India Crop Protection Chemicals Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts
Description
India Crop Protection Chemicals Market Overview:
The India crop protection chemicals market, valued at US$ ** million in 2023 and projected to grow at a CAGR of **% during 2020–2030, is a vital pillar of the country’s agricultural sector. India is a leading global producer and exporter of crop protection products, supplying cost-effective herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other pesticides to Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Its strong manufacturing base for generic pesticides positions it as an essential partner in global food security while supporting India’s own diverse crop production under varied climatic conditions.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the India crop protection chemicals market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Demand is driven by India’s population growth and the need to boost crop yields amid pest outbreaks worsened by climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and invasive pests increase reliance on pesticides. Technological advances such as precision farming, new formulations, and genetically modified crops fuel adoption. Government subsidies and policy support make agrochemicals affordable, while the shift toward commercial and high-value farming intensifies their use. Increasing farmer education and awareness about crop protection benefits further sustain growth.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Concerns over environmental and human health impacts have tightened regulations on pesticide use and approval. The market also faces pest resistance, requiring continuous R&D and costly development of new molecules. Heavy dependence on imported raw materials creates vulnerability to global price swings and trade disruptions. Weak logistics, inadequate rural storage, and safety issues in chemical handling hinder efficient distribution, while rising advocacy for organic farming is gradually reducing chemical pesticide adoption.
Market Segmentation
Demand varies by crop: herbicides dominate rice, wheat, and sugarcane; insecticides are crucial for cotton, rice, and vegetables; fungicides are widely applied in fruits and vegetables under humid conditions. Integrated pest management (IPM) combining chemical and non-chemical methods is growing, alongside a shift toward bio-pesticides in response to organic and sustainable farming trends. Generic products account for about 70–75% of market volume, while patented and premium formulations (25–30%) are expanding as precision agriculture and safety awareness rise.
Competitive Landscape
India’s market is highly competitive, featuring major domestic and global firms. Leading players include UPL, Bayer CropScience, Syngenta India, BASF India, PI Industries, Sumitomo Chemical India, Sharda Cropchem, Insecticides India, Excel Crop Care, Gharda Chemicals, NACL Industries, Dhanuka Agritech, Coromandel International, Adama India, Meghmani Organics, Indofil Industries, Heranba Industries, Punjab Chemicals, Bharat Rasayan, and India Pesticides. Companies compete by expanding product portfolios, investing in R&D and sustainable formulations, strengthening rural distribution, and leveraging India’s cost advantage in exports.
Outlook
India’s crop protection chemicals market is expected to grow steadily through 2030, supported by the push for higher agricultural productivity, modern farming techniques, and sustainable pest control. Biotechnology, precision agriculture, and eco-friendly innovations will shape new product development. At the same time, rising organic farming and bio-pesticide use will influence demand mix. Improved regulation, domestic raw material production, and farmer training will be crucial to sustaining growth and reinforcing India’s global agrochemical leadership.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2022
• Base Year: 2023
• Forecast Period: 2024-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Type (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Nematicides, and Others)
By Form (Liquid and Powder/Pellets)
By Mode of Application (Foliar Application, Seed Treatment, Soil Application, and Others)
By Crop Category (Cereals, Oilseeds, Fruits & Vegetables, and Others)
By Nature (Generic/Off-Patent and Non-Generic/Proprietary)
By Region (North, South, East, West, and Central)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, UPL Limited, Bayer CropScience Limited, Syngenta India Limited, BASF India Limited, PI Industries Limited, Sumitomo Chemical India, Sharda Cropchem Ltd, Insecticides (India) Limited, Excel Crop Care Limited, Gharda Chemicals Limited, NACL Industries Limited, Dhanuka Agritech Limited, Coromandel International Limited, Adama India Private Limited (ChemChina), Meghmani Organics Limited, Indofil Industries Limited, Heranba Industries Limited, Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd., Bharat Rasayan Ltd., India Pesticides Limited, and Others.
