Molluscicides Market Report 2025 (Global Edition)

Current scenario of the Molluscicides market 

Key opportunity of the Molluscicides market

• The introduction of “green eco-friendly” molluscicide products acts as an opportunity for the molluscicide market

Large manufacturers have started using natural and safe byproducts to create environmentally acceptable molluscicide solutions. Effective biological controls to prevent invading mollusks do not exist. Synthetic molluscicide treatment impacts crop establishment, results in algal blooms and pesticide residue issues, and is hazardous to non-target creatures. As a result, botanical molluscicides become necessary as a backup plan. 

For example,
Neem-Ag NPs are produced using a green, environmentally friendly synthesis process. Several methods are used to characterize the synthesized nanoparticles. While they have varying degrees of activity, neem-Ag NPs are potent against both adult and juvenile B. alexandrina. The combination stops snail eggs from hatching and significantly kills cercariae, the parasite's infectious stage. Therefore, after researching how neem-Ag NPs affect nearby non-target organisms, they may offer a way to control schistosomiasis. 

Source (https://journals.lww.com/aptb/fulltext/2023/13010/molluscicidal_effect_of_green_synthesized_silver.5.aspx#:~:text=The%20formulation%20prevents%20the%20hatching,the%20surrounding%20non%2Dtarget%20organisms.) 

This polyherbal formulation is a biodegradable biological control approach with low toxicity to non-target organisms, unlike synthetic molluscicides that are hazardous to non-target organisms. The market has an opportunity as green, environmentally friendly molluscicide products are introduced. 

Key drivers of Molluscicides market

• An increase in the adoption of agrochemicals drives the growth of the molluscicides market.

The continuous technical advancements in the agriculture sector have led to a shift in farming practices. The rising export and import of agricultural commodities across varied geographies, especially in developing nations, has led to the emergence of new forms of harmful organisms. This has increased demand for goods that contain novel active substances to safeguard crops. The globalization of the agrochemical sector has a considerable effect on the crop protection markets in Asia. The world's fastest population growth, increasing demands for food production, and economic expansion are all contributing to an increase in the need for various agrochemicals, including pesticides and herbicides. In the Asia-Pacific emerging nations, there is a growing demand for food products, but there is a decreasing amount of land available for farming due to the increasing effects of urbanization. This forces farmers to use a range of agrochemicals to maintain soil health and increase land productivity. Due to the threat posed by the world's population growth and the need to feed it, farmers are being obliged to employ cutting-edge technology, including molluscicides, to safeguard their crops from harm and satisfy consumer demand. 

For example,
In 2021, Syngenta was ranked as the world's leading crop protection company based on revenue, generating some 13.3 billion U.S. dollars in pesticide sales. Second in the ranking was Bayer CropScience, a subgroup of Bayer AG, with pesticide sales amounting to 11.4 billion U.S. dollars. In 2021, the total revenue of Bayer CropScience, including seed and pesticide sales, amounted to over 20 billion euros.

Source (https://www.statista.com/statistics/257489/ranking-of-leading-agrochemical-companies-worldwide-by-revenue/) 

For example,
According to the consulting group Next Move Strategy Consulting, the agrochemical market worldwide was worth approximately 217.24 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. This is expected to increase to more than 279 billion U.S. dollars in 2030.

Source (https://www.statista.com/statistics/311943/agrochemical-market-value-worldwide/) 

In addition, the market for molluscicides is expanding due to growing agricultural innovations and the demand for horticulture products. Developing countries like China and India are adopting more contemporary technology due to their growing populations, which is increasing the demand for molluscicides globally. Government programs for agricultural improvements and incentives for agricultural operations are driving growth in the molluscicide market. Hence, propelling the revenue of the Molluscicides market.

• Increasing product utilization in horticulture drives the growth of the molluscicides market.

