What Has Been The Historical And Current Growth Of The Soil Active Herbicides Market?
The soil active herbicides market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• There has been a strong growth in the soil active herbicides market in the past few years. The market which was worth $7.24 billion in 2024, is expected to leap to a worth of $7.69 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The reasons behind this growth during the historic period have been the intensification of agriculture, the expansion of commercial farming, an increase in the global population, cost-effectiveness, governmental support for agriculture, rise in herbicide-tolerant crops, an increased demand for crops with high yields, and an effort to reduce the impact on the environment.
What are the Market Size and Expected Growth Rates for the Soil Active Herbicides Market By 2029?
The Soil Active Herbicides market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Anticipated robust growth is predicted within the soil active herbicides market, which is expected to reach $9.9 billion by 2029 and yield a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.
Factors contributing to this expansion over the forecast period include the escalating demand for food worldwide, the trend towards organic farming, legislative regulations on herbicide usage, amplified funds for agricultural research, development of herbicide-tolerant crops, consumer preference for clean-labelled products, competitive market environment and product diversification. The period will also be marked by key trends such as the adoption of digital farming tools, innovation in compounds, comprehensive weed control, research into modes of action, education in managing resistance, market maturation and consolidations via mergers, and a shift towards organic and biologically-derived alternatives.
Which Key Drivers Are Propelling The Soil Active Herbicides Market's Growth?
The soil-active herbicides market is predicted to experience significant growth due to the rising population and a shift toward plant-based diets. This population surge can be attributed to factors such as birth and death imbalances, insufficient family planning, migration, and more. The term plant-based food encompasses anything devoid of dairy or meat products, entirely derived from plants. As awareness about health and dietary practices escalates in both developed and undeveloped countries, the consumption of these plant-based diets is also elevating. An increase in population means an amplified demand for food, thereby necessitating the use of herbicides and natural or chemical fertilizers for augmented crop yield. For example, projections by the United States based international organization, the United Nations (UN), indicate that the global population will hit 8.5 billion by 2030, and increase further to 9.7 billion by 2050. Consequently, it’s predicted that the increasing population and evolving dietary habits favoring plant-based food will propel the growth of the soil-active herbicides market.
What Are The Key Segments Within The Global Soil Active Herbicides Market?
The soil active herbicides market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Synthetic Herbicides, Bio-Herbicides
2) By Crop: Cereals And Grains, Oilseeds And Pulses, Fruits And Vegetables, Other Crops
3) By Application: Pre-Plant, Pre-Emergence, Post-Emergence
Subsegments:
1) By Synthetic Herbicides: Pre-Emergent Herbicides, Post-Emergent Herbicides, Selective Herbicides, Non-Selective Herbicides
2) By Bio-Herbicides: Plant-Based Herbicides, Microbial-Based Herbicides, Biochemical Herbicides
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How Are New Trends Impacting The Size Of The Soil Active Herbicides Market?
Leading the trend in the soil-active herbicides market is product innovation, with significant companies concentrating their efforts on research and development to bring forth novel products. These innovative products not only provide added benefits but also aid in increasing yield, thereby giving them a competitive advantage. To cite an example, in February 2024, US-based agricultural chemical company, Corteva Agriscience introduced Enversa Herbicide to the market. This unique residual herbicide, which includes a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor, offers an efficient solution in dealing with stubborn broadleaf and grass weeds whilst maintaining high crop tolerance, specifically for cotton and soybeans. The flexible timing of application and compatibility with tank-mix, coupled with its low water solubility, which enables it to stay in the soil even during rains, make Enversa a multi-dimensional solution for improved weed control in a variety of crops. This results in a stable mixture and ultimately, higher productivity.
Who Are the Key Players In The Soil Active Herbicides Market?
Major companies operating in the soil active herbicides market include:
• Bayer AG
• BASF SE
• Syngenta AG
• DuPont de Nemours
• Inc.
• ADAMA Ltd.
• Arysta LifeScience
• Inc.
• Nufarm Limited
• Nissan Chemical Industries
• Ltd.
• Shandong Binnong Tech Co.
• Ltd.
• FMC Corporation
• UPL Ltd.
• Bhaskar Agrochemicals Limited
• Dhanuka Agritech Limited
• Insecticides Limited
• Corteva Agriscience LLC
• Sumitomo Chemical Co.
• Ltd.
• Cheminova A/S
• Gowan Company LLC
• Isagro S.p.A.
• Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co. Ltd.
• Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
• Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd.
• Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.
• Rotam CropSciences Ltd.
• SinoHarvest Corporation
• PI Industries Limited
• Rallis India Limited
• Sulphur Mills Limited
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Soil Active Herbicides Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the soil active herbicides market share in 2024. The regions covered in the soil active herbicides market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
