Turf & Ornamental |
| Country | |
| Canada | |
| Mexico | |
| United States | |
| Rest of North America |
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Market Definition
- Function - Crop Protection Chemicals are apllied to control or prevent pests, including insects, fungi, weeds, nematodes, and mollusks, from damaging the crop and to protect the crop yield.
- Application Mode - Foliar, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment, Chemigation, and Fumigation are the different type of application modes through which crop protection chemicals are applied to the crops.
- Crop Type - This represents the consumption of crop protection chemicals by Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, Turf, and Ornamental crops.
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| IWM | Integrated weed management (IWM) is an approach to incorporate multiple weed control techniques throughout the growing season to give producers the best opportunity to control problematic weeds. |
| Host | Hosts are the plants that form relationships with beneficial microorganisms and help them colonize. |
| Pathogen | A disease-causing organism. |
| Herbigation | Herbigation is an effective method of applying herbicides through irrigation systems. |
| Maximum residue levels (MRL) | Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is the maximum allowed limit of pesticide residue in food or feed obtained from plants and animals. |
| IoT | The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud. |
| Herbicide-tolerant varieties (HTVs) | Herbicide-tolerant varieties are plant species that have been genetically engineered to be resistant to herbicides used on crops. |
| Chemigation | Chemigation is a method of applying pesticides to crops through an irrigation system. |
| Crop Protection | Crop protection is a method of protecting crop yields from different pests, including insects, weeds, plant diseases, and others that cause damage to agricultural crops. |
| Seed Treatment | Seed treatment helps to disinfect seeds or seedlings from seed-borne or soil-borne pests. Crop protection chemicals, such as fungicides, insecticides, or nematicides, are commonly used for seed treatment. |
| Fumigation | Fumigation is the application of crop protection chemicals in gaseous form to control pests. |
| Bait | A bait is a food or other material used to lure a pest and kill it through various methods, including poisoning. |
| Contact Fungicide | Contact pesticides prevent crop contamination and combat fungal pathogens. They act on pests (fungi) only when they come in contact with the pests. |
| Systemic Fungicide | A systemic fungicide is a compound taken up by a plant and then translocated within the plant, thus protecting the plant from attack by pathogens. |
| Mass Drug Administration (MDA) | Mass drug administration is the strategy to control or eliminate many neglected tropical diseases. |
| Mollusks | Mollusks are pests that feed on crops, causing crop damage and yield loss. Mollusks include octopi, squid, snails, and slugs. |
| Pre-emergence Herbicide | Preemergence herbicides are a form of chemical weed control that prevents germinated weed seedlings from becoming established. |
| Post-emergence Herbicide | Postemergence herbicides are applied to the agricultural field to control weeds after emergence (germination) of seeds or seedlings. |
| Active Ingredients | Active ingredients are the chemicals in pesticide products that kill, control, or repel pests. |
| United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | The Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues. |
| Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) | The WSSA, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds. |
| Suspension concentrate | Suspension concentrate (SC) is one of the formulations of crop protection chemicals with solid active ingredients dispersed in water. |
| Wettable powder | A wettable powder (WP) is a powder formulation that forms a suspension when mixed with water prior to spraying. |
| Emulsifiable concentrate | Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) is a concentrated liquid formulation of pesticide that needs to be diluted with water to create a spray solution. |
| Plant-parasitic nematodes | Parasitic Nematodes feed on the roots of crops, causing damage to the roots. These damages allow for easy plant infestation by soil-borne pathogens, which results in crop or yield loss. |
| Australian Weeds Strategy (AWS) | The Australian Weeds Strategy, owned by the Environment and Invasives Committee, provides national guidance on weed management. |
| Weed Science Society of Japan (WSSJ) | WSSJ aims to contribute to the prevention of weed damage and the utilization of weed value by providing the chance for research presentation and information exchange. |
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Research Methodology
Mordor Intelligence follows a four-step methodology in all our reports.
- Step-1: Identify Key Variables: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
- Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the forecast years are in nominal terms. Inflation is not a part of the pricing, and the average selling price (ASP) is kept constant throughout the forecast period.
- Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
- Step-4: Research Outputs: Syndicated Reports, Custom Consulting Assignments, Databases & Subscription Platforms
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