The increased urbanization of the world and rising consumer disposable incomes have led to a significant expansion in the horticulture and landscaping sectors in recent years. Accordingly, horticulturists and gardeners frequently utilize molluscicides to keep slugs and snails away from their attractive plants, flower beds, and gardens. They are also used to prevent snail damage to young plants and seedlings in nurseries, greenhouses, and plant propagation facilities. Molluscicides also help to keep plants healthy and visually appealing, which improves the aesthetic quality and appeal of gardens and landscapes.

For example,
The Indian horticulture sector contributes 33% to the agriculture Gross Value Added (GVA), significantly contributing to the Indian economy. It ensures nutritional security, provides rural employment opportunities, diversifies farm activities, and enhances farmers' income. India currently produces 320.48 million tons of horticulture produce, surpassing food grain production from 25.66 million hectares. 

Source (https://agriwelfare.gov.in/en/Hirticulture) 

Horticulture crops have higher productivity compared to food grains. India is a world leader in producing various fruits, vegetables, spices, coconut, and cashew nuts. New crops like kiwi, gherkins, kinnow, date palms, and oil palms have been successfully introduced for commercial cultivation. The increasing demand for horticultural produce, driven by health consciousness, income growth, export demand, and population growth, presents challenges in increasing crop production. Molluscicides enhance plant health and aesthetic appeal, improving gardens' and landscapes' appeal.

Key restraints of the Molluscicides market

• Growing overuse of dangerous chemicals endangering the environment hampers the growth of the molluscicides market.

Many molluscicides stress mollusk species' water balance system as part of their mode of action. Two common active chemicals utilized by major global manufacturers worldwide in the production of molluscicide products are metaldehyde and methiocarb. Chemicals are essential for society, but some can be harmful to the environment and organisms. PBT substances, which degrade slowly and can travel long distances, are particularly problematic. Some chemicals have adverse effects on organisms even at low concentrations, while others do not cause significant harm until their concentrations accumulate at the top of food chains. Legislative, economic, and voluntary measures are used to manage chemical-related risks and harm. Environmental administration controls, monitors, and assesses the ecosystem's exposure to chemicals. Chemicals end up in the environment through various routes, including point source emissions from industry, wastewater treatment plants, accidents, diffuse emissions from households, and long-distance airborne transport. Large wastewater treatment plants receive wastewater from industrial plants, hospitals, landfills, stormwater, and sludge. Chemicals are also released into the environment from natural or historical sources, such as contaminated sediments near ports, water areas downstream of former wood processing industries, land contaminated with fire-fighting foam, or leaching from acid sulphate soils along the west coast. Some of the problems faced by market participants include hazards to non-target organisms including natural garden predators, dangers to endangered species, and risks to human health or the environment, including toxicity or illness to humans or animals. Furthermore, trace amounts of these substances have been discovered in drinking water, contaminating the water and harming the ecosystem's food chain. 

How did COVID-19 impact the Molluscicide market?

The abrupt COVID-19 outbreak had a significant negative impact on the world economy since the government implemented lockdown measures and restricted travel to stop the disease's spread. All industrial operations were suspended, and the cross-border movement of people and products was curtailed. The manufacture of pesticides and the availability of raw materials for import and export were both greatly impacted by these activities. Lockdown measures and the worry that the virus would infect manufacturing workers endangered the companies that produced pesticides, which also had to deal with labor shortages and disruptions in the supply chain. On the other hand, as a result of the pandemic's quick demand for pest management in crops, the market for pest control products grew. As a result, it became difficult for producers, merchants, and suppliers to guarantee that there would be active substances available for purchase.

Our study will explain complete manufacturing process along with major raw materials required to manufacture end-product. This report helps to make effective decisions determining product position and will assist you to understand opportunities and threats around the globe.

The Global Molluscicides Market is witnessing significant growth in the near future.

In 2023, the Chemical Metaldehyde segment accounted for noticeable share of global Molluscicides Market and is projected to experience significant growth in the near future.

The Cereal segment is expected to expand at the significant CAGR retaining position throughout the forecast period.

Some of the key companies Lonza Group AG , BASF SE and others are focusing on its strategy building model to strengthen its product portfolio and expand its business in the global market.

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