How big is the Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market?

The Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market size is expected to reach USD 279.34 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.23% to reach USD 343.60 million by 2029. Read More

What is the current Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market size?

In 2024, the Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market size is expected to reach USD 279.34 million. Read More

Who are the key players in Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market?

American Vanguard Corporation, Arxada, Nufarm Ltd, PI Industries and UPL Limited are the major companies operating in the Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market. Read More

Which segment has the biggest share in the Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market?

In the Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market, the Foliar segment accounts for the largest share by application mode. Read More

Which country has the biggest share in the Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market?

In 2024, China accounts for the largest share by country in the Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market. Read More

What years does this Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?

In 2023, the Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market size was estimated at 279.34 million. The report covers the Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. Read More

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Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market Summary

Icons	Lable	Value
	Study Period	2017 - 2029
	Market Size (2024)	USD 279.3 Million
	Market Size (2029)	USD 343.6 Million
	Largest Share by Application Mode	Foliar
	CAGR (2024 - 2029)	4.23 %
	Largest Share by Country	China
	Market Concentration	Low
Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market Analysis

The Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market size is estimated at 279.3 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 343.6 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.23% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

279.3 Million

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

343.6 Million

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

0.60 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

4.23 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Application Mode

55.24 %

value share, Foliar, 2023

Foliar application is the most common and traditional way of applying molluscicides, which will effectively control the slugs and snails in various crops like cereals and oilseeds.

Largest Segment by Crop Type

55.59 %

value share, Grains & Cereals, 2023

The rise in crop losses by slugs and snails and higher cultivation areas of grains and cereal crops has increased the utilization of molluscicides and drove the market growth.

Largest Segment By Country

32 %

value share, China, 2023

Growing crop losses by Chinese slugs, which can feed on 500 crop types and higher cultivation areas have increased the use of molluscicides and helped in market growth.

Leading Market Player 1

10.80 %

market share, UPL Limited, 2022

UPL Limited is majorly concentrating on its molluscicide product portfolio to serve a wide range of crops, including cereals, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, and other crops.

Leading Market Player 2

1.43 %

market share, Nufarm Ltd, 2022

Nufarm majorly concentrates on extending its product portfolio by introducing innovative molluscicide products for better control of slugs and snails in various crops.

Foliar application dominates molluscicide applications owing to its quick action

Slugs and snails eat a wide array of broadleaf plants and grasses, including most crops and many weeds. They harm crops by killing seedlings, causing poor stands, and damaging leaves on young plants. Hence, the management of slugs is of utmost importance to get better yields in the susceptible crops. The Asia-Pacific molluscicide market was valued at USD 256.3 million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 343.6 million by the end of the forecast period.
Brown garden snails, giant African snails, rice field slugs, Chinese slugs, and keelback slugs are some of the major slug and snail species that can pose significant challenges to crop production in Asia-Pacific. Metaldehyde, iron phosphate, methiocarb, and sodium ferric EDTA are commonly used molluscicides.
Molluscicides can be applied through different methods. In Asia-Pacific, foliar application dominated in molluscicide application, accounting for the largest market share of 54.8% in 2022. Foliar-applied molluscicides can provide quick control of mollusk populations. When sprayed onto the foliage, the molluscicides can be readily absorbed by the pests as they come into contact with it. This can lead to rapid mortality.
Soil treatment accounted for the second largest market share of 30.4% of the Asia-Pacific molluscicide market in 2022. Recent advances in the development of enhanced wettable powders, granules, and bait formulations with improved stability, adherence, and attractiveness to snails and slugs will drive the soil treatment. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period (2023-2029).

