Market Trends of europe nematicide Industry
Growing awareness among the farmers about the importance of nematode control is increasing their application rate
- In Europe, nematicides are widely used in various crop types, including agriculture, horticulture, golf courses, and sports turfs, to safeguard crops from nematode damage and mitigate potential yield losses. These nematicides can be used by soil application during planting or prior to sowing. The average consumption of nematicides in the region was 700.7 kg per hectare of agricultural land in 2022.
- Nematicide usage in Europe varies across countries and agricultural practices. Italy is the largest consumer of nematicides per hectare, with an average consumption of 195.8 g per hectare of agricultural land in 2022.
- In 2022, the Netherlands ranked second in terms of nematicide consumption per hectare, using 119.7 g per hectare. The Rest of Europe, Germany, and France followed with nematicide consumption rates of 109, 78.3, and 69 grams per hectare, respectively. These figures indicate the quantities of nematicides applied to control various types of nematode pests that affect crops, including root-knot nematodes, cyst nematodes, lesion nematodes, reniform nematodes, lance nematodes, and stem and bulb nematodes.
- In 2022, the use of nematicides in Europe witnessed a growth of 10.8% in terms of value share compared to the previous year. This increase can be attributed to the expanding cultivation of high-value crops, including vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals, which tend to be more susceptible to nematode damage. Intensive agricultural practices like monoculture and continuous cropping contribute to the increase of nematode issues by creating favorable conditions for nematode populations to thrive in the soil. As a result, the use of nematicides becomes necessary to effectively manage and control these infestations.
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Fluensulfone was priced the highest at USD 19.1 thousand per metric ton in 2022. The growing demand for Nematicides is expected to fuel the prices of acitve ingredients.
- Nematicides play a crucial role in integrated pest management systems to combat plant-parasitic nematodes. Among various application methods, seed-applied nematicides have gained popularity in Europe and become one of the most frequently utilized techniques in row crop agriculture.
- Fluensulfone, a non-fumigant nematicide falling under the fluoroalkyl chemical class, effectively controls plant-parasitic nematodes like root-knot nematodes, cyst nematodes, lesion nematodes, and dagger nematodes in cucurbits and fruiting vegetables. Its mode of action disrupts nematode nervous systems, leading to paralysis and subsequent death. By targeting nematodes, fluensulfone helps reduce their populations, mitigating potential crop damage. In 2022, fluensulfone was priced at USD 19.1 thousand per metric ton.
- Abamectin, an active ingredient, was valued at USD 12.3 per thousand per metric ton in 2022. It belongs to the avermectin chemical class and demonstrates high intrinsic activity against nematodes like the root lesion nematode (Pratylenchus penetrans), reniform nematode (Rotylenchus reniformis), root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita), and cyst nematodes (Heterodera chacht). It is known for its potent nematicidal properties. Even at low concentrations, abamectin inhibits nematode infections effectively.
- Oxamyl is an active ingredient used as a systematic nematicide widely employed for soil nematode control. Particularly, it exhibits downward-moving systemic activity, rendering it suitable for registered foliar nematicidal applications. In 2022, oxamyl was priced at USD 8.9 thousand per metric ton.
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