Synthetic Crop Protection Chemicals Market

The synthetic crop protection chemicals market is estimated at USD 74.38 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 88.58 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.6%. The market is growing rapidly because of the growing demand for food around the world and the need for increased crop production. This has caused commercial agriculture in most of the growing economies to expand with the immense acceptance of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and bactericides. Technological innovations in formulations, especially low-dose or targeted delivery products, enhance efficacy and safety and subsequently promote further market expansion. Pest and disease pressures have also, in part, accelerated usage through regulatory approvals in some parts of the world. Despite these challenges, such as regulatory restrictions and a continuously growing preference for biopesticides, chemicals have been, are, and will remain the most practical option in large-scale crop protection, thus ensuring a consistent supply and improving agricultural productivity across the globe.

Key players in the crop protection chemicals market, including Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, BASF SE, and Syngenta Group, are the most potent forces in this synthetic crop protection chemicals field, maintaining a good competitive position based on their extensive chemical portfolio and continuous innovation. Bayer AG holds the leading position in the market through its extensive range of synthetic herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and bactericides, and global manufacturing and R&D capabilities, along with a strong distribution network. Syngenta Group pursues increased returns on investment using a broad portfolio and the latest crop protection techniques while becoming a leader in high-value crops, insect resistance management, and unique formulations. BASF SE makes a strong case for itself with new chemistries, innovative formulations, and integrated crop protection programs that cater to both row and specialty crops. Corteva Agriscience’s entire synthetic solutions portfolio continuously invests in active ingredients, precision application technologies, and resistance management strategies to address global agriculture challenges.

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Bayer AG (Germany)

Bayer AG is one of the biggest companies in the world for synthetic crop protection chemicals, offering a vast range of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and bactericides. It harnesses robust R&D capabilities as well as great manufacturing know-how and an international distribution network to offer chemical solutions for pest, weed, and disease control on major crops. The company concentrates on differentiating innovation in synthetic chemistry and formulation technology, which comprises solutions for precision and resistance management.

Its integrated crop protection programs are designed to improve crop yield, quality, and sustainability. Being firmly entrenched in the major agricultural regions, Bayer continues to invest in further strengthening its market leadership through ongoing product development and strategic initiatives that are custom-fit for the requirements of the synthetic crop protection arena.

In December 2025, Bayer AG launched EverGolRise, a new synthetic crop protection product aimed at enhancing disease control in pulse crops. EverGolRise combines four active ingredients in a single formulation to deliver broad and improved protection against tough pathogens such as Ascochyta, while also focusing on user ease of application and effectiveness for growers. This launch underscores Bayer’s commitment to advancing synthetic chemical solutions that address evolving disease challenges in key crop segments and support stronger yield outcomes for farmers.

Corteva Agriscience (US)

Corteva Agriscience is the leading global company in the synthetic crop-protection arena. It offers a complete line-up of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and bactericides, combining cutting-edge research with vast manufacturing and distribution capacities to provide potent chemical solutions for all major crops while supporting farmers in their efforts to control pests, weeds, and diseases efficiently.

Corteva is focused on innovating synthetic chemistry and precision application technologies with resistance management strategies. Its integrated crop protection programs are about improving crop yield, quality, and sustainability. With an essential footprint across the globe in agricultural-branded products, Corteva’s market leadership is further enhanced via constant research and development into new products and through strategic initiatives geared toward the synthetic crop protection chemicals market.

In 2025, Corteva Agriscience launched Zorvec Vinabel, a synthetic fungicide developed for effective control of downy mildew in vineyards and other high-value crops. The product combines advanced active ingredients to deliver systemic and long-lasting disease protection, strengthening Corteva’s fungicide portfolio and supporting resistance management in specialty crop production.

Market Ranking

The market for crop protection chemicals is very competitive, with international presence and acceptance of these chemicals mainly in the hands of a few multinational giants such as Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, BASF SE, Syngenta Group, and FMC Corporation. They hold onto their strong position in the market by virtue of having an extensive synthetic product portfolio, a strong R&D pipeline of new products, advanced formulation capabilities, and a wide-ranging, established global distribution network. By virtue of their scale, they are able to cater to a broad spectrum of crop protection needs across major row and specialty crops. The mid-tier manufacturers, such as UPL Limited, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions, Nufarm Limited, Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd., and China National Chemical Corporation, are instrumental in offering the market cost-effective solutions with synthetic formulations, tailor-made for the region, with significant operational flexibility of their supply chains, especially in regions that are price-sensitive and emerging. Smaller players and niche participants, by targeting specialty chemistries, off-patent actives, and targeted crop segments, enhance the competitive intensity in the market. The market is expected to remain vibrant, with support from sustainable innovations, strategic partnerships, and selective geographic expansion.

The synthetic crop protection chemicals market is constantly evolving in terms of product innovation, dominated by major multinational players. In September 2025, Corteva Agriscience unveiled Zorvec Entecta, a new synthetic fungicide for effective control of downy mildew in grapes and late blight in potatoes, thus strengthening its portfolio of fungicides for certain key horticultural crops. In addition, in November 2025, the company was expected to launch Pixxaro herbicide to expand its herbicide range targeting broadleaf weeds in cereal crops. Bayer AG launched Sivanto Energy in December 2025 to strengthen its hold over the market for foliar insecticides, combining two active ingredients to provide both rapid and extended efficacy against flea beetles in canola. Meanwhile, BASF SE made progress on a new synthetic fungicide and insecticide formulation for rice and cereals, which is tailored to provide long-lasting protection, and it had moved on in mid-2025 for generic registrations and launch in certain regions. Meanwhile, in October 2025, a new synthetic herbicide active ingredient was introduced to the Syngenta Group for the next generation of crop protection chemistries designed for improved weed resistance management.

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