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Increased need for molluscicides in major crops like rice is driving the market

The molluscicides market in Asia-Pacific witnessed steady growth during the historical period, with the region occupying the second-highest share of 28.3% by value of the global molluscicide market in 2022.
Snail farming failed in Asia as snails destroyed the growing rice crops, causing severe economic losses as rice farms are the region's major source of food and income. The golden apple snail, Pomacea canaliculata, has been introduced to several Asian countries, where it has unexpectedly developed into a rice pest. Most farmers have resorted to chemical control, including the use of molluscicides, and have adopted integrated snail management practices.
Rice is by far the most important crop throughout Asia, where 90% of the world's production and consumption occurs in this region. Molluscicides are mostly used in grains and cereals in Asia-Pacific as the region is the largest exporter and producer of staple grains such as rice. The segment occupied a share of 56.8% by value in 2022.
Similarly, mollusk attacks on fruit crops have also been on the rise in the region, leading to farmers adopting chemical control methods to protect their crops. Fruits and vegetables occupied a share of 18.5% by value in 2022.
Although control strategies are urgently needed in the region, researchers have suggested that farmers must have a sound knowledge of the ecology of snails to adopt the right application strategy for molluscicides. At the same time, initiatives by governments of various countries and innovations by manufacturers are expected to drive the molluscicide market in the region at a CAGR of 1.3% during the forecast period (2023-2029).

Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market Trends

The increasing mollusk population is leading to higher application per hectare

Japan is the largest per hectare consumer of molluscicides, with 100.0 grams in 2022. Snails are common pests that feed on a wide range of crops in Japan. However, the apple snail, an invasive species, poses a significant threat to rice cultivation in Japan, particularly in Kyushu. It is considered a major hindrance to the adoption of direct-sowing practices in rice farming. To address this problem, the use of molluscicides and repellents by farmers has increased and proven to be an effective strategy in mitigating the impact caused by the apple snail invasion.
Australia is by far the second-highest per hectare consumer of molluscicides in Asia-Pacific, with 13.2 grams per hectare in 2022. African giant snail (Lissachatina fulica) is considered a major pest in Australia due to its ability to reproduce rapidly and feed on a wide range of plants, including crops, ornamental plants, and native vegetation. It has a voracious appetite and can cause significant damage to gardens, crops, and natural habitats, leading to severe economic losses.
The Philippines, Vietnam, and China were other prominent countries using molluscicides at the rate of 9.9 grams, 8.4 grams, and 7.1 grams per hectare, respectively, in 2022. Golden apple snails are the major threat to rice production in these countries as they cut the rice stem at the base, destroying the whole plant and leading to annual yield losses of up to 50%, especially in irrigated rice fields, according to the International Rice Research Institute.
Few of the snail species like golden apple snails can grow and reproduce quickly, making it very difficult to control, leading to higher usage of molluscicides in the countries of Asia-Pacific.

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The major drivers for this market include the increasing adoption of agrochemicals and the infestation of golden apple snails in the rice fields of Asia

Slugs usually feed above and below the soil surface, damaging seeds, shoots, and roots. In some crops, the main problem time is at planting, while in others, problems occur during the growing season or harvest. These mollusk species have become one of the major threats causing huge agricultural losses. These species are majorly seen in cereal crops such as wheat, barley, oats, and horticultural crops. Deroceras, Milax, Tandonia, Limax, and Arion are recognized as important mollusks causing economic losses in the crops.
Metaldehyde is a molluscicide used in a variety of vegetables and crops in fields, gardens, and greenhouses. It is applied in the form of liquid, granules, sprays, dust, or pelleted/grain bait to kill slugs and snails. Metaldehyde was valued at USD 52.5 thousand per metric ton in 2022.
Ferric phosphate is a molluscicide for use in cereals, oilseed rape, potatoes, and a wide range of horticultural crops and was valued at USD 52.0 thousand per metric ton in 2022. Iron phosphate interferes with the calcium metabolism within the slug and eventually causes cellular pathological changes in the slug’s crop and hepatopancreas. This process from feeding to dying normally takes about three to six days.
The major drivers for this market include increasing adoption of agrochemicals, rising demand for high-value horticulture crops, and infestation of golden apple snails in the rice fields of Asia. Further, increasing awareness of mollusk control among farmers and the introduction of innovative molluscicide products are expected to create growth opportunities for this market during the forecast period.

