Diquat Dibromide Market Report 2025

The diquat dibromide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.75 billion in 2024 to $8.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to global agricultural trends, r&d and innovation, environmental concerns, crop yield and quality, agricultural practices, pest control practices.

The diquat dibromide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.48 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to crop protection demand, market expansion strategies, emerging weed resistance, global agricultural trends, research and development. Major trends in the forecast period include usage in aquatic environments, urban landscaping and maintenance, demand for non-residual herbicides, resistance management, focus on fast action herbicides.

The diquat dibromide market is expected to experience growth, propelled by the increased demand for industrial crops, particularly sugar cane. Sugar cane, a tall grass native to tropical and warm climates, is a primary source of sugar. Diquat dibromide, being a non-selective herbicide, plays a crucial role in the cultivation of industrial crops such as sugar cane. It is absorbed by plant leaves, leading to direct cell tissue destruction and ultimately increasing crop productivity. For instance, as of November 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture reported an estimated sugarcane production of 33 million tons in Australia for the year 2022, reflecting a significant increase in harvested area from 350,000 hectares in 2021 to 5,000 hectares in 2022. This surge in industrial crop demand, particularly for sugar cane, is identified as a driving factor for the diquat dibromide market.

The rising demand for agricultural production is expected to drive the growth of the diquat dibromide market in the future. Agricultural production involves the cultivation of crops and the rearing of animals to produce food, fiber, and various other products. This process includes activities such as soil cultivation, planting, harvesting, livestock breeding, and farm resource management. Diquat dibromide is utilized as an herbicide to control and manage weed growth in different crops. For example, in June 2024, the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, a government department in the UK, reported that in 2023, potatoes experienced the largest value increase among crop items, rising by £237 million ($296.25 million), or 30.8%, from 2022, resulting in a total of £1.0 billion ($1.26 billion) in 2023. Thus, the growing demand for agricultural production is propelling the growth of the diquat dibromide market.

The growth of the diquat dibromide market is expected to be propelled by the increasing issue of soil contamination. Soil contamination, defined as the presence of pollutants in the soil leading to the deterioration or disappearance of one or more soil functions, is a concerning global problem. Diquat dibromide, due to its strong binding with soil, is utilized to aid harvesting and control aquatic weeds, contributing to the management of soil contamination. The European Environment Agency reported in December 2022 that approximately 40% of the world's population, or at least 3.2 billion people, is impacted by the deterioration of land and soils. In the European Union alone, there are an estimated 2.8 million sites that could be contaminated, and the remediation of these sites is projected to cost 119 billion euros annually, with an expected increase to 95% by 2050. This scenario underscores the significance of diquat dibromide in addressing soil contamination issues, driving its market growth.

Product innovation is a noteworthy trend in the diquat dibromide market, with major companies adopting new technologies to enhance their market position. An example of this trend is Ihara, a Brazil-based pesticide manufacturer, which launched DORAI MAX (Diquat dibromide + Amicarbazone) herbicide in June 2022. This herbicide, designed with a new active ingredient, facilitates quick and efficient action, maintaining consistent maturity while reducing harvest losses, machine wear, and fuel usage. It addresses challenges such as exposure of grains to crop detractors and environmental variations, allowing for optimal planting of the second crop within an ideal window.

Leading companies in the diquat dibromide market are concentrating on developing and launching technologically advanced products, such as herbicides, to gain a competitive advantage. Herbicides are newly formulated chemicals designed to control or eliminate unwanted plants (weeds) in agricultural environments. For example, in June 2022, IHARA, a science and technology company based in Japan, introduced Dorai Max, an advanced herbicide specifically designed for soybean cultivation. This product combines two active ingredients, diquat dibromide and amicarbazone, offering a robust alternative to paraquat, which is banned in Brazil. Dorai Max is known for its rapid effectiveness, enabling farmers to better predict harvest times and achieve uniform crop maturation. By improving harvesting efficiency, Dorai Max helps reduce losses during the harvesting process, minimizes machine wear, and lowers fuel consumption while ensuring high grain quality and storage capacity.

Major companies operating in the diquat dibromide market include Corteva Agriscience Inc., Coromandel International Limited., EverGrow Group, BASF SE, American Vanguard Corporation, Bayer CropScience SE, Nutrien Ltd., Agriculture Solutions Inc., Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited., Hafia Groups, Sapec Agro SA, Israel Chemicals Limited., Van Iperen International B.V., U.S. AG LLC, Adama Agricultural Solutions, FMC Corporation, Syngenta International AG, Nufarm Limited, UPL Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd., Alligare LLC, YongNong BioSciences Co. LTD, Albaugh LLC, Dow AgroSciences LLC, DuPont de Nemours Inc., The Gowan Company LLC, Hubei Xianlong Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Luye Agrochemicals Co. Ltd., Kenvos Biotech Co. Ltd., Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemicals Co. Ltd., Nissan Chemical Corporation, Nutrichem Company Limited, Shandong Luba Chemical Co. Ltd., Sharda Cropchem Limited, Willowood USA.

North America was the largest region in the diqat dibromide market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global diquat dibromide market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the diqat dibromide market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the diqat dibromide market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Diquat dibromide is a versatile chemical compound serving as a non-selective contact herbicide, algicide, desiccant, and defoliant. With a faint odor, it is utilized as a pesticide for the management of aquatic plants and desalination of water. The primary mechanism of action involves limiting photosynthesis by disrupting the thylakoid membranes in green cells and inhibiting the function of the photosynthetic enzyme.

There are two main types of diquat dibromide, synthetic and bio-based. Synthetic diquat dibromide refers to a chemically synthesized molecule, created artificially. The various crops targeted by diquat dibromide include corn, wheat, cotton, and soybean, and it is available in different forms such as crystalline and liquid. The end-users of diquat dibromide encompass water treatment, agriculture, and other related sectors.

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The diquat dibromide market consists of sales of diquat dibromide and diquat dichloride. 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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