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The India crop protection chemicals market, valued at US$ ** million in 2023 and projected to grow at a CAGR of **% during 2020–2030, is a vital pillar of the country’s agricultural sector. India is a leading global producer and exporter of crop protection products, supplying cost-effective herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other pesticides to Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Its strong manufacturing base for generic pesticides positions it as an essential partner in global food security while supporting India’s own diverse crop production under varied climatic conditions.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the India crop protection chemicals market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Demand is driven by India’s population growth and the need to boost crop yields amid pest outbreaks worsened by climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and invasive pests increase reliance on pesticides. Technological advances such as precision farming, new formulations, and genetically modified crops fuel adoption. Government subsidies and policy support make agrochemicals affordable, while the shift toward commercial and high-value farming intensifies their use. Increasing farmer education and awareness about crop protection benefits further sustain growth.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Concerns over environmental and human health impacts have tightened regulations on pesticide use and approval. The market also faces pest resistance, requiring continuous R&D and costly development of new molecules. Heavy dependence on imported raw materials creates vulnerability to global price swings and trade disruptions. Weak logistics, inadequate rural storage, and safety issues in chemical handling hinder efficient distribution, while rising advocacy for organic farming is gradually reducing chemical pesticide adoption.
Market Segmentation
Demand varies by crop: herbicides dominate rice, wheat, and sugarcane; insecticides are crucial for cotton, rice, and vegetables; fungicides are widely applied in fruits and vegetables under humid conditions. Integrated pest management (IPM) combining chemical and non-chemical methods is growing, alongside a shift toward bio-pesticides in response to organic and sustainable farming trends. Generic products account for about 70–75% of market volume, while patented and premium formulations (25–30%) are expanding as precision agriculture and safety awareness rise.
Competitive Landscape
India’s market is highly competitive, featuring major domestic and global firms. Leading players include UPL, Bayer CropScience, Syngenta India, BASF India, PI Industries, Sumitomo Chemical India, Sharda Cropchem, Insecticides India, Excel Crop Care, Gharda Chemicals, NACL Industries, Dhanuka Agritech, Coromandel International, Adama India, Meghmani Organics, Indofil Industries, Heranba Industries, Punjab Chemicals, Bharat Rasayan, and India Pesticides. Companies compete by expanding product portfolios, investing in R&D and sustainable formulations, strengthening rural distribution, and leveraging India’s cost advantage in exports.
Outlook
India’s crop protection chemicals market is expected to grow steadily through 2030, supported by the push for higher agricultural productivity, modern farming techniques, and sustainable pest control. Biotechnology, precision agriculture, and eco-friendly innovations will shape new product development. At the same time, rising organic farming and bio-pesticide use will influence demand mix. Improved regulation, domestic raw material production, and farmer training will be crucial to sustaining growth and reinforcing India’s global agrochemical leadership.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2022
• Base Year: 2023
• Forecast Period: 2024-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Type (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Nematicides, and Others)
By Form (Liquid and Powder/Pellets)
By Mode of Application (Foliar Application, Seed Treatment, Soil Application, and Others)
By Crop Category (Cereals, Oilseeds, Fruits & Vegetables, and Others)
By Nature (Generic/Off-Patent and Non-Generic/Proprietary)
By Region (North, South, East, West, and Central)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, UPL Limited, Bayer CropScience Limited, Syngenta India Limited, BASF India Limited, PI Industries Limited, Sumitomo Chemical India, Sharda Cropchem Ltd, Insecticides (India) Limited, Excel Crop Care Limited, Gharda Chemicals Limited, NACL Industries Limited, Dhanuka Agritech Limited, Coromandel International Limited, Adama India Private Limited (ChemChina), Meghmani Organics Limited, Indofil Industries Limited, Heranba Industries Limited, Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd., Bharat Rasayan Ltd., India Pesticides Limited, and Others.
Please note: It will take 4-5 business days to deliver the report upon receipt the order.
