10 World's Biggest Agricultural Pest Control Companies in 2026

 

 The 10 World's Biggest Agricultural Pest Control Companies in 2026

 

10 World’s Biggest Agricultural Pest Control Companies in 2026- According to Annual Report in 2025, there are 10 World’s Biggest Agricultural Pest Control Companies in 2026. These companies basically have some pest control products in agriculture industries. These products basically can help to reduce the infestation of pests in many crops which affect the decreased yield of the crops. Finally, it can substantially help farmers to give the best production of harvested crops. To date, most farmers still fully depend on the usage of pest control products to protect their crops from dangerous and unpredictable pests from time to time.

 

Basically, all pest control companies in agriculture industries strive to provide the best product of pesticides (insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides) to the users. Many companies always launch new products with different active ingredients and dosage to help farmers from unpredictable pests from time to time. With unpredictable conditions of earth, some of the species of pest and pathogen can grow and change physically and habits. So, in response to these conditions, many pest control/ agrochemical companies improved the formulation of their pesticides and launched new products of pesticides.

Of all pest control companies in agriculture industries, only a few of them have huge markets. Billions of farmers in the world know their pest control/ pesticide products. Here are the 10 World’s Biggest Agricultural Pest Control Companies. All the data was obtained from the annual report in 2025.

 

The Total Assets and Total Liabilities of Agricultural Pest Control Companies in 2025

 

Rank	Name of Agricultural Pest Control Company	Total Assets	Total Assets	Total Liabilities	Total Liabilities
		Origin Currency	in US Dollar	Origin Currency	in US Dollar
1	Bayer AG	EUR 104 billion	USD 121 billion	EUR 78.3 billion	USD 91.6 billion
2	BASF	EUR 76.1 billion	USD 89 billion	EUR 41.8 billion	USD 48.9 billion
3	Corteva	USD 42.8 billion	USD 42.8 billion	USD 18.4 billion	USD 18.4 billion
4	Syngenta	USD 30.7 billion	USD 30.7 billion	USD 23.4 billion	USD 23.4 billion
5	Sumitomo	JPY 3,934 billion	USD 27.9 billion	JPY 2,770 billion	USD 19.6 billion
6	UPL	₹ 88,002	USD 10.5 billion	₹ 50,176	USD 6.02 billion
7	FMC	USD 9.68 billion	USD 9.68 billion	USD 7.59 billion	USD 7.59 billion
8	Adama	CNY 48.5 billion	USD 7.27 billion	CNY 30.9 billion	USD 4.63 billion
9	Nufarm	USD 4.54 billion	USD 4.54 billion	USD 2.43 billion	USD 2.43 billion
10	Nissan Chemical Corporation	USD 2.21 billion	USD 2.21 billion	USD 0.63 billion	USD 0.63 billion
Source: Annual Report, 2025
Origin Currency: Currency that officially used in Annual Report
US Dollar: Converted Currency from Origin Currency into US Dollar based on Currency Rates
Currency Rates:
1 Euro (EUR) = 1.17 US Dollar (USD)
1 Japanese Yen (JPY) = 0.0071 US Dollar (USD)
1 Indian Rupee (INR) = 0.012 US Dollar (USD)
1 crore (₹) = 10 million INR
1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) = 0.15 US Dollar (USD)

 

The data of total assets and liabilities are obtained from the Balance sheet of Annual report in 2025. Basically, a balance sheet can describe the conditions of total assets, total liabilities, and total equity of the company at specific times.

 

The Total Revenue and Net Income of Agricultural Pest Control Companies in 2025

 

