In 2023, France led the European pesticides market with a turnover of €7.76 billion, up 4.04% year-on-year. Spain and Belgium followed, with turnovers of €1.38 billion and €1.16 billion respectively, showing significant year-on-year increases of 4.86% and 17.72%. Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany had notable turnovers of €1.0 billion, €0.79 billion, and €0.59 billion, with Germany experiencing an 11.17% decline. Smaller markets like Greece, Austria, and Poland saw modest year-on-year growths of 5.34%, 2.13%, and 1.98% respectively.
Key areas to watch are Romania, Portugal, and Serbia with significant growth rates of 9.63%, 13.73%, and 11.48% respectively in 2023. Although some smaller markets like Cyprus and Sweden showed minimal change, overall the European pesticides market displays a trend towards moderate growth with Belgium and Southern European countries leading expansion.
Future trends to watch include the impact of European Union regulations on pesticide usage, the adoption of more organic and eco-friendly pest control methods, and the role of technological advancements in increasing the efficiency of pesticide application. Improvement in agricultural techniques and a shift towards sustainable farming could further shape the market dynamics.
Top countries in Pesticides Turnover by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 7,760 | 2023 | +4.14% | +4.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,380 | 2023 | +4.11% | +4.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 1,160 | 2023 | +10.19% | +17.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,000 | 2023 | +0.1% | +3.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 788.7 | 2023 | -2.79% | -2.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 592.9 | 2023 | -21.5% | -11.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 282.6 | 2023 | +4.05% | +5.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 265.9 | 2023 | +1.88% | +2.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 206.1 | 2023 | +2.38% | +1.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 185 | 2023 | +7.56% | +9.63% | View data |
