Germany Crop Protection Chemicals Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The Germany crop protection chemicals market size reached approximately USD 2.69 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.50% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of around USD 3.79 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Crop protection chemicals, also known as agrochemicals, are products used to protect crops from pests, diseases, and weeds that can negatively impact their growth and yield. These chemicals play a crucial role in agriculture practices by improving crop productivity. Different types of crop protection chemicals are designed to target specific pests or issues.

  • The increasing demand for food amid the growing global population is significantly surging the requirement for crop protection chemicals. Crop protection chemicals play an integral role in protecting crops from weeds, pests, and pathogens and improving the overall crop yield.
  • One of the Germany crop protection chemicals market trends include the growing health and environmental concerns. Consumers are increasingly seeking organic products that are more nutritional and sustainable than conventional products, boosting the demand for crop protection chemicals with natural origins.
  • The introduction of favourable government initiatives aimed at promoting the usage of biocontrol products is anticipated to aid the Germany crop protection chemicals market demand. The German government has implemented various regulations to support the commercialisation of biopesticides in the country as they facilitate the sustainable management of crops.
Market Segmentation

Germany Crop Protection Chemicals Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Source Type:
  • Natural
  • Synthetic
Market Breakup by Product Type:
  • Herbicides
  • Fungicides
  • Biopesticides
  • Others
Market Breakup by Form:
  • Liquid
  • Solid
Market Breakup by Crop Type:
  • Cereals and Grains
  • Oilseeds and Pulses
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Others
Market Breakup by Mode of Application Type:
  • Foliar Spray
  • Seed Treatment
  • Soil Treatment
  • Others
Market Share by Product Type

Biopesticides are expected to hold a significant portion of the Germany crop protection chemicals market share in the forecast period. Biopesticides are derived from natural materials like bacteria, animals, plants, and various minerals, among others. They are less toxic than conventional solutions, are more effective in small quantities, enhance crop yield, and reduce soil and air pollution caused by conventional pesticides.

Increasing investments in R&D activities aimed at enhancing the efficiency and productivity of crop protection chemicals, including biopesticides, are likely to fuel the market growth in the forecast period.

Market Share by Form

As per the Germany crop protection chemicals market analysis, the demand for liquid solutions is rising as they offer ease of application, handling, and transportation, are affordable, and have a long shelf life. They can easily sweep into the soil, secure rapid growth of roots, and enable easy absorption of nutrition in seedlings. Liquid crop protection chemicals also boast uniform and easy application while effectively regulating the pH of the soil, driving the segment’s growth.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Germany crop protection chemicals market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

BASF SE

BASF SE is a German multinational chemical company and one of the world's largest chemical producers. It was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF offers a wide range of crop protection products, seeds, and traits to help farmers enhance crop yields and protect plants from pests, diseases, and environmental stress.

Bayer CropScience Limited

Bayer CropScience Limited is a division of Bayer AG, a German multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company. Bayer CropScience is a major player in the agricultural sector, offering products related to crop protection, seeds, and non-agricultural pest control.

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

Syngenta Crop Protection AG is a Swiss-based agrochemical company that specialises in crop protection and seed technologies. It was formed in 2000 through the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. Syngenta offers a broad range of crop protection products, including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and seed treatments.

Other Germany crop protection chemicals market players are Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation, UPL Europe Ltd., Nufarm Ltd., Certis Europe BV, Novozymes A/S, ADAMA Group, among others.


1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
1.3 Key Demand Drivers
1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
1.5 Industry Best Practices
1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
1.7 Industry Outlook
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
2.1 Market Trends
2.2 Key Verticals
2.3 Key Regions
2.4 Supplier Power
2.5 Buyer Power
2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
3 Economic Summary
3.1 GDP Outlook
3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
3.3 Inflation Trends
3.4 Democracy Index
3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
3.7 Population Outlook
3.8 Urbanisation Trends
4 Country Risk Profiles
4.1 Country Risk
4.2 Business Climate
5 Global Crop Protection Chemicals Market Overview
5.1 Key Industry Highlights
5.2 Global Crop Protection Chemicals Historical Market (2018-2024)
5.3 Global Crop Protection Chemicals Market Forecast (2025-2034)
5.4 Global Crop Protection Chemicals Market Share by Region
5.4.1 North America
5.4.2 Europe
5.4.3 Asia Pacific
5.4.4 Latin America
5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
6 Germany Crop Protection Chemicals Market Overview
6.1 Key Industry Highlights
6.2 Germany Crop Protection Chemicals Historical Market (2018-2024)
6.3 Germany Crop Protection Chemicals Market Forecast (2025-2034)
7 Germany Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Source
7.1 Natural
7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.2 Synthetic
7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8 Germany Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Product Type
8.1 Herbicides
8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.2 Fungicides
8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.3 Biopesticides
8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.4 Others
9 Germany Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Form
9.1 Liquid
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.2 Solid
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10 Germany Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Crop Type
10.1 Cereals and Grains
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.2 Oilseeds and Pulses
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.3 Fruits and Vegetables
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.4 Others
11 Germany Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Mode of Application
11.1 Foliar Spray
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
11.2 Seed Treatment
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
11.3 Soil Treatment
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
11.4 Others
12 Market Dynamics
12.1 SWOT Analysis
12.1.1 Strengths
12.1.2 Weaknesses
12.1.3 Opportunities
12.1.4 Threats
12.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
12.2.1 Supplier’s Power
12.2.2 Buyer’s Power
12.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
12.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
12.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Key Indicators for Demand
12.4 Key Indicators for Price
13 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code - 388)
13.1 Major Importing Countries
13.1.1 By Volume
13.1.2 By Value
13.2 Major Exporting Countries
13.2.1 By Volume
13.2.2 By Value
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Supplier Selection
15.2 Key Global Players
15.3 Key Regional Players
15.4 Key Player Strategies
15.5 Company Profiles
15.5.1 BASF SE
15.5.1.1 Company Overview
15.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.1.4 Certifications
15.5.2 Bayer CropScience Limited
15.5.2.1 Company Overview
15.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.2.4 Certifications
15.5.3 Syngenta Crop Protection AG
15.5.3.1 Company Overview
15.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.3.4 Certifications
15.5.4 Corteva Agriscience
15.5.4.1 Company Overview
15.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.4.4 Certifications
15.5.5 FMC Corporation
15.5.5.1 Company Overview
15.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.5.4 Certifications
15.5.6 UPL Europe Ltd.
15.5.6.1 Company Overview
15.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.6.4 Certifications
15.5.7 Nufarm Ltd.
15.5.7.1 Company Overview
15.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.7.4 Certifications
15.5.8 Certis Europe BV
15.5.8.1 Company Overview
15.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.8.4 Certifications
15.5.9 Novozymes A/S
15.5.9.1 Company Overview
15.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.9.4 Certifications
15.5.10 ADAMA Group
15.5.10.1 Company Overview
15.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.10.4 Certifications
15.5.11 Others

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