Europe Molluscicide Market Size and Share

Europe Molluscicide Market (2025 - 2030)
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Europe Molluscicide Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Europe molluscicide market size is USD 137.03 million in 2025 and is projected to expand at a 5.42% CAGR, reaching USD 178.42 million by 2030. This growth trajectory reflects the continent's agricultural sector grappling with intensifying slug and snail pressure amid wetter spring seasons, while simultaneously navigating the European Union 2026 phase-out mandate for metaldehyde. The regulatory transition creates both disruption and opportunity, as iron-phosphate formulations gain traction across organic farming segments and precision agriculture technologies reduce application costs by up to 40% [1]Source: Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, “Integrated Slug Control,” ahdb.org.uk . Consolidation remains limited due to national registration rules that differ across Europe, leaving room for new biological and robotic solutions. Raw-material cost swings for iron phosphate and retailer moves toward chemical-free produce pose near-term headwinds, RNA interference research and autonomous granular robots support the long-term trajectory.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By application mode, foliar treatments led with 54.9% of Europe molluscicide market share in 2024 and are poised to progress at a 5.6% CAGR through 2030. 
  • By crop type, grains and cereals accounted for 59.5% of the Europe molluscicide market size in 2024, while pulses and oilseeds are forecast to grow at a 5.5% CAGR between 2025 and 2030. 
  • By geography, France held 14.8% of Europe molluscicide market share in 2024, whereas Russia is projected to expand at the fastest 8.3% CAGR to 2030. 

Segment Analysis

By Application Mode: Foliar Applications Drive Market Leadership

Foliar application mode commands 54.9% market share in 2024, with growth projected at 5.6% CAGR through 2030, reflecting its compatibility with existing spray infrastructure and integrated pest management protocols. The dominance stems from the ability of foliar applications to target both adult slugs and juvenile stages simultaneously, while enabling tank-mixing with fungicides and insecticides during routine crop protection programs.

The segment's dominance is further reinforced by its superior performance in providing precise control of mollusks directly onto the foliage, ensuring effective reach to pest populations while minimizing exposure to non-target organisms. The foliar application method is particularly favored due to its long-lasting effect, with active ingredients adhering to plant surfaces and providing residual protection against mollusks for extended periods. Additionally, the segment is experiencing the fastest growth rate in the market, driven by increasing adoption among farmers due to its proven efficacy and ease of application across different crop types.

Europe Molluscicide Market: Market Share by Application Mode

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By Crop Type: Grains and Cereals Dominate Usage Patterns

Grains and cereals capture 59.5% market share in 2024, driven by extensive slug damage in wheat, barley, and oat production systems across Northern European agricultural zones. The segment's growth is particularly driven by the need for effective pest management solutions in wheat cultivation, as slugs can cause significant damage to newly planted seeds and seedlings. The adoption of advanced agricultural pesticide formulations, particularly those based on ferric phosphate, is likely to accelerate as farmers seek more environmentally sustainable yet effective solutions for protecting their grain crops from mollusk damage.

Pulses and oilseeds emerge as the fastest-growing segment, with a 5.5% CAGR, reflecting the expansion of rapeseed and sunflower cultivation in Eastern Europe, where climate shifts favor these crop rotations. The pulses & oilseeds segment is particularly significant due to the growing demand for rapeseed and the critical need for mollusk management in these crops. European Union common Agricultural Policy reforms in 2024 incentivize crop diversification through eco-scheme payments, potentially shifting molluscicide demand toward pulse and oilseed segments as farmers adopt more complex rotations.

Europe Molluscicide Market: Market Share by Crop Type

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Geography Analysis

France leads European molluscicide consumption with 14.8% market share in 2024, reflecting its extensive cereal production and intensive agricultural systems that favor slug proliferation during wet spring seasons. The country's agricultural policy framework emphasizes compliance with integrated pest management under CAP eco-scheme requirements, driving the adoption of precision application technologies and environmentally compatible formulations. 

