Herbicides Safener Market Report 2025

The herbicides safener market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.35 billion in 2024 to $1.45 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the expansion of agricultural land, global emphasis on crop yield improvement, government initiatives for weed control, focus on sustainable agriculture, and increased adoption of genetically modified crops.

The herbicides safener market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the emergence of new herbicide-resistant weeds, precision agriculture adoption, rising investment in agriculture R&D, stringent regulatory standards, and market demand for crop protection solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in safener technologies, biologicals in weed management, education, and awareness programs, customized solutions for different crops, and compatibility with diverse herbicides.

The rising application of herbicides is anticipated to drive the growth of the herbicide safener market in the future. Herbicides are a type of pesticide specifically designed to eliminate or manage unwanted plants and weeds. The demand for herbicides is largely fueled by the prevalence of herbicide-resistant weeds, the need for higher crop yields, and instances of improper herbicide application, with safeners employed to protect crops from the harmful effects of these chemicals. For example, reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an Italy-based international organization, indicated that total pesticide use in agriculture reached 3.7 million tonnes of active ingredients in 2022, marking a 4% increase compared to 2021. Consequently, the growing use of herbicides is driving the expansion of the herbicide safener market.

The increasing incidence of crop diseases is poised to contribute to the expansion of the herbicide safener market in the future. Crop diseases, affecting the health and proper functioning of cultivated plants, can have detrimental effects on crop yield. Herbicide safeners assist in mitigating the stress imposed by herbicides on crops, enhancing crop tolerance, optimizing plant metabolism, ensuring consistent crop yield, improving crop quality, and reducing the need for disease control measures. According to the National Institute of Food And Agriculture, bugs cause an annual loss of 20% to 40% of the world's crop yield. This underscores the significance of herbicide safeners in addressing the challenges posed by crop diseases and driving the growth of the market.

A prominent trend in the herbicide safener market is the emphasis on product innovation. Major market players are actively focusing on the development of innovative products to strengthen their market positions. For instance, Syngenta Group launched Recognition herbicide in April 2023. This herbicide, designed for tank combinations, provides faster, stronger, and wider-spectrum control. It is effective against various weeds, including sedges, dollarweed, and clover in different grass types. Product innovation is a testament to the industry's commitment to offering advanced solutions to meet evolving needs.

Prominent companies in the herbicide safeners market are directing their focus towards advanced solutions such as facet and duvelon to boost market revenues. Facet offers reliable and effective weed control, particularly targeting significant grassy weeds such as Echinochloa spp., and is specifically designed for application in rice fields. Meanwhile, duvelon presents tea plantations with an efficient weed control program. In a noteworthy development, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced facet and duvelon in May 2023. Facet L, a liquid version of the facet herbicide, enhances the control of broadleaf weeds and annual grasses such as barnyard grass and large crabgrass for rice farmers. It can be applied to the foliage of vulnerable grasses and broadleaf weeds in both dry-seeded and water-seeded rice, as well as to the soil surface before, during, or after the planting of dry-seeded rice. Notably, facet L is compatible with the clearfield production system for rice.

In March 2023, Albaugh LLC, a US-based agrochemical company, completed the acquisition of Corteva Agriscience for an undisclosed amount. The primary objective of this acquisition is to enhance Albaugh's global coverage of registrations and formulations for pure glyphosate DMA salt. This strategic move strengthens Albaugh's offerings of glyphosate products in key regions such as the United States, Canada, and Brazil. Moreover, it provides direct access to glyphosate markets in countries such as Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Uruguay, and Colombia, where Albaugh was not previously well-represented. Corteva Agriscience, a US-based agricultural chemical and seed company, adds valuable capabilities to Albaugh's portfolio through this acquisition.

Major companies operating in the herbicides safener market include BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta AG, Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Drexel Chemical Company, Winfield United LLC, Sipcam-Oxon Group, HELM AG, Corteva Inc., Rainbow Agro Sciences LLC, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., American Vanguard Corporation, FMC Corporation, Nufarm Limited, Dow Inc., Nippon Soda Co. Ltd., Rotam CropSciences Ltd., Sinochem Group Co. Ltd., Valent Biosciences Corporation, Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd., Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Gowan Company LLC, Nanjing Red Sun Co. Ltd.

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

Herbicide safeners are chemical compounds added to herbicides to protect crops from damage while ensuring effective weed control. They are utilized to enhance the efficiency of weed control while minimizing the risk of damage to crops.

The main types of herbicide safeners include benoxacor, furilazole, dichlormid, isoxadifen, and others. Benoxacor, for instance, is used in agriculture to safeguard crops from herbicide injury. It functions by stimulating the activity of specific enzymes in the crop that can break down the herbicide before it causes damage. Often used in combination with certain herbicides, benoxacor helps improve weed control. Major crops benefiting from herbicide safeners include corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, rice, and others. Selective and non-selective herbicides are used at various application stages such as pre-emergence and post-emergence.

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The herbicide safeners market consists of sales of 1,8-naphthalic anhydride, mefenpyr-diethyl, isoxadifen-ethyl, and cyprosulfamide. 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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