Fenitrothion (metallic sulfate) is an environmentally safe and effective insecticide that is applied to the foliage, stem, fruits, and even seeds of a wide range of aquatic plants, including water hyacinth and pond algae. Most trade names under this category are Fenitrothion, a patented phosphorothioate Sulfate insecticide. Other trade names under the same category are Metronidazole, Fluconazole, and Nylar. The active ingredient in each of these products is the same: sulfate. Fenitrothion belongs to the family of surfactants or reactants that include the commonly used chlorine bleach, the sulfate-free, and chlorinated hydroquinone, and the proparglutin-based mothballs.
Growing global population leading to high demand for food products is expected to drive growth of the global fenitrothion market. According to the World Bank, the global population reached 7.674 billion in 2019, increasing from 6.84 billion in 2009. According to the United Nations (UN), the global population is expected to reach over 9.7 billion by 2050 with an urban population reaching over 6.7 billion. Such a massive increase in global population is expected to increase the demand for food products. As a result of this, farmers need to increase the yield of the crops, which in turn, is expected to propel the demand for fenitrothion for agricultural activities. Hence, such factors are expected to drive growth of the global fenitrothion market. Furthermore, rising agricultural activities in both developed and emerging economies are expected to propel the global fenitrothion market growth in the near future. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), Indian agricultural exports are expected to reach US$ 60 billion by 2022, increasing from US$ 7.3 billion in 2020.
Strict government regulations regarding the use of fenitrothion in insecticides are expected to restrain growth of the global fenitrothion market. Moreover, rising groundwater pollution is expected to hinder market growth in the near future. Among regions, Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the global fenitrothion market. This is owing to the large population pool having agriculture as primary source of livelihood. According to the IBEF, agriculture is the primary source of income of around 58% of India’s population. Furthermore, North America is expected to register a robust growth rate, owing to increasing use of advanced agricultural technologies in the region.
Key companies involved in the global fenitrothion market are Sumitomo Chemical, Xinyi Taisong Chemical, Ganzhou Weinong Pesticide, Bayer, Zhejiang Jiahua, BASF, Sunjoy, and AVILIVE.
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