Consumer Markets for Pesticides and Fertilizers is a comprehensive analysis of market segment sales in the United States. This webinar will provide insights into consumer behavior when shopping for home use pesticides and fertilizers including brands, suppliers and retail outlets.Continue reading→

In 2019, Brazil was the world’s second-largest pesticides consumer, only behind China, and followed by the United States. The Brazilian agrochemical market is primarily controlled by large multinational groups such as Bayer/Monsanto, BASF, Corteva, Syngenta, and Adama (under parent company, ChemChina).

In Brazil, the industrial vegetation-management (IVM) market is defined by those segments where only non-agricultural products are applied. These pesticides (generally herbicides) are intended for use in areas where there is no cultivation, such as railways, highway margins, electrical substations, pipelines, airport runways, and industrial yards, among others. However, these chemical compounds cannot be applied in urban areas.

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In 2019, the U.S. crop protection manufacturers’ market was characterized by a decrease in sales estimated at 3.4% in comparison to 2018. All segments of the industry contributed to the decline, with a higher decrease values coming from the seed treatment, plant growth regulators, and herbicides sectors, according to Kline’s soon-to-be-published Crop Protection Manufacturers report.  Various factors have led to this decline, as the industry was adapting to multiple ongoing changes, from pesticide prices and demand changes to structural changes within many leading agrochemical manufacturers.

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When consumers encountered problems with rodents or insects in their homes and gardens in the past, their first thought was to contact the local pest controller or garden service. But over time, with greater retail product availability, consumers have made the switch to conducting treatments at home by themselves. This allows for quicker, easier treatments and, most importantly, greater savings for consumers who don’t have to worry about labor costs. In 2019, sales for consumer pesticides and fertilizers were estimated at almost USD 6 billion, an increase of nearly a billion dollars in three years, as reported in Kline’s Consumer Pesticides and Fertilizers Market: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities.

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Crop protection distributor sales volumes in 2019 are estimated to be down by approximately 3.8%, with margins down by about 1%. Volumes are based on the cost of sales level and percent change compared to estimated 2018 sales. Wet weather in much of the row crop markets resulted in nearly 6% less planted acres, or 15.8 million fewer acres treated. Factors that drove the 2019 crop protection market at the distributor level include the trade war with China, which impacted commodity prices and influenced farmer selection of crops to plant; new technology that influences seed selection; and a decrease of major planted crop acreage.

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“These are crazy times!” This is the most common response given by everyone in the agricultural supply chain when asked for opinions on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The easy-to-spread virus has changed the working conditions for many different industries, and the agricultural industry is no different. Increased food demand, especially in grain and cereal products, highlighted the importance of a good agricultural supply. Now, more than ever it is clear that Agriculture is an essential industry.

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The development of biological technologies for pest control in Latin American markets has been growing at an impressive rate over the last few years. As demand for healthier foods increases, so does organic farming, and the government actively supports the use of biological pesticides by purchasing from suppliers and selling to farmers at a lower price. On a global scale, the United States remains the leading participant in the global biopesticide market, with 35% of total sales, being followed by China at a distance with just over 11%. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico are enjoying a steady growth rate, reaching ranges of between 2% and 3% of total global sales. Overall, the global biopesticides market is projected to grow at a CAGR of just under 10% over the next five years, reaching nearly USD 3 billion by 2024. However, the COVID-19 outbreak is a new potential source of volatility and a threat to the macroeconomic stability of Latin America and the Caribbean, but it is still too early to fully understand its impact on growth in these countries.

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The Italian market of biological pesticides was estimated at approximately USD 160 million in 2019. The industry continues its period of positive growth, with an expected rapid growth through to 2029. Besides seed treatment products, which are estimated to grow the fastest across all crop categories, non-crop for professional usage is forecast to grow at double-digit rates, driven by increasing demand for biopesticides to treat turfs in public and private areas. Continue reading→