Product Code: ETC13412429 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jul 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 190 | No. of Figures: 80 | No. of Tables: 40 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Molluscicides Market was valued at USD 0.85 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.2 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.80% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
The Global Molluscicides Market is experiencing steady growth due to the rising demand for effective agricultural solutions to combat mollusk pests that damage crops and vegetation. Molluscicides are chemicals used to control and eliminate snails and slugs, known for causing significant economic losses in agriculture. Factors such as increasing awareness about the impact of mollusk damage on crop yield, expanding agricultural activities, and the development of innovative molluscicide products are driving market growth. The market is also influenced by sustainable farming practices and the adoption of integrated pest management strategies. Key players in the Global Molluscicides Market include Bayer CropScience AG, Lonza Group, Marrone Bio Innovations, and American Vanguard Corporation, among others. The market is expected to continue its growth trajectory, driven by the need for efficient pest control solutions in agriculture globally.
The Global Molluscicides Market is witnessing a growing demand due to the rising awareness about the economic losses caused by mollusks in agriculture and gardening. Key trends include the increasing adoption of eco-friendly and bio-based molluscicides to minimize environmental impact, as well as advancements in formulation technologies for improved efficacy. Opportunities lie in the development of innovative products with enhanced target specificity and longer residual activity, catering to the evolving needs of farmers and gardeners. Market players are also focusing on expanding their product portfolios through strategic partnerships and acquisitions to gain a competitive edge in the market. Overall, the Global Molluscicides Market is poised for significant growth driven by the increasing need for sustainable pest control solutions in the agriculture sector.
The Global Molluscicides Market faces several challenges, including regulatory hurdles related to the approval and registration of molluscicide products, environmental concerns regarding the impact of molluscicides on non-target organisms and ecosystems, resistance development in target mollusk species, and varying climatic conditions affecting the efficacy of molluscicides. Additionally, the lack of awareness among farmers about the importance of molluscicides in crop protection and the availability of alternative pest control methods pose challenges to market growth. Competition from bio-based alternatives and the high cost of molluscicide products also impact market dynamics. Overall, addressing these challenges will be crucial for the sustainable growth of the Global Molluscicides Market.
The global molluscicides market is primarily driven by the increasing need for effective pest control solutions in agriculture to protect crops from damage caused by mollusks such as snails and slugs. Growing concerns regarding the economic losses and reduced crop yields due to mollusk infestations have led to a rising demand for molluscicides. Additionally, the expansion of agriculture into new territories and the adoption of modern farming practices further contribute to the market growth. Environmental regulations restricting the use of certain chemical pesticides have also fueled the demand for molluscicides as an alternative eco-friendly solution. The development of innovative formulations and technologies that offer improved efficiency and safety profiles is expected to drive the growth of the global molluscicides market in the coming years.
Government policies related to the Global Molluscicides Market primarily focus on regulating the use of molluscicides to ensure environmental safety and human health. These policies typically involve setting maximum residue limits for molluscicides in agricultural products, establishing guidelines for their safe application and storage, and conducting regular inspections to monitor compliance with these regulations. Additionally, some governments may incentivize the use of alternative, more environmentally friendly pest control methods to reduce the reliance on molluscicides. Overall, the aim of these policies is to strike a balance between effectively controlling mollusc populations to protect crops while minimizing any potential negative impacts on the environment and public health.
The Global Molluscicides Market is expected to witness steady growth in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for effective solutions to control pest mollusks in agriculture and gardening. Factors such as the rising awareness about the impact of mollusk infestations on crop yield and the escalating need for sustainable farming practices are likely to propel market growth. Additionally, advancements in molluscicide formulations and technologies, along with the growing adoption of integrated pest management strategies, are anticipated to further boost market expansion. However, regulatory restrictions on certain molluscicide chemicals and the emergence of alternative pest control methods could pose challenges to the market`s growth. Overall, the Global Molluscicides Market is projected to experience moderate growth, with opportunities for innovation and market penetration in various regions worldwide.
In the global molluscicides market, Asia is expected to witness significant growth due to the increasing demand for effective pest control in agriculture. North America is projected to dominate the market, driven by the adoption of advanced farming techniques and regulations supporting the use of molluscicides. Europe is anticipated to showcase steady growth, supported by the presence of key market players and growing awareness about sustainable agriculture practices. The Middle East and Africa region is likely to experience moderate growth, with a focus on enhancing crop yields through effective pest management solutions. Latin America is expected to witness a surge in demand for molluscicides due to the expanding agricultural sector and rising need for crop protection against mollusk pests.
Global Molluscicides Market |
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Global Molluscicides Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Molluscicides Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Molluscicides Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Global Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Molluscicides Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Molluscicides Market Trends |
6 Global Molluscicides Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Chemical molluscicides, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Biological molluscicides, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Agricultural, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fruits & vegetables, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.4 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Cereals & grains, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.5 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Oilseeds & pulses, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.6 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Non-agricultural, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.7 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.8 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Pellets, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 Global Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Liquid & Gel, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Molluscicides Market, Overview & Analysis |
7.1 North America Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 North America Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 North America Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
7.5 North America Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Latin America (LATAM) Molluscicides Market, Overview & Analysis |
8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.1 Brazil Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.2 Mexico Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.3 Argentina Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
8.5 Latin America (LATAM) Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
9 Asia Molluscicides Market, Overview & Analysis |
9.1 Asia Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 Asia Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.1 India Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.2 China Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.3 Japan Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.4 Rest of Asia Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.3 Asia Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
9.4 Asia Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
9.5 Asia Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Africa Molluscicides Market, Overview & Analysis |
10.1 Africa Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Africa Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.1 South Africa Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.2 Egypt Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.3 Nigeria Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.4 Rest of Africa Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.3 Africa Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
10.4 Africa Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
10.5 Africa Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Europe Molluscicides Market, Overview & Analysis |
11.1 Europe Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Europe Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.1 United Kingdom Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.2 Germany Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.3 France Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.4 Rest of Europe Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.3 Europe Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
11.4 Europe Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
11.5 Europe Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Middle East Molluscicides Market, Overview & Analysis |
12.1 Middle East Molluscicides Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Middle East Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.2 UAE Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.3 Turkey Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.3 Middle East Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
12.4 Middle East Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
12.5 Middle East Molluscicides Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Global Molluscicides Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Molluscicides Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
15 Global Molluscicides Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Global Molluscicides Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Global Molluscicides Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
15.3 Global Molluscicides Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
15.4 Global Molluscicides Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Global Molluscicides Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Global Molluscicides Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Global Molluscicides Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |