Herbicide Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The Herbicide Market is segmented by Application Mode (Chemigation, Foliar, Fumigation, Soil Treatment), by Crop Type (Commercial Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, Turf & Ornamental) and by Region (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, South America). The report offers market size in both market value in USD and market volume in metric ton. Further, the report includes a market split by application mode and crop types.

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Herbicide Market Size

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 41.32 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 53.17 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Application Mode Soil Treatment
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 5.18 %
svg icon Largest Share by Region South America
svg icon Market Concentration High

Major Players

Herbicide Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Key Players

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Herbicide Market Analysis

The Herbicide Market size is estimated at 41.32 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 53.17 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.18% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

41.32 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

53.17 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

5.51 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

5.18 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Application Mode

48.30 %

value share, Soil Treatment, 2023

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Herbicides can be applied with precision through the soil treatment method, targeting areas where weed pressure is high, thereby optimizing herbicide use.

Largest Segment by Crop Type

45.66 %

value share, Grains & Cereals, 2023

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The rising demand for herbicides, the increasing need for high agricultural productivity, and the increasing international demand for grains and cereals drive the market.

Largest Segment By Region

35.62 %

value share, South America, 2023

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The rising crop losses, the need to protect crops, increasing awareness of weed control, and rising demand for agriculture products are driving the market.

Fastest-growing Segment by Country

9.06 %

Projected CAGR, India, 2024-2029

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Factors like labor shortage, increased wages, and problems associated with manual weeding practices may drive the herbicides market in the country.

Leading Market Player

23.19 %

market share, Bayer AG, 2022

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Bayer has partnered with Oerth Bio to develop next-generation crop protection products based on Oerth Bio's innovative protein degradation technology.

Soil application dominates the global herbicide market

  • Weeds are a major contributor to yield loss and reduced quality in an agricultural system. They compete with the crop for resources like light, water, and nutrients. Weeds can also harm crop plants by acting as reservoirs for destructive plant pathogens, the insect vectors that move these pathogens from plant to plant, or both. The use of herbicides is the most effective weed management tool, as it is cheaper, more reliable, and more labor- and time-saving than other weed control measures. Several herbicide application techniques can be used to control herbaceous weeds, trees, and bushes of various sizes.
  • Soil application dominated the global herbicide market, accounting for a market share of 48.4% in 2022. Pre-emergence herbicides can be applied through soil treatment. By reducing weed pressures early on, crops can get off to a strong start during the cropping season. With different active ingredients and application timings, soil-active herbicides can help tackle troublesome resistant weeds and slow down the development of herbicide resistance.
  • Foliar application accounted for 30.3% of the global herbicide market value in 2022. Post-emergence herbicides can be applied through this method. A post-emergence herbicide must move from the leaf surface and reach the target site to be effective. Following the foliar method, chemigation accounted for 19.6% of the global herbicide market in 2022.                           
  • In the agricultural sector, herbicide usage optimizes crop productivity and enhances overall profitability. The usage of herbicides is expected to register a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2023-2029).
Global Herbicide Market

Rising crop losses due to the weeds are expected to boost the demand for herbicides

  • Weeds are a major biotic constraint to production in different cropping systems. Yield losses in crops due to weeds depend on several factors, such as weed emergence time, weed density, type of weeds, and crop types. Weeds can result in 100% yield loss if left uncontrolled. Herbicides are an integral part of weed control globally.
  • In 2022, South America accounted for a market share of 35.5%, by value, of the global herbicide market. The herbicide market in South America is experiencing growth in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and the rest of South American countries. As these countries are major agricultural producers with vast expanses of farmland, the use of herbicides is crucial to manage weed populations and ensure optimal crop yields. The South American herbicide market is projected to record a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period (2023-2029.
  • North America accounted for 31.6%, by value, of the global herbicide market in 2022. North America's diverse climate allows for the cultivation of a wide range of crop types across the region. North Americans cultivate grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Primetime farmers mostly practice monoculture, i.e., cultivating a single crop for their primary income in a very large area, leading to an increase in weed infestation and reduced yields. Johnsongrass, barnyard grass, Palmer amaranth, and prickly sid are major weeds found in the region.
  • The global herbicide market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2023-2029). The rising crop losses, the need to protect crops, increasing awareness of weed control, and rising demand for agriculture products are driving the market's growth.

