United States Insecticide Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Crop Type (Commercial Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, Turf & Ornamental), By Application Mode (Chemigation, Foliar, Fumigation, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment), and United States Insecticide Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United States Insecticide Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The U.S. Insecticide Market Size was estimated at USD 7.38 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.27% from 2025 to 2035
• The USA Insecticide Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 12.98 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The US Insecticide Market Size is Anticipated to reach USD 12.98 Billion By 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 5.27% from 2025 to 2035.   The U.S. insecticide market is driven by demand for pest control in agriculture and urban areas, with innovations in eco-friendly solutions and precision application technologies boosting growth and sustainability.

Market Overview

The United States insecticide market is defined as the local market of chemical and biological materials applied in preventing, controlling, or eradicating insects that attack crops, animals, humans, and infrastructure. Products sprayed in agriculture, public health, homes, and commerce fall into this category. Moreover, growth drivers for the U.S. insecticide market are rising urbanization that generates pest control issues in high-density areas and rising awareness of insect-borne conditions, which calls for innovative solutions. Also, progress in genetically modified crops resistant to pests drives demand for complementary insecticides, distinguishing this market from others around the world. Furthermore, players in the market accelerate growth with innovations such as environmentally friendly insecticides made from natural extracts, computer-monitoring systems for pests, and intelligent application systems that reduce waste. Also, advancements in bioinsecticides and precision gene-editing techniques, for instance., CRISPR are transforming pest control practices, making them more environmentally friendly and effective for agriculture and public health.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the U.S. insecticide market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United States insecticide market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the USA insecticide market.

Driving Factors

The U.S. insecticide market is influenced by, among other factors, growing consumer demand for organic foods, thereby leading to the application of non-toxic measures to control pests. Urban pest control, as such of growing infestation in urban areas, as well as governmental programs for pest-borne disease control, also contribute to growth. Further contributing to the growth of the market is improved drone technology for targeted pesticide application and increased emphasis on minimizing chemical residues in foods. For instance, in January 2023, Oerth Bio and Bayer partnered to develop more environmentally friendly crop protection products and advance crop protection technologies.

Restraining Factors

Restraining factors include increasing regulatory scrutiny over chemical insecticides, environmental concerns about pesticide toxicity, and the growing consumer preference for organic products, which limit the widespread use of conventional insecticides in agriculture.

Market Segmentation

The United States insecticide market share is classified into crop type and application mode.

• The commercial crops segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United States insecticide market is segmented by crop type into commercial crops, fruits & vegetables, grains & cereals, pulses & oilseeds, turf & ornamental. Among these, the commercial crops segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is driven by the high demand for insecticides to protect large-scale crops like cotton, corn, and soybeans, which require extensive pest management to maintain yield and quality, especially in agricultural regions across the country.  

• The foliar segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United States insecticide market is segmented by application mode into chemigation, foliar, fumigation, seed treatment, and soil treatment. Among these, the foliar segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to its ease of use, rapid action, and effectiveness in targeting above-ground fungal infections. It allows direct contact with infected plant parts, improving efficiency and reducing crop loss, making it a preferred method among commercial and small-scale farmers.   

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the US Insecticide market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• FMC Corporation
• UPL Limited
• ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.
• Bayer AG
• Syngenta Group
• Corteva Agriscience
• American Vanguard Corporation
• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
• BASF SE
• Nufarm Ltd
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In May 2022, UPL collaborated with Bayer for Spirotetramat insecticide to create innovative pest control solutions. Under this long-term global data access and supply deal with Bayer, for meeting farmer needs in terms of resistance management and challenging sucking pests, UPL will create, register, and market new innovative solutions, such as Spirotetramat, leveraging its insecticide expertise and global research and development network.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United States, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the USA insecticide market based on the below-mentioned segments

United States Insecticide Market, By Crop Type

• Commercial Crops
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Grains & Cereals
• Pulses & Oilseeds
• Turf & Ornamental

United States Insecticide Market, By Application Mode

• Chemigation
• Foliar
• Fumigation
• Seed Treatment
• Soil Treatment