Asia Pacific Herbicide Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 7.13 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 9.59 Billion |
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Largest Share by Application Mode | Soil Treatment |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 6.12 % |
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Largest Share by Country | China |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Asia Pacific Herbicide Market Analysis
The Asia Pacific Herbicide Market size is estimated at 7.13 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 9.59 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.12% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
7.13 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
9.59 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
6.76 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
6.12 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Segment by Application Mode
46.84 %
value share, Soil Treatment, 2023
Herbicide soil treatment application provides a more effective way to control various weed species in the early growth stage, resulting in market growth for soil treatment mode.
Largest Segment by Crop Type
56.61 %
value share, Grains & Cereals, 2023
Weed species such as barnyard grass, wild oats, green foxtail, purslane, and pigweeds cause major yield losses and need higher herbicide application to control these weeds.
Largest Segment By Country
27.96 %
value share, China, 2023
The rise in weed infestations by intensive agricultural practices to meet food security needs and higher cultivation areas has increased herbicide usage in the country.
Leading Market Player 1
13.25 %
market share, Bayer AG, 2022
Bayer AG manufactures innovative herbicide products that control grasses and broad-leaved weeds in major crops, including rice, corn, wheat, soybean, and cotton.
Leading Market Player 2
11.55 %
market share, Syngenta Group, 2022
Syngenta invests more in R&D activities to expand its product portfolio by adding new products like Gendarme MX 1 for paddy rice, resulting in the growth of the company's strength.
The market is being driven by increasing weed infestation and associated yield losses in crops
- The Asia-Pacific region is home to a diverse range of crops, encompassing staple food crops like rice, wheat, corn, and soybeans, as well as cash crops such as cotton, sugarcane, fruits, and vegetables, which face challenges from several weed species. In 2022, the soil treatment method accounted for the largest share of 46.7% in the Asia-Pacific herbicide market, representing a value of USD 3.0 billion. Soil treatment involves the direct application of herbicides to the soil, serving as an effective means of weed control. This method can be utilized either before planting or after crop emergence, targeting weed seeds, seedlings, or established weeds present in the soil.
- In 2022, foliar application of herbicides held a market share of 32.7% and was valued at USD 2.1 billion. This method is highly effective in targeting broadleaf weeds, sedges, grasses, and even aquatic weeds. By directly applying herbicides to the foliage of these weeds, maximum absorption and control can be achieved. The flexibility of foliar application allows farmers to target weeds during their active growth stages for optimal results.
- In 2022, chemigation accounted for 18.9% of herbicide application methods, valued at USD 1.2 billion. This growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of micro-irrigation systems and the ease of herbicide application, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the cropland.
- Fumigation can provide effective and targeted weed control, especially in enclosed environments where other methods may be less effective. It can reach weed seeds, root systems, and weed propagules that are difficult to control through other means.
- Owing to the advantages and specificity of each method, the market for each method is anticipated to grow during the forecast period.
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The use of herbicides for major crops like rice is growing across the region
- The herbicide market in Asia-Pacific witnessed steady growth during the historical period, with the region occupying a significant share of the global herbicide market in 2022. Butachlor, propanil, pretilachlor, 2,4-D, bispyribac-sodium, and cyhalofop-butyl are the commonly used herbicides in the region.
- Rice is by far the most important crop in Asia; the region accounts for 90% of the world's production and consumption of rice. Herbicides are mostly used for grains and cereals in the Asia-Pacific as the region is the largest exporter and producer of staple grains such as rice. The grains & cereals segment occupied a share of 56.6% by value in 2022.
- Many countries in the region have adopted the Integrated weed Management method that entails the use of all available compatible control tactics to minimize yield losses. Newly introduced weeds that would require immediate eradication before they spread to other areas can be controlled with the use of herbicides. It was observed that combining cultural management practices and judicious herbicide usage resulted in higher yields of about 10% to 15% in the Nueva Ecija and Iloilo provinces of the Philippines, respectively.
- However, the occurrence of herbicide resistance in weed populations presents a big challenge as it limits herbicide choices for effective weed management. At the same time, governments of various countries like Japan are investing in research initiatives to discover new weeds and their subsequent herbicides. Such policies are encouraging farmers to adopt crop protection practices that aim to contribute to the growth of the segment. The segment is expected to record a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period (2023-2029).
