Nematicides Market Size To Reach $3.2 Billion By 2033

Nematicides Market Growth & Trends

The global nematicides market size is expected to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 11.2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Market expansion is supported by mounting agricultural losses attributed to plant-parasitic nematodes, growing food consumption, and the need to enhance crop yields. The expansion of commercial agriculture and increased production of high-value crops, such as fruits, vegetables, and plantation varieties, are prompting farmers to adopt reliable soil pest control measures. Greater recognition of nematode-induced yield reduction and the financial advantages of preventive crop protection is further strengthening demand across key agricultural regions.

Promising opportunities are emerging through the development of biological formulations incorporating beneficial microbes, plant-derived extracts, and naturally sourced active ingredients. The increasing focus on sustainable cultivation, integrated pest management, and minimizing dependence on conventional chemical solutions is motivating manufacturers to accelerate biological product development. Furthermore, improvements in formulation performance, growth in organic farming, and partnerships between crop protection suppliers and biotechnology firms are opening new avenues for product portfolio expansion and broader market reach.

The bio-based segment accounted for the largest market share, representing 55.4% of revenue in 2025, driven by increasing demand for sustainable crop protection alternatives. Greater focus on environmentally conscious agricultural practices is prompting growers to adopt microbial solutions, plant-derived extracts, and naturally sourced compounds to control plant-parasitic nematodes. These products can be incorporated into integrated pest management strategies while reducing reliance on selected conventional chemical treatments.

Fumigants captured the highest revenue share among product types, accounting for 32.1% in 2025, owing to their established application in controlling soil-borne pests before crop planting. These treatments are particularly important in intensive farming operations and high-value crop cultivation, where nematode infestations can undermine yields, product quality, and profitability. Their capacity to disperse through soil under appropriate conditions makes them suitable for pre-plant soil disinfestation.

North America accounted for the largest share of 30.8% in 2025, supported by well-developed agricultural infrastructure, established crop protection supply networks, and extensive adoption of advanced farming practices. Demand is reinforced by large-scale cultivation of field crops, fruits, vegetables, and specialty produce susceptible to nematode infestations. Agriculture also supports research and agricultural extension programs focused on managing nematodes and other crop pests through integrated approaches.

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Nematicides Market Report Highlights

• Increasing food requirements, the expansion of large-scale farming, and greater recognition of damage caused by soil-dwelling pests are driving the need for efficient crop protection measures. Innovations in chemical formulations and biological solutions are improving effectiveness across a broad range of agricultural uses.

• Mineral oil-based formulations are projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.5%, supported by their potential application in specialized crop protection programs. Market demand will be shaped by formulation effectiveness, compatibility with different farming systems, and the ability to control nematode infestations.

• Non-fumigant products are forecast to register a CAGR of 11.9% between 2026 and 2033, driven by rising preference for targeted soil treatments and versatile application techniques. Depending on the formulation, these solutions can be delivered through soil incorporation, irrigation systems, or other crop-specific methods.

• Asia Pacific is projected to grow the fastest with a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period, driven by extensive farming activities, intensive cultivation practices, and increasing emphasis on improving agricultural yields. China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries present promising opportunities across vegetable, fruit, cereal, and plantation crop production.

• Key players operating in the market include Syngenta AG; Corteva Agriscience; BASF SE; Bayer AG; FMC Corporation; UPL Limited; Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.; ADAMA Ltd.;Certis Biologicals;Valent BioSciences LLC.

• In March 2025, BASF collaborated with Agmatix to develop a digital tool for detecting and predicting soybean cyst nematode presence using artificial intelligence and agronomic data. The initiative focuses on improving identification of infestation risks and supporting more targeted management decisions for soybean growers.

Nematicides Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global nematicides market on the basis of source, product and region:

Nematicides Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, Volume, Kilotons, 2021 - 2033)

• Mineral Oil Nematicides

• Bio-Based Nematicides

Nematicides Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, Volume, Kilotons, 2021 - 2033)

• Fumigants

• Carbamates

• Organophosphates

• Non-Fumigants

• Other Products

Nematicides Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, Volume, Kilotons, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in the Nematicides Market

• Syngenta AG

• Corteva Agriscience

• BASF SE

• Bayer AG

• FMC Corporation

• UPL Limited

• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

• ADAMA Ltd.

• Certis Biologicals

• Valent BioSciences LLC