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Organophosphate pesticides are a varied group of chemicals used primarily in pesticides and insecticides. They work by targeting the body's acetylcholinesterase enzyme, causing harmful effects. These pesticides are commonly employed to manage pests on vegetables and fruits in agricultural settings.
Organophosphate pesticides encompass various types, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other variants. Herbicides are chemical substances specifically designed to eliminate unwanted plants, predominantly weeds. Among the ingredients utilized in these pesticides are malathion, diazinon, glyphosate, methamidophos, dimethoate, chlorpyriphos, parathion, and several others. These pesticides find application in diverse settings, spanning crop-based and non-crop-based scenarios.
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The organophosphates pesticides market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.05 billion in 2024 to $8.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to widespread adoption in agriculture, replacement of other pesticides, cost-effectiveness, broad spectrum of activity, ease of application.
The organophosphates pesticides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for food security, emerging markets, integrated pest management (IPM), regulatory changes, climate change impact. Major trends in the forecast period include research and development, sustainability and eco-friendly alternatives, precision agriculture integration, biological pest control solutions, stringent regulatory measures.
The increasing incidence of crop infections is anticipated to drive the growth of the organophosphate pesticide market in the future. Crop infections are diseases that can affect plants through wounds, stomata, or pores. Organophosphate pesticides are employed to control these diseases and ensure crop protection. For example, in February 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that pests cause annual crop production losses globally ranging from 20% to 40%. These losses result in significant economic consequences, with approximately $220 billion lost due to plant diseases and about $70 billion linked to invasive insects. Thus, the rise in crop infections is propelling the growth of the organophosphate pesticides market.
The increasing global demand for food is expected to drive the growth of the organophosphate pesticide market in the future. Global food demand represents the quantity of food that consumers are willing and able to purchase across various price points and income levels. Organophosphate pesticides (OPs) play a vital role in food production by ensuring high crop productivity and contributing to food security for the expanding global population. For example, as of November 2023, data from the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based government agency, indicated that expenditures on food accounted for 12.8 percent of U.S. households' spending in 2022, marking an increase from 12.4 percent in 2021. Total spending on food by U.S. consumers, businesses, and government entities reached $2.39 trillion. Food-at-home spending increased from $954.7 billion in 2021 to $1.05 trillion in 2022, while food-away-from-home spending rose from $1.16 trillion in 2021 to $1.34 trillion in 2022. Notably, food-away-from-home spending constituted 56% of the total food expenditures in 2022. Hence, the escalating global food demand emerges as a significant factor driving the growth of the organophosphate pesticide market.
Leading companies in the organophosphate pesticide market are concentrating on creating innovative products, such as pest control solutions, to enhance pest control effectiveness and reduce environmental impact. Their emphasis is on developing sustainable solutions that comply with regulatory standards. A pest control product refers to any substance or device used to prevent, eliminate, or manage pests that pose a threat to health, agriculture, or the environment. These products can encompass chemicals, biological agents, or mechanical traps. For example, in November 2023, Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), an agribusiness firm based in India, introduced Rashinban for use on chilli crops during their critical flowering phase. This product features a specialized formulation that effectively targets a wide range of pests, including thrips, mites, and caterpillars, at this vital growth stage. This advanced pest control solution not only delivers a rapid knockdown effect with a single application but also reduces the need for multiple insecticides, significantly decreasing the frequency of sprays required by farmers.
Prominent entities in the organophosphate pesticide sector are spearheading advancements in product development, exemplified by Diazinon, an artificial insecticide renowned for its historical usage in managing household, gardening, and agricultural pests. Notably, in October 2023, FMC Corporation, a leading US chemical manufacturer, introduced the Malathion 1000 EC insecticide tailored for Brazilian coffee plantations. This innovative solution boasts heightened efficacy and rapid impact in combatting the coffee borer, a migratory pest notorious for inflicting substantial harm on coffee crops. The formulation's swift action and capability to expel the snout align with the manufacturer's claims, as documented in various sources.
In December 2022, ADAMA Ltd., a crop protection solutions company based in Israel, acquired AgriNova for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, ADAMA Ltd. seeks to broaden its product portfolio, target new market segments, enhance sustainable practices, leverage local relationships, and expand its global presence in the agricultural sector. AgriNova, an agrochemical company based in New Zealand, provides biopesticides as a safer and more sustainable alternative to organophosphate pesticides for pest management.
Major companies operating in the organophosphates pesticides market include BASF SE, Dow AgroSciences LLC (now part of Corteva), Bayer AG, Hebei Chenguang Pesticide Co Ltd., Sumitomo Chemicals, Syngenta Crop Protection AG, The Monsanto Company (now part of Bayer), DuPont de Nemours Inc. (via Corteva Agriscience), United Phosphorus Limited, FMC Corporation, Adama Agricultural Solutions, Nufarm Ltd., Piramal Agro Ltd., Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Limited, Godrej Agrovet Ltd., Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co Ltd., American Vanguard Corporation, Cheminova A/S (acquired by FMC), Valent USA LLC, Rallis India Ltd., Isagro SpA, Shandong Longlive Agrochem Co Ltd., Nantong Evergreen Agrochemical Co Ltd., Jiangsu Huai'an Chemical Industry Group Co Ltd., Zhejiang Xinyi Agrochemical Co Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the organophosphates pesticides market in 2024. The regions covered in the organophosphates pesticides market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the organophosphates pesticides market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The organophosphates pesticides market consists of thiols, amides, esters of phosphonic, phosphonic, phosphoric, and thiophosphoric acids. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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