Nematicides Market by Type (Fumigant, Carbamate, Organophosphate, Bionematicide), Form (Solid, Liquid), Method of Application (Fumigation, Irrigation, Seed Treatment), Application (Agricultural, Industrial), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

The global nematicides market is estimated at USD 1.17 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 1.43 Billion by 2022. Rapid advancements in technology adoption in the agricultural and allied sectors have impacted the conventional agricultural practices. Use of nematicides for soil improvement has led to a rise in the productivity and better yield.

The objectives of the report are to define, segment, and measure the nematicides market, in both quantitative and qualitative terms, further the market is segmented by type, form, method of application, application, and region. The report also aims to provide detailed information about the crucial factors influencing the growth of the market, strategical analysis of micromarkets, opportunities for stakeholders, details of competitive landscape, and profiles of the key players with respect to their market share and competencies.

The years considered for the study are as follows:

• Base year – 2015
• Estimated year – 2016
• Projected year – 2022
• Forecast period – 2016 to 2022

Research Methodology:

The top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to arrive at the market sizes and obtain the market forecast. Data triangulation methods were used to perform market estimation and market forecasting for the entire segmentation listed in this report. Extensive secondary research was conducted to understand the nematicides market insights and trends, which was further validated through primary interviews. The report provides both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the global nematicides market, the competitive landscape, and the preferred development strategies of the key players.

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The companies profiled in nematicides market report are BASF SE (Germany), Bayer CropScience AG (Germany), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company (U.S.), Monsanto Company (U.S), Syngenta AG (Switzerland), FMC Corporation (U.S.), Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd. (Israel), Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd. (Japan), and Valent Corporation (U.S.).

The stakeholders for nematicides market are mentioned below:

• Agricultural institutes
• Crop growers
• Nematicide and other pesticide manufacturers/suppliers
• Intermediary suppliers
• Wholesalers
• Traders
• Research institutes and organizations
• Regulatory bodies

Scope of the Nematicides Market Report

This research report categorizes the nematicides market based on type, form, method of application, application, and region.

Nematicides market on the basis of Type,

• Fumigants
• Carbamates
• Organophosphates
• Bionematicides
• Others (include active ingredients such as acetoprole, benclothiaz, DBCP, and metam.)

Nematicides market on the basis of Form,

• Solid (Granular or powder)
• Liquid

Nematicides market on the basis of Method of Application,

• Fumigation
• Irrigation
• Spraying
• Seed treatment

Nematicides market on the basis of Application,

• Agricultural
• Industrial
• Others (include lawns, turf, and nurseries)

Nematicides market on the basis of Region,

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• RoW (RoW includes Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and other countries)

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Product Analysis

• Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company

Geographical Analysis of Nematicides Market

• Further breakdown of the Rest of Europe region nematicides market into Poland, Denmark, Hungary, and Romania.
• Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia-Pacific region nematicides market into Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
• Further breakdown of nematicides market of other countries of the RoW region into the Middle Eastern countries.

Company Information

• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five)

Increasing demand for maximum yield from limited arable land to drive the global nematicides market beyond USD 1.4 billion by 2022

Nematicides are a type of pesticides used to kill plant parasites, such as nematodes that infest the roots and stems in different crops. Rapid globalization has helped industries to grow at a higher rate, which has reduced the arable land available to grow different crop types. Attributed to these factors, the demand for high-yielding crops has increased across regions. The sales of nematicides are mostly applied on fresh produce, particularly vegetable crops due to the damage caused by root-knot nematodes, followed by specialty crops, such as coffee, nuts, sugarcane, and tobacco.

Maintenance of soil health has become an essential component in agriculture crop cultivation to achieve the required levels of yield and meet the food demand. The share of nematode damage to specific crops ranges from 3.3% to 20.6%, with a mean of 12.3%. Thus, the use of nematicides to control nematodes has become essential for increasing the yield and gaining maximum output from the available land. Therefore, nematicides market is projected to reach USD 800 million by 2022.

Although nematodes can damage crops, there are some species of nematodes that can be used as a form of biological pest control. Beneficial nematodes are used to control fleas, moths, ants, weevils, beetles, flies, and other pests. As these nematodes have no harmful effect on the human health or the environment, the demand is likely to remain high in the global nematicides market market.

