Glyphosate Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Application, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Glyphosate Market was valued at USD 8.91 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 9.58 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 4.18% during the forecast period. Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide known for its effectiveness in controlling a broad spectrum of weeds, making it a crucial tool in modern agriculture. Its popularity can be attributed to its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and relatively low environmental impact when compared to some alternative herbicides.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 8.91 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 9.58 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	4.18%
Fastest Growing Segment	Genetically modified (GM) crops
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

Rising Global Population and Food Demand

The rising global population and escalating food demand have emerged as a driving force behind the robust growth of the global glyphosate market. With the world's rising population ,the pressure on agriculture to produce more food is greater than ever before. In this context, glyphosate, a highly effective herbicide, plays a pivotal role in increasing agricultural productivity. As the global population continues to swell, the demand for food surges in tandem. Meeting this demand necessitates optimizing crop yields and ensuring that arable land is used to its full potential. Glyphosate has proven to be a critical tool in achieving this goal. By effectively eliminating weeds that compete with crops for nutrients, water, and sunlight, glyphosate helps farmers maximize their yields. This, in turn, contributes to food security by ensuring a stable and ample food supply. In September 2024, Abu Dhabi treated over two million palm trees to combat infestations from pests such as the red palm weevil and stem borer. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) led the initiative, utilizing pheromone and light traps to control pest populations and prevent their spread, as reported by state news agency WAM. The program also included targeted treatments for infested trees and the removal of severely damaged palms to protect the region's agricultural resources.

Key Market Challenges

Regulatory Scrutiny and Restrictions

The global glyphosate market, a cornerstone of modern agriculture, has faced a formidable obstacle in the form of heightened regulatory scrutiny and restrictions imposed by various countries and regions. Glyphosate, a widely used herbicide known for its efficacy in weed control, has become a contentious subject due to concerns about its potential health and environmental impacts. This scrutiny and the resulting restrictions have created substantial challenges for the glyphosate market.

Glyphosate has been at the center of high-profile lawsuits alleging a link between its use and cancer, particularly non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. These legal cases have resulted in significant financial settlements, damaging the reputation of glyphosate manufacturers, most notably Bayer, which acquired Monsanto, the original manufacturer of glyphosate-based herbicides. These legal disputes have not only led to financial burdens but have also cast a cloud of uncertainty over the glyphosate market. Europe has been a hotspot for regulatory challenges to glyphosate. The European Union (EU) has faced debates and disagreements over the reapproval of glyphosate, leading to temporary extensions and extensive debates within the EU institutions. This uncertainty has complicated the market for glyphosate-based products in Europe, creating volatility and affecting product availability and usage.

Key Market Trends

Technological Advancements and Formulation Innovations

Technological advancements and formulation innovations have played a pivotal role in boosting the global glyphosate market. Glyphosate, a widely used herbicide renowned for its effectiveness in weed control, has evolved and improved through innovative approaches, contributing to its continued relevance in modern agriculture. One of the key technological advancements is the development of more precise application methods. Farmers can now utilize advanced equipment and GPS technology to apply glyphosate with pinpoint accuracy. This precision minimizes wastage, reduces environmental impact, and ensures that glyphosate is used efficiently and effectively.

Formulation innovations have also been instrumental in shaping the glyphosate market. Manufacturers have been focused on enhancing glyphosate-based herbicides to improve their performance and safety profiles. Low-dosage formulations have gained popularity, allowing farmers to achieve effective weed control with smaller amounts of glyphosate. These formulations not only reduce environmental exposure but also contribute to cost savings. Glyphosate formulations have been adapted to suit various application methods, including aerial spraying and no-till farming practices. This adaptability enhances the versatility of glyphosate, making it suitable for different crops and farming systems. In response to environmental concerns, manufacturers have developed glyphosate formulations that are less harmful to non-target organisms and ecosystems. These innovations aim to strike a balance between weed control efficacy and environmental stewardship, addressing the sustainability demands of modern agriculture.

Key Market Players

Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd
BASF SE
Bayer Cropscience AG
UPL Limited
FMC Corporation
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Company Ltd
Nufarm Limited
DuPont de Nemours, Inc
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
The Dow Chemical Company

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Glyphosate Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Glyphosate Market, By Type:

Conventional Crops
GM Crops

Glyphosate Market, By Application:

Grains and Cereals
Pulses and Oilseeds
Fruits and Vegetables
Commercial Crops
Other Crop Types

Glyphosate Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Glyphosate Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validations
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Glyphosate Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Conventional Crops, GM Crops)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Grains and Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds, Fruits and Vegetables, Commercial Crops, Other Crop Types)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Glyphosate Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application

7. Europe Glyphosate Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.2. United Kingdom Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.3. Italy Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.4. France Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application

8. Asia-Pacific Glyphosate Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Application

9. South America Glyphosate Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.2. Argentina Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.3. Colombia Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application

10. Middle East and Africa Glyphosate Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.3. UAE Glyphosate Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

13.1. Competition in the Industry
13.2. Potential of New Entrants
13.3. Power of Suppliers
13.4. Power of Customers
13.5. Threat of Substitute Products

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd
- 14.1.1. Business Overview
- 14.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 14.1.3. Products & Services
- 14.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 14.1.5. Recent Developments
- 14.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 14.1.7. SWOT Analysis
14.2. BASF SE
14.3. Bayer Cropscience AG
14.4. UPL Limited
14.5. FMC Corporation
14.6. Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Company Ltd
14.7. Nufarm Limited
14.8. DuPont de Nemours, Inc
14.9. Syngenta Crop Protection AG
14.10. The Dow Chemical Company