Agrochemicals Market Global Forecast (2010 - 2015)

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This research report provides in-depth market intelligence on the global agrochemicals market, which is witnessing high growth due to the globally increasing need to increase crop production. The market is witnessing especially high demand for fertilizers and pesticides in developing nations such as India, China and Brazil and Mexico. Global economic recovery from mid 2009 has increased investments in agriculture businesses. Major players in the both markets - fertilizers and pesticides - are increasing their production and operational capacities to meet the increasing demand for agrochemicals. This report identifies and analyzes growth strategies adopted by market players, and also major competitive developments such as R&D initiatives.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Characteristics and Functions of Agrochemicals

Market Overview

Fertilizers Market

Pesticides Market

Geographic Analysis

Competitive Landscape

1 Introduction

1.1 Key Take-Aways

1.2 Report Description

1.3 Markets Covered

1.4 Research Methodology

1.5 Stakeholders

2. Summary

3. Characteristics and Functions of Agrochemicals

3.1 Fertilizers

3.1.1 Liquid fertilizers

3.1.2 Inorganic fertilizers

3.1.3 Slow-release fertilizers

3.1.4 Special purpose fertilizers

3.1.5 Fertilizers with insecticides

3.1.6 Multi-nutrient fertilizers

3.1.6.1 Blended

3.1.6.2 Compound

3.1.6.3 Complex

3.2 Types of Pesticides

4. Market Overview

4.1 Introduction

4.1.1 Factors influencing purchase of agrochemicals

4.1.2 Pesticides use

4.1.3 Impact of GM seeds on agrochemicals market

4.1.4 Input costs

4.2 Market Dynamics

4.2.1 Drivers

4.2.1.1 Increasing population and demand for food

4.2.1.2 Decreasing agriculture land

4.2.1.3 Soil degradation

4.2.2 Restraints

4.2.2.1 Increasing environmental concerns

4.2.2.2 Availability of eco-friendly alternatives

4.2.3 Opportunities

4.2.3.1 Development of safe agrochemicals

4.2.3.2 Increasing demand for biofuels

4.2.3.3 Rising consumer awareness

4.3 Global Fertilizers Market (2010)

4.3.1 Market trends

4.4 Global Pesticides Market (2010)

4.4.1 Market trends

4.4.2 Growth phases of different pesticide segments

4.5 Patent Analysis

5 Fertilizers Market

5.1 Introduction

5.1.1 Drivers

5.1.1.1 Increasing demand for food grains

5.1.1.2 Increasing awareness about proper fertilizer use

5.1.1.3 Worldwide economic recovery

5.1.2 Restraints and opportunities

5.1.2.1 Environmental concerns

5.1.2.2 Changing food habits and increasing income

5.1.2.3 Need to increase per hectare yield

5.1.3 Nitrogenous fertilizers

5.1.3.1 Sodium nitrate

5.1.3.2 Calcium ammonium nitrate

5.1.3.3 Ammonium nitrate

5.1.3.4 Urea

5.1.3.5 Ammonium sulfate

5.1.3.6 Ammonium sulfate nitrate

5.1.3.7 Urea ammonium nitrate (UAN)

5.1.3.8 Calcium nitrate

5.1.3.9 Anhydrous ammonia

5.1.3.10 Ammonium chloride

5.1.4 Phosphate fertilizers

5.1.4.1 Water-soluble phosphate fertilizers

5.1.4.1.1 Diammonium phosphate

5.1.4.1.2 Monoammonium phosphate

5.1.4.1.3 Superphosphate

5.1.4.1.4 Single superphosphate

5.1.4.1.5 Triple superphosphate