Harmful effects of synthetic nematicides on the soil and environment to be a major restraining factor for the market

Many chemical or synthetic nematicides have proven harmful to the soil and other beneficial microorganisms that are essential for maintaining the fertility of the land. Synthetic nematicides may also have an adverse impact on the environment and health of the humans coming in contact during the fumigation process. Fumigant nematicides also impact the air quality as they are volatile organic compounds. While the users of these nematicides continue to remain at a higher risk, the health of field workers and other applicators working near the target site might be adversely affected. Each application method presents different potential hazards & exposure symptoms, environmental hazards, and methods for preventing problems during application. As per the Montreal Protocol by the WTO, methyl bromide is proven to deplete the ozone layer and has been phased out completely in more than 26 countries.

Market Dynamics

Leading manufacturers are developing innovative solutions for existing and new types of nematicides to drive the industry forward

Fumigants: Allows excellent control of nematodes

By value, fumigant products dominated the nematicides market in 2017. Attributed to its high cost, these gaseous compounds injected into the soil are mainly used on high-value crops, such as vegetables and fruits. This continues to be a leading nematode control technique in the US as well as various European countries including France and Germany. All fumigants have low molecular weights and are mainly utilized in gaseous or liquid form. As they volatilize, the gas diffuses through the spaces between soil particles, which helps in killing the nematodes living in these spaces.

Carbamates: Second-largest type of nematicide used globally

Carbamates or derivatives (esters) of carbamic acid are systemic insecticides which are used to control the pests on the shoots and roots of the plants. These carbamates are transported through the xylem of the plants. Due to these factors, they are mainly used as soil insecticides and nematicides. DowDuPont, Monsanto, and Valent USA are some of the major companies manufacturing carbamates.

Organophosphates: Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the next 5 years

Phosphate ester or organophosphate (sometimes abbreviated OP) is used as an important chemical group used as insecticides, herbicides, and nematicides. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists organophosphates is witnessed to be very highly toxic to the bees, wildlife, and humans. North America accounted for the largest share of the organophosphates market in 2017, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022 due to convenience in the registration of nematicide products.

Bionematicides: Chemical-free option to control nematodes

In recent years, the demand for agricultural biological products has witnessed steady growth due to the growing environmental concerns and potential hazards related to the use of conventional agrochemicals. Among biopesticides, bionematicides is manufactured on the basis of the biological resources, such as biochemicals and plant extracts. Growing awareness about the adverse impact of conventional agrochemicals, such as environmental pollution and health hazards, has increased the demand for biological solutions globally. Hence, government organizations are encouraging farmers to use biocontrol seed treatments with bionematicides.

Key Questions

• What are the upcoming substitutes and trends that will have a significant impact on the nematicides market growth in the future?
• Bionematicides are gaining traction in the market; how will this impact the pesticides market in the next five years?
• What will be the prominent revenue-generating pockets for the nematicides market in the next five years?
• Most suppliers have opted for marketing strategies, such as expansions & partnerships, as could be seen from the recent developments. Where will it take the industry in the mid to long term?

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 13)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
    1.4 Years Considered in the Report
    1.5 Currency Considered
    1.6 Stakeholders
    1.7 Limitations

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 17)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
    2.3 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 26)

4 Premium Insights of Nematicides Market (Page No. - 32)

5 Nematicides Market Overview (Page No. - 38)
    5.1 Introduction
           5.1.1 Characteristics of an Ideal Nematicide
    5.2 Market Segmentation
           5.2.1 By Type
           5.2.2 By Form
           5.2.3 By Method of Application
           5.2.4 By Application
           5.2.5 By Region
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Importance of Nematicides to Maintain Soil Health
                    5.3.1.2 South America: Significant Growth Market for Nematicides
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 Change in Environmental Protection Laws and Government Policies Across Diverse Geographies
                    5.3.2.2 Synthetic Nematicides Proving Harmful for the Soil and the Environment
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Rise in Agricultural Industries in the Asia-Pacific Region
                    5.3.3.2 Emerging Economies Have More Contribution Toward the Global Market in the Future
           5.3.4 Challenges
                    5.3.4.1 Stringent Regulatory Framework

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 47)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Value Chain
    6.3 Supply Chain

7 Nematicides Market, By Type (Page No. - 50)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 By Type
           7.2.1 Fumigants
           7.2.2 Carbamates
           7.2.3 Organophosphates
           7.2.4 Bionematicides

8 Market, By Form (Page No. - 56)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Granular Or Powder Form
    8.3 Liquid Form

