Insecticides and disease control agents market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for insecticides and disease control agents grew sharply from USD 179.8 million in 2018 to USD 340.5 million in 2020. This surge was primarily driven by increased insecticide application for public health campaigns, responding to a peak in malaria cases and intensified mosquito control efforts.

Market size contracted to USD 249.1 million in 2021 as pandemic-related disruptions raised logistics and raw material costs, pushing up prices. A modest recovery to USD 255.0 million followed in 2022, supported by a favorable exchange rate and further cost pressures from the Russia-Ukraine war, which elevated prices alongside a reported 1% expansion in treated area. The market then declined to USD 230.1 million in 2023.

In 2024, the market rebounded to USD 259.9 million. This growth was fueled by EU directives banning several conventional agrochemicals, which accelerated the adoption of biopesticides and low-impact insecticides, further stimulated by national incentives for sustainable agriculture and rising consumer preference for residue-free products.

Production insecticides and disease control agents in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of insecticides and disease control agents has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 295.5 million US dollars, marking a significant 63.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 148.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 35.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production hit its lowest point in 2018 at 10 684 tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 34 359 tonnes, representing a 3.2-fold difference. In 2020, output rose by 88.5% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 30.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports insecticides and disease control agents from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Insecticides and disease control agents exports from Italy have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 24 047 tonnes, showing a notable 11.2% rise from the previous year. However, between 2017 and 2020, overall exports decreased by 6.3%, averaging an annual decline of 2.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 21 027 tonnes, with the largest drop of 18.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export partner portfolio for insecticides and disease control agents in volume terms was quite diverse. France accounted for 26.9% of exports, Spain for 12.4%, and the United Kingdom for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 49.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Italy's exports of insecticides and disease control agents in value terms have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 234.1 million US dollars, an 8.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 20.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market base for Italy's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad. France contributed 20.3% of export value, Spain 13.9%, and Greece 6.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 40.4% of total flows, with the remaining 59.6% distributed among numerous other nations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports insecticides and disease control agents to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Italy's imports of insecticides and disease control agents in volume terms have rebounded. In 2020, imports reached 30 052 tonnes, a substantial 30.1% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports overall grew by 15.1%, averaging an annual rise of 4.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 105 tonnes, with the largest decline of 9.7% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the largest contributor to Italy's imports in volume terms, accounting for 26.9%. The Netherlands and France each contributed 17.1%. Together, these three countries made up 61.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy imported approximately 279.1 million US dollars worth of insecticides and disease control agents in 2020, a 10.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 18.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, three key markets dominated Italy's imports in value terms: France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Together, they accounted for 57.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020