Market Trends of Chile Crop Protection Chemicals Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Chile Crop Protection Chemicals Market according to our research experts:
Technological Innovation in the Crop Protection Sector
Various ongoing innovations in agriculture are expected to have a positive impact on the crop protection chemicals market in Chile. For instance, the application of epigenetics in developing new fungicide formulation, digital farming tools, and precision farming with a precise amount of chemicals for getting proper yield among others, are likely to drive the demand for pesticides in Chile.
Crop-based Products Dominate Market
The Ministry of Agriculture's Agricultural and Livestock Protection Service (SAG) must approve the use of pesticides. This agency regulates the use of pesticides in Chile. In Chile, the agrochemicals market is quite competitive, with Bayer occupying the topmost position, followed by Syngenta and Agricola National S.A.C (ANASAC). The market for crop-based pesticide application occupies a larger market share of 85%, with grains and cereals dominating this segment.