Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Type (Synthetic [Herbicides, Insecticides], Biological [Bioinsecticides, Bioherbicides]), Formulation (Liquid, Dry), Mode of Application (Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment), Crop Type - Forecast to 2030

The Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market is projected to reach $24.86 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2030. The growth of this market is driven by the increasing adoption of advanced agricultural practices and technologies, the shrinking of agricultural land, the rising concerns about environmental safety, high government support to promote the use of biological chemicals, and the growing need to increase crop yield and quality. However, the stringent and non-standardized regulations and the growing concerns regarding chemical residues in food are expected to hamper the growth of this market.

Moreover, the rising adoption of biological seed treatments and the increasing focus on integrated pest management are expected to provide market growth opportunities for the stakeholders operating in this market in the region. However, lengthy product registration and approval processes pose a major challenge for the players in this market.

Key Players

The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key strategic developments adopted by leading market participants in the industry over the past 3-4 years. The key players profiled in the Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market research report are BASF SE (Germany), Bayer AG (Germany), Corteva, Inc. (U.S.), FMC Corporation (U.S.), Novozymes A/S (Denmark), Nufarm Limited (Australia), Syngenta AG (Switzerland), UPL Limited (India), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), and Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd (China).

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Increasing Adoption of Advanced Agricultural Practices and Technologies to Spur the Growth of the Crop Protection Chemicals Market in Asia-Pacific

The agriculture industry has radically transformed over the past 50 years in Asia-Pacific. Advances in machinery have expanded the scale, speed, and productivity of farm equipment, leading to more efficient cultivation of more land. Seeds, irrigation methods, crop protection chemicals, and fertilizers have also vastly improved, helping farmers increase yields. The adoption of advanced agricultural practices using crop protection chemicals has increased in recent years in the region. These practices aim to improve crop yield, minimize environmental impacts, and ensure food safety.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various pest management strategies to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides. It involves the use of biological control agents, crop rotation, habitat manipulation, and the careful monitoring of pests. By integrating different methods, farmers can minimize chemical pesticide use while effectively managing pests. In addition, precision agriculture techniques, such as satellite imagery, remote sensing, and global positioning systems (GPS), enable farmers to identify and treat specific areas of their fields. This allows for the targeted application of crop protection chemicals, reducing overall usage and minimizing environmental impacts.

Moreover, the use of biological control agents, such as beneficial insects, nematodes, and microorganisms, is gaining popularity as an alternative to chemical pesticides in Asia-Pacific. Biological control methods are considered environmentally friendly and can reduce chemical inputs in crop protection. In addition, biopesticides offer an alternative to synthetic chemical pesticides and are considered safer for human health and the environment.

Furthermore, technologies have enabled the development of advanced formulation and delivery systems for crop protection chemicals. These include microencapsulation, nanoformulations, and precision sprayers. Microencapsulation protects the active ingredients, enhances their stability, and provides controlled release, improving their efficacy and reducing the environmental impact. Nanoformulations offer improved solubility and penetration, leading to better target specificity and reduced chemical usage. Precision sprayers deliver pesticides with high accuracy, minimizing drift and optimizing coverage.

Furthermore, climate change, coupled with the deteriorating natural resource base, is expected to significantly impact agriculture, affecting populations in low-income countries, particularly in South Asia. The adoption of innovative technologies and practices can increase both agricultural productivity and income, enabling farmers to raise yields, manage inputs more efficiently, adopt new crops and production systems, improve the quality of their products, conserve natural resources, and adapt to climate challenges.

Key Findings in the Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market Study:

In 2024, the Synthetic Crop Protection Chemicals Segment is Expected to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market

Based on type, the Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market is mainly segmented into synthetic crop protection chemicals and biological crop protection chemicals. In 2024, the synthetic crop protection chemicals segment is expected to account for the larger share of the Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to its high efficiency with immediate results and its growing adoption in developing countries, including ease of availability, high efficiency, and lower cost compared to biological products. Based on type, the synthetic crop protection chemicals market is further segmented into herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other synthetic crop protection chemicals.

However, the biological crop protection chemicals segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period of 2024–2030 due to rising government support for the utilization of biological chemical products in Asian countries, growing concerns regarding environmental and public health due to the use of chemical crop protection products, rising area under organic farming, and increasing consumers demand for chemical residue-free agricultural products.

