China Herbicide Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 2.00 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 2.70 Billion |
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Largest Share by Application Mode | Soil Treatment |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 6.19 % |
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Fastest Growing by Application Mode | Soil Treatment |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
China Herbicide Market Analysis
The China Herbicide Market size is estimated at 2.00 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 2.70 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.19% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
2.00 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
2.70 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
10.56 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
6.19 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Segment by Application Mode
47.32 %
value share, Soil Treatment, 2023
Soil treatment of herbicide is effective in controlling various weed species in early growth stages, and a better weed management strategy increases seed treatment adoption.
Largest Segment by Crop Type
52.06 %
value share, Grains & Cereals, 2023
Grains and cereals are majorly cultivated, with higher cultivation areas and yield losses by weeds like annual grasses and broadleaf weeds, increasing herbicide usage.
Fastest-Growing Segment by Crop Type
6.40 %
Projected CAGR, Fruits & Vegetables, 2024-2029
The area under cultivation expands demand for fresh produce increases, and weed infestation in the fruits and vegetables sector, leading to an increase in herbicide adoption.
Leading Market Player 1
27.93 %
market share, Nutrichem Co. Ltd, 2022
Nutrichem's advanced research and development centers and strong product supply capabilities offering various fungicide products have boosted the growth of the fungicides market.
Leading Market Player 2
21.40 %
market share, Bayer AG, 2022
Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto has helped the company extend its crop protection chemicals product portfolio, which increased the company's strength in the market.
The market is driven by the need for effective control of herbicides
- Farmers in China employ various methods of herbicide application. The market for all these methods was valued at USD 1.78 billion in 2022.
- In 2022, the soil treatment method had the highest market share of USD 841.5 million, accounting for 47.2% of the total herbicide market. The popularity of soil treatment is due to its efficacy in utilizing pre-emergent herbicides, specifically targeting weed seeds, inhibiting their germination before crop sowing. With a market share of 31.9% in 2022, foliar application of herbicides offers numerous benefits in weed control. It provides precise targeting as the herbicides directly contact the weed's foliage, facilitating absorption through the leaf surfaces.
- The chemigation method grew from USD 199.4 million in 2017 to USD 339.8 million in 2022. In 2022, it was predominantly used in the grains and cereals segment, representing 52.3% of the market share. This is due to the prevalence of micro-irrigation systems in these crops, making them well-suited for chemigation.
- The foliar application offers several advantages in weed control. It provides targeted action, as the herbicides come into direct contact with the weed's foliage.
- The fumigation method of weed control is less common than other application methods due to its limited applicability attributed to its high specificity of usage and environmental concerns. However, it effectively controls a few tough weeds that other methods cannot.
- Considering the effectiveness, specificity, and essentiality of each application method for farmers, the market for herbicides is projected to register a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2029.
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China Herbicide Market Trends
Adoption of alternative methods like crop rotation and technical advancements in herbicide application-controlled herbicide application contributes to lower consumption per hectare
- The usage of herbicides in China has reduced significantly due to several key factors. Some factors contributing to this are the growing recognition and adoption of crop rotation and biological controls as essential tools for effective weed management in various sectors, such as agriculture, horticulture, and landscaping.
- Crop rotation is a practice where different crops are grown in a specific sequence on the same land over time. This helps break the lifecycle of weeds, as different crops have different growth patterns and nutritional needs. By alternating crops, Chinese farmers have disrupted weed growth cycles, reduced weed populations, and minimized the need for higher use of herbicides.
- Chinese farmers skillfully employ biocontrol agents to effectively manage weeds in a wide array of crops, thereby leading to a notable decrease in the usage of herbicides. The implementation of these biocontrol agents is highly beneficial, resulting in reduced reliance on herbicide applications throughout various agricultural practices.
- Chinese farmers use unmanned aerial systems (UAS) imagery analysis and computer vision techniques to enhance weed management practices. By employing this approach, they identify weed-infested rows and selectively apply herbicides accurately, leaving non-weed-infested rows untouched. This innovative method effectively minimizes the wastage of herbicides by avoiding unnecessary applications and reducing overall herbicide consumption per hectare.
- Farmers adopt genetically modified organism (GMO) crops to minimize additional investment requirements, resulting in a significant reduction in herbicide consumption per hectare.
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China is the world’s largest producer and exporter of glyphosate
- Weeds are a major constraint to crop production, which is crucial for food security in China. Over 500 invasive weeds are an increasing threat to agricultural production and ecosystems in China. Atrazine, paraquat, and glyphosate are commonly used herbicides in China.