Rank	Name of Company	Total Revenue	Total Revenue	Net Income	Net Income
		Origin Currency	in US Dollar	Origin Currency	in US Dollar
1	BASF	EUR 59.6 billion	USD 69.7 billion	EUR 1.72 billion	USD 2.01 billion
2	Corteva	USD 17.4 billion	USD 17.4 billion	USD 1.09 billion	USD 1.09 billion
3	Sumitomo	JPY 2,606 billion	USD 18.5 billion	JPY 38 billion	USD 0.27 billion
4	Nissan Chemical Corporation	USD 1.68 billion	USD 1.68 billion	USD 0.27 billion	USD 0.27 billion
5	UPL	₹ 47,123	USD 5.65 billion	₹ 820	USD 0.098 billion
6	Syngenta	USD 16.9 billion	USD 16.9 billion	(USD -0.15 billion)	(USD -0.15 billion)
7	Nufarm	USD 3.44 billion	USD 3.44 billion	(USD -0.16 billion)	(USD -0.16 billion)
8	Adama	CNY 28.9 billion	USD 4.3 billion	CNY -1.33 billion	USD -0.19 billion
9	FMC	USD 3.46 billion	USD 3.46 billion	(USD -2.2 billion)	(USD -2.2 billion)
10	Bayer AG	EUR 45.6 billion	USD 53.4 billion	(EUR -3.62 billion)	(USD - 4.23 billion)
Source: Annual Report, 2025
Origin Currency: Currency that officially used in Annual Report
US Dollar: Converted Currency from Origin Currency into US Dollar based on Currency Rates
Currency Rates:
1 Euro (EUR) = 1.17 US Dollar (USD)
1 Japanese Yen (JPY) = 0.0071 US Dollar (USD)
1 INR = 0.012 US Dollar (USD)
1 crore (₹) = 10 million INR
1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) = 0.15 US Dollar (USD)

 

The data of revenue and Income/ Losses are obtained from the Income Statement, annual report of the company in 2025. Basically, the income statement describes the business performance of a company at a specific time. The revenue, cost of revenue, other costs, income/ losses can be found in the income statements of the company.

 

Brief Description of the 10 World’s Biggest Agricultural Pest Control Companies

 

 

1. Bayer

Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, or better known as Bayer AG is a leader and experienced pest control company in agricultural sectors. Historically, this company was founded by Friedrich Bayer in 1863 and is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany. Until now, several business units managed by Bayer AG are Bayer Crop Science, Bayer HealthCare, Bayer Material Science, Bayer Chemicals. In the field of crop protection, the company has a Bayer Crop Science unit that produces, researches, and markets a variety of pesticides and plant seeds. In crop protection industries, Bayer through Bayer Crop Science has some brands of agricultural pest control/ pesticides products. Commonly, some of the agricultural pest control/ pesticides brands include Gaucho, Serenade, Sivanto, Acceleron, Nativo, Movento, Roundup, and Luna.

In 2018, to strengthen its position in the field of agricultural pesticides, the company made a shocking move by acquiring “Monsanto” which is one of the largest agricultural pesticide and seed companies from the United States. Basically, Monsanto is well-known for controversial issues behind its business performance. So far, Monsanto company is popular as the producer and manufacturer of RoundUp herbicide and Dekalb (corn seed) brands.

Financially, according to its annual report in 2025, Bayer recorded a reliable performance with gaining total revenue reaching EUR 45.6 billion or equivalent to USD 53.4 billion but suffered net loss around (EUR -3.62 billion) or equivalent to (USD – 4.23 billion). In terms of financial position, Bayer AG still has total assets of around EUR 104 billion or equivalent to USD 121 billion with total liabilities of around EUR 78.3 billion or equivalent to USD 91.6 billion.

 

2. Syngenta

Historically, Syngenta was formed because of the merger between Zeneca Agrochemical and Novartis Agribusiness in 2000 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Until now, this company has been considered as one of the largest pesticide companies in the world. However, in 2017, this company was bought/acquired by China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina), a Chinese state-owned company with acquisition cost around USD 34 billion. So far, it has become one of the largest acquisitions made by a corporation from the Panda Country.

Functionally, Syngenta produces diverse types of products for plant protection ranging from insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Many of its products are well known by the farmers and customers. Based on the portfolio of pest control products, Syngenta has some brands of crop protection/ pesticides products. These pesticides brands from Syngenta include ELESTAL™ Neo, ISABION®, FORTENZA®, CLARIVA, ADEPIDYN, Calaris, Calisto, Amistar, Bion, and many more.

Financially, based on its business performance on the Annual Report of 2025, especially in pesticide sales, Syngenta showed a relatively reliable performance by achieving total revenue of USD 16.9 billion but suffered net loss of around USD -0.15 billion. In terms of financial position, the total assets of Syngenta reached USD 30.7 billion with total liabilities of around USD 23.4 billion.

 

3. Corteva

Corteva Agriscience is one of the largest agricultural pesticide companies from the United States which was formed due to the merger between 2 large companies namely Dow Agro and Dupont in 2017. Operationally, this company has a central office in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.