9 Market, By Method of Application (Page No. - 60)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Fumigation
    9.3 Irrigation
    9.4 Spraying
    9.5 Seed Treatment

10 Market, By Application (Page No. - 66)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 Agricultural
     10.3 Industrial
     10.4 Others

11 Market, By Region (Page No. - 71)
     11.1 Introduction
     11.2 North America
             11.2.1 U.S.
             11.2.2 Canada.
             11.2.3 Mexico.
     11.3 Europe
             11.3.1 Germany.
             11.3.2 France.
             11.3.3 U.K..
             11.3.4 Rest of Europe.
     11.4 Asia-Pacific
             11.4.1 Japan.
             11.4.2 China.
             11.4.3 India..
             11.4.4 Rest of Asia-Pacific.
     11.5 RoW
             11.5.1 Brazil.
             11.5.2 Argentina..
             11.5.3 South Africa..
             11.5.4 Rest of RoW.

12 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 104)
     12.1 Overview
     12.2 Competitive Situation & Trend
             12.2.1 Mergers & Acquisitions
             12.2.2 Agreements, Expansions, and Investments
             12.2.3 New Product Launches
             12.2.4 Others

13 Company Profiles (Page No. - 112)
(Company at A Glance, Recent Financials, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, & Recent Developments)*
     13.1 BASF SE
     13.2 Bayer Cropscience AG
     13.3 The DOW Chemical Company
     13.4 E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company
     13.5 Monsanto Company
     13.6 Syngenta AG
     13.7 FMC Corporation
     13.8 ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd. (Makhteshim-Agan)
     13.9 Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd.
     13.10 Valent USA

“ * The companies listed are a representative sample of the market’s ecosystem and in no particular order”

*Details on Company at A Glance, Recent Financials, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, & Recent Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

14 Appendix (Page No. - 136)
     14.1 Discussion Guide
     14.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     14.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
     14.4 Available Customizations
     14.5 Related Reports
     14.6 Author Details

List of Tables (68 Tables)

Table 1 Nematicides Market Snapshot, By Value
Table 2 Types of Nematicides & Active Ingredients
Table 3 Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 Fumigant Nematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 5 Carbamate Nematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 Organophosphate Nematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 7 Bionematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 Market for Nematicides Size, By Form, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 9 Granular Or Powder Form Market Size, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 Liquid Form Market Size, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Nematicides Market Size, By Method of Application, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Fumigation Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 13 Irrigation Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Spraying Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 15 Seed Treatment Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Nematicides Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 17 Agricultural Nematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Industrial Nematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 19 Other Applications Market Size, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 Nematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 21 Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 22 North America:Nematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 23 North America: Market Size, By Country, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 24 North America: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 25 North America: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 26 U.S: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 27 U.S: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 28 Canada: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 29 Canada: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 30 Mexico: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 31 Mexico: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 32 Europe: Nematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 33 Europe: Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 34 Europe: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 35 Europe: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 36 Germany: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 37 Germany: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 38 France: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 39 France: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 40 U.K.: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 41 U.K.: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 42 Rest of Europe: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 43 Rest of Europe: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 44 Asia-Pacific: Nematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 45 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 46 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 47 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 48 Japan: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 49 Japan: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 50 China: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 51 China: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 52 India: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 53 India: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 54 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Market for Nematicides Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 55 Rest of Asia Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 56 RoW: Nematicides Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 57 RoW: Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 58 RoW: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 59 RoW: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 60 Brazil: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 61 Brazil: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 62 Argentina: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 63 Argentina: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 64 South Africa: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 65 South Africa: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 66 Others in RoW: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 67 Others in RoW: Market Size, By Type ,2014–2022 (KT)
Table 68 Global Nematicides Market Company Rankings, 2015

List of Figures (47 Figures)

