Which product category generates the largest revenue?

Fungicides lead with 52.70% of total 2024 sales thanks to persistent cereal disease pressure. Read More

Which segment is growing the fastest?

Insecticides post the highest forecast CAGR at 3.31% through 2030, driven by aphid and virus challenges. Read More

How will Brexit affect pesticide regulation?

Divergent UK approval processes may grant earlier access to novel actives but raise compliance costs for multinationals. Read More

Which application mode is gaining share?

Soil treatments are advancing at a 2.90% CAGR as labor shortages spur pre-emergence weed control. Read More

What is the outlook for cereals?

Cereals will continue to anchor demand, representing 69.40% of market revenue and expanding at a 2.65% CAGR through 2030. Read More

UK Crop Protection Chemicals Market Size & Share Analysis - Industry Research Report

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Market Overview

Study Period	2017 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation	2024
Forecast Data Period	2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 367.70 Million
Market Size (2030)	USD 415.76 Million
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	2.48% CAGR
Market Concentration	Medium
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The UK crop protection chemicals market size stands at USD 367.70 million in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 415.76 million by 2030, translating into a 2.48% CAGR over the period. Steady expansion rests on three pillars: precision agriculture adoption that raises per-hectare spending even as treated volumes fall; government-funded resistance-management programs that shift demand toward higher-value active ingredients; and the regulatory freedom created by post-Brexit divergence, which accelerates domestic product innovation and widens choice for growers. Competitive strategies now revolve around pairing new chemistries with data-driven application systems, allowing suppliers to recapture value lost to volume decline. At the same time, accelerated glyphosate reviews and stricter retailer residue audits present headwinds that squeeze margins for firms lacking strong regulatory teams.

Key Report Takeaways

By function, fungicides held 52.7% of the UK crop protection chemicals market share in 2024; molluscicides recorded the fastest growth at a 5.28% CAGR through 2030.
By application mode, foliar treatments led with 48.6% revenue share in 2024, while soil treatment is projected to expand at a 2.90% CAGR to 2030.
By crop type, grains and cereals accounted for 69.4% of the UK crop protection chemicals market size in 2024 and are advancing at a 2.65% CAGR through 2030.

UK Crop Protection Chemicals Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

Driver	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Rising resistance-management programs funded by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)	+0.4%	UK national, concentrated in East Anglia and Yorkshire	Medium term (2-4 years)
Surge in post-Brexit R&D tax credits boosting domestic innovation	+0.3%	UK national, with clusters in Cambridge and Edinburgh	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Growing adoption of digital scouting platforms among large arable farms	+0.5%	UK national, early adoption in Lincolnshire and Norfolk	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Tight labor supply is accelerating demand for herbicide-tolerant cropping	+0.4%	UK national, acute in the East Midlands and East Anglia	Medium term (2-4 years)
Climate-linked expansion of oilseed rape acreage	+0.2%	UK national, concentrated in southern England	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Emergence of carbon-credit premiums tied to lower fungicide residues	+0.3%	UK national, pilot programs in Cambridgeshire and Kent	Long term (≥ 4 years)
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Rising Resistance-Management Programs Funded by DEFRA

DEFRA’s integrated pest-management grants steer grower choices toward rotation-friendly chemistries that command price premiums. Although the National Action Plan seeks a 10% pesticide-use reduction by 2030, funding for virus-resistant sugar beet shows the government’s commitment to sustaining yields while curbing resistance. This dual mandate sustains the UK crop protection chemicals market by favoring concentrated, multi-mode formulations compatible with variable-rate spraying. The British Beet Research Organization’s framework demonstrates how public research evolves into commercial products that offset neonicotinoid bans^{[1]Source: British Beet Research Organisation, “ABCD Aphid Management Framework,” bbro.co.uk}. As premium chemistries replace high-volume generics, suppliers with resistance-management portfolios enjoy margin upside.

Surge in Post-Brexit R&D Tax Credits Boosting Domestic Innovation

Enhanced tax incentives and precision-breeding legislation slash development costs for small and mid-sized firms, encouraging niche actives and formulation technologies. Faster approval pathways under the Smarter Regulation program reduce time-to-market, allowing agile companies to compete with multinationals on equal footing. NIAB’s GBP 734,000 (USD 954,200) POME project, which integrates AI mapping with variable-rate application, exemplifies this innovation wave^{[2]Source: NIAB Research Team, “POME Precision‐Orchard Project,” niab.com}. As the UK crop protection chemicals market rewards precision over scale, regional formulators gain share by addressing localized pest spectrums with bespoke solutions.