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Asia Pacific Molluscicide Industry Overview

The Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 14.21%. The major players in this market are American Vanguard Corporation, Arxada, Nufarm Ltd, PI Industries and UPL Limited (sorted alphabetically).

Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market Leaders

American Vanguard Corporation
Arxada
Nufarm Ltd
PI Industries
UPL Limited

Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market Concentration

Other important companies include Zagro.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market News

August 2020: American Vanguard Corporation acquired all the stock in AgNova Technologies Pty Ltd, an Australian agrochemicals specialist. Its presence in the Australian and Asia-Pacific agrochemical markets has been strengthened by this acquisition.
December 2019: Isagro Asia Agrochemicals Private Ltd (Isagro Asia) was acquired by PI Industries Limited (PI). Through this acquisition, PI will gain access to additional manufacturing capabilities, which will help it strengthen its position in the domestic crop protection market by utilizing the acquired entity's complementary product portfolio and pan-India distribution network.
January 2019: UPL Limited acquired Arysta LifeScience Inc. (Arysta) for USD 4.2 billion, further strengthening its position on a global scale.

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Asia Pacific Molluscicide Market Report - Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
2. 1.2. Scope of the Study
3. 1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
1. 2.1. Consumption Of Pesticide Per Hectare
2. 2.2. Pricing Analysis For Active Ingredients
3. 2.3. Regulatory Framework
  1. 2.3.1. Australia
  2. 2.3.2. China
  3. 2.3.3. India
  4. 2.3.4. Indonesia
  5. 2.3.5. Japan
  6. 2.3.6. Myanmar
  7. 2.3.7. Pakistan
  8. 2.3.8. Philippines
  9. 2.3.9. Thailand
  10. 2.3.10. Vietnam
4. 2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
1. 3.1. Application Mode
  1. 3.1.1. Chemigation
  2. 3.1.2. Foliar
  3. 3.1.3. Fumigation
  4. 3.1.4. Soil Treatment
2. 3.2. Crop Type
  1. 3.2.1. Commercial Crops
  2. 3.2.2. Fruits & Vegetables
  3. 3.2.3. Grains & Cereals
  4. 3.2.4. Pulses & Oilseeds
  5. 3.2.5. Turf & Ornamental
3. 3.3. Country
  1. 3.3.1. Australia
  2. 3.3.2. China
  3. 3.3.3. India
  4. 3.3.4. Indonesia
  5. 3.3.5. Japan
  6. 3.3.6. Myanmar
  7. 3.3.7. Pakistan
  8. 3.3.8. Philippines
  9. 3.3.9. Thailand
  10. 3.3.10. Vietnam
  11. 3.3.11. Rest of Asia-Pacific
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves
2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis
3. 4.3. Company Landscape
4. 4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and analysis of Recent Developments)
  1. 4.4.1. American Vanguard Corporation
  2. 4.4.2. Arxada
  3. 4.4.3. Nufarm Ltd
  4. 4.4.4. PI Industries
  5. 4.4.5. UPL Limited
  6. 4.4.6. Zagro
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CEOS
6. APPENDIX
1. 6.1. Global Overview
  1. 6.1.1. Overview
  2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
  3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
  4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
2. 6.2. Sources & References
3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures
4. 6.4. Primary Insights
5. 6.5. Data Pack
6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

Figure 1:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE, GRAMS, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2022

Figure 2:
ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2022

Figure 3:
MOLLUSCICIDE VOLUME METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 4:
MOLLUSCICIDE VALUE USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 5:
MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 6:
MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 7:
VALUE SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

