Market Trends of north america insecticide Industry
The need for improved yield by protecting the crops from pests is anticipated to boost the demand for insecticides
- Among the North American countries, the United States witnessed the largest consumption of insecticides per hectare, with 791.7 g in 2022, attributed to the large area under the cultivation of crops and increased exposure to insect pest infestations due to constantly changing climatic conditions due to factors like global warming. Rising temperatures have caused the increased survival of insect pests during the winter seasons, which is mainly observed in cases of corn earworm and cotton bollworm in the United States.
- This phenomenon has posed a notable risk to crop yields and presented a significant challenge in managing these pests, particularly in corn cultivation, which is a fundamentally grown food crop in the United States. These kinds of circumstances have increased the need for heavy insecticide consumption per hectare of cropland.
- Mexico is the second-largest consumer of insecticides in North America, and in 2022, the country consumed 606 g of insecticides per hectare. The increased usage of insecticides in the country may be attributed to the reduction in the harvested crop yield due to increased infestation of insect pests. According to the data provided by the FAO Statistics, the yield of eggplant, which is one of the most largely grown crops in Mexico, decreased from 793.0 kg per hectare in 2019 to 785.0 kg per hectare in 2021, leading to reduced insecticide consumption. The aim to increase the yield of the crops is majorly driving the usage of insecticides in the country.
- It was reported that 87.6% of the yield loss from the total corn produced in the United States and Canada was due to invertebrate pest infestation. These factors are anticipated to drive the usage of insecticides in North America.
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The prices of insecticides may be impacted by the fluctuation of raw material prices
- In 2022, cypermethrin was valued at USD 21.1 thousand per metric ton. Its widespread utilization in agriculture owes to its proficiency in managing diverse insect varieties, such as aphids, beetles, spotted ball worms, pink ball worms, early spot borers, and hairy caterpillars. Its proven efficacy has elevated its popularity among farmers aiming to protect their crops from pests and secure a fruitful yield.
- Imidacloprid stands as a potent neonicotinoid insecticide, displaying effective systemic and enduring characteristics. It boasts the ability to manage a broad spectrum of insects, such as aphids, cane beetles, thrips, stink bugs, locusts, and an array of other crop-damaging pests. It is also used as a seed treatment that shields young plants from harm, especially against subterranean pests that can threaten germinating and growing plants. Imidacloprid products are available in various forms, such as liquid concentrates and solids. Owing to its compatibility with plants and minimal application needs, it has gained popularity among farmers. The pricing of this active compound was recorded at USD 17.2 thousand per metric ton in 2022.
- Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide that is used to control a wide variety of food and feed crops to control many types of insects such as aphids, fleas, leafhoppers, Japanese beetles, and other insect pests on a number of crops. Five crops that are extensively grown in the United States that use malathion frequently are cherry tomato, broccoli, mulberry, cranberry, and fig. It is valued at a price of USD 12.6 thousand per metric ton in 2022.
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