5.1.4.2 Citric acid-soluble phosphate fertilizers

5.1.4.2.1 Dicalcium phosphate

5.1.4.2.2 Calcium phosphate

5.1.5 Potash

5.1.5.1 Potassium nitrate

5.1.5.2 Potassium chloride

5.1.5.3 Potassium sulfate

6. Pesticides Market

6.1 Introduction

6.1.1 Drivers

6.1.1.1 Improvement in yield of agro products

6.1.1.2 Reduced energy needs and other economic benefits

6.1.1.3 Increased viable crop options

6.1.2 Restraints and opportunities

6.1.2.1 Lack of awareness among farmers

6.1.2.2 Environmental effects

6.1.2.3 High R&D cost and patent protection

6.1.3 Organochlorines

6.1.3.1 Drivers and restraints

6.1.3.1.1 Broad spectrum

6.1.3.1.2 Stable chemical nature

6.1.3.1.3 Availability of alternatives

6.1.3.1.4 Burning issues

6.1.3.2 Endosulfan

6.1.3.3 Methoxychlor

6.1.3.4 Other organochlorines

6.1.4 Organophosphates

6.1.4.1 Drivers and restraints

6.1.4.1.1 Less expensive

6.1.4.1.2 Easy hydrolysis

6.1.4.1.3 High toxicity

6.1.4.2 Acephate

6.1.4.3 Bensulide

6.1.4.4 Chlorethoxyfos

6.1.4.5 Chlorpyrifos

6.1.4.6 Diazinon

6.1.4.7 Dicrotophos

6.1.4.8 Dimethoate

6.1.4.9 Disulfoton

6.1.4.10 Fenthion

6.1.4.11 Fosthiazate

6.1.4.12 Fenitrothion

6.1.4.13 Glyphosate

6.1.4.14 Malathion

6.1.4.15 Methamidophos

6.1.4.16 Methidathion

6.1.4.17 Naled

6.1.4.18 Oxydemeton-methyl (ODM)

6.1.4.19 Phorate

6.1.4.20 Phosmet

6.1.4.21 Phostebupirim

6.1.4.22 Phoxim

6.1.4.23 Profenofos

6.1.4.24 Terbufos

6.1.4.25 Trichlorfon

6.1.5 Pyrethroids

6.1.5.1 Drivers

6.1.5.1.1 Low toxicity

6.1.5.1.2 Wide application potential

6.1.5.2 Restraints and opportunities

6.1.5.2.1 Water contamination

6.1.5.2.2 New product developments

6.1.5.3 Bifenthrin

6.1.5.4 Cypermethrin

6.1.5.5 Deltamethrin

6.1.5.6 Lambda-Cyhalothrin

6.1.5.7 Permethrin

6.1.5.8 Resmethrin

6.1.5.9 Tetramethrin

6.1.5.10 Tralomethrin

6.1.6 NEONICOTINOIDS

6.1.6.1 Drivers and restraints

6.1.6.1.1 Effective in low quantity with reduced toxicity

6.1.6.1.2 Highly selective action

6.1.6.1.3 Development of resistance in pests

6.1.6.2 Acetamiprid

6.1.6.3 Clothianidin

6.1.6.4 Imidacloprid

6.1.6.5 Thiacloprid

6.1.6.6 Thiamethoxam

6.1.7 Biopesticides

6.1.7.1 Drivers

6.1.7.1.1 No harmful residual effects

6.1.7.1.2 Highly specific in action

6.1.7.1.3 Cost-effective

6.1.7.2 Restraints and opportunities

6.1.7.2.1 Low shelf-life

6.1.7.2.2 Government encouragement and support

6.1.7.3 Abamectin

6.1.7.4 Spinosad

6.1.8 Carbamate - Carbofuran

6.1.9 Other Pesticides

6.1.9.1 Benzoylurea

6.1.9.2 Hydrazides

6.1.9.3 Fipronil

6.1.9.4 Indoxacarb

6.1.9.5 Other acaricides

7. Geographic Analysis

7.1 U.S. agrochemical market

7.2 Americas agrochemical market

7.3 Europe agrochemical market

7.4 Asia agrochemical market

7.5 ROW agrochemical market

8. Competitive Landscape

8.1 Agreements & acquisitions preferred the most

8.2 Growing agrochemicals industry

8.3 Expansion: the most preferred strategy in Fertilizer segment

8.4 Pesticides account for maximum developments

8.5 Pesticides : diversified development

8.6 Market share analysis

8.6.1 Fertilizer manufacturers

8.6.2 Pesticide manufacturers

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1 AGRIUM INC.

