Increased Winter Crop Pest Risks
Due to the effects of climate warming, the risk of winter crop pests has risen significantly. Plant protection departments in multiple regions predict that warm and humid climatic conditions will lead to increased occurrence of diseases and pests such as wheat stripe rust, rapeseed sclerotinia, and aphids. Taking the meadow moth as an example, the affected area in Inner Mongolia, Hebei, and other regions is expected to reach 18 million mu, with localized severe outbreaks possible in some areas. In response to this trend, agricultural departments are promoting comprehensive prevention and control measures such as "strong seedling cultivation, seed treatment, and chemical control," using methods like crop rotation and soil improvement to reduce the risk of pest and disease occurrence.
Strong Export Market Performance
China's insecticide exports showed significant growth in 2025. From January to August, the export volume of insecticide preparations reached 372,800 tons, a year-on-year increase of 31.98%; the export value increased by 19.58% year-on-year, indicating strong demand in overseas markets. It is worth noting that the recovery momentum of insecticide exports is clearly better than the overall pesticide industry level, mainly due to factors such as relatively rapid inventory digestion, worsening pest problems, and limited previous capacity expansion. Although the export volume in August decreased slightly month-on-month, it still maintained a year-on-year growth of 23.87%.
Noticeable Product Substitution Trends
The insecticide market is undergoing significant product structure changes. On one hand, affected by environmental policies, the supply of some highly toxic traditional varieties such as malathion and carbamates is constrained, leading to improved profitability for related enterprises. On the other hand, bio-insecticides are developing rapidly, with plant-derived insecticides such as azadirachtin, jatropha, and rotenone becoming increasingly widely used. Breakthroughs in nanotechnology have significantly improved the efficacy and environmental safety of biopesticides, with nano-encapsulated extracts showing excellent pest control effects at low doses.
AI Technology Drives Industry Innovation
Artificial intelligence is bringing revolutionary changes to pesticide research and development. The AI technology platform developed by startup Bindwell increases the speed of molecular prediction by several times compared to traditional methods, potentially significantly reducing R&D costs. Currently, pesticide R&D faces severe challenges, with development costs rising from $30 million to $300 million, while crop loss rates remain high. The application of AI technology is expected to break this deadlock by accelerating the discovery of new molecules and optimizing formulation design, thereby driving industry innovation and development.
Industry Enters New Development Cycle
Driven by climate warming, technological innovation, and environmental requirements, the insecticide industry is entering a new upward cycle. Market institutions are optimistic about the growth prospects of leading pesticide preparation companies, active ingredient manufacturers, and enterprises specializing in specific products. As funded projects gradually reach production capacity, the performance of related companies is expected to further improve, with the industry overall showing an optimized supply-demand structure and an accelerated technological upgrade trend.
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