In addition, based on the portfolio of agricultural pest control/ pesticides products, Corteva Agriscience has some brands of crop protection products/ pesticides brands. These brands include CLOSER™, DELEGATE®, INTREPID®, ISOCLAST™, EXALT™, PEXALON™, TRANSFORM™, VYDATE®, OPTIMUM®, Reklemel™, SALIBRO™, PYRAXALT™, QALCOVA™, JEMVELVA™, RADIANT™, SENTRICON®, ENTRUST® SC, GF-120™, And TRACER™.

Financially, according to Corteva’s annual report in 2025, the company recorded positive performance with gaining total revenue around USD 17.4 billion and successfully gained net income around USD 1.090 billion. Furthermore, based on the financial positions of the company in the Balance Sheet, Corteva Agriscience has total assets of around USD 30.7 billion with total liabilities around USD 23.4 billion.

 

4. FMC

 

Food Machinery Corporation or better known as FMC is a chemical company originating from the United States and is one of the largest agricultural pesticide companies in the world. Historically, the founder of the company is John Bean. Operationally, FMC still has its headquarters in Philadelphia, United States. In the world of plant protection, this company has many brands of pesticides. Some of the FMC’s pesticide brands are Coragen, Dimethoate, Brigate, Carbine, Beleaf, Avaunt, Prevathon, Exirel, Altacor, and many more. 

Financially, in 2025, based on the annual report, Food Machinery Corporation (FMC) successfully gained a positive performance by recording total revenue of around USD 9.68 billion but suffered net loss reaching USD --2.2 billion. Based on the financial condition of the company in 2025, FMC has total assets around USD 9.68 billion with total liabilities around USD 7.59 billion.

 

5. UPL

 

United Phosphorus (UPL) or commonly known as UPL. Ltd is a company that produces crop protection products. Operationally, UPL started its business in 1969 and still has its central office in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Statistically, UPL is the largest producer of agrochemicals in India and one of the biggest in the world.

Along with the development of its business, the company has some marketing offices in foreign countries around 138 countries. Based on the products, UPL also has some pest control products. Some of the UPL brands are Apache, Imagine, Kevuka, Flomarite, Gunther, Viraat, Kaardon, Arystaprid, Agniban, and many more. Furthermore, To strengthen its business in agrochemical industry, UPL Limited acquired Arysta LifeScience Inc (Japanese Agrochemical company) with acquisition cost around USD 4.2 billion in February 2019.

In 2025, financially, according to its annual report, United Phosphorus  (UPL) recorded total revenue of ₹ 47,123 or equivalent to USD 5.65 billion and gained net income reaching ₹ 820 or equivalent to USD 0.098 billion. Based on the financial position of the company, UPL has total assets around ₹ 88,002 or equivalent to USD 10.5 billion and total liabilities around ₹ 50,176 or equivalent to USD 6.02 billion.

 

6. Nufarm

This Agrochemical Company, Nufarm, comes from Australia which was founded in 1956 and has head office in Melbourne, Australia. In the pesticide business industry, this company is a long-standing player in the agrochemical sector and has sold its pesticide products in several nations. Commonly, Nufarm has some agricultural pest control/ pesticides products namely, Arena, Attack, Teppan, Depitox, and many more.

Financially, in 2025, Nufarm could generate total revenue around USD 3.44 billion but suffered net loss around (USD -0.165 billion). Furthermore, based on the financial positions in the balance sheet of the Annual Report in 2025, Nufarm has total assets around USD 4.54 billion and total liabilities around USD 2.43 billion.

 

7. Sumitomo Chemical

 

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., or Sumitomo Kagaku Kabushiki-gaisha is an experienced agrochemical company. Historically, the foundation of Sumitomo Chemical in business was in Ehime, September 1913. In the early years, this company produced some fertilizer, namely calcium superphosphate fertilizer and diversified their business in agrochemicals. Operationally, this company has a central office in Tokyo Sumitomo Twin Building (East), 27-1, Shinkawa 2-chome, Chūō, Tokyo. 

Financially, in 2025, based on the financial performance of the Annual Report in 2025, the company successfully generated total revenue around JPY 2,606 billion or equivalent to USD 18.5 billion and gaining net income reaching JPY 38 billion or equivalent to USD 0.27 billion. In terms of financial position in 2025 based on the balance sheet in 2025, Sumitomo Chemical has total assets around JPY 3,934 billion or equivalent to USD 27.9 billion and total liabilities of around JPY 2,770 billion or equivalent to USD 19.6 billion.