In 2024, the Liquid Formulation Segment is Expected to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market

Based on formulation, the Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market is segmented into liquid formulation and dry formulation. In 2024, the liquid formulation segment is expected to account for the larger share of the Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market. The large market share of this segment is mainly attributed to the higher performance of liquid chemicals available at the cheapest rate, uniform and easy application of liquid form, and higher effective duration (up to 6 months) than dry form (up to 3 months). Also, there is increasing adoption of the latest irrigation technologies, such as drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation, in the major Asian countries, including China and India, which is the key factor attributed to the growth of this segment.

In 2024, the Foliar Spray Segment is Expected to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market

Based on mode of application, the Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market is segmented into foliar spray, seed treatment, soil treatment, and other modes of application. In 2024, the foliar spray segment is expected to account for the largest share of the Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to its growing popularity due to its ability to apply uniform distribution of chemicals with minimum to no wastage of chemicals, its ease of application and effectiveness in protecting crops from pests and diseases, and the presence of a large number of advanced sprayer manufacturers and suppliers in the region. Moreover, the benefits offered by foliar spray, such as its high efficiency with quick pest recovery and the rising adoption of advanced spraying technologies, further support the rising use of this mode of application in the crop protection chemical market in Asia-Pacific.

However, the seed treatment segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period of 2024–2030 due to advancements in seed treatment technologies and rising adoption of seed treatment methods in Asian countries as it offers several advantages, including its high efficiency in early pest and disease management, required low amount of chemicals with minimum losses, increased germination, and uniform seedling emergence.

In 2024, the Cereals & Grains Segment is Expected to Dominate the Crop Protection Chemicals Market

Based on crop type, the crop protection chemicals market is mainly segmented into cereals & grains, oilseeds & pulses, fruits & vegetables, and other crops. In 2024, the cereals & grains segment is expected to account for the largest share of the Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market. This segment's large market share is primarily due to factors such as the huge area under the cereals and grain cultivation and high demand for staple food crops like rice and wheat in the region, the growing need to enhance the productivity of cereals and grains in highly populous countries like India and China, and increasing use of these crops in animal feed, biofuel, and starch & ethanol production. In addition, the growing population and increasing income levels have led to a rise in consumption of cereals and grains, further driving the demand for crop protection chemicals in this segment. Moreover, the crop protection chemicals market for cereals and grains is further segmented into maize/corn, wheat, and other cereals & grains.

However, the fruits & vegetables segment is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period of 2024–2030. The rapid growth of this segment is mainly driven by the increasing area under fruit & vegetable cultivation in Asia-Pacific, the growing demand for chemical-free organic fruits & vegetables, and the growing number of diseases affecting fruit & vegetable crops.

China Dominates the Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market

Based on country, the Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market is majorly segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. In 2024, China is expected to account for the largest share of the Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market. The large share of this market is mainly attributed to a huge area under crop production, increasing demand for staple food due to the rapidly rising population, rising adoption of organic farming, and the high presence of various chemical manufacturers in the country. Moreover, China's government has been actively promoting the use of crop protection chemicals to increase agricultural productivity and ensure food security.

Report Summary:

Scope of the Report:

Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market Assessment, by Type

• Synthetic Crop Protection Chemicals
  • Herbicides
    • Glyphosate
      • Potassium Glyphosate
      • Isopropylamine Glyphosate
      • Other Salts of Glyphosate
    • Acetochlor
    • 2,4-D
    • Atrazine
    • Other Herbicides
  • Insecticides
    • Organophosphates
    • Pyrethroids
    • Carbamates
    • Organochlorides
    • Other Insecticides
  • Fungicides
    • Triazole
    • Strobilurins
    • Chloronitriles
    • Dithiocarbamates
    • Phenylamides
    • Benzimidazoles
    • Other Fungicides
  • Other Synthetic Crop Protection Chemicals
• Biological Crop Protection Chemicals
  • Bioinsecticides
  • Biofungicides
  • Bionematicides
  • Bioherbicides
  • Other Biological Crop Protection Chemicals

Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market Assessment, by Formulation

• Liquid Formulation
• Dry Formulation

Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market Assessment, by Mode of Application

• Foliar Spray
• Seed Treatment
• Soil Treatment
• Other Modes of Application

Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market Assessment, by Crop Type

• Cereals & Grains
  • Maize/Corn
  • Wheat
  • Other Cereals & Grains
• Oilseeds & Pulses
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Other Crops

Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market Assessment, by Country

• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Rest of Asia-Pacific (RoAPAC)

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