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Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2028)

IBISWorld IBISWorld London, United Kingdom Last Updated: August 2024 SIC UK-C2021

Revenue

£17.0bn

2024-25

£17.6bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£X.Xbn

Employees

56,627

Businesses

1,291

Wages

£X.Xbn

Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in the UK industry analysis

The level of demand from agriculture, regulatory landscape changes and oil price volatility are key influences on the performance of Europe’s Pesticide and Other Agrochemical Manufacturing industry. Chemical pesticides have long been an integral part of the European agricultural sector and are vital in boosting crop yields. New regulations drive the evolution of agrochemical manufacturers’ product portfolio, changing land use and trends in pesticide usage. Innovation to lower the environmental footprint of pesticides and other agrochemicals has been met with growing demand for organic farmers who don’t use pesticides, constricting growth in sales. Over the five years through 2024, revenue is forecast to decline at a compound annual rate of 3.5% to €17 billion, including a 2.6% fall in 2024.

Trends and Insights

  • The chlorothalonil ban hits manufacturers revenue. In 2019, the EU banned one of the most widely used pesticides in the world, chlorothalonil, in response to links to declining bumblebee numbers.
  • Targeted and bio-based agrochemicals are in vogue. Intense regulation and environmental concerns sparks demand for more sustainable and eco-friendly agrochemicals.
  • Multinational companies dominate the scene. The agrochemical manufacturing industry is dominated by a few large multinational companies and smaller regional players.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is £17.0bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2024?

There are 1,291 businesses in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom include?

Herbicides and Fungicides are part of the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Manufacturers face increasingly stringent regulation. The EU and other governing bodies are implementing strict rules on pesticide approval, environmental impact and residue.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Investment in R&D limits profit. An intense regulatory and competitive landscape forces manufacturers to invest heavily in R&D.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Pesticides & Other Agrochemical Product Manufacturing in the UK industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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