Global Bionematicides Industry

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Global Bionematicides Market to Reach $685 Million by 2027. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Bionematicides estimated at US$238. 3 Million in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$685 Million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 16.

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3% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Cereals & Grains, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 16.6% CAGR and reach US$171.1 Million by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Oilseeds & Pulses segment is readjusted to a revised 16.2% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $64.2 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 21% CAGR

The Bionematicides market in the U.S. is estimated at US$64.2 Million in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$158.6 Million by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 21% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 11.7% and 14.3% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 12.8% CAGR.

Fruits & Vegetables Segment to Record 16.6% CAGR

In the global Fruits & Vegetables segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 15.7% CAGR estimated for this segment. These regional markets accounting for a combined market size of US$50 Million in the year 2020 will reach a projected size of US$138.5 Million by the close of the analysis period. China will remain among the fastest growing in this cluster of regional markets. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$106 Million by the year 2027, while Latin America will expand at a 18.4% CAGR through the analysis period. We bring years of research experience to this 9th edition of our report. The 152-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. A short-term phased recovery by key geography is also addressed.

Competitors identified in this market include, among others,

  • Bayer CropScience AG

  • Beijing Ecoman Biotech Co., Ltd.

  • Certis USA LLC

  • Dow AgroSciences LLC

  • LAM International

  • Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.

  • Monsanto Company

  • Syngenta AG

  • Valent BioSciences Corporation




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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW
Global Competitor Market Shares
Bionematicides Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide
(in %): 2019 & 2025
Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 1: Bionematicides Global Market Estimates and Forecasts
in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020-2027

Table 2: Bionematicides Market Share Shift across Key
Geographies Worldwide: 2020 VS 2027

Table 3: Cereals & Grains (Crop Type) World Market by
Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027

Table 4: Cereals & Grains (Crop Type) Market Share Breakdown of
Worldwide Sales by Region/Country: 2020 VS 2027

Table 5: Oilseeds & Pulses (Crop Type) Potential Growth Markets
Worldwide in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027

Table 6: Oilseeds & Pulses (Crop Type) Market Sales Breakdown
by Region/Country in Percentage: 2020 VS 2027

Table 7: Fruits & Vegetables (Crop Type) Geographic Market
Spread Worldwide in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027

Table 8: Fruits & Vegetables (Crop Type) Market Share
Distribution in Percentage by Region/Country: 2020 VS 2027

Table 9: Other Crop Types (Crop Type) World Market Estimates
and Forecasts by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027

Table 10: Other Crop Types (Crop Type) Market Share Breakdown
by Region/Country: 2020 VS 2027

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

GEOGRAPHIC MARKET ANALYSIS

UNITED STATES
Market Facts & Figures
US Bionematicides Market Share (in %) by Company: 2019 & 2025
Market Analytics
Table 11: United States Bionematicides Market Estimates and
Projections in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020 to 2027

Table 12: United States Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown
by Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

CANADA
Table 13: Canadian Bionematicides Market Estimates and
Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020 to 2027

Table 14: Bionematicides Market in Canada: Percentage Share
Breakdown of Sales by Crop Type for 2020 and 2027

JAPAN
Table 15: Japanese Market for Bionematicides: Annual Sales
Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Crop Type for the
Period 2020-2027

Table 16: Japanese Bionematicides Market Share Analysis by Crop
Type: 2020 VS 2027

CHINA
Table 17: Chinese Bionematicides Market Growth Prospects in US$
Thousand by Crop Type for the Period 2020-2027

Table 18: Chinese Bionematicides Market by Crop Type:
Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2020 and 2027

EUROPE
Market Facts & Figures
European Bionematicides Market: Competitor Market Share
Scenario (in %) for 2019 & 2025
Market Analytics
Table 19: European Bionematicides Market Demand Scenario in US$
Thousand by Region/Country: 2018-2025

Table 20: European Bionematicides Market Share Shift by
Region/Country: 2020 VS 2027

Table 21: European Bionematicides Market Estimates and
Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020-2027

Table 22: European Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown by
Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

FRANCE
Table 23: Bionematicides Market in France by Crop Type:
Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period
2020-2027

Table 24: French Bionematicides Market Share Analysis by Crop
Type: 2020 VS 2027

GERMANY
Table 25: Bionematicides Market in Germany: Recent Past,
Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Crop Type for
the Period 2020-2027

Table 26: German Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown by Crop
Type: 2020 VS 2027

ITALY
Table 27: Italian Bionematicides Market Growth Prospects in US$
Thousand by Crop Type for the Period 2020-2027

Table 28: Italian Bionematicides Market by Crop Type:
Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2020 and 2027

UNITED KINGDOM
Table 29: United Kingdom Market for Bionematicides: Annual
Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Crop Type
for the Period 2020-2027

Table 30: United Kingdom Bionematicides Market Share Analysis
by Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

SPAIN
Table 31: Spanish Bionematicides Market Estimates and Forecasts
in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020 to 2027

Table 32: Bionematicides Market in Spain: Percentage Share
Breakdown of Sales by Crop Type for 2020 and 2027

RUSSIA
Table 33: Russian Bionematicides Market Estimates and
Projections in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020 to 2027