Asia Pacific Herbicide Market Trends
Increased weed infestations in major crops like rice need efficient weed control, boosting the per hectare herbicide consumption
- In the Asia-Pacific region, the use of herbicides per hectare significantly increased over the historical period. This is due to the prevalence of weeds in agriculture, which are acting as vectors for a variety of diseases, resulting in an increase in fungal infections and crop loss in the region. Japan experienced a significant rise in herbicide consumption per hectare over the historical period, which was estimated to be approximately 7% higher than the rest of the Asia-Pacific region. The increasing use of herbicides per hectare in the country is attributed to a combination of factors, including the aging of farmers, a lack of labor, and an increase in agricultural land. This resulted in a shift from manual weeding to the use of herbicides for weed management in major crops such as rice and soybeans.
- Myanmar ranks second in the region in terms of herbicide consumption per hectare, with 2,200 grams of herbicide per hectare consumed in 2022, an increase over the 1,600 grams consumed in 2017. This increase is largely attributed to the implementation of appropriate weed management techniques to control weeds and enhance agricultural production in key crops such as rice. The average yield losses in rice crops due to weeds are approximately 65% and 34% in the dry and wet seasons, respectively. Farmers in the country are majorly reliant on herbicide products to control weeds in major crops, which has led to increased consumption of herbicides per hectare.
- Overall, in the Asia-Pacific region, herbicide use per hectare increased Y-o-Y in all countries except China, as weed infestations increased in the major crops. However, China is using other weed control methods as it implements zero growth policies in pesticides.
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Climate change causing stress to crop plants, thus leading to increased weed growth driving the market
- Metribuzin is a selective and systemic herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds in major crops like corn, sugarcane, potatoes, and tomatoes by inhibiting photosynthesis. In 2022, it was priced at USD 16.6 thousand per metric ton.
- Atrazine is an herbicide widely used for the control of broadleaf and grassy weeds like Echinocloa, Elusine spp., and Amaranthus viridis in maize and rice crops. The herbicide was valued at a price of USD 13.8 thousand in 2022.
- Paraquat is the active ingredient in Gramoxone, which is used to control weeds and grasses. It is also used for the desiccation of crops, like cotton, prior to harvest. Paraquat was valued at a price of USD 4.6 thousand per metric ton in 2022. China is a major paraquat export country, and over 80% of its paraquat output is exported to countries worldwide.
- Pendimethalin is a selective pre-emergence herbicide valued at USD 3.3 thousand per metric ton in 2022. It offers broad-spectrum control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in potato, tobacco, sorghum, rice, and sugarcane crops. Similarly, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is a common systemic herbicide that was valued at a price of USD 2.3 thousand per metric ton in 2022. It is used in the control of broadleaf weeds in turf, lawn, field, fruit, and vegetable crops.
- Glyphosate is an organophosphorus broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant, priced at USD 1.1 thousand per metric ton in 2022. Glyphosate is mainly used to control weeds like grasses, sedges, and broadleaves.
- Climate change can cause damage and stress to plants and be detrimental to plant health as they cannot survive in extreme stress conditions, leading to increased weed growth. This further leads to an increase in herbicide demand, thereby boosting the prices of active ingredients.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Increased weed infestations in major crops like rice need efficient weed control, boosting the per hectare herbicide consumption
Asia Pacific Herbicide Industry Overview
The Asia Pacific Herbicide Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 47.38%. The major players in this market are Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, Nufarm Ltd, Syngenta Group and UPL Limited (sorted alphabetically).
Asia Pacific Herbicide Market Leaders
Bayer AG
Corteva Agriscience
Nufarm Ltd
Syngenta Group
UPL Limited
Other important companies include ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd, BASF SE, FMC Corporation, Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd, Rainbow Agro.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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Asia Pacific Herbicide Market News
- January 2023: Bayer formed a new partnership with Oerth Bio to enhance crop protection technology and create more eco-friendly crop protection solutions.
- August 2022: BASF and Corteva Agriscience collaborated to provide soybean farmers with the weed control of the future. By working together, BASF and Corteva aim to satisfy farmers' demand for specialized weed control solutions that are distinct from those that are currently available or being developed.
- June 2022: FMC introduced Austral Herbicide, a brand-new pre-emergent herbicide for sugarcane crops. In the critical sugarcane growth period, Austral Herbicide offers a new degree of broad-spectrum weed control.
