IMARC Group, a leading market research company, has recently released a report titled "Molluscicide Market by Source (Chemical Molluscicides, Biological Molluscicides), Form (Pellets, Liquids and Gels, and Others), Application (Agricultural, Non-Agricultural), and Region 2025-2033." The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global molluscicide market size, share, trends, and growth forecast. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advancements in the market.

Molluscicide Market Highlights:

  • Molluscicide Market Size: Valued at USD 904 Million in 2024.
  • Molluscicide Market Forecast: The market is expected to reach USD 1,724.0 Million by 2033, growing at an impressive rate of 7.43% annually.
  • Market Growth: The molluscicide market is experiencing steady growth driven by expanding agricultural activities and rising mollusk pest infestations across major farming regions.
  • Technology Integration: Bio-based molluscicides, nanotechnology formulations, and bio-rational products are transforming pest control practices with improved efficacy and environmental safety.
  • Regional Leadership: Asia-Pacific dominates the market, fueled by extensive rice cultivation, favorable climatic conditions for mollusk proliferation, and supportive government agricultural policies.
  • Sustainability Focus: Growing demand for eco-friendly and organic molluscicides is reshaping product development strategies as farmers seek alternatives to traditional chemical formulations.
  • Key Players: Industry leaders include ADAMA Ltd., American Vanguard Corporation, Brandt Consolidated Inc., Certis Europe BV, De Sangosse Ltd, PI Industries Ltd., and Nufarm, which drive market innovation with cutting-edge solutions.
  • Market Challenges: Environmental concerns regarding chemical molluscicides and regulatory restrictions on certain active ingredients present ongoing challenges for manufacturers.

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Our report includes:

  • Market Dynamics
  • Market Trends and Market Outlook
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Industry Segmentation
  • Strategic Recommendations

Industry Trends and Drivers:

 

  • Explosive Growth in Agricultural Production and Food Security Concerns:

Global agriculture is witnessing unprecedented expansion, creating enormous pressure on farmers to protect their crops from devastating mollusk damage. Snails and slugs pose a severe threat to agricultural productivity, with individual golden apple snails capable of consuming up to 24 rice seedlings per day. In the Philippines alone, between 1.2 to 1.6 million hectares of rice lands are infested with golden apple snails, representing a critical threat to one of the world's most important food crops. If left uncontrolled, these pests can completely destroy one square meter of field overnight, potentially leading to more than 50% yield loss. This massive threat is driving farmers to invest heavily in effective molluscicide solutions that can protect their crops during the critical first 30 days after planting. In Malaysia, golden apple snail infestations affected almost 20,000 hectares of paddy growing areas, directly threatening the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and highlighting the urgent need for effective pest control solutions across Southeast Asia.

  • Revolutionary Bio-Based and Sustainable Molluscicide Innovation:

The industry is experiencing a significant shift toward environmentally friendly and sustainable pest control solutions. ADAMA Ltd. recently announced a major breakthrough with the approval of Feralla, a novel active ingredient that has received European Union approval as a low-risk active substance. Field trials demonstrated that Feralla-based products achieve a remarkable 90% reduction in crop damage within the first three days of application, representing a substantial technological leap compared to existing ferric phosphate products. The innovation utilizes ADAMA's proprietary Desidro Technology, which employs a multi-stage drying process at controlled humidity levels to create pellets with superior anti-molding properties and enhanced weather resistance. This development marks the first substantial innovation in the European molluscicide market in 15 years. Additionally, the growing emphasis on organic farming is accelerating demand for biological molluscicides derived from natural sources such as bacteria, fungi, and plant extracts. In October 2023, the California Department of Food and Agriculture awarded USD 3 million in funding for projects under the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program, specifically targeting the development of cost-effective alternative management practices to address critical pest challenges in California's agriculture.

  • Massive Government Support and Agricultural Modernization Initiatives:

Governments worldwide are implementing comprehensive policies to educate farmers and promote adoption of effective pest control solutions to enhance food security and agricultural productivity. These supportive initiatives include educational programs, subsidies, and research funding aimed at helping farmers combat mollusk infestations. In August 2024, Australia launched a national research program worth USD 4.6 million specifically designed to equip grain growers with novel instruments and management techniques against snails, demonstrating the scale of government commitment to addressing this agricultural challenge. The initiative aims to mitigate losses and create better marketing opportunities for Australian farmers. Regulatory bodies such as the EPA, USDA Organic Standards, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture are actively promoting the use of biological alternatives through various incentive programs. Furthermore, international collaborations are emerging to tackle mollusk-related challenges. In July 2023, Zimbabwe partnered with China to combat bilharzia, a disease transmitted by snails, leading to the manufacturing of Chinese-formulated molluscicides for strategic water contact locations. These government-led initiatives not only drive market adoption but also accelerate research and development activities, creating a supportive ecosystem for sustainable molluscicide solutions.

  • Enhanced Integrated Pest Management and Precision Agriculture Adoption:

Modern farmers are increasingly adopting Integrated Pest Management strategies that combine molluscicides with cultural, mechanical, and biological control methods. This holistic approach provides sustainable pest control while minimizing environmental impact. The adoption of precision agriculture technology enables farmers to apply molluscicides based on site-specific pest monitoring and mapping, significantly improving efficiency, reducing costs, optimizing resource utilization, and preventing overuse of chemicals. Molluscicides are being integrated into broader agricultural strategies where they complement other farming practices such as water management, crop rotation, and natural predator encouragement. Rice farmers are discovering that after the first 30 days of crop establishment, when rice plants become resistant to snail damage, controlled snail populations can actually benefit fields by feeding on weeds. This understanding is driving more sophisticated application strategies that balance pest control with ecological considerations. Community-based snail management programs are gaining traction, where entire farming communities coordinate their pest control efforts to reduce snail populations across larger areas, improving overall effectiveness compared to isolated individual efforts.

Molluscicide Market Report Segmentation:

Breakup by Source:

  • Chemical Molluscicides (Metaldehyde, Ferric Phosphate, Methiocarb, Niclosamide)
  • Biological Molluscicides

Chemical molluscicides dominate the market, representing the preferred choice for most farmers due to their cost-effectiveness, broad-spectrum activity, and relatively fast results compared to alternative control methods.

Breakup by Form:

  • Pellets
  • Liquids and Gels
  • Others

Pellets hold the largest market share, as they are uniform, portable, easy to store, and designed for convenient application with targeted placement near susceptible plants, providing long-lasting effects that eliminate the need for frequent reapplication.

Breakup by Application:

  • Agricultural (Fruits and Vegetables, Cereals and Grain, Oilseeds and Pulses, Others)
  • Non-Agricultural (Commercial, Residential)

Agricultural applications lead the market, as molluscicides are widely used to protect crops, ensure optimal production, and maintain plant health, helping farmers avoid significant financial losses from mollusk infestations at various growth stages.

Breakup by Region:

  • North America (United States, Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
  • Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
  • Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
  • Middle East and Africa

Asia-Pacific exhibits clear market dominance, driven by its vast agricultural industry producing rice, wheat, vegetables, fruits, and grains, widespread mollusk infestation due to favorable climatic conditions, and supportive government policies promoting modern agricultural practices.

Who are the key players operating in the industry?

The report covers the major market players including:

  • ADAMA Ltd.
  • American Vanguard Corporation
  • Brandt Consolidated Inc.
  • Certis Europe BV (Mitsui & Co. Ltd.)
  • De Sangosse Ltd.
  • Industrialchimica S.r.l. (Induchim Group)
  • Nufarm
  • PI Industries Ltd.

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