Building Pest Control Services in Australia - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Melbourne, Australia
Last Updated: January 2024
ANZSIC N7312Revenue
$1.7bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
6,925
Businesses
3,427
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Building Pest Control Services in Australia industry analysis
Companies providing building pest control services have experienced volatile trading conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns in response to the pandemic initially led to plummeting demand, as businesses were forced to close, offices were shuttered as employees moved to remote work and consumers upheld social distancing requirements. This trend was reversed when lockdowns ended. Many buildings had developed pest infestations during lockdowns, leading to a surge in demand for pest control services. La Nina weather patterns also created ideal conditions for pests, particularly insects, to breed. Overall, industry revenue is expected to creep upwards by an annualised 1.3% over the five years through 2023-24, to $1.7 billion. Strong growth in service pricing is anticipated to drive a spike of 9.4% in 2023-24.
Trends and Insights
- Rising input costs and weak demand have weighed down profit margins. A global pesticide and herbicide shortage led to a significant drop in profit, just as lockdowns created a dip in demand.
- La Nina weather conditions created a boom in demand for insect management services. Wet and humid conditions create ideal breeding grounds for insects, boosting pest populations. Weather patterns have started to shift towards El Nino in 2023-24.
- States with humid climates and high levels of moisture are ideal breeding grounds for pest infestations. Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Northern Territory all have more pest control businesses compared with their southern neighbours.
- Aggressive acquisition activity by larger pest control companies has upped market share concentration. Flick Anticimex and Rentokil have moved to acquire dozens of smaller competitors.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.7bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Dormant buildings created a jump in demand for pest control services
- Lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic were initially a major drag on demand for pest control services as many businesses closed and employees moved to remote work, causing offices to shutter.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Normalising pesticide and herbicide prices are set to ease input cost pressures
- Pest control firms have faced strong input cost pressures in recent years. A global pesticide and herbicide shortage, and soaring shipping costs have seen purchase costs spike. But shipping costs have normalised since their peak in 2021-22, while pesticide costs are expected to be stagnant over the two years through 2023-24, providing some relief.
Biggest companies in the Building Pest Control Services in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Rentokil | 303.5 | |
Anticimex | 184.4 | |
Orkin Australia Pty Ltd | 43.8 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Termite control services, Rat and mice control services and Ant, insect and spider control services. Termite control services is the largest segment of the Building Pest Control Services in Australia.
Trends and Insights
La Nina weather conditions have created ideal breeding conditions for termites
- Termite control services represent the largest segment and can be highly profitable due to the need for specialised skills and knowledge, and repeat visits.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Shearing, Cropping and Agricultural Support Services in Australia
- Forestry Support Services in Australia
- Pesticide Manufacturing in Australia
- Industrial and Agricultural Chemical Product Wholesaling in Australia
- Commercial Cleaning Services in Australia
- Gardening Services in Australia
International industries
- Pest Control in the US
- Pest Control in Canada
- Pest Control in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry companies primarily provide industrial, commercial and domestic pest control to clients. These services include exterminating and controlling mosquitoes, birds, rodents, termites and other insects and pests. Companies that provide fumigation and weed control services are also included in the industry. Agricultural and forestry pest and weed control services are not included in the industry.
What's included in this industry?
Termite control servicesRat and mice control servicesAnt, insect and spider control servicesWeed and plant control servicesBuilding pest inspectionsCompanies
RentokilAnticimexOrkin Australia Pty LtdPurchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
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ANZSIC 7312 - Building Pest Control Services in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Rising input costs and weak demand have weighed down profit margins. A global pesticide and herbicide shortage led to a significant drop in profit, just as lockdowns created ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
La Nina weather conditions created a boom in demand for insect management services. Wet and humid conditions create ideal breeding grounds for insects, boosting pest populati...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
States with humid climates and high levels of moisture are ideal breeding grounds for pest infestations. Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Northern Territory...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Aggressive acquisition activity by larger pest control companies has upped market share concentration. Flick Anticimex and Rentokil have moved to acquire dozens of smaller co...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Larger pest control companies have undertaken aggressive acquisitions to boost scale. Large firms have paired organic growth with an ongoing strategy of acquisitions.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Rentokil's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Anticimex's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Orkin Australia Pty Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Rentokil, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Anticimex, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Orkin Australia Pty Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant revenue volatility. Lockdowns caused demand to plummet, but dormant buildings caused a spike in pest infestations an...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
A spike in shipping costs and a pesticide shortage have pushed up input costs. Global lockdowns and restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have led to logistical b...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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Our analysts start with official, verified and publicly available sources of data to build the most accurate picture of each industry. Analysts then leverage their expertise and knowledge of the local markets to synthesize trends into digestible content for IBISWorld readers. Finally, each report is reviewed by one of IBISWorld’s editors, who provide quality assurance to ensure accuracy and readability.
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Australia include:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Taxation Office
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
Finally, IBISWorld’s global data scientists maintain a proprietary database of macroeconomic and demand drivers, which our analysts use to help inform industry data and trends. They also maintain a database of statistics and analysis on thousands of industries, which has been built over our more than 50-year history and offers comprehensive insights into long-term trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Building Pest Control Services industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Building Pest Control Services industry in Australia is $1.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Building Pest Control Services in Australia industry in 2024?
There are 3,427 businesses in the Building Pest Control Services industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Building Pest Control Services industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Building Pest Control Services industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Building Pest Control Services industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Building Pest Control Services industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Building Pest Control Services market in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Building Pest Control Services market in Australia are Rentokil, Anticimex and Orkin Australia Pty Ltd
What does the Building Pest Control Services in Australia include?
Termite control services and Rat and mice control services are part of the Building Pest Control Services industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Building Pest Control Services in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in Australia is Rentokil.
How competitive is the Building Pest Control Services industry in Australia?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Building Pest Control Services industry in Australia.