Global Herbicide Market Trends

The high ability of weeds to adapt to different environments and develop resistance is leading to higher herbicide application rates

  • The global average per-hectare consumption of herbicides increased by 44.4% during the historical period, from 1.8 kg/ha in 2017 to 2.6 kg/ha in 2022. The need for increased application of chemical herbicides is growing Y-o-Y as the adaptability and rapid reproduction of weeds make them highly competitive with crops, leading to higher yield losses. Hence, there is a growing need for more herbicide applications to control weeds and prevent reduced agricultural productivity.
  • Herbicides are the most applied chemical pesticides compared to fungicides and insecticides. Among all the regions, South America had the highest per-hectare consumption in 2022, accounting for 5.3 kg, attributed to its extensive production of crops such as soybeans, corn, and sugarcane, which often involves large-scale commercial farming and high-density planting. Intensive agricultural practices contribute to higher weed pressure, necessitating herbicides to manage weed populations and protect crop yields effectively. South America was followed by North America and Europe, with an average per hectare consumption of 1.8 kg and 1.7 kg, respectively, in 2022.
  • The rising prevalence and spread of herbicide-resistant weeds have become a growing issue for farmers across the globe, leading to the escalated usage of herbicides or the application of multiple herbicides to combat these resistant weed populations. For instance, palmer amaranth and common water hemp are resistant to glyphosate, horseweed and giant ragweed are resistant to multiple herbicides, and kochia is resistant to acetolactate synthase-inhibiting herbicides.
  • The need for herbicide application is increasing drastically due to factors like the high ability of weeds to adapt to different environments and develop resistance.
Global Herbicide Market

2,4-D and glyphosate are widely used herbicides globally for selective control of broadleaf weeds

  • Metribuzin is a herbicide belonging to the chemical class of triazines. It was priced at USD 16.6 thousand per metric ton. It is widely used to control various weed species in crops. Metribuzin specifically targets the photosystem II (PSII) protein complex in chloroplasts, disrupting the plants' ability to convert light energy into chemical energy during photosynthesis. This leads to the accumulation of toxic by-products and, ultimately, the death of the targeted weeds.
  • Atrazine is an herbicide widely used to control broadleaf and grassy weeds like Echinochloa, Elusine spp., and Amaranthus viridis in maize and rice crops. The herbicide was valued at USD 13.5 thousand in 2022. India is the largest importer of atrazine technical worldwide, while China is the largest exporter.
  • Paraquat is a widely used herbicide belonging to the chemical class of bipyridylium compounds. Due to its rapid action and non-selective nature, paraquat is commonly used as a pre-plant or pre-emergence herbicide to control weeds before crops emerge. It is effective in a wide range of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and sugarcane. Paraquat was priced at USD 7.0 thousand in 2022.
  • Pendimethalin is a herbicide belonging to the chemical class of dinitroanilines. It is widely used to control various annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in agricultural crops. It was priced at USD 3.3 thousand per metric ton in 2022. By disrupting early weed development, pendimethalin helps reduce weed competition with crops during their early growth stages.
  • 2,4-D and glyphosate are widely used herbicides globally for selective control of broadleaf weeds. They were priced at USD 2.3 thousand and USD 1.1 thousand, respectively, in 2022.
Global Herbicide Market

Herbicide Industry Overview

The Herbicide Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 66.16%. The major players in this market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, Nufarm Ltd and Syngenta Group (sorted alphabetically).

Herbicide Market Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. Bayer AG

  3. Corteva Agriscience

  4. Nufarm Ltd

  5. Syngenta Group

Herbicide Market Concentration

Other important companies include ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd, FMC Corporation, Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd, UPL Limited.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Herbicide Market News

  • December 2023: ADAMA introduced its most advanced cross-spectrum herbicide called Kampai for the grain business. The new product provides the broadest application window for broadleaf and narrow-leaf weed control for cereal crops.
  • July 2023: ADAMA introduced new products, Davai A Plus and Clearfield Broad-Spectrum Herbicide Solutions, for imidazolinone-tolerant legumes like lentils, peas, and soybeans.
  • January 2023: Bayer formed a new partnership with Oerth Bio to enhance crop protection technology and create more eco-friendly crop protection solutions.

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Along with the report, We also offer a comprehensive and exhaustive data pack with 50+ graphs on insecticide, fungicides, and herbicides consumption per hectare and the average price of active ingredients used in insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, nematicides, and molluscicides. The data pack includes Globe, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Africa.

