Market Overview:

The Global Agricultural Pheromones Market size was valued at USD 684.3 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1,545.21 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.34% from 2023 to 2030.

Advancements in agricultural techniques and technology, farmers and market participants have increasingly adopted pheromones as part of their integrated pest management strategy. These synthetic replicas of natural pheromones play a crucial role in attracting and capturing insects, and they are employed in diverse ways, such as luring pests, mass trapping, disrupting mating behaviors, and more. As a highly effective alternative to traditional pesticides, pheromones have gained significant traction due to their ability to mitigate the detrimental effects that conventional pesticides can have on the environment, human health, and other organisms.

Agricultural pheromones play a crucial role in integrated pest management (IPM) programs, which aim to minimize the use of synthetic pesticides and promote sustainable agricultural practices. By using pheromones, farmers can disrupt the mating patterns of pests and inhibit their reproduction, leading to a reduction in pest populations without harming beneficial insects or the environment. The market for agricultural pheromones has been growing steadily in recent years due to increasing awareness about sustainable farming practices and the adverse effects of synthetic pesticides on human health and the environment.

Top Key Players Covered in The Agricultural Pheromones Market:

• • Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (Japan)
  • Koppert Biological Systems (Netherlands)
  • Isagro Group (Italy)
  • Biobest Group NV (Belgium)
  • Suterra LLC (US)
  • Russell IPM (UK)
  • ISCA Technologies (US)
  • Trécé Incorporated (US)
  • Bedoukian Research Inc. (US)
  • Pherobank BV (Netherlands)
  • BASF SE (Germany)
  • Certis Europe BV (Netherlands)
  • Bioline Agrosciences Ltd. (US)
  • Bio Controle (Brazil), and Other Major Players

Market Dynamics and Factors:           

The demand for crop protection solutions, including agricultural pheromones, is experiencing a significant rise due to various factors in the agricultural industry. One key driver is the global shift towards sustainable agricultural practices, driven by concerns over the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on human health, beneficial organisms, and the environment. Agricultural pheromones play a crucial role in this context by offering a targeted and species-specific approach to pest management, which reduces the reliance on broad-spectrum chemical pesticides.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies further contribute to the increasing demand for agricultural pheromones. These strategies advocate for a holistic approach to pest control, combining different techniques to manage pests effectively. Pheromones act as monitoring tools in IPM programs, enabling early pest detection and guiding the timing of interventions. Overall, the rising popularity of agricultural pheromones is driven by sustainability initiatives, consumer preferences for safer pest control methods, regulatory support, and ongoing technological advancements in the field of crop protection solutions.

 The Agricultural Pheromones Market Report Highlight:

• • By Type, Repellent pheromones have demonstrated their effectiveness in repelling pests, thereby reducing crop damage and losses. These pheromones create a barrier or deterrent effect, preventing pests from feeding or laying eggs on crops. By keeping pests away, repellent pheromones contribute to maintaining the health and quality of crops.
  • By Application, Dispensers are essential components in the agricultural pheromones market as they play a critical role in releasing pheromones effectively to control pests. These devices come in various forms such as traps, lures, and dispensers integrated into crop protection systems. Dispensers ensure the precise and continuous release of pheromones, attracting pests and disrupting their mating patterns, thereby reducing crop damage.
  • By Region, North America is poised to lead the agricultural pheromones market due to its robust and efficient agricultural sector. The region boasts a strong production capacity for a wide range of crops, including grains, fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops, supported by numerous farms committed to high-quality and high-yield agriculture. This emphasis on productivity fuels substantial demand for advanced crop protection solutions like agricultural pheromones, cementing North America's dominant position in the industry.

 Key Industry Development:

In March 2023, BASF will present the latest advancements in its agricultural innovation pipeline of crop protection, seeds and traits, and digital solutions. Their focus is to provide much-needed solutions for farmers to overcome local and crop system-specific pest pressures, climate challenges, changing regulatory requirements, and rising consumer expectations.

In February 2023, newly available Pherobank products, pheromone lures for Syngrapha Paris and Sympistis lapponica. In a joint effort with Markus P. Rantala1 to formulate a new attractant for Polia species, interestingly one of the pheromone mixtures was found to attract large numbers of Syngrapha parilis and another large number of Sympistis lapponica.

The Agricultural Pheromones Market Segmentation:

By Type

• • Sex Pheromones
  • Aggregation Pheromones
  • Repellent Pheromones
  • Others

By Function

• • Mating Disruption
  • Detection & Monitoring
  • Mass Trapping

 By Application

• • Dispensers
  • Traps
  • Spray Method

By Crop Type

• • Field Crops
  • Orchard Crops
  • Vegetables
  • Others

For this report, AkVis Intelligence has segmented the Agricultural Pheromones Market based on region:

Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million; Volume in Units, 2023-2030)

North America

• • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Eastern Europe

• • Russia
  • Bulgaria
  • The Czech Republic
  • Hungary
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • Rest of Eastern Europe

Western Europe

• • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Western Europe

Asia Pacific

• • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Singapore
  • Australia
  • New-Zealand
  • Rest of APAC

Middle East & Africa

• • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • UAE
  • Israel
  • South Africa

South America

• • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of SA