Table of Contents
158 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Introduction
- 2.1. Objectives & Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Definitions & Economic Importance
- 2.3. Research Methodology
- 2.4. Factors and Decision Matrix Analysis
- 2.5. Limitations & Challenges
- 3. Product/ Market Overview
- 3.1. Economic Importance of Crop Protection Chemicals in Agriculture
- 3.2. Global & India Agrochemicals Industry: An Overview
- 3.3. Regulatory Analysis: Crop Protection Chemicals Manufacturing in India
- 4. India: Country Profile
- 5. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market Dynamics Analysis
- 5.1. Drivers and Restraints Analysis
- 5.2. Challenges and Opportunities Analysis
- 5.3. India Crop Protection Chemicals Industry SWOT Analysis
- 5.4. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market PESTEL Analysis
- 5.5. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market Porter's Five Forces analysis
- 5.6. Supply Chain Analysis
- 5.7. Recommended Crop Protection Chemicals Products for Key Crops in India
- 6. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market: Supply Analysis
- 6.1. India Crop Protection Chemicals Production Analysis
- 6.2. India Crop Protection Chemicals Trend, Synthetic Vs. Biologicals
- 7. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market: Demand Analysis
- 7.1. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market, by Type
- 7.1.1. Insecticides
- 7.1.2. Fungicides
- 7.1.3. Nematicides
- 7.1.4. Others
- 7.2. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market, by Form
- 7.2.1. Powder/ Pellets
- 7.2.2. Liquid
- 7.3. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market, by Nature
- 7.3.1. Generic/Off-Patent
- 7.3.2. Non-Generic/ Proprietary
- 7.4. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market, by Mode of Application
- 7.4.1. Foliar Application
- 7.4.2. Seed Treatment
- 7.4.3. Soil Application
- 7.4.4. Others
- 7.5. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market, by Crop Category
- 7.5.1. Cereals
- 7.5.2. Oilseeds
- 7.5.3. Fruits & Vegetables
- 7.5.4. Others
- 7.6. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market, by Region
- 7.6.1. North
- 7.6.2. East
- 7.6.3. West
- 7.6.4. South
- 7.6.5. Central
- 8. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market: Trade (Export & Import) Analysis
- 8.1. India Export & Import Trend Analysis
- 8.2. Top 10 Export Destinations of India Crop Protection Chemicals
- 8.3. Top 10 Import Origins of India Crop Protection Chemicals
- 8.4. Top 10 Crop Protection Chemical Products Exporting Companies of India
- 8.5. Top 10 Crop Protection Chemical Products Importing Companies from India
- 9. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market: Price Trend Analysis
- 9.1. Domestic Price Trend
- 9.2. Export Price Trend
- 9.3. Price Pattern & Price Events Analysis
- 10. Competitive Analysis
- 10.1. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market Mapping
- 10.1.1. India Crop Protection Chemicals Market Recent Developments & Business Strategies
- 10.1.2. List of Key Countries Exporting & Importing Crop Protection Chemicals
- 10.1.3. List of Key Companies Exporting & Importing Crop Protection Chemicals
- 10.2. Company Profiles
- 10.2.1. Bayer CropScience
- 10.2.2. UPL Limited
- 10.2.3. Bayer CropScience Limited
- 10.2.4. Syngenta India Limited
- 10.2.5. BASF India Limited
- 10.2.6. PI Industries Limited
- 10.2.7. Sumitomo Chemical India
- 10.2.8. Sharda Cropchem Ltd
- 10.2.9. Insecticides (India) Limited
- 10.2.10. Excel Crop Care Limited
- 10.2.11. Gharda Chemicals Limited
- 10.2.12. NACL Industries Limited
- 10.2.13. Dhanuka Agritech Limited
- 10.2.14. Coromandel International Limited
- 10.2.15. Adama India Private Limited (ChemChina)
- 10.2.16. Meghmani Organics Limited
- 10.2.17. Indofil Industries Limited
- 10.2.18. Heranba Industries Limited
- 10.2.19. Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd.
- 10.2.20. Bharat Rasayan Ltd.
- 10.2.21. India Pesticides Limited
- 11. Conclusion
- 12. Appendix
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