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Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 2021 August 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€17.0bn

2019-2024 3.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

56,627

2019-2024 1.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

1,291

2019-2024 3.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry analysis

The level of demand from agriculture, regulatory landscape changes and oil price volatility are key influences on the performance of Europe’s Pesticide and Other Agrochemical Manufacturing industry. Chemical pesticides have long been an integral part of the European agricultural sector and are vital in boosting crop yields. New regulations drive the evolution of agrochemical manufacturers’ product portfolio, changing land use and trends in pesticide usage. Innovation to lower the environmental footprint of pesticides and other agrochemicals has been met with growing demand for organic farmers who don’t use pesticides, constricting growth in sales. Over the five years through 2024, revenue is forecast to decline at a compound annual rate of 3.5% to €17 billion, including a 2.6% fall in 2024.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe key trends

The chlorothalonil ban hits manufacturers revenue.

 

In 2019, the EU banned one of the most widely used pesticides in the world, chlorothalonil, in response to links to declining bumblebee numbers.

Manufacturers are in the dark about pesticide reduction targets.

 

While many individual countries have introduced plans to curb pesticide use, the EU has scrapped its commitment over concerns about the viability of alternatives.

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Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €17.0bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Ban on widely used pesticide hits revenue hard

  • The EU banned chlorothalonil, one of the most widely used pesticides in Europe, in 2019. Chlorothalonil is a fungicide that prevents mildew and mould on crops.

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Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Pesticide reduction targets are in flux

  • Spain launched its National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products in 2021, aiming to cut pesticide use by 25% by 2030 and promote sustainable practices. France, via its Ecophyto Plan and Italy, through a similar plan to Spain, also intend to drastically lower their pesticide use.

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Revenue

€17.0bn

2019-2024 3.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

56,627

2019-2024 1.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 1.7 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Russia +15.1%
  2. Bulgaria +12.8%
  3. United Kingdom +9.5%
  4. Denmark +9.5%
  5. Latvia +9.3%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Turkey -11.6%
  2. Finland -8.6%
  3. Slovenia -6.8%
  4. Netherlands -6.5%
  5. Norway -5.6%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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Biggest companies in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
BASF SE
91,831.2
6,892.6
7.5
Syngenta AG
32,002.8
5,444.9
17.0
Bayer AG
N/A
N/A
N/A

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Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe is €17.0bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 1,291 businesses in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe include?

Herbicides and Fungicides are part of the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry is Turkey.

How competitive is the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe.

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This industry is covered in 37 countries

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

This industry covers the manufacture of pesticides and other agricultural products, with the exception of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds. The class includes but is not limited to the manufacture of insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, plant growth regulators, disinfectants for agricultural use and other agricultural products.

Related Terms

FungicideActive IngredientSystemic

What's included in this industry?

HerbicidesFungicidesDisinfectantsRodenticides

Companies

BASF SESyngenta AGBayer AG

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

2021 - Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

Ban on widely used pesticide hits revenue hard

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Targeted and bio-based agrochemicals are in vogue. Intense regulation and environmental concerns sparks demand for more sustainable and eco-friendly agrochemicals.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Multinational companies dominate the scene. The agrochemical manufacturing industry is dominated by a few large multinational companies and smaller regional players.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for BASF SE
  • Countries of operation for Syngenta AG
  • Countries of operation for Bayer AG
  • Countries of operation for Corteva Inc
  • Countries of operation for FMC Corporation
  • Countries of operation for Cheminova A/S
  • Countries of operation for Croda International plc
  • Countries of operation for Nufarm UK Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Novozymes A/S
  • Countries of operation for Francisco Aragon SLU

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Manufacturers face increasingly stringent regulation. The EU and other governing bodies are implementing strict rules on pesticide approval, environmental impact and residue.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Investment in R&D limits profit. An intense regulatory and competitive landscape forces manufacturers to invest heavily in R&D.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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