Growing Adoption of Digital Scouting Platforms Among Large Arable Farms

AI-enabled sensors and spot-spray rigs cut herbicide use by 30-35%, yet elevate spend per liter on specialized concentrates tailored for micro-dosing. Red Tractor audits value the digital spray logs these systems generate, widening the compliance gap between tech-forward estates and manual operations. Because precision equipment thrives on clean, low-clog actives, suppliers that align formulations with hardware partners shield their volumes and defend price points. This digital shift supports the UK crop protection chemicals market as variable-rate demand offsets lower blanket-spray volumes.

Tight Labor Supply Accelerating Demand for Herbicide-Tolerant Cropping

Post-Brexit immigration limits magnify labor shortages, prompting growers to favor pre-emergence soil treatments that require minimal in-season passes. Demand rises for selective actives compatible with autonomous sprayers equipped with obstacle detection. The shift underpins the growth in soil-treatment revenues, cushioning the UK crop protection chemicals market against wider volume contraction. Suppliers integrating chemical and automation solutions gain share by reducing the learning curve for labor-constrained farms.

Restraints Impact Analysis

Restraint	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Accelerated phase-out of glyphosate and neonicotinoids	-0.6%	UK national, acute impact in arable regions	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Stringent Red Tractor residue audits at retail chains	-0.3%	UK national, concentrated in supply chain hubs	Medium term (2-4 years)
Rapid rise of acreage under organic conversion	-0.2%	UK national, concentrated in Wales and Scotland	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Import competition from low-cost East-EU generics	-0.4%	UK national, price pressure in commodity segments	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Source: Mordor Intelligence

Accelerated Phase-Out of Glyphosate and Neonicotinoids

The HSE's glyphosate renewal assessment, extended to December 2026, creates regulatory uncertainty that constrains market growth through delayed investment decisions and formulation development timelines^{[3]Source: Health and Safety Executive, “Glyphosate Renewal Assessment Update,” hse.gov.uk}. Emergency derogations for beet seed treatments highlight the fragility of current insect control tools. Multinationals face parallel test regimens for the EU and the UK, doubling dossier costs. As key actives exit, the immediate gap trims volumes, though it spurs innovation in bio-herbicides and alternative modes. The uncertainty surrounding key active substances delays new product registrations and constrains R&D investment in affected chemistry classes, limiting innovation in precisely the segments where resistance management solutions are most needed.

Stringent Red Tractor Residue Audits at Retail Chains

Supermarket procurement teams use Red Tractor benchmarks to differentiate domestic produce, leading growers to favor actives with shorter pre-harvest intervals. The certification scheme's residue audits extend beyond maximum residue limits to encompass application timing, buffer zones, and environmental stewardship metrics, effectively creating a private regulatory framework that operates alongside HSE approvals. These dual compliance requirements increase administrative burden and limit formulation flexibility, particularly for products with extended pre-harvest intervals or complex application protocols. This dynamic particularly affects smaller growers who lack the technical resources to navigate complex certification requirements, potentially consolidating market share among larger operations with dedicated compliance capabilities.

Segment Analysis

By Function: Fungicides Underpin Revenue Amid Persistent Disease Pressure

The fungicide segment generated 52.7% of the UK crop protection chemicals market revenue in 2024, confirming its role as the sector’s economic base. High humidity during the grain fill period sustains septoria tritici, ramularia, and brown rust cycles, compelling growers to protect yield potential. The UK crop protection chemicals market size for fungicides is projected to increase at a steady rate as rotating actives becomes mandatory for resistance stewardship. Next-generation molecules such as Adama’s Gilboa, due in 2027, bundle three modes of action, enabling premium pricing that offsets falling spray hectares.

Market momentum also benefits from digital scouting tools that flag infection thresholds in real time, prompting precisely timed lower-dose sprays. As adoption rises, formulators emphasize compatible wetting agents and tank-mix flexibility. Driven by aphid-borne virus pressure following neonicotinoid withdrawal, insecticides post impressive growth rates. Advanced foliar pyrethroids and novel ketoenols fill the vacuum, though frequent re-application opens space for biological companions. Meanwhile, molluscicides post the fastest segment growth at 5.28% CAGR, as niche categories, molluscicides, and nematicides maintain presence in horticulture, serving premium lettuce and potato markets, catalyzing the growth of the segment. Herbicides retain a defensive growth despite glyphosate uncertainty, supported by pre-emergence launches like FMC’s bixlozone blend.

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By Application Mode: Soil Treatment Extends Reach Beyond Labor Constraints

Foliar spraying remained the workhorse, holding 48.6% of 2024 sales on the strength of ubiquitous self-propelled rigs and flexible in-season timing. Yet soil treatment revenues are expanding at a 2.90% CAGR, reflecting the quest for one-pass solutions that lessen labor dependency. The UK crop protection chemicals market size for soil treatments is forecast to top by 2030, powered by herbicide-tolerant genetics and wider use of liquid-fertilizer carriers.