 

8. BASF

Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik or better known as BASF is a chemical company founded in 1865 by Friedrich Engelhorm and headquartered in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. This company is one of the largest chemical and pesticide companies from Germany besides Bayer AG with diversified business products in the field of plant protection. On pest control products, BASF has some products on crop protection/ pesticides. These pesticide brands from BASF include Ascend, Fastac, Kotetsu, Perfekthion, Regent, Stampede and many more.

 

Financially, according to its annual report in 2025, BASF gained total revenue around EUR 76.1 billion or equivalent to USD 89 billion and this company successfully has positive performance which reaping net income of around EUR 1.72 billion or equivalent to USD 2.01 billion. Furthermore, related to financial position, based on the balance sheet of BASF in 2025, BASF has total assets of EUR 76.1 billion or equivalent to USD 89 billion and total liabilities around EUR 41.8 billion or equivalent to USD 48.9 billion.

 

9. Adama        

Adama formerly known as Makhteshim-Agan is Israeli's crop protection or agricultural pest control company which was founded as the merger between Agan (1945) and Makhteshim (1952) in 1997. As one of the world's largest pesticides companies, ADAMA offers diverse portfolios of crop protection products, with more than 120 active ingredients, as well as state-of-the-art R&D, manufacturing, and formulation facilities. Furthermore, ADAMA has 7,700 employees in more than 45 countries. Until 2011, ChemChina acquired a 60% stake in Makhteshim Agan/ ADAMA and as of now, ADAMA still becomes the subsidiary company of ChemChina.

 

Financially, according to its annual report in 2025, ADAMA has total assets of around CNY 48.5 billion or equivalent to USD 7.27 billion with total liabilities of around CNY 30.9 billion or equivalent to USD 4.63 billion. In terms of business performance in 2025, ADAMA successfully gained total revenue of around CNY 28.9 billion or equivalent to USD 4.3 billion but suffered net loss of around CNY -1.33 billion or equivalent to USD -0.19 billion.

 

10. Nissan Chemical Corporation        

Nissan Chemical Corporation is a Japanese Chemical company, which was founded in 1887 by Jokichi Takamine, Eiichi Shibusawa and Takashi Masuda. Commonly, in its business activities, Nissan Chemical Corporation has four main businesses including Chemicals, Performance Materials, Agricultural Materials and Pharmaceuticals. Specifically, in the Agricultural pest control/ crop protection, Nissan Chemical develop, manufacture, and sell herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, etc., for use on agricultural land with some brands of pesticides including SIRIUS®, ROUNDUP MAXLOAD®, ALTAIR®, SANMITE®, GREATAM®, PULSOR®, PERMIT®, TARGA®, STARMITE®, LEIMAY®, GRACIA®.

Financially, according to its annual report in 2025, Nissan Chemical has total assets of around USD 2.21 billion with total liabilities of around USD 0.632 billion. In terms of business performance in 2026, Nissan Chemical successfully gained total revenue of around USD 1.68 billion with net income of around USD 0.278 billion.

 

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Summary of World’s Biggest Agricultural Pest Control Companies in 2025 Based on Total Assets

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Bibliography of 10 World’s Biggest Agricultural Pest Control Companies in 2025

Bayer. 2026. Annual Report 2025. Accessed via https://www.bayer.com/en/investors/integrated-annual-reports  on March 15, 2026.

Syngenta. 2026. Annual Report 2025. Accessed via https://www.syngenta.com/en/about/bond-investor-information/financial-results on March15, 2026.

Corteva. 2026. Annual Report 2025. Accessed via https://investors.corteva.com/  on March 15, 2026.

FMC. 2026. Annual Report 2025. Accessed via https://investors.fmc.com/financials/annual-reports-and-proxy-statements/default.aspx  on March15, 2026.

UPL. 2026. Annual Report 2025. Accessed via https://www.upl-ltd.com/investors/financial-results-and-reports/annual-reports  on March15, 2026.

Nufarm. 2026. Annual Report 2025. Accessed via https://nufarm.com/financial-reports/  on March 15, 2026.

Sumitomo. 2026. Annual Report 2025. Accessed via https://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/ir/library/financial_results/ on March15, 2026.

BASF. 2026. Annual Report 2025. Accessed via https://report.basf.com/2025/en/  on March 15, 2026.

Nissan Chemical Corporation. 2026. Annual Report 2025. Accessed via https://www.nissanchem.co.jp/eng/ir_info/business/highlight.html on March 20th, 2026.

Adama. 2026. Annual Report 2025. Accessed via https://investors.adama.com/news-and-filings/quarterly-earnings-reports/Quarterly-Results-Q4-2025/ on March 20th, 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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