According to a study commissioned by the Brazilian Crop Protection Industry Alliance (Sindiveg) and conducted by Kynetec Brazil, from January to December 2024, the pesticide treatment area in Brazil increased by 9.2% compared to the same period last year, exceeding 2 billion hectares. Research has pointed out that the high incidence of pests is the main reason for the increase in pesticide use area, among which the invasion of pests such as caterpillars, leafhoppers, and whiteflies is particularly prominent.

    Research indicates that pesticide use in 2024 will increase by 8.5% compared to the same period in 2023, with herbicides accounting for 45%, insecticides accounting for 23%, fungicides accounting for 23%, seed treatment agents accounting for 1%, and other products accounting for 8%. The analysis is based on the Potential Treatment Area (PAT) indicator, which takes into account the frequency of pesticide application and the product combination used to manage various pests, diseases, and invasive plants.

    In terms of pesticide usage, it will increase by 8.5% in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Among them, herbicides account for the highest proportion, reaching 45%; Insecticides and fungicides account for 23% respectively; Seed treatment agents account for 1%, while other products account for 8%. This analysis is based on the Potential Treatment Area or Product Treatment Area (PAT) indicator, which takes into account the frequency of pesticide application and the product combination used to manage various pests, diseases, and invasive plants.

    In terms of crop distribution, soybeans have become a key factor driving the increase in pesticide use area, accounting for 56%. The distribution of other major crops is as follows: corn 16%, cotton 8%, pasture 5%, sugarcane 4%, wheat 3%, legumes 2%, fruits and vegetables 2%, citrus 1%, coffee 1%, rice 1%, and other crops account for 2%.

    In terms of market value, the terminal consumption value of the Brazilian pesticide market will reach $18 billion in 2024, a decrease of 10.3% from $21 billion in 2023. In terms of regional distribution, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rond ô nia rank first with a market value share of 28%, followed by S ã o Paulo and Minas Gerais states (18%), the Bamatopi region (15%), Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina states (11%), Paran á state (10%), Mato Grosso do Sul state (8%), Goya ñ a and the Federal District (8%), and other regions account for 3%.