Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products

NACE code 20.2 covers the manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products, a critical industry that plays a vital role in global food production and environmental management. These products are essential for protecting crops, controlling pests, and maintaining the health of agricultural ecosystems. The industry's output is consumed by a wide range of sectors, including 01.0 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities, 02.0 Forestry and logging, and 81.3 Landscape service activities, making it a key component of the broader agricultural and environmental services landscape.

The manufacture of pesticides and agrochemicals typically involves a multi-step chemical synthesis process. This may include the extraction and purification of active ingredients, the formulation of final products, and the packaging and distribution of the finished goods. Advanced techniques such as precision dosing, controlled-release formulations, and targeted delivery systems are increasingly being employed to enhance the efficacy and sustainability of these products.

The production of pesticides and agrochemicals requires a range of raw materials, including various organic and inorganic chemicals, solvents, and specialized additives. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized production equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and packaging machinery. Skilled labor, including chemists, process engineers, and quality control personnel, is also a critical input for this industry.

The primary outputs of NACE code 20.2 are a diverse range of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other agrochemical products. These outputs are then consumed by 01.0 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities, 02.0 Forestry and logging, and 81.3 Landscape service activities to protect crops, manage pests, and maintain healthy ecosystems. The industry's products also have applications in the 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms and 20.3 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics sectors.