Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the crop protection chemicals market in LATAM to witness moderate growth at a CAGR of around 7% during the forecast period. The increased farming of biofuel crops in Latin American countries is driving the growth of this market. Biofuels are sourced from energy crops that comprise wheat, soybean, corn, rapeseed, and sugarcane. APAC, Latin America, and MEA are expected to drive the demand for biofuels reducing the dependence on conventional fuels and their imports.
The increased regulations on the usage of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is anticipated to fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period. POPs are chemicals that are resistant to environmental degradation and accumulate in the food chain. The 2001 Stockholm Convention on  Persistent Organic Pollutants banned the use of POPs, such as DDT, and any kind of insecticide and pesticide that can act as a pollutant for agricultural purposes as they pose severe risks to human and animal health. This initiative has led to the use of environmentally friendly insecticides that can undergo biodegradation and have minimal impact on the environment such as pyrethrums and pyrethroids.
Segmentation by type and analysis of “ natural chemicals, synthetic chemicals
The synthetic crop protection chemicals dominated the market with a share of 92% during 2014. These chemicals can be further classified as organophosphate pesticides, carbamate pesticides, organochlorine insecticides, and pyrethroids.
The report offers an analysis of each of the following segments and discusses its impact on the overall market growth -
• Synthetic crop protection chemicals
• Natural crop protection chemicals
Segmentation by targetted use and analysis of - herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, adjuvants
The herbicides segment dominated the market during 2014, with a market share of around 46%. The report predicts the herbicides segment to reach a market value of around USD 8 billion by the end of 2019. The expanding agricultural industry especially in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, is driving the growth of this segment.
The report offers an analysis of each of the following segments and discusses its impact on the overall market growth -
• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Fungicides
• Adjuvants
Segmentation by crop type and analysis of - cereals, oilseeds, fruits
Cereals and grains accounted for nearly 46% of the overall market during 2014. The rapid change in the diet pattern of people across the world has propelled the growth of this segment.
The report offers an analysis of each of the following segments and discusses its impact on the overall market growth.
• Cereals and grains
• Oilseeds and pulses
• Fruits and vegetables
Competitive landscape and key vendors - BASF, Bayer, Dow, DuPont, Monsanto
The crop protection chemicals market in LATAM is dominated by international vendors. The introduction of energy-efficient agricultural technologies in developing countries is spurring the market growth. The competitive environment in this market is expected to intensify further due to an increase in product/service extensions, technological innovations, and mergers. The report anticipates international vendors to grow inorganically by acquiring regional or local vendors during the forecast period.
The leading vendors in the market are -
• BASF
• Bayer
• Dow
• DuPont
• Monsanto
• Syngenta
• Valent
Other prominent vendors in the market include ADAMA, Arysta LifeScience, FMC, Marrone Bio Innovations, Novozymes, Nufarm, and Sumitomo Chemical.
Key questions answered in the report include
• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2019?
• What are the key factors driving the crop protection chemicals market in LATAM?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the crop protection chemicals market in LATAM?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the crop protection chemicals market in LATAM?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the crop protection chemicals market in LATAM?
PART 01: Executive summary
• Highlights
PART 02: Scope of the report
• Market overview
• Top-vendor product offerings
PART 03: Market research methodology
• Research methodology
• Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
• Key market highlights
PART 05: Global agriculture overview
• Agricultural production
• Global agricultural land
PART 06: Market landscape
• Market overview
PART 07: LATAM crop protection chemicals market
• Market size and forecast
• Five forces analysis
PART 08: Market segmentation by type
• Market overview
• Synthetic crop protection chemicals
• Natural crop protection chemicals
PART 09: Market segmentation by targeted use
• Market overview
• Herbicides
• Fungicides
• Insecticides market in LATAM
• Adjuvant chemicals market in LATAM
PART 10: Market segmentation by crop type
• Market overview
• Oilseeds and pulses segment
• Cereals and grains segment
• Fruits and vegetables segment
• Other crops segment
PART 11: Leading markets
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Chile
PART 12: Market drivers
PART 13: Market challenges
PART 14: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 15: Market trends
PART 16: Vendor landscape
• Competitive scenario
• Key news
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Other prominent vendors
PART 17: Key vendor analysis
• BASF
• Bayer CropScience
• Dow AgroSciences
• Monsanto
• Syngenta
PART 18: Appendix
• List of abbreviation
PART 19: Explore Technavio
LOE
Exhibit 01: Crop protection chemicals market in LATAM
Exhibit 02: Product offerings
Exhibit 03: World population (billions) versus arable land (hectare per person) 1950-2050
Exhibit 04: Growth in agricultural production 1997-2030 (per annum)
Exhibit 05: Global agricultural land 2014
Exhibit 06: Segmentation of crop protection chemicals market in LATAM
Exhibit 07: Crop protection chemicals market in LATAM 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 08: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 09: Crop protection chemicals market in LATAM by product type 2014
Exhibit 10: Segmentation of synthetic crop protection chemicals
Exhibit 11: Segmentation of natural crop protection chemicals
Exhibit 12: Crop protection chemicals market in LATAM by targeted use 2014
Exhibit 13: Crop protection chemicals market in LATAM: Segmentation by targeted use 2019
Exhibit 14: Herbicides market in LATAM 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 15: Sub-segmentation of herbicides
Exhibit 16: Herbicides market in LATAM for non-crop applications 2014
Exhibit 17: Fungicides market in LATAM 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 18: Sub-segmentation of fungicides
Exhibit 19: Fungicides market in LATAM for non-crop applications 2014
Exhibit 20: Insecticides market in LATAM 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 21: Sub-segmentation of insecticides
Exhibit 22: Insecticides market in LATAM for non-crop applications 2014
Exhibit 23: Adjuvants market in LATAM 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 24: Segmentation of crop protection chemicals market by crop type in LATAM 2014
Exhibit 25: Segmentation of crop protection chemicals market by crop type in LATAM 2019
Exhibit 26: LATAM crop protection chemicals market in oilseeds and pulses segment 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 27: LATAM crop protection chemicals market in cereals and grains segment 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 28: LATAM crop protection chemicals market in fruits and vegetables segment 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 29: LATAM crop protection chemicals market in other crops segment 2014-2019 $ billions)
Exhibit 30: Segmentation of crop protection market in Argentina 2014 by targeted use
Exhibit 31: World population 2014-2019 (in billions)
Exhibit 32: Global demand for biofuels 2014-2019 (million MT)
Exhibit 33: Active ingredients for pesticides: Expected patent expiries by 2017
Exhibit 34: Impact of drivers and challenges
Exhibit 35: Global GM crop area by country 2014 versus 2013 (millions of ha)
Exhibit 36: Bayer CropScience: Business segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 37: Bayer CropScience: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 38: Monsanto: Business segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 39: Monsanto: Business segmentation by revenue 2013 and 2014 ($ billions)
Exhibit 40: Monsanto: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 41: Syngenta: Business segmentation by revenue 2013 and 2014 ($ billions)