Figure 1 Nematicides Market: Research Design
Figure 2 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 4 Nematicides Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 5 Fumigants Nematicides to Dominate the Market (2016-2022)
Figure 6 Nematicides for Agricultural Application to Register the Highest CAGR Between 2016 & 2022
Figure 7 Agricultural Segment Dominated the Market in 2015 (KT)
Figure 8 Asia-Pacific is Projected to Be the Largest Market, in Terms of Volume (2016-2022)
Figure 9 High Growth in the Asia-Pacific Market for Nematicides Between 2016 & 2022
Figure 10 Asia-Pacific to Grow at the Highest Rate Between 2016 & 2022
Figure 11 Agricultural Segment By Application Holds for the Largest Share in the Asia-Pacific Region in 2015
Figure 12 Diversified Crop Cultivation Pattern in the Asia-Pacific Region to Boost Demand for Nematicides Between 2016 & 2022
Figure 13 Japan and China to Emerge as Lucrative Markets
Figure 14 Asia-Pacific to Experience High Growth in the Forecast Period for Nematicides
Figure 15 Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges
Figure 16 Value Chain Analysis for Nematicides: Active Ingredients Account for the Largest Value
Figure 17 Supply Chain for Market
Figure 18 Fumigants to Be the Largest Through 2022
Figure 19 Granular Or Powder Form of Nematicides Held the Largest Share During the Forecast Period
Figure 20 Nematicides Market, By Method of Application
Figure 21 Fumigation has the Largest Market Size By Method of Application
Figure 22 Market, By Application
Figure 23 Agricultural Nematicides to Have the Largest Market Size From 2016 to 2022
Figure 24 North America Held the Largest Share (By Value) in the Global Nematicides Market
Figure 25 Regional Snapshot: Asia-Pacific Driving the Growth of the Nematicides Market
Figure 26 North America: Market Snapshot (2014–2022)
Figure 27 U.S. is Expected to Be the Largest Market for Nematicides in North America
Figure 28 France is Expected to Be the Fastest-Growing Market for Nematicides
Figure 29 Asia-Pacific: Market Snapshot (2014–2022)
Figure 30 Japan is Projected to Be the Fastest Growing Market in Asia-Pacific
Figure 31 Brazil is Expected to Be the Fastest Growing Market for Nematicides in RoW
Figure 32 Companies Adopted Mergers and Acquisitions as the Key Growth Strategy
Figure 33 Battle for Market Share: Mergers & Acquisitions Was the Key Strategy
Figure 34 BASF SE: Business Overview
Figure 35 BASF SE: SWOT Analysis
Figure 36 Bayer Cropscience AG: Business Overview
Figure 37 Bayer Cropscience AG: SWOT Analysis
Figure 38 The DOW Chemical Company: Business Overview
Figure 39 DOW Chemical Company: SWOT Analysis
Figure 40 E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company: Business Overview
Figure 41 E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company: SWOT Analysis
Figure 42 Monsanto Company: Business Overview
Figure 43 Monsanto Company : SWOT Analysis
Figure 44 Syngenta AG: Business Overview
Figure 45 FMC Corporation: Business Overview
Figure 46 ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.: Business Overview
Figure 47 Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd.: Business Overview

The global nematicides market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.30% from 2016 to 2022, to reach a projected value of USD 1.43 Billion by 2022. The market growth is driven by multiple factors such as better maintenance of soil health to achieve the required crop yield and emergence of South American countries as major contributors toward the growth of overall market.

The nematicides market has been segmented on the basis of type, form, method of application, application, and region. On the basis of type, this market has been segmented into fumigant, carbamate, organophosphate, bionematicide, and others (acetoprole, benclothiaz, DBCP, and metam). The fumigant segment, by type, dominated the market in 2015, owing to its larger use on high-value fresh produce crop varieties such as fruits & vegetables. The bionematicide segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. This is largely attributed to the phasing out of chemical-based nematicides due to stringent government policies in developed countries and shift towards organic farming.

On the basis of form, the nematicides market has been segmented into solid (granular or powder) and liquid. The liquid-based nematicides segment has been projected to be the fastest-growing during the forecast period, owing to flexibility toward direct placement of the nematicides to the target crop and also due to their cost effectiveness.

On the basis of method of application, the seed treatment method is projected to be the fastest-growing from 2016 to 2022; owing to rise in the price of fertilizers & pesticides and its less harmful effects on the human health.

On the basis of application, the agricultural segment has been projected to be the fastest-growing during the forecast period. This can be attributed to rapid industrialization globally, reducing the agricultural land available to grow crops, leading to the use of nematicides to control nematodes and increase crop yield.

The nematicides market is dominated by North America, followed by Europe in 2015. The Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR owing to better crop protection practices adopted in the developing economies of the Asia-Pacific region and use of nematicides improves the soil condition and helps in better yield.

The nematicides market is fragmented and competitive, with a large number of players operating at regional and local levels. The key players in this market are BASF SE (Germany), Bayer CropScience AG (Germany), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company (U.S.), and Monsanto Company (U.S). These players adopted mergers & acquisitions and new product launches as their key strategies.

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