Crop Protection Market Size | Trend, Segmentation & Outlook

Q: What is driving the shift toward biological crop protection products?

Growing environmental concerns and strict pesticide regulations are pushing demand for bio-based and residue-free alternatives are the major drivers of the market.

Q: How does climate change impact the crop protection market?

It leads to unpredictable pest patterns and emerging crop diseases, increasing reliance on adaptive protection solutions.

Q: How big is the crop protection market?

The market size of crop protection is estimated at USD 65 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach at USD 111 billion by 2031.

Q: What challenges does the market face?

Regulatory bans, pesticide resistance, environmental concerns, and counterfeit product circulation in developing regions are the challenges faced by the market.

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Code: MTA4215

Publication Date: Jun 2025

What is the size of the Crop Protection Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the valuation of crop protection market was exhibited at USD 65 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach at USD 111 billion by 2031, expanding at a strong CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period 2025–2031.

Due to several growth factors including increasing global food demand, climate-related stress on crops, and the need to boost agricultural productivity, the market is continued to grow in the future. Crop protection products including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and biopesticides which play a critical role in preventing yield loss and ensure the sustainable farming practices.

Key Growth Factors in Crop Protection Market

Rising demand for food security and high crop yields
Development of commercial agriculture and large-scale farming
Increasing pest resistance and climate-induced disease outbreaks
Growing adoption of biopesticides and integrated pest management (IPM)
Support of government pesticide availability
Technological innovations in formulation and delivery

Crop Protection Market Trends

The crop protection market is undergoing for the transformation with shift towards the greener alternatives such as bio-based formulations and precision application techniques. Nowadays, the farmers are adopting drones, AI-based pest detection, and satellite-assisted monitoring to reduce chemical overuse. There is regulatory shift which is also driving the investment in sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives, especially in Europe and North America. Emerging economies are also growing with demand for pre- and post-harvest protection further enhance market expansion. Customized pest control strategies for specific crops and climates are gaining traction.