Precision injectors that place actives at seed depth reduce volatilization, aligning with environmental audits and assisting Red Tractor compliance. Seed treatment maintains a steady share for high-value sugar beet and oilseed rape programs, where controlled-release coatings improve emergence under cool soils. Chemigation and fumigation stay confined to protected horticulture and strawberry tunnels, restrained by persistent organic pollutant rules. Overall, supplier success depends on tailoring formulations to diverse delivery platforms, from boom sprayers to granular applicators.

By Crop Type: Cereals Anchor Growth While Diversification Emerges

Grains and cereals contribute 69.4% of the UK crop protection chemicals market share and drive a 2.65% CAGR through 2030, reflecting 4.8 million hectares committed to wheat and barley rotations. Octane pricing for malting barley and bread-making wheat heightens tolerance toward input spend, especially on fungicides that safeguard Hagberg and specific-weight metrics. The UK crop protection chemicals market size for cereals is projected to grow by 2030 as climate volatility increases disease pressure.

Oilseed rape and sugar beet lead the commercial-crop tier, aided by government protein-crop bonuses and gene-editing research grants that promise virus-resistant lines. Fruits and vegetables, though smaller in hectares, command premium inputs because supermarket audits penalize cosmetic blemishes. Biological controls gain traction here, often paired with reduced-risk chemistries in weekly rotation programs. Turf and ornamental demand grows modestly in urban grounds maintenance, yet preferences continue shifting to selective herbicides with favorable environmental profiles.

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Geography Analysis

East Anglia and the East Midlands collectively account for roughly 45% of national consumption, leveraging extensive arable acreage, heavy clay soils, and high-output farming models that align with precision-spray economics. Multi-thousand-hectare enterprises in Lincolnshire rely on aerial disease maps and autonomous sprayers, pushing per-hectare spending above the national average. Scotland and Wales emerge as growth frontiers, supported by organic conversion subsidies and climate resilience programs that favor bio-based alternatives.

Northern England’s mixed farms adopt diversified chemistries to protect both silage maize and cash crops against increasingly erratic rainfall. Here, the UK crop protection chemicals market sees accelerated fungicide cycles as damp summers raise late-blight risk. Southern England, anchored by research clusters around Cambridge, functions as a launchpad for pilot projects in gene-edited cereals and robotic weeders, reinforcing demand for actives formulated for variable-rate rigs.

Post-Brexit divergence permits UK-specific approvals, occasionally granting growers earlier access to niche actives than their EU counterparts. The divergence complicates logistics for suppliers managing parallel SKUs for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Regional variation in retailer certification depth further shapes demand: counties serving London supermarkets face stricter residue thresholds, steering growers toward low-dose formulations and shortening spray intervals.

Competitive Landscape

Market concentration is moderate: five global firms control a good share of revenue, yet agile domestic formulators slice out niches with digital-ready product lines. Multinationals wield regulatory muscle to navigate dual approval systems and finance costly toxicology studies. Their strategy pivots on bundling chemical portfolios with decision-support software, illustrated by Corteva’s Broadway Ultra launch paired with a mobile resistance-tracker app.

Eastern European generics intensify price competition in commodity herbicides, prompting incumbents to pivot toward differentiated molecules and service-heavy offerings. Sumitomo Chemical’s 2025 buyout of Philagro and Kenogard broadens its European foothold, enabling unified branding and streamlined distribution. Syngenta’s divestment of FarMore seed-treatment technology allows refocus on novel actives, while Gowan SeedTech captures downstream value in vegetable seed health.

Innovation alliances flourish: AI platform vendors integrate APIs with sprayer telemetry, letting operators auto-load product-specific label data during field passes. Companies supplying compatible formulations win loyalty as growers seek seamless data flows for compliance audits. Sustainability credentials now function as order qualifiers; firms documenting carbon savings through validated emission calculators gain share in premium retail supply chains.

UK Crop Protection Chemicals Industry Leaders

BASF SE
Bayer AG
Corteva Agriscience
Nufarm Ltd
Syngenta Group
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Recent Industry Developments

March 2025: HSE extended glyphosate approval to December 15, 2026, to complete renewal assessment incorporating additional data requirements and public consultation processes, creating regulatory uncertainty that affects investment decisions and product development timelines across the herbicide segment.
January 2025: Sumitomo Chemical acquired France-based Philagro Holding and agreed to acquire Kenogard's Spanish operations to integrate with Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe, expanding European market presence and consolidating distribution capabilities in key agricultural regions.
January 2025: Syngenta Crop Protection divested FarMore Technology Platform to Gowan SeedTech, transferring trademarks and formulation assets to enable focus on active ingredient innovation while allowing Gowan to concentrate on vegetable grower markets.

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Table of Contents for UK Crop Protection Chemicals Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

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

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND 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 United Kingdom
4.4 Value Chain and Distribution Channel Analysis
4.5 Market Drivers
- 4.5.1 Rising resistance-management programs funded by DEFRA
- 4.5.2 Surge in post-Brexit R&D tax credits boosting domestic innovation
- 4.5.3 Growing adoption of digital scouting platforms among large arable farms
- 4.5.4 Tight labor supply accelerating demand for herbicide-tolerant cropping
- 4.5.5 Climate-linked expansion of oilseed rape acreage
- 4.5.6 Emergence of carbon-credit premiums tied to lower fungicide residues
4.6 Market Restraints
- 4.6.1 Accelerated phase-out of glyphosate and neonicotinoids
- 4.6.2 Stringent Red Tractor residue audits at retail chains
- 4.6.3 Rapid rise of acreage under organic conversion
- 4.6.4 Import competition from low-cost East-EU generics

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

5.1 Function
- 5.1.1 Fungicide
- 5.1.2 Herbicide
- 5.1.3 Insecticide
- 5.1.4 Molluscicide
- 5.1.5 Nematicide
5.2 Application Mode
- 5.2.1 Chemigation
- 5.2.2 Foliar
- 5.2.3 Fumigation
- 5.2.4 Seed Treatment
- 5.2.5 Soil Treatment
5.3 Crop Type
- 5.3.1 Commercial Crops
- 5.3.2 Fruits and Vegetables
- 5.3.3 Grains and Cereals
- 5.3.4 Pulses and Oilseeds
- 5.3.5 Turf and Ornamental

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 BASF SE
- 6.4.2 Bayer AG
- 6.4.3 Corteva Agriscience
- 6.4.4 FMC Corporation
- 6.4.5 Nufarm Ltd
- 6.4.6 Syngenta Group
- 6.4.7 UPL Limited
- 6.4.8 Wynca Group (Wynca Chemicals)
- 6.4.9 Sumitomo Chemical Co.
- 6.4.10 Albaugh LLC
- 6.4.11 Certis Belchim BV (Mitsui & Co., Ltd.)
- 6.4.12 Sipcam Oxon U.K. (Sipcam Oxon S.p.A.)
- 6.4.13 ProFarm Group (Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.)
- 6.4.14 Agrovista U.K. (Origin Enterprises plc)

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CEOS

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List of Tables & Figures

Figure 1:
PESTICIDE CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE, GRAMS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2022

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2022

Figure 3:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS VOLUME METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

Figure 4:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS VALUE USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

Figure 5:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY FUNCTION, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY FUNCTION, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

Figure 7:
VALUE SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY FUNCTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

Figure 8:
VOLUME SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY FUNCTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

Figure 9:
CONSUMPTION OF FUNGICIDE, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CONSUMPTION OF FUNGICIDE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF FUNGICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

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CONSUMPTION OF HERBICIDE, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CONSUMPTION OF HERBICIDE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

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CONSUMPTION OF INSECTICIDE, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CONSUMPTION OF INSECTICIDE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF INSECTICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

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CONSUMPTION OF MOLLUSCICIDE, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CONSUMPTION OF MOLLUSCICIDE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

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CONSUMPTION OF NEMATICIDE, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CONSUMPTION OF NEMATICIDE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF NEMATICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

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VOLUME SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF CHEMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF FOLIAR BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

Figure 36:
VALUE SHARE OF FUMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 37:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SEED TREATMENT, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SEED TREATMENT, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF SEED TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

Figure 41:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

Figure 42:
VALUE SHARE OF SOIL TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 43:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY CROP TYPE, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS MARKET BY CROP TYPE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

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VOLUME SHARE OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

Figure 49:
VALUE SHARE OF COMMERCIAL CROPS BY FUNCTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 50:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

Figure 52:
VALUE SHARE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES BY FUNCTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 53:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS BY FUNCTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 56:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF PULSES & OILSEEDS BY FUNCTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029

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VALUE SHARE OF TURF & ORNAMENTAL BY FUNCTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029

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MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017-2022

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MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017-2022

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MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED KINGDOM

UK Crop Protection Chemicals Market Report Scope

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.

Function

Fungicide

Herbicide

Insecticide

Molluscicide

Nematicide

Application Mode

Chemigation

Foliar

Fumigation

Seed Treatment

Soil Treatment

Crop Type

Commercial Crops

Fruits and Vegetables

Grains and Cereals

Pulses and Oilseeds

Turf and Ornamental

Function	Fungicide
	Herbicide
	Insecticide
	Molluscicide
	Nematicide
Application Mode	Chemigation
	Foliar
	Fumigation
	Seed Treatment
	Soil Treatment
Crop Type	Commercial Crops
	Fruits and Vegetables
	Grains and Cereals
	Pulses and Oilseeds
	Turf and Ornamental

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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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