Germany follows closely with significant market presence concentrated in its northern agricultural regions, where slug pressure intensifies during prolonged moisture periods that characterize the changing European climate. The German National Action Plan on Plant Protection, updated in 2024, mandates threshold-based molluscicide applications that favor targeted products over broadcast treatments.

Russia emerges as the fastest-growing market, with an 8.3% CAGR through 2030, driven by agricultural modernization programs and the expansion of cultivation of slug-susceptible crops in regions previously considered too cold for significant gastropod populations. Climate shifts enable northward expansion of mollusk ranges, creating new pest pressure in agricultural zones that historically required minimal slug control measures.

Competitive Landscape

The European molluscicide market exhibits a fragmented structure, comprising a mix of global agrochemical conglomerates and specialized regional players, such as ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., W. Neudorff GmbH KG, Arxada, Mitsui & Co. Ltd (Certis Belchim), and Doff Portland Ltd. Major agricultural solution providers maintain significant market presence through their established distribution networks and comprehensive product portfolios, while specialized regional players leverage their local market knowledge and focused product development capabilities. The market demonstrates moderate consolidation, with the top players collectively holding a notable but not dominant market share, indicating room for competition and new entrants.

The industry has witnessed strategic consolidation through mergers and acquisitions, particularly among larger agrochemical companies seeking to strengthen their position in specific regions or expand their product offerings. These M&A activities have been driven by the need to achieve economies of scale, enhance research and development capabilities, and expand distribution networks. Companies are increasingly focusing on developing specialized solutions for specific crop segments and geographical regions, leading to strategic partnerships and collaborations with local distributors and research institutions.

Biotech start-ups funnel venture capital into RNA-interference sequences, partnering with agrochemical majors for scale-up and regulatory navigation. Robotic hardware companies collaborate with pellet formulators to provide service bundles that include bait plus application as a managed offering. National registration variance still fragments the market, tighter European Union data requirements may squeeze sub-scale players over the next five years. Midsize companies that lack R&D depth but hold local licenses could become acquisition targets as larger firms chase distribution synergies and dossier libraries.

Europe Molluscicide Industry Leaders

  1. ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.

  2. W. Neudorff GmbH KG

  3. Arxada

  4. Mitsui & Co. Ltd (Certis Belchim)

  5. Doff Portland Ltd

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • April 2025: ADAMA Agricultural Solutions received European Union regulatory approval for Feralla, a next-generation iron-phosphate molluscicide formulation designed for organic farming applications. The product features enhanced weatherability and extended field persistence compared to first-generation ferric phosphate compounds, addressing key efficacy concerns in European climate conditions.
  • July 2024: The European Commission implemented new plant health regulations targeting invasive Pomacea species (apple snails) with mandatory control measures across member states. The regulations require immediate notification of infestations and coordinated response protocols that may increase molluscicide demand in affected regions.
  • March 2022: A new company called Certis Belchim BV was formed by Mitsui & Co. Ltd by merging its recently acquired Belchim Crop Protection and its European subsidiary Certis Europe. This was done in accordance with the terms of a definitive agreement.

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Table of Contents for Europe Molluscicide Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study
  • 1.3 Research Methodology

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Consumption Of Pesticide Per Hectare
  • 4.2 Pricing Analysis For Active Ingredients
  • 4.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.3.1 France
    • 4.3.2 Germany
    • 4.3.3 Italy
    • 4.3.4 Netherlands
    • 4.3.5 Russia
    • 4.3.6 Spain
    • 4.3.7 Ukraine
    • 4.3.8 United Kingdom
  • 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
  • 4.5 Market Drivers
    • 4.5.1 Surge in slug and snail infestations after wetter spring seasons
    • 4.5.2 Integrated pest-management mandates boosting targeted molluscicide usage
    • 4.5.3 Regulatory approval of iron-phosphate formulations expanding addressable acreage
    • 4.5.4 Precision granular-broadcast robots lowering labor cost and boosting adoption
    • 4.5.5 RNA-interference based mollusk control technologies entering pilot trials
    • 4.5.6 Greenhouse demand for drip-compatible liquid molluscicides in high-value crops
  • 4.6 Market Restraints
    • 4.6.1 Europe phase-out of metaldehyde creating registration uncertainty
    • 4.6.2 Rising consumer demand for chemical-free produce
    • 4.6.3 Predator-beetle conservation programs lowering pest pressure
    • 4.6.4 Iron-phosphate raw-material price volatility squeezing margins