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Herbicide Market Report - Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

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1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 1.3 Research Methodology

2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 2.1 Consumption Of Pesticide Per Hectare
  • 2.2 Pricing Analysis For Active Ingredients
  • 2.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 2.3.1 Argentina
    • 2.3.2 Australia
    • 2.3.3 Brazil
    • 2.3.4 Canada
    • 2.3.5 Chile
    • 2.3.6 China
    • 2.3.7 France
    • 2.3.8 Germany
    • 2.3.9 India
    • 2.3.10 Indonesia
    • 2.3.11 Italy
    • 2.3.12 Japan
    • 2.3.13 Mexico
    • 2.3.14 Myanmar
    • 2.3.15 Netherlands
    • 2.3.16 Pakistan
    • 2.3.17 Philippines
    • 2.3.18 Russia
    • 2.3.19 South Africa
    • 2.3.20 Spain
    • 2.3.21 Thailand
    • 2.3.22 Ukraine
    • 2.3.23 United Kingdom
    • 2.3.24 United States
    • 2.3.25 Vietnam
  • 2.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 3.1 Application Mode
    • 3.1.1 Chemigation
    • 3.1.2 Foliar
    • 3.1.3 Fumigation
    • 3.1.4 Soil Treatment
  • 3.2 Crop Type
    • 3.2.1 Commercial Crops
    • 3.2.2 Fruits & Vegetables
    • 3.2.3 Grains & Cereals
    • 3.2.4 Pulses & Oilseeds
    • 3.2.5 Turf & Ornamental
  • 3.3 Region
    • 3.3.1 Africa
    • 3.3.1.1 By Country
    • 3.3.1.1.1 South Africa
    • 3.3.1.1.2 Rest of Africa
    • 3.3.2 Asia-Pacific
    • 3.3.2.1 By Country
    • 3.3.2.1.1 Australia
    • 3.3.2.1.2 China
    • 3.3.2.1.3 India
    • 3.3.2.1.4 Indonesia
    • 3.3.2.1.5 Japan
    • 3.3.2.1.6 Myanmar
    • 3.3.2.1.7 Pakistan
    • 3.3.2.1.8 Philippines
    • 3.3.2.1.9 Thailand
    • 3.3.2.1.10 Vietnam
    • 3.3.2.1.11 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 3.3.3 Europe
    • 3.3.3.1 By Country
    • 3.3.3.1.1 France
    • 3.3.3.1.2 Germany
    • 3.3.3.1.3 Italy
    • 3.3.3.1.4 Netherlands
    • 3.3.3.1.5 Russia
    • 3.3.3.1.6 Spain
    • 3.3.3.1.7 Ukraine
    • 3.3.3.1.8 United Kingdom
    • 3.3.3.1.9 Rest of Europe
    • 3.3.4 North America
    • 3.3.4.1 By Country
    • 3.3.4.1.1 Canada
    • 3.3.4.1.2 Mexico
    • 3.3.4.1.3 United States
    • 3.3.4.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 3.3.5 South America
    • 3.3.5.1 By Country
    • 3.3.5.1.1 Argentina
    • 3.3.5.1.2 Brazil
    • 3.3.5.1.3 Chile
    • 3.3.5.1.4 Rest of South America

4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 4.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 4.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 4.3 Company Landscape
  • 4.4 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)
    • 4.4.1 ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd
    • 4.4.2 BASF SE
    • 4.4.3 Bayer AG
    • 4.4.4 Corteva Agriscience
    • 4.4.5 FMC Corporation
    • 4.4.6 Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd
    • 4.4.7 Nufarm Ltd
    • 4.4.8 Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd
    • 4.4.9 Syngenta Group
    • 4.4.10 UPL Limited

