The Agricultural Algaecides Market has observed substantial growth in recent years. Key data highlights:
• In 2024, the market size stood at $3.61 billion, growing to $3.86 billion in 2025 with an annual CAGR of 6.8%.
This growth can be credited to growing concerns about water quality, the expansion of the aquaculture industry, traditional agricultural practices, and crop protection.
The agricultural algaecides market is set to witness robust growth in the next few years.
• The market size will grow to $5.29 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 8.2%.
The anticipated growth takes into account global population growth, impacts of climate change, rising awareness of sustainable agriculture, and emerging markets. Significant trends include an increasing emphasis on bio-based algaecides, adoption of precision agriculture, collaborations, partnerships, and focus on research and development, digital farming solutions, and global market expansion.
The expansion of the agricultural sector is driving the growth of the algaecides market as algaecides aid in agricultural output by aiding in weed and insect control outside farm buildings, nurseries, greenhouses, and other growing operations. As agriculture expands, there is increased use of algaecides to enhance production and crop quality. For instance, in September 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the agriculture, food, and associated sectors collectively added approximately $1.264 trillion to the United States' gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021, contributing 5.4%. Out of this, American farms generated $164.7 billion, constituting about 0.7% of the nation's GDP.
The agricultural algaecides market is divided based on:
1) By Type: Copper Sulphate, Chelated Copper, Peroxyacetic Acid, Hydrogen Dioxide, Dyes, Colorants, Other Types
2) By Mode Of Action: Selective, Non-Selective
3) By Category: Synthetic Algaecides, Natural Algaecides
4) By Form: Solid, Liquid
Companies operating in the agricultural algaecides market are developing innovative products, such as non-copper-based algaecides to gain larger customer bases and increase revenue. For instance, in May 2022, Lake Restoration, a US-based aquatic plant management company, launched Cape Furl, an algaecide free of copper, offering a quick and effective solution for eliminating algae, mold, or moss, while ensuring the safety of sensitive fish species.
Major companies operating in the market include:
• Dow Inc
• Nufarm Agriculture Inc.
• Bioguard Organics Ltd.
• Bayer AG
• Lonza Group Ltd.
• United Phosphorus Limited, among others.
North America was the largest region in the agricultural algaecides market in 2024. The report covers other geographical regions including Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, Middle East, and Africa.