Figure 8:
VOLUME SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

Figure 9:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 10:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 11:
VALUE SHARE OF CHEMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 12:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 13:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 14:
VALUE SHARE OF FOLIAR BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 15:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 16:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 17:
VALUE SHARE OF FUMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 18:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 19:
CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 20:
VALUE SHARE OF SOIL TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 21:
MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 22:
MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 23:
VALUE SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

Figure 24:
VOLUME SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

Figure 25:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 26:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 27:
VALUE SHARE OF COMMERCIAL CROPS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 28:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 29:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 30:
VALUE SHARE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 31:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 32:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 33:
VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 34:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 35:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 36:
VALUE SHARE OF PULSES & OILSEEDS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 37:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 38:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 39:
VALUE SHARE OF TURF & ORNAMENTAL BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 40:
MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 41:
MOLLUSCICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 42:
VALUE SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

Figure 43:
VOLUME SHARE OF MOLLUSCICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029

Figure 44:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY AUSTRALIA, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 45:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY AUSTRALIA, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 46:
VALUE SHARE OF AUSTRALIA BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 47:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY CHINA, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 48:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY CHINA, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 49:
VALUE SHARE OF CHINA BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 50:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY INDIA, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 51:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY INDIA, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 52:
VALUE SHARE OF INDIA BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 53:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY INDONESIA, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 54:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY INDONESIA, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 55:
VALUE SHARE OF INDONESIA BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 56:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY JAPAN, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 57:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY JAPAN, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 58:
VALUE SHARE OF JAPAN BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 59:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY MYANMAR, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 60:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY MYANMAR, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 61:
VALUE SHARE OF MYANMAR BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 62:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY PAKISTAN, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 63:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY PAKISTAN, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 64:
VALUE SHARE OF PAKISTAN BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 65:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY PHILIPPINES, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 66:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY PHILIPPINES, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 67:
VALUE SHARE OF PHILIPPINES BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 68:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY THAILAND, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 69:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY THAILAND, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 70:
VALUE SHARE OF THAILAND BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 71:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY VIETNAM, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 72:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY VIETNAM, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 73:
VALUE SHARE OF VIETNAM BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 74:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 75:
MOLLUSCICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029

Figure 76:
VALUE SHARE OF REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029

Figure 77:
MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017-2022

Figure 78:
MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017-2022

Figure 79:
MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, ASIA-PACIFIC 2023

Asia Pacific Molluscicide Industry Segmentation

Chemigation, Foliar, Fumigation, Soil Treatment are covered as segments by Application Mode. Commercial Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, Turf & Ornamental are covered as segments by Crop Type. Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam are covered as segments by Country.

Slugs and snails eat a wide array of broadleaf plants and grasses, including most crops and many weeds. They harm crops by killing seedlings, causing poor stands, and damaging leaves on young plants. Hence, the management of slugs is of utmost importance to get better yields in the susceptible crops. The Asia-Pacific molluscicide market was valued at USD 256.3 million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 343.6 million by the end of the forecast period.
Brown garden snails, giant African snails, rice field slugs, Chinese slugs, and keelback slugs are some of the major slug and snail species that can pose significant challenges to crop production in Asia-Pacific. Metaldehyde, iron phosphate, methiocarb, and sodium ferric EDTA are commonly used molluscicides.
Molluscicides can be applied through different methods. In Asia-Pacific, foliar application dominated in molluscicide application, accounting for the largest market share of 54.8% in 2022. Foliar-applied molluscicides can provide quick control of mollusk populations. When sprayed onto the foliage, the molluscicides can be readily absorbed by the pests as they come into contact with it. This can lead to rapid mortality.
Soil treatment accounted for the second largest market share of 30.4% of the Asia-Pacific molluscicide market in 2022. Recent advances in the development of enhanced wettable powders, granules, and bait formulations with improved stability, adherence, and attractiveness to snails and slugs will drive the soil treatment. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period (2023-2029).