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE AND VOLUME)

  • 5.1 Application Mode
    • 5.1.1 Foliar
    • 5.1.2 Soil Treatment
    • 5.1.3 Chemigation
    • 5.1.4 Fumigation
  • 5.2 Crop Type
    • 5.2.1 Commercial Crops
    • 5.2.2 Fruits & Vegetables
    • 5.2.3 Grains & Cereals
    • 5.2.4 Pulses & Oilseeds
    • 5.2.5 Turf & Ornamental
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.2 France
    • 5.3.3 Spain
    • 5.3.4 Russia
    • 5.3.5 Italy
    • 5.3.6 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.7 Netherlands
    • 5.3.8 Ukraine
    • 5.3.9 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (Includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.
    • 6.4.2 W. Neudorff GmbH KG
    • 6.4.3 Arxada
    • 6.4.4 Mitsui & Co. Ltd (Certis Belchim)
    • 6.4.5 Doff Portland Ltd
    • 6.4.6 UPL Limited
    • 6.4.7 Nufarm Ltd.
    • 6.4.8 PI Industries Ltd.
    • 6.4.9 Liphatech Inc.
    • 6.4.10 NEMATTEC GmbH
    • 6.4.11 Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.12 Indofil Industries Ltd.
    • 6.4.13 Nanjing Red Sun Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.14 American Vanguard Corporation
    • 6.4.15 De Sangosse SAS

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CEOS

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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE, GRAMS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE VOLUME METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE VALUE USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOLIAR BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FUMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SOIL TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF COMMERCIAL CROPS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PULSES & OILSEEDS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF TURF & ORNAMENTAL BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY FRANCE, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY FRANCE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRANCE BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY GERMANY, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY GERMANY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF GERMANY BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY ITALY, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY ITALY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ITALY BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY NETHERLANDS, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY NETHERLANDS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF NETHERLANDS BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY RUSSIA, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY RUSSIA, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF RUSSIA BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY SPAIN, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY SPAIN, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SPAIN BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY UKRAINE, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY UKRAINE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF UKRAINE BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY UNITED KINGDOM, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY UNITED KINGDOM, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF UNITED KINGDOM BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF EUROPE, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF EUROPE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF REST OF EUROPE BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, EUROPE, 2017-2022
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, EUROPE, 2017-2022
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  2. MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, EUROPE

Europe Molluscicide Market Report Scope

Chemigation, Foliar, Fumigation, 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. France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom are covered as segments by Country.
Application Mode
Foliar
Soil Treatment
Chemigation
Fumigation
Crop Type
Commercial Crops
Fruits & Vegetables
Grains & Cereals
Pulses & Oilseeds
Turf & Ornamental
Geography
Germany
France
Spain
Russia
Italy
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Ukraine
Rest of Europe
Application Mode Foliar
Soil Treatment
Chemigation
Fumigation
Crop Type Commercial Crops
Fruits & Vegetables
Grains & Cereals
Pulses & Oilseeds
Turf & Ornamental
Geography Germany
France
Spain
Russia
Italy
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Ukraine
Rest of Europe
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Market Definition

  • Function - Molluscicides are chemicals used to control or prevent mollusks from damaging the crop and prevent yield loss.
  • 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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