South America Molluscicides Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South American Molluscicides Market Report Segment Includes Product Type (Ferric Phosphate, Metaldehyde, Methiocarb, Niclosamide), Application (Grains and Cereals, Pulse and Oil Seeds, Fruits and Vegetables, Plantation Crops, and Other Applications), and Geography (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America). The Report Provides Market Size and Forecasts in USD Value for all Segments.

South America Molluscicides Market Size

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South America Molluscicides Market Analysis

The South America Molluscicides Market size is estimated at USD 89.10 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 106.30 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.60% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The increasing global population has intensified the demand for high-quality food production. As of July 1, 2024, South America's population stands at 435,611,302 (435.6 million), according to UN World Population Prospects 2024. The region represents 5.34% of the world population and two-thirds of Latin America and the Caribbean. Molluscicides are crucial in protecting crops from pests like snails and slugs, ensuring improved yields and food quality. Cereal crops, including rice, maize, and wheat, are highly vulnerable to mollusk infestations. Brazil, as a major maize producer, faces significant risks of mollusk infestation. According to the USDA, Brazil ranks third globally in corn (maize) production, with 122 million metric tons in the market year 2023-2024, accounting for 10% of global production.

Farmers in the region are increasingly implementing agrochemicals, including molluscicides, to improve crop protection and productivity. Government programs supporting agricultural advancement and providing farming incentives further encourage molluscicide use, contributing to market expansion. These developments are anticipated to drive market growth in the forecast period.

South America Molluscicides Industry Overview

The South American molluscicides market is consolidated, with a few major companies holding the majority market share. The primary market players include Lonza, Bequisa, Bioceres Crop Solutions, and Huagro. These companies focus on product innovation to meet the evolving requirements of regional farmers.

South America Molluscicides Market Leaders

  1. Bequisa

  2. Bayer Crop Science AG

  3. Huagro

  4. Bioceres Crop Solutions

  5. Lonza

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South America Molluscicides Market Concentration
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South America Molluscicides Market News

  • December 2024: ADAMA Ltd., a global crop protection company, plans to introduce the in-licensed active ingredient Feralla into the European molluscicide market. The active ingredient Feralla has received registration in multiple countries outside Europe, including South American nations.
  • October 2022: The Argentine government established a credit line worth ARS 40 billion (USD 256.4 million) through the National Argentine Bank (BNA) to support investment projects for industrial and agroindustrial SMEs. This initiative enables new companies to enter and expand in the molluscicides market.

South America Molluscicides Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & 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 Increasing Demand For Quality Food Production
    • 4.2.2 Prevalence of Snail and Slug Infestation
    • 4.2.3 Government Initiatives For Agriculture Advancements
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Lack of Awareness Among Farmers
    • 4.3.2 Stringent Regulations on Certain Chemical Molluscicides
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces 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 Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Ferric Phosphate
    • 5.1.2 Metaldehyde
    • 5.1.3 Methiocarb
    • 5.1.4 Niclosamide
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Grains and Cereals
    • 5.2.2 Pulse and Oil seeds
    • 5.2.3 Fruits and Vegetables
    • 5.2.4 Plantation Crops
    • 5.2.5 Other Applications
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Lonza
    • 6.3.2 DE SANGOSSE
    • 6.3.3 Bequisa
    • 6.3.4 Bayer Crop Science AG
    • 6.3.5 Bioceres Crop Solutions
    • 6.3.6 Huagro
    • 6.3.7 AMVAC Chemical Corporation
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South America Molluscicides Industry Segmentation

Molluscicides are pesticides that control mollusks, primarily snails and slugs. These species cause significant agricultural losses and pose a major threat to crops. They damage crops both above and below ground by feeding on seeds, seedlings, shoots, roots, leaves, and flowers, which reduces plant density and crop yields. The South American molluscicides Market segments include Product Type (Ferric Phosphate, Metaldehyde, Methiocarb, Niclosamide), Application (Grains and Cereals, Pulse and Oil Seeds, Fruits and Vegetables, Plantation Crops, and Other Applications), and Geography (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America). The report provides market size and forecasts in USD value for all segments.

Product Type Ferric Phosphate
Metaldehyde
Methiocarb
Niclosamide
Application Grains and Cereals
Pulse and Oil seeds
Fruits and Vegetables
Plantation Crops
Other Applications
Geography Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Product Type
Ferric Phosphate
Metaldehyde
Methiocarb
Niclosamide
Application
Grains and Cereals
Pulse and Oil seeds
Fruits and Vegetables
Plantation Crops
Other Applications
Geography
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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South America Molluscicides Market Research FAQs

How big is the South America Molluscicides Market?

The South America Molluscicides Market size is expected to reach USD 89.10 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.60% to reach USD 106.30 million by 2030.

What is the current South America Molluscicides Market size?

In 2025, the South America Molluscicides Market size is expected to reach USD 89.10 million.

Who are the key players in South America Molluscicides Market?

Bequisa, Bayer Crop Science AG, Huagro, Bioceres Crop Solutions and Lonza are the major companies operating in the South America Molluscicides Market.

What years does this South America Molluscicides Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South America Molluscicides Market size was estimated at USD 85.89 million. The report covers the South America Molluscicides Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Molluscicides Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

South America Molluscicides Industry Report

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