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Asia Pacific Herbicide Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 4.1 Consumption Of Pesticide Per Hectare
- 4.2 Pricing Analysis For Active Ingredients
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4.3 Regulatory Framework
- 4.3.1 Australia
- 4.3.2 China
- 4.3.3 India
- 4.3.4 Indonesia
- 4.3.5 Japan
- 4.3.6 Myanmar
- 4.3.7 Pakistan
- 4.3.8 Philippines
- 4.3.9 Thailand
- 4.3.10 Vietnam
- 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Application Mode
- 5.1.1 Chemigation
- 5.1.2 Foliar
- 5.1.3 Fumigation
- 5.1.4 Soil Treatment
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5.2 Crop Type
- 5.2.1 Commercial Crops
- 5.2.2 Fruits & Vegetables
- 5.2.3 Grains & Cereals
- 5.2.4 Pulses & Oilseeds
- 5.2.5 Turf & Ornamental
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5.3 Country
- 5.3.1 Australia
- 5.3.2 China
- 5.3.3 India
- 5.3.4 Indonesia
- 5.3.5 Japan
- 5.3.6 Myanmar
- 5.3.7 Pakistan
- 5.3.8 Philippines
- 5.3.9 Thailand
- 5.3.10 Vietnam
- 5.3.11 Rest of Asia-Pacific
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and analysis of Recent Developments)
- 6.4.1 ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd
- 6.4.2 BASF SE
- 6.4.3 Bayer AG
- 6.4.4 Corteva Agriscience
- 6.4.5 FMC Corporation
- 6.4.6 Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd
- 6.4.7 Nufarm Ltd
- 6.4.8 Rainbow Agro
- 6.4.9 Syngenta Group
- 6.4.10 UPL Limited
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE, GRAMS, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 2:
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 3:
- HERBICIDE VOLUME METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- HERBICIDE VALUE USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- HERBICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- HERBICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 8:
- VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 9:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHEMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 12:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
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- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOLIAR BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 15:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- VALUE SHARE OF FUMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 18:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE SHARE OF SOIL TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 21:
- HERBICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- HERBICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 24:
- VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 25:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- VALUE SHARE OF COMMERCIAL CROPS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 28:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 29:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE SHARE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 31:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 32:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 34:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VALUE SHARE OF PULSES & OILSEEDS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 37:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 38:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF TURF & ORNAMENTAL BY APPLICATION MODE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 40:
- HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
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- HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 44:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY AUSTRALIA, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 45:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY AUSTRALIA, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 46:
- VALUE SHARE OF AUSTRALIA BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 47:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY CHINA, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 48:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY CHINA, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHINA BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 50:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY INDIA, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 51:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY INDIA, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF INDIA BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 53:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY INDONESIA, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 54:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY INDONESIA, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF INDONESIA BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 56:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY JAPAN, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 57:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY JAPAN, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 58:
- VALUE SHARE OF JAPAN BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 59:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY MYANMAR, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 60:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY MYANMAR, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 61:
- VALUE SHARE OF MYANMAR BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 62:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PAKISTAN, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 63:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PAKISTAN, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 64:
- VALUE SHARE OF PAKISTAN BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 65:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PHILIPPINES, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 66:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PHILIPPINES, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 67:
- VALUE SHARE OF PHILIPPINES BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 68:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY THAILAND, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 69:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY THAILAND, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 70:
- VALUE SHARE OF THAILAND BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 71:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY VIETNAM, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 72:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY VIETNAM, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 73:
- VALUE SHARE OF VIETNAM BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 74:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC, METRIC TON, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 75:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 76:
- VALUE SHARE OF REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC BY CROP TYPE, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 77:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017-2022
- Figure 78:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017-2022
- Figure 79:
- MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, ASIA-PACIFIC 2023
Asia Pacific Herbicide Industry Segmentation
Chemigation, Foliar, Fumigation, Soil Treatment are covered as segments by Application Mode. Commercial Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, Turf & Ornamental are covered as segments by Crop Type. Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam are covered as segments by Country.
- The Asia-Pacific region is home to a diverse range of crops, encompassing staple food crops like rice, wheat, corn, and soybeans, as well as cash crops such as cotton, sugarcane, fruits, and vegetables, which face challenges from several weed species. In 2022, the soil treatment method accounted for the largest share of 46.7% in the Asia-Pacific herbicide market, representing a value of USD 3.0 billion. Soil treatment involves the direct application of herbicides to the soil, serving as an effective means of weed control. This method can be utilized either before planting or after crop emergence, targeting weed seeds, seedlings, or established weeds present in the soil.
- In 2022, foliar application of herbicides held a market share of 32.7% and was valued at USD 2.1 billion. This method is highly effective in targeting broadleaf weeds, sedges, grasses, and even aquatic weeds. By directly applying herbicides to the foliage of these weeds, maximum absorption and control can be achieved. The flexibility of foliar application allows farmers to target weeds during their active growth stages for optimal results.
- In 2022, chemigation accounted for 18.9% of herbicide application methods, valued at USD 1.2 billion. This growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of micro-irrigation systems and the ease of herbicide application, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the cropland.
