Scale, Structure, and India's Path to 2030

After years of disruption caused by the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and supply-chain volatility, the global agrochemical industry is entering a new phase of structural growth. Demand is being reshaped not just by scale, but by sustainability, regulatory rigor, and technology integration. For India, this transition presents a strategic opportunity. With strong manufacturing capabilities, supportive policy frameworks, and rising global demand for reliable crop protection solutions, India is well positioned to emerge as a key export and innovation hub as the industry moves toward 2030.

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After years of volatility driven by pandemic disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and supply-chain shocks, the global agrochemical industry has entered a phase of renewed momentum. As global supply chains stabilise and demand recovers, the sector is moving beyond short-term correction toward a structurally stronger and more diversified growth trajectory.

Global agrochemical markets are projected to expand from approximately $270-285 billion in 2024 to nearly $400-425 billion by 2030, driven by resilient demand for crop protection and fertilisers, rising food-security needs, and increasing climate-related production risks. Importantly, growth toward 2030 will not be defined by scale alone, but by composition, sustainability, and technology integration.

For India, this transition presents a significant opportunity. Government of India reports and policy frameworks consistently highlight agrochemicals as a priority export sector, supported by domestic manufacturing scale, improving regulatory alignment, and rising global demand for reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable agri-inputs.

How the Agrochemical Industry Will Evolve by 2030

By 2030, the agrochemical industry will be characterised by a dual transformation.

First, traditional crop protection and fertilisers will remain foundational, especially for large-scale cereal, oilseed, and horticulture systems. However, they will increasingly coexist with biological solutions, precision inputs, and digitally enabled application models and solutions.

Second, sustainability and regulatory compliance will move from being differentiators to baseline requirements. Globally and in India, regulatory scrutiny on residues, environmental impact, and worker safety is increasing. This is accelerating the shift toward safer chemistries, biologicals, and integrated crop solutions rather than standalone products.