Table 34: Russian Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown by Crop
Type: 2020 VS 2027

REST OF EUROPE
Table 35: Rest of Europe Bionematicides Market Estimates and
Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020-2027

Table 36: Rest of Europe Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown
by Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

ASIA-PACIFIC
Table 37: Asia-Pacific Bionematicides Market Estimates and
Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020-2027

Table 38: Asia-Pacific Bionematicides Market Share Analysis by
Region/Country: 2020 VS 2027

Table 39: Bionematicides Market in Asia-Pacific by Crop Type:
Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period
2020-2027

Table 40: Asia-Pacific Bionematicides Market Share Analysis by
Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

AUSTRALIA
Table 41: Bionematicides Market in Australia: Recent Past,
Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Crop Type for
the Period 2020-2027

Table 42: Australian Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown by
Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

INDIA
Table 43: Indian Bionematicides Market Estimates and Forecasts
in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020 to 2027

Table 44: Bionematicides Market in India: Percentage Share
Breakdown of Sales by Crop Type for 2020 and 2027

SOUTH KOREA
Table 45: Bionematicides Market in South Korea: Recent Past,
Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Crop Type for
the Period 2020-2027

Table 46: Bionematicides Market Share Distribution in South
Korea by Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
Table 47: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Bionematicides:
Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Crop
Type for the Period 2020-2027

Table 48: Rest of Asia-Pacific Bionematicides Market Share
Analysis by Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

LATIN AMERICA
Table 49: Latin American Bionematicides Market Trends by
Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2020-2027

Table 50: Latin American Bionematicides Market Percentage
Breakdown of Sales by Region/Country: 2020 and 2027

Table 51: Latin American Bionematicides Market Growth Prospects
in US$ Thousand by Crop Type for the Period 2020-2027

Table 52: Latin American Bionematicides Market by Crop Type:
Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2020 and 2027

ARGENTINA
Table 53: Argentinean Bionematicides Market Estimates and
Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020-2027

Table 54: Argentinean Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown by
Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

BRAZIL
Table 55: Bionematicides Market in Brazil by Crop Type:
Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period
2020-2027

Table 56: Brazilian Bionematicides Market Share Analysis by
Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

MEXICO
Table 57: Bionematicides Market in Mexico: Recent Past, Current
and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Crop Type for the Period
2020-2027

Table 58: Mexican Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown by Crop
Type: 2020 VS 2027

REST OF LATIN AMERICA
Table 59: Rest of Latin America Bionematicides Market Estimates
and Projections in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020 to 2027

Table 60: Rest of Latin America Bionematicides Market Share
Breakdown by Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

MIDDLE EAST
Table 61: The Middle East Bionematicides Market Estimates and
Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2018-2025

Table 62: The Middle East Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown
by Region/Country: 2020 and 2027

Table 63: The Middle East Bionematicides Market Estimates and
Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020 to 2027

Table 64: Bionematicides Market in the Middle East: Percentage
Share Breakdown of Sales by Crop Type for 2020 and 2027

IRAN
Table 65: Iranian Market for Bionematicides: Annual Sales
Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Crop Type for the
Period 2020-2027

Table 66: Iranian Bionematicides Market Share Analysis by Crop
Type: 2020 VS 2027

ISRAEL
Table 67: Israeli Bionematicides Market Estimates and Forecasts
in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020-2027

Table 68: Israeli Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown by Crop
Type: 2020 VS 2027

SAUDI ARABIA
Table 69: Saudi Arabian Bionematicides Market Growth Prospects
in US$ Thousand by Crop Type for the Period 2020-2027

Table 70: Saudi Arabian Bionematicides Market by Crop Type:
Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2020 and 2027

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Table 71: Bionematicides Market in the United Arab Emirates:
Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by
Crop Type for the Period 2020-2027

Table 72: Bionematicides Market Share Distribution in United
Arab Emirates by Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

REST OF MIDDLE EAST
Table 73: Bionematicides Market in Rest of Middle East: Recent
Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Crop Type
for the Period 2020-2027

Table 74: Rest of Middle East Bionematicides Market Share
Breakdown by Crop Type: 2020 VS 2027

AFRICA
Table 75: African Bionematicides Market Estimates and
Projections in US$ Thousand by Crop Type: 2020 to 2027

Table 76: African Bionematicides Market Share Breakdown by Crop
Type: 2020 VS 2027

