Organophosphate Insecticides Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Organophosphate Insecticides Market report segments the industry into Active Ingredient (Parathion, Malathion, Chloropyriphos, Diazinon, Dimethoate, Glyphosate, Methamidophos, Other Active Ingredients), Application (Grains and Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds, Commercial Crops, Fruits and Vegetables, Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Africa).

Organophosphate Insecticides Market Size

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Organophosphate Insecticides Market Analysis

The Organophosphate Insecticides Market size is estimated at USD 6.74 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 8.57 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.90% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Organophosphate insecticides are widely used in agriculture and residential and commercial areas. These compounds target insects such as ants, termites, and spiders, offering advantages through their rapid breakdown and shorter environmental persistence. The demand for organophosphate insecticides is driven by increasing crop losses from insect attacks, their cost-effectiveness, and diminishing per capita arable land. These chemicals function by disrupting insects' nervous systems, making them effective crop protection tools. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, agriculture accounts for approximately 75% of organophosphorus insecticide usage in the United States, as reported in a 2019 Encyclopedia of Environmental Health research article.
  • The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports that pest-related issues, including insect infestations, cause up to 40% of global crop production losses annually. Plant diseases impact the global economy by over USD 220 billion yearly, while invasive insects cause losses of at least USD 70 billion. Organophosphate insecticides protect against a broad spectrum of crop-damaging insects. Their importance increases as insect population develop resistance to alternative treatments.

Organophosphate Insecticides Industry Overview

The Organophosphate Insecticides Market is moderately consolidated. The key players in the market are FMC Corporation, Syngenta Group, Bayer AG, BASF SE, and Valent USA LLC, etc. The players are investing in new products, partnerships, expansions, and acquisitions for business expansions.

Organophosphate Insecticides Market Leaders

  1. Bayer AG

  2. Syngenta Group

  3. FMC Corporation

  4. Valent USA LLC

  5. BASF SE

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Organophosphate Insecticides Market News

  • April 2022: BASF SE launched Exponus insecticide in India, which helps the farmers in the region protect their crops from pests like Caterpillars and thrips and boosts crop productivity. It is registered for use on crops such as oilseeds, pulses, and vegetables.
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Organophosphate Insecticides Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increase in the Area Under Cultivation of Food Crops
    • 4.2.2 Increasing Government Initiatives
    • 4.2.3 Appealing to Farmers Owing to their Affordability
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Strict Regulations With Respect to Insecticide Usage
    • 4.3.2 Development of Pest Resistance
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Active Ingredient
    • 5.1.1 Parathion
    • 5.1.2 Malathion
    • 5.1.3 Chloropyriphos
    • 5.1.4 Diazinon
    • 5.1.5 Dimethoate
    • 5.1.6 Glyphosate
    • 5.1.7 Methamidophos
    • 5.1.8 Other Active Ingredients
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Grains and Cereals
    • 5.2.2 Pulses and Oilseeds
    • 5.2.3 Commercial Crops
    • 5.2.4 Fruits and Vegetables
    • 5.2.5 Other Applications
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 Germany
    • 5.3.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.3 Spain
    • 5.3.2.4 France
    • 5.3.2.5 Italy
    • 5.3.2.6 Russia
    • 5.3.2.7 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 China
    • 5.3.3.2 India
    • 5.3.3.3 Australia
    • 5.3.3.4 Japan
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.2 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Syngenta Group
    • 6.3.2 Bayer AG
    • 6.3.3 BASF SE
    • 6.3.4 FMC Corporation
    • 6.3.5 UPL Limited
    • 6.3.6 Gowan Company (Isagro SpA)
    • 6.3.7 American Vanguard Corporation
    • 6.3.8 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
    • 6.3.9 Valent USA LLC
    • 6.3.10 Nufarm Limited
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Organophosphate Insecticides Industry Segmentation

Organophosphate insecticides are chemical compounds used in agriculture and pest control that disrupt insect nervous system function by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for nerve signal transmission. The Organophosphate Insecticides is segmented by Active Ingredient (Parathion, Malathion, Chloropyriphos, Diazinon, Dimethoate, Glyphosate, Methamidophos, and Other Active Ingredients), Application (Grains and Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds, Commercial Crops, Fruits and Vegetables, and Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Africa). The report offers market size in both market value in USD and market volume in metric tons.

Active Ingredient Parathion
Malathion
Chloropyriphos
Diazinon
Dimethoate
Glyphosate
Methamidophos
Other Active Ingredients
Application Grains and Cereals
Pulses and Oilseeds
Commercial Crops
Fruits and Vegetables
Other Applications
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific China
India
Australia
Japan
Rest of Asia-Pacific
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Africa South Africa
Rest of Africa
Active Ingredient
Parathion
Malathion
Chloropyriphos
Diazinon
Dimethoate
Glyphosate
Methamidophos
Other Active Ingredients
Application
Grains and Cereals
Pulses and Oilseeds
Commercial Crops
Fruits and Vegetables
Other Applications
Geography
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific China
India
Australia
Japan
Rest of Asia-Pacific
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Africa South Africa
Rest of Africa
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Organophosphate Insecticides Market Research Faqs

How big is the Organophosphate Insecticides Market?

The Organophosphate Insecticides Market size is expected to reach USD 6.74 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.90% to reach USD 8.57 billion by 2030.

What is the current Organophosphate Insecticides Market size?

In 2025, the Organophosphate Insecticides Market size is expected to reach USD 6.74 billion.

Who are the key players in Organophosphate Insecticides Market?

Bayer AG, Syngenta Group, FMC Corporation, Valent USA LLC and BASF SE are the major companies operating in the Organophosphate Insecticides Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Organophosphate Insecticides Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Organophosphate Insecticides Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Organophosphate Insecticides Market.

What years does this Organophosphate Insecticides Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Organophosphate Insecticides Market size was estimated at USD 6.41 billion. The report covers the Organophosphate Insecticides Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Organophosphate Insecticides Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Page last updated on: March 10, 2025

Organophosphate Insecticides Industry Report

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