PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1733959
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1733959
Global Iprodione Market to Reach US$321.0 Million by 2030
The global market for Iprodione estimated at US$237.9 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$321.0 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Iprodione 50% Wettable Powder, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.6% CAGR and reach US$169.5 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Iprodione 50% Suspension Concentrate segment is estimated at 4.6% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$64.8 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.0% CAGR
The Iprodione market in the U.S. is estimated at US$64.8 Million in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$63.5 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% and 5.1% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.3% CAGR.
Global Iprodione Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
What Makes Iprodione a Valuable Fungicide in Crop Protection?
Iprodione is a dicarboximide fungicide widely used in agriculture to control fungal pathogens across a variety of crops, including fruits, vegetables, turfgrass, and ornamental plants. It functions by inhibiting spore germination and mycelial growth of fungi, primarily targeting Botrytis, Sclerotinia, and Alternaria species. Iprodione is applied preventively and curatively, making it an important part of integrated pest management (IPM) programs in both open-field and greenhouse settings.
Its broad-spectrum activity and effectiveness in controlling diseases such as gray mold, blight, and rot have made it a go-to option for farmers aiming to protect crop yield and quality. Due to its contact and locally systemic action, iprodione provides a flexible mode of application across foliar sprays, seed treatments, and soil drenches. While newer fungicides continue to enter the market, iprodione’s multi-crop applicability and relatively fast action help it maintain a significant share in fungicide portfolios, particularly in regions with high humidity where fungal outbreaks are common.
How Are Regulatory and Resistance Challenges Impacting Iprodione Usage?
Despite its effectiveness, iprodione has come under increasing regulatory scrutiny due to environmental and toxicological concerns. In some jurisdictions-such as the European Union-its use has been restricted or phased out due to its potential carcinogenicity, environmental persistence, and risk to aquatic life. These developments have led to market segmentation, with iprodione use remaining strong in some countries while declining in others where regulatory barriers are higher.
Resistance management is another critical concern, especially as repeated application of iprodione can lead to reduced sensitivity in target pathogens. To address this, agronomists and product formulators often recommend rotating iprodione with fungicides from different chemical classes (e.g., triazoles, strobilurins) to mitigate resistance development. This has prompted greater investment in combination products and tank mixes that combine iprodione with other active ingredients to enhance efficacy and prolong field relevance. Moreover, research into bio-based alternatives and safer synthetic fungicides is ongoing, which could gradually displace older actives like iprodione in the long term.
Where Is Demand Concentrated and What Are the Primary Application Segments?
Iprodione continues to see strong demand in horticulture-intensive regions such as North America, Asia-Pacific, and parts of Latin America, where high-value crops like strawberries, lettuce, tomatoes, and grapes require rigorous fungal disease management. It is also widely used in the turf management industry, particularly in golf courses and sports fields, where it helps maintain disease-free grass under high moisture and traffic conditions.
In the Asia-Pacific region, expanding fruit and vegetable production and relatively lenient regulatory environments support iprodione’s ongoing application. In the Americas, its use remains notable in vineyard management, leafy greens, and post-harvest treatment in some fruit supply chains. However, rising awareness of pesticide residues and export restrictions is prompting growers to adopt residue-compliant practices, often involving reduced application frequency or substitution with biological alternatives where feasible.
The Growth in the Iprodione Market Is Driven by Several Factors…
It is driven by persistent global demand for broad-spectrum fungicides in high-value crop protection, especially in humid and temperate regions where fungal diseases are prevalent. The expansion of protected cultivation systems-such as greenhouses and net houses-is further contributing to steady usage of iprodione, owing to the higher disease pressure in controlled environments. The compound’s utility across multiple crops and diseases ensures continued inclusion in spray programs, particularly in developing economies where regulatory barriers are minimal.
In addition, the development of combination fungicide products that include iprodione is supporting its market presence by enhancing field efficacy and resistance management. The need for fast-acting contact fungicides with curative potential is also contributing to its sustained application. However, the market is increasingly shaped by environmental policy changes, food safety standards, and the availability of substitute chemistries. As global agriculture shifts toward more sustainable and residue-sensitive practices, iprodione’s continued market performance will depend on strategic positioning, stewardship practices, and integration within diversified crop protection strategies.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Iprodione market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Product Type (Iprodione 50% Wettable Powder, Iprodione 50% Suspension Concentrate, Iprodione 25% Emulsifiable Concentrate, Iprodione 50% Water Dispersible Granules); Application (Fruits, Vegetables, Ornamental Plants, Cereals & Grains, Turf & Lawns); End-Use (Agriculture, Horticulture, Turf Management, Greenhouse Cultivation)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.
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