IV. COMPETITION
Total Companies Profiled: 46
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    During a school year disrupted by pandemic-related closures, students across the U.S. will soon be absent for a scheduled reason: the annual Christmas break.In New York City, the U.S.‘s largest school district, children will be off from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1. Officially called “winter” recess, the December hiatus coincides with Christian celebrations, adding to the number of approved days that many students take off from school on religious holidays, including Eid al-Fitr and Yom Kippur.As an academic who writes and teaches on education and the law with a special interest in church-state issues, I find it fascinating to note how religious holidays came to be acknowledged in public schools. But these traditions also pose a legal challenge in the classroom and concern over blurring the line of separation between church and state. The reality is that in the lead-up to the winter break – or the “December dilemma,” as some call it – public school officials walk a fine line when it comes to what they can and can’t display in classrooms in relation to Christmas. Holy days and holidaysThe observance of selected religious holidays in public schools has a long history in the United States. When compulsory attendance laws emerged in the mid-19th century, they were heavily influenced by the religious beliefs and practices that followed the earliest European settlers to the American colonies.In a piecemeal fashion that varied from one state to the next and even among school systems in the same states, school board officials recognized and broke for the Christian holidays of Christmas and Easter, including Good Friday.The unofficial religion of American public schools until well into the mid-20th century was Protestantism and typically followed the teachings of the locally dominant Protestant churches.Because Catholic immigrants – and their children – were often unwelcomed in the 19th-century United States, a meeting of bishops at the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore in 1884 decreed that all parishes had to maintain schools to which parents were obligated to send their children. As a result, time off for Christmas and Easter became firmly set in Catholic schools as it was in public schools.Christianity remains the largest single faith in the United States. But growing religious diversity has seen more religious holy days being marked in public schools. Still, few school boards nationally close in honor of the Jewish holidays. And, until very recently, the holy days of other faiths were completely ignored. New York City was one of the earliest, acknowledging Muslim holidays from the 2015-16 school year.Similarly, in 2017-18 six suburban school districts in New York state declared a holiday on the Hindu festival Diwali.But these are the exception rather than the rule. A study of the 2017-18 school year, found that of the 20 largest school systems in the U.S., only New York City, Philadelphia and Palm Beach, Florida, closed for Rosh Hashana, and only New York City closed for Yom Kippur and Eid al-Adha. None of the school systems closed for Diwali.Things are changing in the face of growing religious diversity in the U.S. Educational leaders and lawmakers in states such as New York and Michigan have taken recent steps to ensure that the religious holy days of other faiths are commemorated in public school. Mixed legal messagesMeanwhile the status of how religious holidays can be marked in class remains unclear. The Supreme Court has yet to address such a case directly. Arguably, the leading case on religious holidays arose 40 years ago, when the Eighth Circuit upheld guidelines that a school board in South Dakota developed for use in connection with religious observances, most notably Christmas.The court suggested that explanations of historical and contemporary values relating to religious holidays were permissible, as was the use of religious symbols as examples and the integration of music, art, literature and drama with religious themes if they were presented objectively as a traditional part of the cultural and religious heritages of holidays.Other rulings have teachers walking a fine, but murky, line. While the Supreme Court has ruled that educators cannot allow overt religious activities such as prayer and Bible reading in schools, justices added that “nothing we have said here indicates that such study of the Bible or of religion, when presented objectively as part of a secular program of education, may not be effected consistently with the First Amendment.”The court has yet to set clear parameters about how religious holidays can be celebrated in public schools and whether granting access to all faith traditions is either constitutionally necessary or acceptable.[Get the best of The Conversation, every weekend. Sign up for our weekly newsletter.] To gift or not?Classroom activities present three special concerns. Courts agree that public school teachers cannot permit religious activities such as prayer or the use of religious music in class absent curricular connections. The Sixth Circuit in 2008 went so far as to affirm that a fifth grader in Michigan could not sell candy cane Christmas tree ornaments he made as part of a school project if they were attached to religious cards “promoting Jesus.”But a federal trial court in Texas two years later allowed students to sell “holiday” cards with biblical messages because doing so was not disruptive to school activities.A second concern – the displays of religious art such as Nativity scenes or paintings – is trickier. Again, while there is no Supreme Court judgment in regard to K-12 schools, an argument can be made from lower court orders. One such case from South Dakota found that religious art in schools may be permissible as parts of larger displays but that it cannot be overtly Christian and must emphasize the secular aspects of the season. Under this interpretation, placing Nativity scenes or displaying religious objects or paintings alone in schools, regardless of the time of year, likely violates the First Amendment by endorsing Christianity. A case illustrative of the confusion over classroom displays arose in New York City in 2006. The Second Circuit decided that public school officials could allow displays of menorahs during Hanukkah and stars and crescents during Ramadan because both were deemed multicultural secular symbols. But the court forbade the display of a Nativity scene due to its explicitly religious nature.Gift-giving during the holiday season represents a third concern. Educators probably can permit “secret Santa” exchanges as long as they are secular in nature and do not invoke any references to Christmas. However, courts largely agree that teachers cannot allow students to exchange identifiable Christian gifts, such as candy canes or pencils with attached religious messages, while in class. Teachable momentsWhat can be lost in this legal quagmire is, I believe, the chance to engage children in religious literacy. If educators and the courts prohibit students from learning about the religious traditions of their peers, especially when teachable moments emerge during holidays, one must wonder how children can develop tolerance of – and respect for – faiths different from their own. The challenge, then, for public school educators is walking the fine line by exposing children to religious celebrations while steering clear of violating the Constitution by making certain that they teach about religion rather than proselytize a particular form of belief.This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit news site dedicated to sharing ideas from academic experts. It was written by: Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton.Read more: * Schools looking for space could turn to churches to host classes – doing so has a rich history * How Hanukkah came to be an annual White House celebrationCharles J. Russo does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.