Turkish Pesticides Market Overview
The Turkish Pesticides Market size is projected to reach US$0.8 billion by 2027 after growing at a CAGR of 3.4% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The surge in row crop production in Turkey is the primary factor driving the Turkish pesticide market. However, in 2020, various measures were implemented by the Turkish government such as lockdown, social distancing norms and more to reduce the Covid-19 pandemic. These restrictions resulted in the production decline of cotton, oilseeds and other crops in Turkey. For instance, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 2019, the total cotton production in Turkey was 3.5 million metric tons and in 2020, it was 2.9 million metric tons, a decline of 20.7%. This resulted in revenue losses for the Turkish pesticide industry. In 2021, the surge in production activities resulted in the growth of the Turkish pesticide industry. Also, the booming horticulture production in Turkey is fueling the demand for pesticides. As a result, the Turkish pesticide market size is registering growth.
Report Coverage
The "Turkish Pesticides Market Report–Forecast (2022-2027)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Turkish Pesticides Market.
Key Takeaways
- Row crops dominated the Turkish Pesticides Market, owing to the surge in total grain production in the country. For instance, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 2020, the total grain production in Turkey was 34.6 million metric tons, an increase of 6.1%.
- The surging adoption of insecticides in Turkey to ensure higher yield production in the country is accelerating the Turkish Pesticides Market growth.
- Moreover, the ongoing research and development associated with bio-based pesticides in Turkey will create an opportunity for market growth during the projected forecast period.
- Nonetheless, the restrictions related to several pesticides in Turkey are creating ripples in the Turkish Pesticides industry growth.
Turkish Pesticides Market Segment Analysis – by Source
The synthetic segment held the significant Turkish Pesticides Market share in 2021 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Synthetic pesticides such as organic phosphorus, carbamate, organochloride, pyrethroid and pyrethrin are composed of synthetic materials and consist of inorganic substances and chemicals. They are highly beneficial for soil amendment application because their use in soil provides resistance to bacterial and fungal diseases. The key advantage of synthetic pesticides over organic pesticides such as pyrethrins, rotenone, nicotine and more is that they immediately supply the essential nutrients directly to the soil, which prevents the decline in yield production. Thus, due to these factors, the demand for synthetic pesticides is increasing in Turkey. This factor is benefiting the segmental growth of the market.
Turkish Pesticides Market Segment Analysis – by Product Type
The insecticides segment held the largest Turkish Pesticides Market share in 2021 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Insecticides such as organophosphate, carbamates, nicotinoids, neonics, aldicarb and others are frequently used in a variety of applications because they provide significant benefits such as higher crop yields due to defoliation and disease protection, reduced spoiling of stored foods and more. The insecticide manufacturers based in Turkey are adopting the expansion strategy to increase their market share in the Turkish market. For instance, in November 2019, Agrobest Grup, a manufacturer of insecticides based in Turkey invested in a new production plant in Manisa-Salihli, Turkey. The new industrial plant is constructed on a 220,000 square meter area. The total annual manufacturing capacity is 105,000 tons. Hence, the recent expansions related to the insecticide manufacturing facilities in Turkey are propelling the Turkish Pesticides Market growth.
Turkish Pesticides Market Segment Analysis – by Crop Type
The row crops segment held the largest Turkish Pesticides Market share in 2021 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The pesticides such as herbicides, insecticides, termiticides and more are employed in the crops such as wheat, rice and more in soil amendment, post-harvest and other applications. The utilization of pesticides is crucial because it protects the crop against insects. Factors such as surging demand for food crops, increasing measures for food security and surging production of cash crops in turkey are fueling the agriculture industry growth. For instance, according to the US Department of Agriculture, in 2020, the total wheat production in Turkey was 18.3 million metric tons, an increase of 4.6% over 2019. Moreover, in 2020, the total cotton production in Turkey was 2.9 million metric tons and in 2021, it was 3.9 million metric tons. This was 34.5% higher in comparison to 2020. Therefore, the growth of row crop production in Turkey is boosting the demand for pesticides. This factor is fueling the Turkish Pesticides Market size growth.
Turkish Pesticides Market Drivers
Increasing Crop Production Within the Same Area of Arable Land
Pesticides such as insecticides, herbicides and more have an important role in increasing crop yield on the same cultivable land by protecting crops from insects and offering resistance to bacterial and fungal diseases, among other things. As a result, they are frequently employed in agricultural production. Agriculture output has expanded in recent years. However, the majority of this expansion has been driven by a higher yield per unit area rather than increasing planted area. Annual agricultural productivity and yield should be increased within the same quantity of arable land by 2030. For instance, according to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in 2021-2030, Turkey's agricultural production is predicted to increase by roughly 1.35% for soyabean, 1.29% for rice and other coarse grains, which will be in the same area of arable land. Hence, to increase crop output on the same amount of arable land, the demand for pesticides is rising significantly in Turkey. This, in turn, is propelling market expansion.
Booming Horticulture Production
A range of agricultural pests that can harm crops and livestock and lower farm productivity are controlled or eliminated by the use of pesticides in horticulture crops. The most often used pesticides in horticulture crops are those that kill insects, weeds, rodents and mice, as well as those that control fungi, mold and mildew. The production of horticulture crops is increasing at the global level to encourage nutritional security. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 2020, the total cheery production in Turkey was 914,000 metric tons. This was 8% higher in comparison with 2019. Moreover, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute, a government of Turkey association, in 2021, the production of vegetables in Turkey increased by 1.8 percent from the previous year to 31.8 million tonnes. Root and tuberous vegetable production grew by 6.9 percent among vegetable subgroups. Therefore, the booming horticulture production is fueling the demand for pesticides. As a result, the Turkish pesticide market is expanding.
Turkish Pesticides Market Challenges
Government Regulations related to Pesticides in Turkey
Pesticides have several benefits, including the ability to boost agricultural yields and enhancement of plant growth. However, using pesticides might be harmful to farmers' health. As a result, the Turkish government has imposed several regulations on pesticides. For instance, Plant Protection Products and Maximum Residue Limits of Pesticides Regulations-Turkey was published in the Official Gazette as number 30235. The Regulation provides policies and procedures for licensing and releasing plant protection goods like pesticides onto the market. Also, in January 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Turkey banned the use of two pesticides chlorpropham and oxadiazon. Thus, such government regulations related to pesticides in Turkey will restrict the Turkish Pesticide industry growth during the forecast period of 2022-2027.
Turkish Pesticides Industry Outlook
Technology launches, acquisitions and increased R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Turkish Pesticides Market. The top 10 companies in the Turkish Pesticides Market are:
- Biolpm
- Neufarm GMBH
- Bocek kontrol
- Biogreen Agro
- Agroalara
- Seomak Greenhouse Technology Co. Ltd.
- Beser Kimya San Ve Tic Ltd.
- Mohen kimyevi Maddeler Tic Ve San A.S.
- Nanofarm Kimya Ve Tarim Paz. San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
- Astranova Tarim Ticaret Ve San. A.S.
Recent Development
- In November 2019, Agrobest Grup, a manufacturer of insecticides based in Turkey invested in a new production plant in Manisa-Salihli, Turkey. The major objective of this investment was to increase the company's market share in Turkey for pesticides.
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