Summary: By 2025, chlorantraniliprole has become the world's leading
insecticide since its launch, thanks to its unique mechanism of action and
broad-spectrum efficacy. Despite challenges such as resistance and cost
reduction, its globalization process has accelerated, and the use of compound
formulations has become mainstream. In the future, advancements in
nanotechnology, granular formulations, high-concentration formulations, and the
expansion into emerging markets will drive its further development.
Chlorantraniliprole, a representative
product of the anthranilic diamide class of insecticides, has rapidly become
the world's largest insecticide since its launch in 2008, thanks to its unique
mechanism of action and broad-spectrum efficacy. By activating the ryanodine
receptors in pests, it causes uncontrolled release of calcium ions within
cells, leading to muscle paralysis and death, and demonstrates excellent
control over lepidopteran and coleopteran pests. After its patent expired on
August 13, 2023, the domestic production process accelerated, with over 400
registered certificates and raw material production capacity soaring to 200,000
tons per year. Despite fierce market competition, it remains the dominant
player.
Chlorantraniliprole primarily targets
lepidopteran pests, covering a wide range of key pests such as cotton bollworm,
rice leaf roller, rice stem borer, corn borer, peach fruit borer, and fall
armyworm. It exhibits high lethality against the larvae of these pests, with
long-lasting systemic effects that protect crop leaves and effectively control
pest reproduction and spread. Additionally, it shows good control over
coleopteran pests like rice weevil and yellow-spotted longhorn beetle, as well
as dipteran and homopteran pests such as rice midge and aphids.
The advantages of chlorantraniliprole
include its broad-spectrum efficacy, low toxicity, environmental friendliness,
high activity, strong permeability, and multiple modes of action. However, its
disadvantages cannot be ignored, including resistance issues, oviposition
inhibition without ovicidal effects, cost reduction, and slow action. Long-term
and single use have reduced pest sensitivity, leading to a 30% decline in
efficacy in some regions. Moreover, with the acceleration of domestic
production, raw material prices have plummeted by nearly 90%, resulting in
market oversupply. To address these issues, the use of compound formulations
has become an inevitable choice for chlorantraniliprole.
Looking ahead, the
development trends of chlorantraniliprole include the application of new
technologies such as nanotechnology, the development of granular formulations
and fertilizer-pesticide combinations, the promotion of high-concentration
single formulations, and further research into compound formulations.
Nanotechnology can enhance pest control efficacy and reduce usage; granular
formulations and fertilizer-pesticide combinations are expected to become new
market growth points; high-concentration formulations can provide more thorough
pest control while reducing usage; and research into compound formulations can
improve the efficiency of insecticide use and minimize environmental impact.
Additionally, exploring new markets in Southeast Asia and Africa is an important
strategy for future enterprises.
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