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Pyroxasulfone granules are soil-applied herbicide formulations containing pyroxasulfone as the active ingredient, used before weed emergence to prevent germination by disrupting the synthesis of very long-chain fatty acids. They are extensively applied in agriculture to control grassy and broadleaf weeds in cereal and oilseed crop production.
The primary product types of pyroxasulfone granule include pre-emergent, post-emergent, and other product categories. Pre-emergent refers to herbicide formulations applied before weed germination to control unwanted vegetation in crop cultivation. These products are available in co-formulations such as pyroxasulfone and flumioxazin premix, pyroxasulfone standalone formulations, and other co-formulations. They are distributed through direct sales, agrochemical stores, online retail, and other channels, and are used in applications such as cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, and others.
Tariffs are influencing the pyroxasulfone granule market by increasing the cost of imported active ingredients, formulation intermediates, and agrochemical manufacturing equipment required for herbicide production. This is slowing product availability and affecting pricing stability across key crop protection segments such as pre-emergent herbicides and co-formulations. Agriculture-intensive regions such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America are most impacted due to their heavy reliance on global agrochemical supply chains. However, tariffs are also promoting localized production, regional sourcing of raw materials, and expansion of domestic formulation capabilities, thereby strengthening long-term supply chain resilience in the market.
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The pyroxasulfone granule market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.25 billion in 2025 to $1.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of cereal and oilseed cultivation areas, increasing prevalence of invasive grass weeds, rising mechanization in agriculture, growth in agrochemical distribution networks, adoption of chemical weed control over manual weeding.
The pyroxasulfone granule market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.91 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing need for sustainable weed resistance management, expansion of precision agriculture practices in crop protection, rising regulatory pressure on conventional herbicides, increasing demand for high-efficiency pre-emergent solutions, climate change driven weed population shifts. Major trends in the forecast period include resistance development in weed species against pre-emergent herbicides, increased adoption of residual weed control solutions in row crops, growing use of combination herbicide formulations for broader spectrum control, shift toward integrated weed management practices in large-scale farming, rising demand for long-lasting soil active herbicide performance in variable climate conditions.
The rising agricultural productivity is expected to drive the growth of the pyroxasulfone granule market going forward. Agricultural productivity refers to the efficiency of producing agricultural outputs such as crops relative to inputs like land, labor, and capital. Agricultural productivity is increasing due to the adoption of advanced farming technologies that enhance efficiency and enable higher output from the same land and resources. Pyroxasulfone granules support agricultural productivity by improving weed control efficiency, enhancing crop yields, and ensuring better utilization of agricultural inputs in modern farming practices. For instance, in December 2024, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an Italy-based agency, global production of primary crops reached 9.9 billion tonnes in 2023, increasing by 3 percent since 2022. Therefore, increasing agricultural productivity is driving the growth of the pyroxasulfone granule market.
Leading operating in the pyroxasulfone granule market are focusing on developing advanced herbicide solutions such as all-in-one standards for post-emergence weed control to improve pre-emergence weed control, enhance crop safety, and optimize agricultural productivity. An all-in-one post-emergence weed control solution is a single herbicide designed to eliminate weeds after they have sprouted and integrates multiple modes of action to deliver broad-spectrum effectiveness while reducing the need for additional applications. For example, in March 2026, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical producer, announced Ridivex herbicide, a convenient all-in-one premix of three active ingredients with three different sites of action. It includes pyroxasulfone as one of its key active ingredients. The formulation combines three modes of action, enabling both strong post-emergence weed control and extended residual activity for up to several weeks, helping farmers manage resistant weed populations and protect crop yield potential more effectively.
In September 2023, Best Agrolife Limited, an India-based agrochemical company, partnered with Syngenta AG to commercialize pyroxasulfone-based herbicide formulations in India by leveraging advanced pre-emergence weed control technologies. The collaboration aims to enhance product accessibility and improve weed management efficiency. It also strengthens their market presence in the crop protection sector. Syngenta AG is a Switzerland-based agrochemical technology company that provides pyroxasulfone granule formulations (WG type) through branded herbicides such as Movondo.
Major companies operating in the pyroxasulfone granule market are BASF SE, Corteva Inc., Syngenta AG, UPL Limited, FMC Corporation, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., PI Industries Limited, Bayer CropScience AG, Gharda Chemicals Limited, Krishi Rasayan Exports Private Limited, Parijat Industries (India) Private Limited, PCL Agro Life Private Limited, Thakar Chemicals Limited, Ningbo Sunjoy Agroscience Co. Ltd., Best Agrolife Limited, Rainbow Agro Sciences Co. Ltd., Gujarat Pesticides Limited, Cocreate Global Technologies Private Limited, Advance Pesticides, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Pomais Agriculture Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the pyroxasulfone granule market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pyroxasulfone granule market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the pyroxasulfone granule market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The pyroxasulfone granule market consists of sales of soil-applied herbicide granules, pre-emergent weed control formulation, residual weed suppression granules, and crop-specific herbicide blends. 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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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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