Bayer Crop Science vs Syngenta:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Syngenta had more branded searches than Bayer Crop Science among crop protection brands worldwide. Syngenta had about 165,000 branded searches, while Bayer Crop Science had 18,100. Syngenta made up 26.5% of all crop protection brand searches we track, and Bayer Crop Science accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about crop protection brands, Syngenta appeared in all five answers and Bayer Crop Science in three. Syngenta was mentioned before Bayer Crop Science in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Syngenta, about 9 searches for every 1 for Bayer Crop Science
Who does AI mention more?
Syngenta, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Syngenta, named ahead of Bayer Crop Science in every answer
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Top crop protection brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Syngenta appeared in all five answers. Bayer Crop Science was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Syngenta was listed before Bayer Crop Science in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Syngenta5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Corteva Agriscience4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
BASF Agricultural Solutions4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bayer Crop Science3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FMC2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
UPL1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Adama0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nufarm0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about crop protection brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which crop protection brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best crop protection brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best crop protection brand for a crop farm?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“crop protection products”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“herbicide brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Bayer Crop Science or Syngenta more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bayer Crop Science and Syngenta by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight crop protection brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Syngenta, Bayer Crop Science. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Syngenta | FMC | UPL | Adama | Corteva Agriscience | Bayer Crop Science | Nufarm | BASF Agricultural Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.7% | 22.8% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.33% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.5% | 23.3% | 19% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.41% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.7% | 22.7% | 18.5% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.32% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.2% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.38% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.5% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 17% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.37% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.5% | 18.5% | 27.5% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.33% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.7% | 17% | 37.9% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.36% |
| May 2026 | 20.8% | 17% | 37.9% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.3% | 22.3% | 18.2% | 15% | 10% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.48% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.4% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 15% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.4% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.46% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.5% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 14.6% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.47% |
How has the Bayer Crop Science and Syngenta comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Syngenta was ahead of Bayer Crop Science in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bayer Crop Science’s share of searches among crop protection brands worldwide moved from 3.1% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Syngenta’s share of searches among crop protection brands worldwide moved from 27.7% to 26.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for crop protection brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bayer Crop Science lost share of searches among crop protection brands worldwide, from 3.5% to 2.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Syngenta worldwide fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 165K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bayer Crop Science’s and Syngenta’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Bayer Crop Science
1 branded search term
- bayer crop science
Syngenta
1 branded search term
- syngenta
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