Herbicide Safeners Market Report 2025

The herbicide safeners market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.21 billion in 2024 to $1.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased herbicide usage, crop protection emphasis, weed resistance management, expansion of agriculture, and regulatory compliance.

The herbicide safeners market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.78 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued herbicide dependence, climate change impacts, enhanced weed management practices, global food security concerns, and sustainable agriculture practices. Major trends in the forecast period include a focus on herbicide resistance management, collaborations between agrochemical companies, regulatory support for safe agricultural practices, integration of herbicide safeners into weed management programs, application in specialty crops and horticulture, and education and training on safener utilization.

The increasing demand for herbicide safeners in the agriculture sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the herbicide safeners market in the future. The agriculture sector encompasses the economic activities involved in producing, processing, and distributing agricultural products. Herbicide safeners are essential as they protect crops from damage caused by herbicides, enabling the use of higher herbicide doses without harming the crops, which contributes to enhanced productivity and efficiency in agriculture. For instance, in February 2024, data from GOV.UK revealed that the UK's total Income from Farming (TIFF) in 2022 reached $10.3 billion, showing an increase of $1.43 billion, or 17%, compared to 2021. Thus, the rising demand for herbicide safeners in the agriculture sector is fueling the growth of the herbicide safeners market.

The expanding agriculture industry is expected to further boost the growth of the herbicide safeners market in the coming years. The agriculture industry includes the economic activities related to land cultivation, crop production, and livestock rearing for various purposes. The global growth of agriculture and the necessity to increase crop yields to support a growing population drive the adoption of herbicides, thereby promoting the herbicide safeners market. For example, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, a government agency in the US, reported that California's agricultural exports reached $23.6 billion in 2022, marking a 4.4% increase compared to 2021. Consequently, the expanding agricultural sector is propelling the growth of the herbicide safeners market.

Product innovations emerge as a prominent trend in the herbicide safeners market, with major industry players strategically launching new solutions to fortify their market positions. In April 2023, Switzerland-based Syngenta AG unveiled Recognition herbicide, a groundbreaking product tailored for controlling challenging weeds in warm-season turf. This innovative solution targets over 40 broadleaf weeds while ensuring excellent turf safety. Additionally, it offers versatility by being mixable with Fusilade II herbicide for effective bermudagrass removal in zoysiagrass. Recognition herbicide addresses the diverse needs of turf managers, establishing itself as a reliable choice in the industry.

Major companies in the herbicide safeners market are actively engaged in the development of cutting-edge technologies, specifically in the realm of herbicide technology. This domain encompasses scientific and technological advancements applied to the formulation, development, and application of herbicides. In November 2023, Canada-based Nufarm introduced the 'Duplosan' technology, a power-packed solution for cereal herbicides. This technology aims to maximize weed control in cereals, presenting a robust response to persistent weed challenges faced by farmers. The 'Duplosan' technology represents a significant advancement contributing to the industry's ongoing efforts to enhance herbicide efficacy in cereal crops.

In August 2022, Corteva Inc., a United States-based agricultural chemical company, joined forces with BASF SE, a Germany-based chemicals company specializing in herbicide safeners. This collaboration is centered around the joint development of herbicide-tolerant soybeans and the creation of supplementary herbicides tailored for farmers. Their shared goal is to offer cutting-edge trait combinations and robust methods to combat resistant and challenging weeds. By providing farmers with effective, sustainable solutions for weed management, the collaboration aims to address the practical needs of the agricultural community.

Major companies operating in the herbicide safeners market include BASF SE, Bayer AG, Rallis India Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Syngenta AG, Corteva Agriscience LLC, UPL Ltd., FMC Corporation, ADAMA Ltd., Wynca Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Nufarm Limited, Rainbow Agro Corporation, Nissan Chemical Corporation, Winfield United AG, Shandong Qilin Agrochemical Co. Ltd., Helm AG, Gowan Co. Inc., Rotam Agrochemical Company Ltd., Sipcam Oxon S.p.A, Drexel Chemical Company, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC, Albaugh LLC, ISK Biosciences Inc., Willowood Limited, Tenkoz Inc., Mitsui Chemicals Agro Inc., Jiangsu Sevencontinent Green Chemical Co. Ltd., SinoHarvest Corporation, Hangzhou Tianlong Biotechnology Co. Ltd.

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

Herbicide safeners are compounds utilized alongside herbicides to augment their safety and specificity during application, safeguarding crops from potential damage while maintaining the effectiveness of the herbicides in controlling weeds.

Common herbicide safeners encompass benoxacor, furilazole, dichlormid, isoxadifen, and others. Benoxacor, categorized under aryloxyphenoxypropionates, is a prominent example. These safeners facilitate the selectivity of herbicides, enabling their use on specific crops such as corn, soybean, wheat, sorghum, barley, rice, and others. They are applied in various phases including post-emergence and pre-emergence applications.

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The herbicide safeners market consists of sales of cloquintocet-mexyl, isoxadifen, fluxofenim, adjuvants, and surfactants. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

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