How popular isFMC?
In September 2026, people searched for FMC by name about 10 times in New Zealand. These searches made up 0.87% of all New Zealand crop protection brand searches, placing FMC eighth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about crop protection brands, FMC appeared in one of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the nine.
FMC is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
- Key IndustriesShare of searches 41.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SyngentaShare of searches 21.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
UPLShare of searches 20%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
NufarmShare of searches 7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
FMCShare of searches 0.87%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top crop protection brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, FMC was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. FMC is the seventh most recommended of the nine.
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.
Syngenta4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Adama4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Nufarm3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bayer Crop Science3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BASF Agricultural Solutions3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Corteva Agriscience2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
UPL1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FMC1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Key Industries0 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 in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best crop protection brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best crop protection brand in New Zealand for a farm?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“crop protection products”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“crop protection brands nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which crop protection brands compete with FMC?
Share of searches by month for Key Industries, Syngenta, UPL, Nufarm, Corteva Agriscience, Adama, FMC. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Key Industries | Syngenta | UPL | Nufarm | Corteva Agriscience | Adama | Bayer Crop Science | FMC | BASF Agricultural Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.7% | 18.2% | 26.4% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0% | 0.83% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.7% | 19.3% | 20.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.74% | 0.74% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.9% | 20.6% | 17.8% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.93% | 0.93% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.2% | 16.7% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 3.9% | 2% | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.6% | 20% | 20.9% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0% | 0.91% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.1% | 19.5% | 20.3% | 7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.7% | 18.6% | 27.1% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.85% | 0% | 0.85% |
| May 2026 | 37.8% | 21.3% | 28.3% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 0.79% | 1.6% | 0.79% | 0.79% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.2% | 21.2% | 19.2% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 0.96% | 0% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.1% | 23.8% | 26.7% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.8% | 24.5% | 23.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.7% | 21.7% | 20% | 7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.7% | 480 | +23.1% | +4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.7% | 250 | -3.8% | -2.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20% | 230 | -8% | -3.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7% | 80 | -11.1% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 4.3% | 50 | +150% | +2.5 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 2.6% | 30 | -25% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.7% | 20 | +100% | +0.8 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 0.87% | 10 | — | +0.9 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 0% | 0 | — | 0 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th |
41.7%
Held 1st. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +4.9 points.
2.
Syngenta21.7%
Held 2nd. 250 estimated branded searches, -3.8% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.
3.
UPL20%
Held 3rd. 230 estimated branded searches, -8% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
4.
Nufarm7%
Held 4th. 80 estimated branded searches, -11.1% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
4.3%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, +150% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
6.
Adama2.6%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
1.7%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
8.
FMC0.87%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
Moved from 8th to 9th. 0 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for FMC changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for FMC in New Zealand held steady, from 0 to 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FMC’s share of searches among crop protection brands in New Zealand increased from 0% to 0.87%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FMC rose from 9th to 8th among crop protection brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand crop protection brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Corteva Agriscience overtook Adama to rank 5th among crop protection brands in New Zealand, with 4.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, FMC overtook BASF Agricultural Solutions to rank 8th among crop protection brands in New Zealand, with 0.87% of the searches.
In September 2026, Key Industries gained share of searches among crop protection brands in New Zealand, from 36.8% to 41.7%.

In September 2026, Bayer Crop Science gained share of searches among crop protection brands in New Zealand, from 0.94% to 1.7%.

In September 2026, UPL lost share of searches among crop protection brands in New Zealand, from 23.6% to 20%.

In September 2026, Syngenta lost share of searches among crop protection brands in New Zealand, from 24.5% to 21.7%.
How are FMC’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FMC’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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