Innovative Agrochemical Technologies and Emerging Markets

Published by: Venture Planning Group

Published: Nov. 16, 2012 - 400 Pages

Table of Contents

WORLDWIDE MARKET OVERVIEW

The study will provide a strategic overview of the worldwide agrochemical market, including:

Five-year worldwide forecasts for:

- Major market segments.

- Key geographic regions.

Assessment of the U.S. and international trends with potentially significant impact on the agrochemical industry during the next five years, including industry consolidation, market globalization, environmental regulations, etc.

Analysis of major market segments.

Review of key geographic regions, including Western Europe, North America, Japan, Latin America and others.

COMPANY STRATEGIC ASSESSMENTS

The following companies have been selected as the Top 10 suppliers with highest worldwide sales of agrochemical products:

For each of the Top 10 companies, the report will provide an approximately 40-page strategic analysis, including:

SECTION I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A 3-5 page synopsis of key sections.

SECTION II: BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

History of the company’s agrochemical business evolution, which is imporant to understanding the corporate culture, management mentality and strategies.

Recent acquisitions, divestitures and major organizational changes.

Current organizational structure.

SECTION III: SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Names, titles and background of key executives.

SECTION IV: FACILITIES AND EMPLOYEES

Administrative, manufacturing and R&D facilities in the U.S. and abroad.

Manufacturing practices.

New plants under construction.

The U.S. and international work force size and distribution.

SECTION V:TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW-HOW

Internally developed and acquired agrochemical and related capabilities.

Proprietary technologies and patent litigation.

SECTION VI: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

Review of major product lines.

Applications, advantages and weaknesses of leading products.

SECTION VII: MARKETING TACTICS

Promotional tactics.

Distribution approaches.

Product service and support.

Customer relations.

SECTION VIII: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Estimated sales by division, product line and geographic region.

Five-year sales and operating profit performance.

SECTION IX: R&D EXPENDITURES AND MAJOR PROGRAMS

Estimated R&D budget.

Research facilities and staff.

New technologies, products and applications in development.

SECTION X: COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

Joint ventures, distribution, O.E.M. and licensing partners, both industrial and academic.

Terms of collaborative agreements and specific products involved.

SECTION XI: STRATEGIC DIRECTION

Specific business, new product development and marketing strategies.

Anticipated acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

In this section of the report, the Top 10 companies will be ranked according to the following criteria:

Sales estimates in North America, Europe, Japan and other regions.

Sales by product category.

Operating profit and margins.

R&D expenditures, and others.

Abstract

This unique 400-page report provides agrochemical industry executives with strategically significant competitor information, analysis and insight, critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs.

The companies analyzed in this report include BASF, Bayer, Dow, DuPont, FMC, Makhteshim-Agan, Monsanto, Nufarm, Sumitomo, and Syngenta.

Objectives

To establish comprehensive, factual and cost-effective information base on performance, capabilities, goals and strategies of the world’s leading agrochemical companies.

To help current suppliers realistically assess their technological and marketing capabilities vis-a-vis leading competitors.

To assist potential market entrants in evaluating prospective acquisitions and joint venture candidates.

To complement internal competitor information gathering efforts with strategic analysis, data interpretation and insight.

To identify least competitive market niches with significant growth potential.

Rationale

In a highly dynamic and fragmented agrochemical market, besieged by intense competition, the ability to anticipate new product introductions and marketing strategies is particularly important...and can spell the difference between success and failure.

Methodology

The Top 10

Report is based on a combination of primary and secondary information sources, including Venture Planning Group’s proprietary database, developed during the firm’s continuous monitoring of the agrochemical industry, as well as over 100 syndicated studies and numerous proprietary single-client assignments. This database contains information on major agrochemical companies, technologies, products and executives worldwide.  Moreover, a comprehensive review of the Top 10 companies’ product and financial literature, business and technical periodicals, and pertinent industry analyst reports was conducted.

Contains 400 pages and 65 tables

Please note: The delivery time for the electronic version of this report is between 1-3 business days to allow the preparation of an updated version prior to dispatch.

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