- Fumigation can provide effective and targeted weed control, especially in enclosed environments where other methods may be less effective. It can reach weed seeds, root systems, and weed propagules that are difficult to control through other means.
- Owing to the advantages and specificity of each method, the market for each method is anticipated to grow during the forecast period.
| Application Mode | Chemigation |
| Foliar | |
| Fumigation | |
| Soil Treatment | |
| Crop Type | Commercial Crops |
| Fruits & Vegetables | |
| Grains & Cereals | |
| Pulses & Oilseeds | |
| Turf & Ornamental | |
| Country | Australia |
| China | |
| India | |
| Indonesia | |
| Japan | |
| Myanmar | |
| Pakistan | |
| Philippines | |
| Thailand | |
| Vietnam | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific |
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Market Definition
- Function - Herbicides are chemicals used to control or prevent weeds from preventing crop growth and yield loss.
- Application Mode - Foliar, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment, Chemigation, and Fumigation are the different type of application modes through which crop protection chemicals are applied to the crops.
- Crop Type - This represents the consumption of crop protection chemicals by Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, Turf, and Ornamental crops.
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| IWM | Integrated weed management (IWM) is an approach to incorporate multiple weed control techniques throughout the growing season to give producers the best opportunity to control problematic weeds. |
| Host | Hosts are the plants that form relationships with beneficial microorganisms and help them colonize. |
| Pathogen | A disease-causing organism. |
| Herbigation | Herbigation is an effective method of applying herbicides through irrigation systems. |
| Maximum residue levels (MRL) | Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is the maximum allowed limit of pesticide residue in food or feed obtained from plants and animals. |
| IoT | The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud. |
| Herbicide-tolerant varieties (HTVs) | Herbicide-tolerant varieties are plant species that have been genetically engineered to be resistant to herbicides used on crops. |
| Chemigation | Chemigation is a method of applying pesticides to crops through an irrigation system. |
| Crop Protection | Crop protection is a method of protecting crop yields from different pests, including insects, weeds, plant diseases, and others that cause damage to agricultural crops. |
| Seed Treatment | Seed treatment helps to disinfect seeds or seedlings from seed-borne or soil-borne pests. Crop protection chemicals, such as fungicides, insecticides, or nematicides, are commonly used for seed treatment. |
| Fumigation | Fumigation is the application of crop protection chemicals in gaseous form to control pests. |
| Bait | A bait is a food or other material used to lure a pest and kill it through various methods, including poisoning. |
| Contact Fungicide | Contact pesticides prevent crop contamination and combat fungal pathogens. They act on pests (fungi) only when they come in contact with the pests. |
| Systemic Fungicide | A systemic fungicide is a compound taken up by a plant and then translocated within the plant, thus protecting the plant from attack by pathogens. |
| Mass Drug Administration (MDA) | Mass drug administration is the strategy to control or eliminate many neglected tropical diseases. |
| Mollusks | Mollusks are pests that feed on crops, causing crop damage and yield loss. Mollusks include octopi, squid, snails, and slugs. |
| Pre-emergence Herbicide | Preemergence herbicides are a form of chemical weed control that prevents germinated weed seedlings from becoming established. |
| Post-emergence Herbicide | Postemergence herbicides are applied to the agricultural field to control weeds after emergence (germination) of seeds or seedlings. |
| Active Ingredients | Active ingredients are the chemicals in pesticide products that kill, control, or repel pests. |
| United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | The Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues. |
| Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) | The WSSA, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds. |
| Suspension concentrate | Suspension concentrate (SC) is one of the formulations of crop protection chemicals with solid active ingredients dispersed in water. |
| Wettable powder | A wettable powder (WP) is a powder formulation that forms a suspension when mixed with water prior to spraying. |
| Emulsifiable concentrate | Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) is a concentrated liquid formulation of pesticide that needs to be diluted with water to create a spray solution. |
| Plant-parasitic nematodes | Parasitic Nematodes feed on the roots of crops, causing damage to the roots. These damages allow for easy plant infestation by soil-borne pathogens, which results in crop or yield loss. |
| Australian Weeds Strategy (AWS) | The Australian Weeds Strategy, owned by the Environment and Invasives Committee, provides national guidance on weed management. |
| Weed Science Society of Japan (WSSJ) | WSSJ aims to contribute to the prevention of weed damage and the utilization of weed value by providing the chance for research presentation and information exchange. |
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- Step-1: Identify Key Variables: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
- Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the forecast years are in nominal terms. Inflation is not a part of the pricing, and the average selling price (ASP) is kept constant throughout the forecast period.
- Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
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