The nematicides market is projected to grow from USD 2.25 billion in 2025 to USD 3.06 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by escalating crop losses due to plant-parasitic nematodes, rising demand for high-value crops such as fruits, vegetables, and plantation crops, and the increasing need to boost yields on limited arable land. Advances in seed-applied treatments, precision agriculture, and integrated pest management (IPM) have significantly improved nematode control. Meanwhile, stricter regulations on chemical fumigants are encouraging the adoption of bio-based alternatives. Continuous product innovations, supportive government policies, and strategic investments by agrochemical companies are further fueling market expansion.
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By Mode of Application: Soil Dressing Leads
The soil dressing segment is expected to capture a significant share of the nematicides market. This method directly targets nematodes in the soil, where infestation begins, enabling uniform distribution of nematicides and deeper penetration into the root zone. This ensures prolonged protection against nematodes while improving root establishment and nutrient uptake, ultimately boosting yields for vegetables, cereals, and pulses. Soil dressing is especially effective in intensive farming systems with high nematode pressure, where consistent crop protection is essential. Innovations in formulation technologies, including granular and liquid products, have enhanced application efficiency, safety, and convenience. With growing demand for sustainable crop protection, soil dressing remains a vital application mode by enabling precise treatment, reducing wastage, and maintaining its strong market position.
By Crop Type: Fruits & Vegetables Dominate
The fruits & vegetables segment is poised to hold the largest share of the nematicides market, driven by their high economic value and vulnerability to nematode infestations. Crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, carrots, and citrus suffer significantly from root-knot and cyst nematodes, resulting in yield and quality losses. Rising consumer demand for fresh, residue-free produce is prompting farmers to increasingly adopt both chemical and biological nematicides. Intensive cultivation practices and year-round production cycles in horticulture further intensify nematode pressure, underscoring the need for effective management. In regions such as Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific, large-scale fruit and vegetable production under protected cultivation systems has accelerated the use of advanced nematicide formulations, including seed-applied and bio-based products—cementing the dominance of this segment.
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By Region: North America Leads
North America is projected to hold the largest share of the global nematicides market, driven by the extensive cultivation of high-value crops such as soybeans, corn, cotton, and vegetables that are highly susceptible to nematode infestations. Root-knot, soybean cyst, and lesion nematodes cause significant yield losses, fueling demand for effective control solutions. Large-scale, mechanized farming systems in the US and Canada further support nematicide usage, enabling farmers to maximize productivity and profitability on shrinking arable land.
The region’s dominance is reinforced by the rapid adoption of seed-applied nematicides and the integration of nematode control into precision agriculture. Seed treatments offering targeted, season-long protection have become key to sustainable farming practices. Continuous innovations, new product launches, and strong research support from land-grant universities and government programs have driven widespread adoption of advanced nematicide solutions in North America.
Additionally, a favorable regulatory environment encourages the introduction of biological and bio-based nematicides alongside traditional chemicals. Consumer demand for residue-free produce and environmental compliance pressures are accelerating the shift toward sustainable products.
Leading Nematicide Companies:
Notable companies profiled in the nematicides market include BASF SE (Germany), Bayer AG (Germany), UPL (India), Corteva (US), Novonesis Group (Denmark), FMC Corporation (US), Nufarm (Australia), Syngenta (Switzerland), American Vanguard Corporation (US), and Sumitomo Chemicals (Japan).
Recent Developments:
- February 2025: BASF pre-launched Votivo Prime, a biological contact nematicide containing Bacillus firmus strain I-1582, at the fourth EnBio event in Argentina.
- January 2025: American Vanguard Corporation, through its crop business unit AMVAC, entered into a regional distribution agreement with DPH Biologicals to expand its GreenSolutions portfolio, including BellaTrove Companion Maxx, an EPA-approved biocontrol product that provides both fungicidal and nematicidal activity.
- March 2025: FMC Corporation expanded its biological crop protection platform in Canada by collaborating with Novonesis (formerly Novozymes A/S), a leader in plant biosolutions.
