Turkish Pesticides Market - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

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 

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. 

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 

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: 

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