Glufosinate Market Report 2025

The glufosinate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.53 billion in 2024 to $2.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of gm crop adoption, rise in agricultural productivity, global growth in agriculture, resistance management strategies, supportive regulatory environment.

The glufosinate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.07 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued weed resistance challenges, market penetration in emerging economies, global population growth, and shift in cropping patterns. Major trends in the forecast period include genetically modified (GM) crops, bioherbicides and organic farming, innovation in herbicide technologies, advancements in formulations, and sustainable agriculture practices.

The expanding agriculture sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the glufosinate market in the coming years. The agriculture sector, also referred to as agribusiness, includes all activities related to land cultivation, crop production, and livestock rearing to produce food, raw materials, and other agricultural products. This sector is experiencing growth due to several factors, including an increasing population leading to higher food demand, supportive government policies that provide crucial subsidies and incentives, and advancements in climate-resilient agriculture that enable farmers to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Glufosinate is effective in controlling a wide range of weeds, including those resistant to glyphosate, allowing crops to thrive by minimizing competition for nutrients, sunlight, and water. For example, in February 2024, the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a governmental department in the UK, reported that agriculture contributed £13.9 billion ($17.4 billion) to the UK economy in gross value added at basic prices in 2022, which accounted for 0.6% of GDP. This represents an increase of £1.8 billion ($2.25 billion) in GVA compared to 2021. Consequently, the growth of the agriculture sector is a significant factor driving the expansion of the glufosinate market.

The growth of the glufosinate market is expected to be propelled by increased agricultural productivity. Agricultural productivity, indicating the efficiency and output of crop and livestock production per unit of land, labor, or capital resources, plays a crucial role in farming. Glufosinate, as a herbicide, contributes to enhanced agricultural productivity by controlling weeds and minimizing competition for resources. For example, Gov UK reported in May 2023 that the total factor productivity (TFP) of the agricultural industry in the United Kingdom witnessed a 3.4% increase between 2021 and 2022. Hence, the boost in agricultural productivity is a driving factor for the glufosinate market.

Major players in the glufosinate market are actively engaged in the development of advanced herbicides, including non-selective herbicides, to achieve improved weed control and promote sustainable agriculture. Non-selective herbicides are designed to target a broad spectrum of plant species without specific preferences. For instance, in January 2022, BASF, a German chemical company, introduced L-Glufosinate 10% SL, a non-selective herbicide tailored for Chinese farmers. BASF's L-Glufosinate demonstrates enhanced efficiency by converting inactive D-glufosinate ammonium into the active form. This heightened efficacy enables farmers to achieve weed control equivalent to existing products while reducing the necessary crop protection applications by up to 50%. With solid patent protection, BASF aims to enhance competitiveness and advocate sustainability in the distribution and application of this innovative herbicide.

Prominent companies in the glufosinate market are also dedicated to advancing herbicide technology, utilizing proprietary methods such as T.O.V. Formulation Technology to meet grower demands. ADAMA Ltd employed T.O.V. Formulation Technology in launching Cheval, a premium herbicide for soybeans and other crops in Brazil in May 2022. Cheval, featuring two modes of action (Glufosinate and S-metolachlor), not only prevents carryover weeds post-burndown but also extends the residual effect, providing growers with an effective Weed Resistance Management (WRM) tool.

In January 2022, Mitsui Chemicals Agro, a Japanese chemical manufacturer, successfully acquired the agrochemicals business of Meiji Seika Pharma for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition brings robust research and development capabilities to Mitsui Chemicals Agro, along with innovative products, including the world's first systemic acquired resistance type fungicide and a distinctive non-selective herbicide. Meiji Seika Pharma, renowned for its ethical pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals, possesses a strong agrochemical portfolio, including probenazole, glufosinate-P, and flupyrimin, designed to minimize impact on bees and pollinators.

Major companies operating in the glufosinate market include Bayer AG, YongNong BioSciences Co. Ltd., United Phosphorus Ltd., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Hebei Veyong Biochemical Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Huangma Agrochemicals Co. Ltd., Nufarm Ltd., Limin Chemical Co. Ltd., Lier Chemical Company Ltd., Shenzhen Sino-Harvest Industry Co. Ltd., BASF SE, Jiangsu Seven Continents Green Chemical Co. Ltd., Inner Mongolia Jiaruimi Fine Chemical Co. Ltd., Simonis BV, UPL Limited, Dow Inc., Zhejiang Yongnong Chem. Ind. Co. Ltd., Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co. Ltd., Hubei Sanonda Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Changqing Agrochemical Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Heben Pesticide & Chemicals Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Flag Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Fengshan Group Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Good Harvest-Weien Agrochemical Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Huaihe Chemicals Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Redsun Group Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Sinorgchem Technology Co. Ltd., Shandong Luba Chemical Co. Ltd., Shandong Qiaochang Chemical Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Xinnong Chemical Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the gulfosinate market in 2024. The regions covered in the glufosinate market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the glufosinate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Glufosinate is a broad-spectrum herbicide that, due to the extensive selection pressure from glyphosate, has had a significant impact on weed populations. This nonselective foliar herbicide is commonly utilized for broadcast burndown applications in canola, corn, sweet corn, soybeans, and sugar beet before planting or emergence.

The primary crop types in the glufosinate market include genetically modified crops and conventional crops. Genetically modified crops are plants whose DNA sequences have been altered through genetic engineering to confer specific desirable traits. The various formulations of glufosinate, such as aqueous suspension, liquid, suspension concentrate, soluble (liquid) concentrate, and others, find application in diverse sectors such as non-agricultural, agricultural, oilseeds and pulses, grains and cereals, fruits and vegetables, among others.

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The glufosinate market consists of sales of L-glufosinate ammonium (active) and D-glufosinate ammonium (inactive). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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