Molluscicides Market Size, Share, and Analysis, By Type (Chemical and Biological), By Application (Cereals and Grains, Fruit and Vegetables, Pulse and Oil Seeds and Others), By Form (Pellets, and Liquid), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Molluscicides are pesticides that kill mollusks, such as snails, clam, squid, and slugs. These are usually used in large-scale agriculture for the prevention of pest attacks on crops such as cereal, grains, fruits, and vegetables and are used for domestic or commercial purposes. Molluscicides can be classified into two types - chemical and biological. Chemical molluscicides comprise active chemical ingredients. Both help to kill snails and slugs and prevent the crops from being damaged.

Molluscicides help improve productivity, prevent crop losses, control vector disease, and increase food quality. Additionally, manufacturers have begun manufacturing eco-friendly mollusk pesticide products using natural and harmless by-products. Therefore, the rising need for the protection of horticultural crops and increasing consumer awareness about controlling snail and slug infestations in the fields has considerably driven the product demand.

Impact of COVID-19 on Molluscicides Market

The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 severely affected the global economy as the government undertook lockdown initiatives and limited the movement of people to prevent the spread of the disease. All industrial activities were paused and the transport of goods and people across borders was restricted. These actions significantly affected the availability of export and import raw materials and pesticide production. Lockdown restrictions and the fear of the spread of the virus among factory workers threatened the pesticide-producing factories, which faced supply chain interruptions and labor scarcities. Conversely, the demand for pest control products increased due to the rapid demand for pest control in crops during the pandemic. This resulted in suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers struggling to ensure a continued supply of active ingredients in the market.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Overview of global market


• Supply chain challenges


• Regulatory analysis


• Impact of COVID-19 on molluscicides market

Analysis by Type

Chemical molluscicides market share is expected to gain remarkable traction over the forecast period. This is attributed to the escalating product adoption owing to efficacy in controlling mollusks in high-value horticultural crops. The molluscicides are easier to use and are affordable for the farmers. The demand for such products among farmers is high, and hence they are exported to various regions across the globe. These factors considerably contribute to the rising product demand.

Analysis by Application

The cereals segment is expected to exhibit substantial growth over the forecast period. This comes with the increasing product adoption for preventing the crop from damage and enhance productivity. Hence, the effective application in cereal & grains has led to the increased product demand in the market.

Analysis by Form

The pellets segment is expected to hold the largest share in the market. Pelleting is one of the most efficient techniques used to control slugs and snails. The effectiveness of pellets depends upon their chemical content, especially the presence of elements that attract slugs and their durability under field conditions. As a result, the pellet form of molluscicides is more used as compared to the liquid form.

Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific is expected to witness considerable growth over the estimated period. This is due to the growing demand for cereals & grains, fruits, vegetables, and others. Crop production is higher in Asia, especially in India, China, Southeast Asian countries. A significant amount of the population is involved in agricultural activities in the region and produces some of the major cereal crops such as rice, and wheat; cash crops such as sugarcane, tobacco, cotton, jute, and oilseeds, and horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants.

Since mollusks have become one of the major threats to crops such as barley, wheat, oats, and horticultural crops, the region's demand for agrochemicals is increasing. Furthermore,  increasing awareness regarding mollusk control among farmers and the introduction of green, eco-friendly products are expected to create opportunities for molluscicides market growth during the forecast period.

Key Players Covered

The key manufacturers in the market include Lonza Group, Bayer AG, BASF SE, American Vanguard Corporation, Adama Agricultural Solutions, UPL Limited, Marrone Bio Innovations, and Neudorff GmbH.

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• January 2022: Arxada, one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialty chemicals and part of Lonza Group Ltd., launched specialty chemicals, dubbed Axcela. The product is manufactured using a unique wet-extrusion process.


• June 2020: ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Limited launched a new ferric phosphate-based molluscicide, Gusto IRON, in the U.K. The product is used to specifically control the population of slugs in the horticultural crops grown by the farmers in the country.