Nematicides Global Market Report 2026

Nematicides refer to chemical or biological agents used to control and manage plant-parasitic nematodes in agricultural soils and crops. They are used to reduce nematode populations that damage plant roots, enhance nutrient and water uptake, prevent yield losses, and protect crops such as vegetables, fruits, cereals, and plantation crops from nematode-related diseases.

The main types of nematicides in the market include fumigants, bio-nematicides, organophosphates, carbamates, and others. Fumigants are highly volatile nematicides that move quickly through the air gaps between soil particles. Their mobility may be limited if soil pore spaces or pore necks are filled with water. Nematicides are available in various forms, including granular or powder, liquid, and are used across different crop types, such as fruits and vegetables, oilseeds, cereals and grains, and others. They find application in various agricultural practices, including fumigation, soil dressing, drenching, seed treatment, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the nematicides market by increasing costs of imported active ingredients, formulation chemicals, and specialized manufacturing inputs. Agricultural producers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported crop protection chemicals, while Asia-Pacific faces export cost pressures. These tariffs are influencing product pricing and availability. However, they are also accelerating development of locally produced bio-nematicides and regional manufacturing expansion.

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The nematicides market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.8 billion in 2025 to $1.95 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of intensive farming practices, increasing crop yield losses from nematodes, growth of horticulture and vegetable farming, availability of chemical nematicide formulations, adoption of soil fumigation techniques.

The nematicides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.67 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory restrictions on synthetic chemicals, rising demand for sustainable crop protection, expansion of organic farming practices, growing investments in biological crop inputs, increasing focus on residue-free agriculture. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of bio-based nematicides, rising demand for integrated pest management solutions, growing focus on soil health preservation, expansion of high-value crop protection applications, enhanced regulatory compliance.

The increasing incidence of crop pests is expected to drive the growth of the nematicides market. Crop pests-such as insects, fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, rodents, and weeds-damage crops, reduce agricultural yields, and cause economic losses. Nematicides help protect crops from nematodes, manage nematode populations, improve crop quality, and promote plant health. For instance, in March 2024, according to Crop Protection Network, a US-based partnership of university and provincial extension specialists, disease losses in Ontario, Canada, were estimated at 6.1% in 2023, marking an increase from the previous year and highlighting a resurgence in pest outbreaks linked to environmental changes and agricultural practices. Therefore, the rising incidence of crop pests is driving the nematicides market.

Technological advancements have become a significant trend gaining traction in the nematicides market. Technological advancement refers to the discovery of knowledge that enhances technology. Major companies in the nematicides sector are focused on creating new technological solutions to strengthen their market position. For example, in September 2023, Bayer Inc., a Germany-based life science company, introduced Velum and Emesto. These innovative formulations provide broad-spectrum protection against pests and diseases, improving crop yield and quality while promoting sustainable agricultural practices through low dose rates and efficient application. These developments reflect a commitment to integrated pest management, equipping Canadian potato growers with effective tools to tackle pest resistance challenges and secure a more dependable harvest.

In July 2023, Biobest Inc., a Belgium-based agricultural chemicals company, acquired BioWorks Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition propels Biobest's entry into the biopesticide market, which is a global strategic priority, by incorporating BioWorks' robust portfolio of innovative biopesticides for disease and insect control. This allows Biobest to utilize BioWorks' expertise in product development and logistics to enhance its biocontrol solutions for growers. BioWorks Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of biopesticides, including biological controls against nematodes.

Major companies operating in the nematicides market are BASF SE, Syngenta AG, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation, UPL Limited, Nufarm Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Marrone Bio Innovations, Valent BioSciences LLC, Koppert Biological Systems, Bionema, Vegalab SA, STK bio-ag technologies, Andermatt Biocontrol AG, Certis USA LLC, Novozymes A/S, BioConsortia Inc., Gowan Company, American Vanguard Corporation

North America was the largest region in the nematicides market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the nematicides market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the nematicides market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The nematicides market consists of sales of natural nematicides and chemical nematicides. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Fumigants; Bio Nematicides; Organophosphates; Carbamates
• 2) By Form: Granular Or Powder; Liquid
• 3) By Crop Type: Fruits and Vegetables; Oilseeds; Cereals and Grains; Other Crop Types
• 4) By Application: Fumigation; Soil Dressing; Drenching; Seed Treatment; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Fumigants: Methyl Bromide; Chloropicrin; 1;3-Dichloropropene
• 2) By Bio Nematicides: Bacterial-Based Bio Nematicides; Fungal-Based Bio Nematicides; Plant-Based Bio Nematicides
• 3) By Organophosphates: Oxamyl; Terbufos
• 4) By Carbamates: Carbofuran; Methomyl; Aldicarb
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Syngenta AG; Bayer AG; Corteva Agriscience; FMC Corporation; UPL Limited; Nufarm Limited; Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.; Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.; Marrone Bio Innovations; Valent BioSciences LLC; Koppert Biological Systems; Bionema; Vegalab SA; STK bio-ag technologies; Andermatt Biocontrol AG; Certis USA LLC; Novozymes A/S; BioConsortia Inc.; Gowan Company; American Vanguard Corporation
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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