9.1.1 Overview

9.1.2 Primary business

9.1.3 Strategy

9.1.4 Developments

9.2 AKRON OAO

9.2.1 Overview

9.2.2 Primary business

9.2.3 Strategy

9.2.4 Developments

9.3 AMERICAN VANGUARD CORPORATION

9.3.1 Overview

9.3.2 Primary business

9.3.3 Strategy

9.3.4 Developments

9.4 ARYSTA LIFESCIENCES CORP.

9.4.1 Overview

9.4.2 Primary business

9.4.3 Strategy

9.4.4 Developments

9.5 BASF CROP PROTECTION GLOBAL

9.5.1 Overview

9.5.2 Primary business

9.5.3 Strategy

9.5.4 Developments

9.6 BAYER CROP SCIENCE AG

9.6.1 Overview

9.6.2 Primary business

9.6.3 Strategy

9.6.4 Developments

9.7 CHEMINOVA A/S

9.7.1 Overview

9.7.2 Primary business

9.7.3 Strategy

9.7.4 Developments

9.8 CF IND. HOLDINGS LTD

9.8.1 Overview

9.8.2 Primary business

9.8.3 Strategy

9.8.4 Developments

9.9 CHONGQING JIAN FENG CHEMICAL CO., LTD

9.9.1 Overview

9.9.2 Primary business

9.9.3 Strategy

9.9.4 Developments

9.10 COROMANDEL INTERNATIONAL LTD

9.10.1 Overview

9.10.2 Primary business

9.10.3 Strategy

9.10.4 Developments

9.11 DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC

9.11.1 Overview

9.11.2 Primary business

9.11.3 Strategy

9.11.4 Developments

9.12 E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & COMPANY

9.12.1 Overview

9.12.2 Primary business

9.12.3 Strategy

9.12.4 Developments

9.13 FMC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS GROUP

9.13.1 Overview

9.13.2 Primary business

9.13.3 Strategy

9.13.4 Developments

9.14 FERTILIZER HERINGER S.A.

9.14.1 Overview

9.14.2 Primary business

9.14.3 Strategy

9.15 HUBEI SANONDA CO. LTD.

9.15.1 Overview

9.15.2 Primary business

9.15.3 Strategy

9.15.4 Developments

9.16 ISRAEL CHEMICALS LTD

9.16.1 Overview

9.16.2 Primary business

9.16.3 Strategy

9.16.4 Developments

9.17 IFFCO

9.17.1 Overview

9.17.2 Primary business

9.17.3 Strategy

9.17.4 Developments

9.18 INCITEC PIVOT LTD.

9.18.1 Overview

9.18.2 Primary business

9.18.3 Strategy

9.18.4 Developments

9.19 K PLUS S AG

9.19.1 Overview

9.19.2 Primary business

9.19.3 Strategy

9.19.4 Developments

9.20 MAKHTESHIM AGAN INDUSTRIES LTD.

9.20.1 Overview

9.20.2 Primary business

9.20.3 Strategy

9.20.4 Developments

9.21 MITSUI CHEMICALS INC.

9.21.1 Overview

9.21.2 Primary business

9.21.3 Strategy

9.21.4 Developments

9.22 MONSANTO

9.22.1 Overview

9.22.2 Primary business

9.22.3 Strategy

9.22.4 Developments

9.23 MOSAIC

9.23.1 Overview

9.23.2 Primary business

9.23.3 Strategy

9.23.4 Developments

9.24 NATIONAL FERTILIZERS LIMITED

9.24.1 Overview

9.24.2 Primary business

9.24.3 Strategy

9.24.4 Developments

9.25 NISSAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.

9.25.1 Overview

9.25.2 Primary business

9.25.3 Strategy

9.25.4 Developments

9.26 NUFARM LIMITED

9.26.1 Overview

9.26.2 Primary business

9.26.3 Strategy

9.26.4 Developments

9.27 POTASH CORP

9.27.1 Overview

9.27.2 Primary business

9.27.3 Strategy

9.27.4 Developments

9.28 RALLIS INDIA LIMITED

9.28.1 Overview

9.28.2 Primary business

9.28.3 Strategy

9.28.4 Developments

9.29 RASHTRIYA CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS LTD.

9.29.1 Overview

9.29.2 Primary business

9.29.3 Strategy

9.29.4 Developments

9.30 SHENZHEN NOPOSION AGROCHEMICALS CO., LTD

9.30.1 Overview

9.30.2 Primary business

9.30.3 Strategy

9.30.4 Developments

9.31 SILVINIT OAO (P)

9.31.1 Overview

9.31.2 Primary business

9.31.3 Strategy

9.31.4 Developments

9.32 SINOFERT HOLDINGS LTD.

9.32.1 Overview

9.32.2 Primary business

9.32.3 Strategy

9.32.4 Developments

9.33 SINON CORPORATION

9.33.1 Overview

9.33.2 Primary business

9.33.3 Strategy

9.33.4 Developments

9.34 SOCIEDAD QUIMICA Y MINERA (SQM)

9.34.1 Overview

9.34.2 Primary business

9.34.3 Strategy

9.34.4 Developments

9.35 SUMITOMO CHEMICAL

9.35.1 Overview

9.35.2 Primary business

9.35.3 Strategy

9.35.4 Developments

9.36 SYNGENTA AG

9.36.1 Overview

9.36.2 Primary business

9.36.3 Strategy

9.36.4 Developments

9.37 UNITED PHOSPHORUS LIMITED

9.37.1 Overview

9.37.2 Primary business

9.37.3 Strategy

9.37.4 Developments

9.38 URALKALI

9.38.1 Overview

9.38.2 Primary business

9.38.3 Strategy

9.38.4 Developments

9.39 YARA INTERNATIONAL

9.39.1 Overview

9.39.2 Primary business

9.39.3 Strategy

9.39.4 Developments

9.40 ZUARI INDUSTRIES LIMITED

9.40.1 Overview

9.40.2 Primary business

9.40.3 Strategy

9.40.4 Developments