Application Mode
		Chemigation
		Foliar
		Fumigation
		Soil Treatment

Crop Type
		Commercial Crops
		Fruits & Vegetables
		Grains & Cereals
		Pulses & Oilseeds
		Turf & Ornamental

Country
		Australia
		China
		India
		Indonesia
		Japan
		Myanmar
		Pakistan
		Philippines
		Thailand
		Vietnam
		Rest of Asia-Pacific

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Market Definition

Function - Molluscicides are chemicals used to control or prevent mollusks from damaging the crop and prevent yield loss.
Application Mode - Foliar, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment, Chemigation, and Fumigation are the different type of application modes through which crop protection chemicals are applied to the crops.
Crop Type - This represents the consumption of crop protection chemicals by Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, Turf, and Ornamental crops.

Keyword	Definition
IWM	Integrated weed management (IWM) is an approach to incorporate multiple weed control techniques throughout the growing season to give producers the best opportunity to control problematic weeds.
Host	Hosts are the plants that form relationships with beneficial microorganisms and help them colonize.
Pathogen	A disease-causing organism.
Herbigation	Herbigation is an effective method of applying herbicides through irrigation systems.
Maximum residue levels (MRL)	Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is the maximum allowed limit of pesticide residue in food or feed obtained from plants and animals.
IoT	The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud.
Herbicide-tolerant varieties (HTVs)	Herbicide-tolerant varieties are plant species that have been genetically engineered to be resistant to herbicides used on crops.
Chemigation	Chemigation is a method of applying pesticides to crops through an irrigation system.
Crop Protection	Crop protection is a method of protecting crop yields from different pests, including insects, weeds, plant diseases, and others that cause damage to agricultural crops.
Seed Treatment	Seed treatment helps to disinfect seeds or seedlings from seed-borne or soil-borne pests. Crop protection chemicals, such as fungicides, insecticides, or nematicides, are commonly used for seed treatment.
Fumigation	Fumigation is the application of crop protection chemicals in gaseous form to control pests.
Bait	A bait is a food or other material used to lure a pest and kill it through various methods, including poisoning.
Contact Fungicide	Contact pesticides prevent crop contamination and combat fungal pathogens. They act on pests (fungi) only when they come in contact with the pests.
Systemic Fungicide	A systemic fungicide is a compound taken up by a plant and then translocated within the plant, thus protecting the plant from attack by pathogens.
Mass Drug Administration (MDA)	Mass drug administration is the strategy to control or eliminate many neglected tropical diseases.
Mollusks	Mollusks are pests that feed on crops, causing crop damage and yield loss. Mollusks include octopi, squid, snails, and slugs.
Pre-emergence Herbicide	Preemergence herbicides are a form of chemical weed control that prevents germinated weed seedlings from becoming established.
Post-emergence Herbicide	Postemergence herbicides are applied to the agricultural field to control weeds after emergence (germination) of seeds or seedlings.
Active Ingredients	Active ingredients are the chemicals in pesticide products that kill, control, or repel pests.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)	The Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues.
Weed Science Society of America (WSSA)	The WSSA, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds.
Suspension concentrate	Suspension concentrate (SC) is one of the formulations of crop protection chemicals with solid active ingredients dispersed in water.
Wettable powder	A wettable powder (WP) is a powder formulation that forms a suspension when mixed with water prior to spraying.
Emulsifiable concentrate	Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) is a concentrated liquid formulation of pesticide that needs to be diluted with water to create a spray solution.
Plant-parasitic nematodes	Parasitic Nematodes feed on the roots of crops, causing damage to the roots. These damages allow for easy plant infestation by soil-borne pathogens, which results in crop or yield loss.
Australian Weeds Strategy (AWS)	The Australian Weeds Strategy, owned by the Environment and Invasives Committee, provides national guidance on weed management.
Weed Science Society of Japan (WSSJ)	WSSJ aims to contribute to the prevention of weed damage and the utilization of weed value by providing the chance for research presentation and information exchange.

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