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Organophosphate pesticides are a varied group of chemicals used primarily in pesticides and insecticides. They work by targeting the body's acetylcholinesterase enzyme, causing harmful effects. These pesticides are commonly employed to manage pests on vegetables and fruits in agricultural settings.
Organophosphate pesticides encompass various types, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other variants. Herbicides are chemical substances specifically designed to eliminate unwanted plants, predominantly weeds. Among the ingredients utilized in these pesticides are malathion, diazinon, glyphosate, methamidophos, dimethoate, chlorpyriphos, parathion, and several others. These pesticides find application in diverse settings, spanning crop-based and non-crop-based scenarios.
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 affected the organophosphate pesticides market by raising costs for imported active ingredients, intermediates, and formulation chemicals used in pesticide production. These impacts are most pronounced across insecticide and herbicide segments, particularly in Asia Pacific and Latin America where agricultural chemical trade is significant. Increased tariffs have led to higher input costs and pricing pressures for manufacturers. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged domestic pesticide production, strengthened regional supply chains, and supported local agrochemical manufacturing capabilities.
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The organophosphates pesticides market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.41 billion in 2025 to $8.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing crop loss due to pests, expansion of commercial farming, demand for high yield crops, affordability of organophosphate pesticides, widespread agricultural pest infestations.
The organophosphates pesticides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in food crop cultivation, rising pest resistance challenges, increasing focus on crop productivity, expansion of developing country agriculture, advancements in pesticide formulation technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use in crop protection programs, growing demand for broad spectrum pesticides, increased focus on pest resistance management, expansion of organophosphate formulations for fruits and vegetables, adoption of integrated pest management practices.
The rise in the prevalence of crop infections is expected to propel the growth of the organophosphate pesticide market going forward. Crop infections refer to diseases that can affect plants through wounds, stomata, or pores. Organophosphate pesticides are used for controlling diseases that affect crops and making sure the crops are protected. For instance, In February 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a US-based government organization, reported that pests lead to annual crop production losses worldwide ranging from 20% to 40%. These losses translate into significant economic impacts, with approximately $220 billion lost due to plant diseases and around $70 billion attributed to invasive insects. Therefore, the rise in the prevalence of crop infection is driving the growth of the organophosphate pesticides market.
Major companies operating in the organophosphate pesticide market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as pest control products, to boost pest control effectiveness and minimize environmental impact. Their focus is on developing sustainable solutions that meet regulatory standards. A pest control product is a substance or device used to prevent, eliminate, or manage pests that threaten health, agriculture, or the environment. These can include chemicals, biological agents, or mechanical traps. For instance, in November 2023, Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), an India-based agribusiness company, launched a Rashinban to chilli crops during their critical flowering stage. It features a unique formulation that effectively targets a broad spectrum of pests, including thrips, mites, and caterpillars, during the critical flowering stage of chilli crops. This advanced pest control solution not only provides a quick knockdown effect in a single application but also eliminates the need for multiple insecticides, significantly reducing the frequency of sprays required by farmers.
In March 2023, ADAMA Ltd., an Israel-based crop protection solutions company, acquired the remaining 40% stake in ADAMA Chile for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, ADAMA aims to fully integrate its biologicals and bio-stimulant capabilities to strengthen its sustainable agriculture portfolio and expand its presence in fast-growing Latin American markets. ADAMA Chile is a Chile-based bio plant nutrition and agrochemical products manufacturer that specializes in producing organophosphate pesticides, including DIAZOL 50 EW, an organophosphate insecticide with the active ingredient diazinon.
Major companies operating in the organophosphates pesticides market are BASF SE, Dow AgroSciences LLC (now part of Corteva), Bayer AG, Hebei Chenguang Pesticide Co Ltd., Sumitomo Chemicals, Syngenta Crop Protection AG, The Monsanto Company (now part of Bayer), DuPont de Nemours Inc. (via Corteva Agriscience), United Phosphorus Limited, FMC Corporation, Adama Agricultural Solutions, Nufarm Ltd., Piramal Agro Ltd., Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Limited, Godrej Agrovet Ltd., Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co Ltd., American Vanguard Corporation, Cheminova A/S (acquired by FMC), Valent USA LLC, Rallis India Ltd., Isagro SpA, Shandong Longlive Agrochem Co Ltd., Nantong Evergreen Agrochemical Co Ltd., Jiangsu Huai'an Chemical Industry Group Co Ltd., Zhejiang Xinyi Agrochemical Co Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the organophosphates pesticides market in 2025. The regions covered in the organophosphates pesticides market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the organophosphates pesticides market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The organophosphates pesticides market consists of thiols, amides, esters of phosphonic, phosphonic, phosphoric, and thiophosphoric acids. 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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