Published Date : 2025-May-21
The Global Herbicides Market is set to experience robust growth by 2025, driven by increasing global food demand, rising adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops, and weed resistance issues in traditional farming systems. With herbicide-resistant weeds becoming a significant concern, the demand for more innovative, sustainable, and selective weed control solutions is on the rise.
By 2025, this sector is projected to be valued at over $45.5 billion and growing at a CAGR of 6%, according to a new report by IMIR Market Research.
This post profiles the top global companies that are leading the Herbicides Market.
The Herbicides Market is a critical segment of the global agrochemicals industry, enabling efficient weed management and crop yield enhancement. With global food security challenges mounting and arable land decreasing, herbicides continue to play an indispensable role in modern agriculture.
Market Value (2025): Approx. $45.5 Billion
Expected CAGR (2024–2033): 6%
Top Product Segments: Glyphosate, Atrazine, 2,4-D, Paraquat, and Bioherbicides
Company | HQ | Founded | Employees | Revenue (2024) |
Bayer CropScience | Germany | 1863 | 100,000+ | $50.7B |
Syngenta Group | Switzerland | 2000 | 49,000 | $33.4B |
BASF SE | Germany | 1865 | 111,000 | $73.3B |
Corteva Agriscience | USA | 2019 | 21,000 | $17.2B |
UPL Ltd | India | 1969 | 13,000 | $6.1B |
Nufarm Limited | Australia | 1916 | 2,700 | $2.2B |
Adama Agricultural | Israel | 1945 | 7,000 | $4.5B |
FMC Corporation | USA | 1883 | 6,400 | $5.1B |
Albaugh LLC | USA | 1979 | 2,000 | $1.3B |
Isagro S.p.A. | Italy | 1993 | 1,000 | $0.2B |
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Trend | Description |
|---|---|
Digital Weed Mapping | Integration of drone-based weed detection with targeted herbicide application. |
Bioherbicides | Natural microbial-based formulations gaining regulatory approval. |
Combination Formulations | Dual-action chemicals to slow resistance development. |
Regional Customization | Herbicides adapted for tropical vs. temperate climate weed species. |
AI & Automation in Spraying | GPS- and AI-enabled precision in large-scale farming. |
Global Food Security: Expanding demand for crop yield improvement.
Weed Resistance: Increasing resistance to glyphosate and older herbicides pushes R&D.
Biological Herbicides: Rise in organic farming and sustainable agriculture.
Climate-Resilient Crops: Herbicides supporting stress-tolerant plant development.
Technological Innovations: AI-enabled precision spraying and smart agriculture platforms.
Largest market share.
High adoption of GM crops (corn, soybean).
Leading biotech companies based in the US.
Environmental regulations pushing demand for bio-based products.
France and Germany pushing bans on glyphosate.
Fastest-growing market.
India and China increasing agrochemical demand.
Government subsidies for modern farming.
Brazil and Argentina are major soybean and maize producers using post-emergent herbicides extensively.
Emerging market.
Herbicide use driven by adoption of modern agricultural practices.
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