Definition
This industry comprises management establishments primarily engaged in the formulation and preparation of agricultural and household pest control chemicals. Key products include pesticides (such as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides) as well as agricultural chemical products such as insect repellants, sheep dips, fly sprays, flea powders etc. Key markets serviced include the agricultural sector as well as households and various commercial and industrial users. Key inputs are sourced from other US chemical industries reflecting the interdependent nature of the industry. It does not include those management units involved in the production of fertilizer products or agricultural lime products.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.