5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CEOS

6. APPENDIX

  • 6.1 Global Overview
    • 6.1.1 Overview
    • 6.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 6.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 6.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 6.2 Sources & References
  • 6.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 6.4 Primary Insights
  • 6.5 Data Pack
  • 6.6 Glossary of Terms
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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE, GRAMS, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 2:  
  2. ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2022
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  2. HERBICIDE VOLUME METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE VALUE USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 9:  
  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 10:  
  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 13:  
  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOLIAR BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 15:  
  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 17:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FUMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 20:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SOIL TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 21:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF COMMERCIAL CROPS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 28:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 30:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES BY APPLICATION MODE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 34:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF PULSES & OILSEEDS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF TURF & ORNAMENTAL BY APPLICATION MODE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY REGION, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY REGION, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY REGION, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY REGION, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY SOUTH AFRICA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY SOUTH AFRICA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SOUTH AFRICA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF AFRICA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF AFRICA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF REST OF AFRICA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY AUSTRALIA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY AUSTRALIA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF AUSTRALIA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY CHINA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY CHINA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHINA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY INDIA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 65:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY INDIA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 66:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF INDIA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 67:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY INDONESIA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 68:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY INDONESIA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 69:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF INDONESIA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 70:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY JAPAN, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 71:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY JAPAN, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 72:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF JAPAN BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 73:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY MYANMAR, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 74:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY MYANMAR, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 75:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MYANMAR BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PAKISTAN, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 77:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PAKISTAN, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 78:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF PAKISTAN BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 79:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PHILIPPINES, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 80:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PHILIPPINES, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 81:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF PHILIPPINES BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY THAILAND, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 83:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY THAILAND, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF THAILAND BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY VIETNAM, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 86:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY VIETNAM, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 87:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF VIETNAM BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 89:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 90:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 91:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 92:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 93:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 94:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 95:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRANCE, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 96:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRANCE, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 97:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRANCE BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 98:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GERMANY, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 99:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GERMANY, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 100:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF GERMANY BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 101:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY ITALY, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 102:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY ITALY, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 103:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ITALY BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 104:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY NETHERLANDS, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 105:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY NETHERLANDS, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 106:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF NETHERLANDS BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 107:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY RUSSIA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 108:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY RUSSIA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 109:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF RUSSIA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 110:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY SPAIN, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 111:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY SPAIN, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 112:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SPAIN BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 113:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY UKRAINE, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 114:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY UKRAINE, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 115:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF UKRAINE BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 116:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY UNITED KINGDOM, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 117:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY UNITED KINGDOM, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 118:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF UNITED KINGDOM BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 119:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF EUROPE, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 120:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF EUROPE, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 121:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF REST OF EUROPE BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 122:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 123:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 124:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 125:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 126:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY CANADA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 127:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY CANADA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 128:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CANADA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 129:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY MEXICO, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 130:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY MEXICO, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 131:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MEXICO BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 132:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY UNITED STATES, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 133:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY UNITED STATES, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 134:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF UNITED STATES BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 135:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF NORTH AMERICA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 136:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF NORTH AMERICA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 137:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF REST OF NORTH AMERICA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 138:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 139:  
  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 140:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 141:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, GLOBAL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 142:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY ARGENTINA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 143:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY ARGENTINA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 144:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ARGENTINA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 145:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY BRAZIL, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 146:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY BRAZIL, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 147:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BRAZIL BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 148:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY CHILE, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 149:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY CHILE, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 150:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHILE BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 151:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF SOUTH AMERICA, METRIC TON, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 152:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF SOUTH AMERICA, USD, GLOBAL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 153:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF REST OF SOUTH AMERICA BY CROP TYPE, %, GLOBAL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 154:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, GLOBAL, 2017-2022
  1. Figure 155:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, GLOBAL, 2017-2022
  1. Figure 156:  
  2. MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, GLOBAL 2023

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. Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, South America are covered as segments by Region.

  • Weeds are a major contributor to yield loss and reduced quality in an agricultural system. They compete with the crop for resources like light, water, and nutrients. Weeds can also harm crop plants by acting as reservoirs for destructive plant pathogens, the insect vectors that move these pathogens from plant to plant, or both. The use of herbicides is the most effective weed management tool, as it is cheaper, more reliable, and more labor- and time-saving than other weed control measures. Several herbicide application techniques can be used to control herbaceous weeds, trees, and bushes of various sizes.
  • Soil application dominated the global herbicide market, accounting for a market share of 48.4% in 2022. Pre-emergence herbicides can be applied through soil treatment. By reducing weed pressures early on, crops can get off to a strong start during the cropping season. With different active ingredients and application timings, soil-active herbicides can help tackle troublesome resistant weeds and slow down the development of herbicide resistance.
  • Foliar application accounted for 30.3% of the global herbicide market value in 2022. Post-emergence herbicides can be applied through this method. A post-emergence herbicide must move from the leaf surface and reach the target site to be effective. Following the foliar method, chemigation accounted for 19.6% of the global herbicide market in 2022.                           
  • In the agricultural sector, herbicide usage optimizes crop productivity and enhances overall profitability. The usage of herbicides is expected to register a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2023-2029).
Application Mode Chemigation
Foliar
Fumigation
Soil Treatment
Crop Type Commercial Crops
Fruits & Vegetables
Grains & Cereals
Pulses & Oilseeds
Turf & Ornamental
Region Africa By Country South Africa
Rest of Africa
Region Asia-Pacific By Country Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Myanmar
Pakistan
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Region Europe By Country France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Region North America By Country Canada
Mexico
United States
Rest of North America
Region South America By Country Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
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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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Herbicide Market Research FAQs

The Global Herbicide Market size is expected to reach USD 41.32 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.18% to reach USD 53.17 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Global Herbicide Market size is expected to reach USD 41.32 billion.

BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, Nufarm Ltd and Syngenta Group are the major companies operating in the Global Herbicide Market.

In the Global Herbicide Market, the Soil Treatment segment accounts for the largest share by application mode.

In 2024, South America accounts for the largest share by region in the Global Herbicide Market.

In 2023, the Global Herbicide Market size was estimated at 41.32 billion. The report covers the Global Herbicide Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Global Herbicide Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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