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Halogenated agrochemicals are agricultural chemicals that have been chemically modified by the addition of halogen atoms such as fluorine (F) and chlorine (Cl). These compounds are extensively used as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides to protect crops from pests, diseases, and weeds. Halogenation typically improves the chemical's effectiveness, stability, and environmental persistence, though it can also lead to concerns about environmental and health impacts due to its potential persistence and toxicity.
The primary types of halogenated agrochemicals include herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Herbicides are chemicals designed to eliminate unwanted plants (weeds) in agricultural fields by disrupting their growth processes or by directly poisoning the plants. The various halogen types are categorized into chlorine-based agrochemicals, bromine-based agrochemicals, fluorine-based agrochemicals, and iodine-based agrochemicals, and they are applied in diverse ways such as foliar sprays, soil treatments, and seed treatments. The main users of these chemicals include farmers, agricultural workers, and agricultural companies.
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 have impacted the halogenated agrochemicals market by increasing costs for imported halogenated intermediates, specialty solvents, and formulation additives. These cost increases have affected herbicide, insecticide, and fungicide pricing, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America where agricultural input imports are significant. Tariff pressures have also influenced availability and seasonal supply cycles. To manage these challenges, manufacturers are localizing synthesis, optimizing formulation efficiency, and investing in regional production facilities. In some cases, tariffs have encouraged domestic agrochemical manufacturing and improved supply chain resilience.
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The halogenated agrochemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $200.52 billion in 2025 to $213.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of commercial agriculture, rising pest resistance issues, demand for higher crop yields, expansion of chemical pesticide usage, need for stable agrochemical formulations.
The halogenated agrochemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $266.85 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing global food demand, expansion of precision farming, development of advanced active ingredients, stricter pest control regulations, growth of high value crop cultivation. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high efficacy crop protection chemicals, growing use of fluorine-based agrochemicals, expansion of integrated pest management solutions, increasing focus on long lasting formulations, shift toward targeted application methods.
The rising demand for food production is expected to propel the growth of the halogenated agrochemicals market going forward. This growing demand is driven by population expansion, rapid urbanization, changing dietary preferences, and increasing income levels. Halogenated agrochemicals help protect crops from pests and diseases, supporting higher yields and strengthening global food security amid rising agricultural demands. For example, in July 2024, according to GOV.UK, the value of vegetable production in 2023 increased by 10% to $2.36 billion (£1.9 billion), while fruit production rose by 2.2% to just over $1.24 billion (£1.0 billion). Therefore, the increasing need for food production is driving the halogenated agrochemicals market.
Major companies in the halogenated agrochemicals market are focusing on developing sustainable fertilizers and pesticides, including biofungicide premixes, to protect crops while reducing environmental impact. A biofungicide premix is a formulated blend of one or more biological agents-such as beneficial fungi or bacteria-designed to control plant fungal diseases in an eco-friendly, sustainable way. For instance, in November 2023, FMC Corporation, a U.S.-based chemical manufacturing company, launched Ethos Elite LFR, an insecticide/biofungicide premix combining the pyrethroid insecticide bifenthrin with two proprietary biological strains, Bacillus velezensis RTI301 and Bacillus subtilis RTI477. This product provides early-season protection against soilborne pests and fungal diseases and is approved for use on crops including corn, soybeans, cotton, peanuts, tomatoes, and canola.
In December 2023, Crystal Crop Protection Limited, an India-based agrochemical manufacturer, acquired the herbicide trademark Gramoxone from Syngenta Group Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition strengthens Crystal Crop Protection's presence in the herbicide market by leveraging Gramoxone's well-established brand reputation and expanding its reach among Indian farmers. Syngenta Group Co., Ltd. is a Switzerland-based agrochemical producer known for manufacturing halogenated herbicides such as Gramoxone.
Major companies operating in the halogenated agrochemicals market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, Corteva Agriscience Inc., Syngenta AG, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Lanxess AG , United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) Limited, FMC Corporation, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Nufarm Limited, Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Group Co Ltd, Nissan Chemical Corporation, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Nippon Soda Co Ltd, Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd., Sipcam Oxon Group, Dow AgroSciences LLC, Cheminova A/S, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, Sharda Cropchem Limited, Rotam Global AgroSciences, Albaugh LLC, Crystal Crop Protection Limited, Drexel Chemical Company, Isagro SpA
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the halogenated agrochemicals market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the halogenated agrochemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the halogenated agrochemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The halogenated agrochemicals market consists of sales of fluorinated nematicides, halogenated insect growth regulators, and halogenated soil fumigants. 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.
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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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