Glufosinate Global Market Report 2026

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.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the glufosinate market by increasing costs of imported active ingredients, formulation chemicals, and agrochemical intermediates. Agricultural markets in North America and Europe are most impacted due to reliance on imported crop protection products, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented manufacturing. These tariffs are increasing input costs for farmers and distributors. However, they are also encouraging domestic production, regional formulation facilities, and development of alternative weed management solutions.

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The glufosinate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.75 billion in 2025 to $3.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising herbicide-resistant weed populations, expansion of commercial crop farming, increasing adoption of chemical weed control, availability of non-selective herbicide formulations, growth of large-scale agriculture.

The glufosinate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory pressure on glyphosate use, rising demand for effective weed management solutions, expansion of genetically modified crop cultivation, growing focus on sustainable herbicide practices, increasing investments in agrochemical innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption as an alternative to glyphosate, rising use in weed resistance management, growing demand for broad-spectrum herbicides, expansion of pre-plant burndown applications, enhanced focus on crop-specific herbicide programs.

The expanding agriculture sector is expected 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 animal husbandry for food, raw materials, and other agricultural products. Growth in this sector is being fueled by rising population levels, which increase food demand, supportive government policies offering subsidies and incentives, and advancements in climate-resilient farming techniques that help farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions. Glufosinate efficiently controls a wide range of weeds, including those resistant to glyphosate, allowing crops to grow healthier by reducing competition for nutrients, sunlight, and water. For example, in January 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture reported that U.S. agricultural exports increased by $1.8 billion in 2024, representing a 1% rise compared to 2023. Consequently, the growth of the agriculture sector is propelling the expansion of the glufosinate market.

Leading companies in the glufosinate herbicide market are prioritizing technological innovations, such as Glu-L technology, to improve weed control effectiveness, crop safety, and environmental sustainability. Glu-L technology enhances the herbicidal performance and selectivity of glufosinate-based products, allowing for wider application across various crops. For example, in August 2023, BASF, a Germany-based global chemical company, introduced Liberty ULTRA, the first U.S. herbicide utilizing Glu-L technology. The product delivers effective weed management, promotes sustainable agricultural practices, and meets the growing demand for high-performance, environmentally responsible herbicides.

In September 2024, UPL Ltd., an India-based global agrochemical company, completed the full acquisition of PT Excel Meg Indo for $6.85 million. Through this acquisition, UPL aims to strengthen its footprint in the Indonesian agrochemical market, expand its crop protection portfolio, enhance operational efficiencies, and drive long-term growth in the Asia-Pacific region. PT Excel Meg Indo, based in Indonesia, specializes in the production and distribution of crop protection solutions.

Major companies operating in the glufosinate market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva, Inc., UPL Limited, Nufarm Limited, ADAMA Ltd., Syngenta Group, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., FMC Corporation, Sinon Corporation, Lier Chemical Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Sevencontinent Green Chemical Co., Ltd., Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Yongnong Chemical Co., Ltd., Hebei Veyong Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd., Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical And Chemicals Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Zhonghe Chemical Co., Ltd., Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co., Ltd., Rotam CropSciences Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the gulfosinate market in 2025. The regions covered in the glufosinate market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

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.

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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Markets Covered:1) By Crop Type: Genetically Modified Crops; Conventional Crops
• 2) By Formulation: Aqueous Suspension; Liquid; Suspension Concentrate; Soluble (Liquid) Concentrate; Other Formulations
• 3) By Application: Agricultural; Oilseeds And Pulses; Grains And Cereals; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Genetically Modified Crops: Soybeans; Corn; Canola; Cotton; Other genetically modified crops
• 2) By Conventional Crops: Wheat; Rice; Barley; Sugar beet; Other conventional crops
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Bayer AG; Corteva, Inc.; UPL Limited; Nufarm Limited; ADAMA Ltd.; Syngenta Group; Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.; FMC Corporation; Sinon Corporation; Lier Chemical Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Sevencontinent Green Chemical Co., Ltd.; Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.; Zhejiang Yongnong Chemical Co., Ltd.; Hebei Veyong Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd.; Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical And Chemicals Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd.; Jiangxi Zhonghe Chemical Co., Ltd.; Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co., Ltd.; Rotam CropSciences Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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