- Atrazine is an herbicide widely used to control various broadleaved weeds and grasses. China consumes more than 16,000 ton (97% technical) of atrazine annually. Atrazine is mainly used to control annual weeds in corn or sugarcane fields. China is one of the major suppliers of atrazine worldwide. It was priced at USD 13.7 thousand per metric ton in 2022.
- Paraquat is the active ingredient of gramoxone, which controls weeds and grasses. It is also used for desiccating crops, like cotton, before harvest. Paraquat was valued at 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.
- Glyphosate is an organophosphorus broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant. It was priced at USD 1.1 thousand per metric ton in 2022. Glyphosate is mainly used to control weeds like grasses, sedges, and broadleaves. China is the world’s largest producer and exporter of glyphosate in the world. The output of glyphosate in China increased from 316,000 ton in 2010 to about 505,000 ton in 2017. In 2017, China exported over 300,000 ton of glyphosate technical, which satisfied more than half of the global glyphosate demand.
- Factors like weather conditions, weed infestation, energy prices, and labor costs in the country majorly influence the prices of active ingredients.
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China Herbicide Industry Overview
The China Herbicide Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 60.61%. The major players in this market are Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation, Nutrichem Co. Ltd and UPL Limited (sorted alphabetically).
China Herbicide Market Leaders
Bayer AG
Corteva Agriscience
FMC Corporation
Nutrichem Co. Ltd
UPL Limited
Other important companies include BASF SE, Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd, Lianyungang Liben Crop Technology Co. Ltd, Rainbow Agro, Wynca Group (Wynca Chemicals).
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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China 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.
- January 2022: In the Chinese region of Ningxia, Rainbow opened a new R&D Center, which has strengthened its R&D capabilities to develop new pesticides.
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China 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 China
- 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
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 BASF SE
- 6.4.2 Bayer AG
- 6.4.3 Corteva Agriscience
- 6.4.4 FMC Corporation
- 6.4.5 Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd
- 6.4.6 Lianyungang Liben Crop Technology Co. Ltd
- 6.4.7 Nutrichem Co. Ltd
- 6.4.8 Rainbow Agro
- 6.4.9 UPL Limited
- 6.4.10 Wynca Group (Wynca Chemicals)
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, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 2:
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 3:
- HERBICIDE VOLUME METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- HERBICIDE VALUE USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- HERBICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- HERBICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 8:
- VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 9:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHEMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 12:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 13:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOLIAR BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 15:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- VALUE SHARE OF FUMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 18:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE SHARE OF SOIL TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 21:
- HERBICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- HERBICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 24:
- VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 25:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- VALUE SHARE OF COMMERCIAL CROPS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 29:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE SHARE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 31:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 32:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 34:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VALUE SHARE OF PULSES & OILSEEDS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 37:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 38:
- HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF TURF & ORNAMENTAL BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 40:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, CHINA, 2017-2022
- Figure 41:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, CHINA, 2017-2022
- Figure 42:
- MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, CHINA 2022
China 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.
- Farmers in China employ various methods of herbicide application. The market for all these methods was valued at USD 1.78 billion in 2022.
- In 2022, the soil treatment method had the highest market share of USD 841.5 million, accounting for 47.2% of the total herbicide market. The popularity of soil treatment is due to its efficacy in utilizing pre-emergent herbicides, specifically targeting weed seeds, inhibiting their germination before crop sowing. With a market share of 31.9% in 2022, foliar application of herbicides offers numerous benefits in weed control. It provides precise targeting as the herbicides directly contact the weed's foliage, facilitating absorption through the leaf surfaces.
- The chemigation method grew from USD 199.4 million in 2017 to USD 339.8 million in 2022. In 2022, it was predominantly used in the grains and cereals segment, representing 52.3% of the market share. This is due to the prevalence of micro-irrigation systems in these crops, making them well-suited for chemigation.
- The foliar application offers several advantages in weed control. It provides targeted action, as the herbicides come into direct contact with the weed's foliage.
- The fumigation method of weed control is less common than other application methods due to its limited applicability attributed to its high specificity of usage and environmental concerns. However, it effectively controls a few tough weeds that other methods cannot.
- Considering the effectiveness, specificity, and essentiality of each application method for farmers, the market for herbicides is projected to register a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2029.
| Application Mode | Chemigation |
| Foliar | |
| Fumigation | |
| Soil Treatment | |
| Crop Type | Commercial Crops |
| Fruits & Vegetables | |
| Grains & Cereals | |
| Pulses & Oilseeds | |
| Turf & Ornamental |
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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 |
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| 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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