Glufosinate Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Crop Type, By Application, By Form, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Glufosinate Market, valued at USD 2.72 Billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.85% to reach USD 3.83 Billion by 2030. Glufosinate is a naturally occurring, non-selective contact herbicide widely used for managing a broad range of annual and perennial weeds by inhibiting glutamine synthetase, an essential enzyme in plant metabolism. Market growth is driven by the increasing global need for effective weed control, particularly with the rising adoption of genetically modified glufosinate-tolerant crops. The expanding challenge of herbicide-resistant weeds, especially glyphosate-resistant species, further strengthens demand for glufosinate as an alternative herbicide. Regional agrochemical growth supports this trend, with CropLife India reporting agrochemical exports reaching USD 5.4 billion in 2022-23. However, stringent pesticide regulations across several key regions pose a major challenge, often delaying approvals and restricting access to certain markets.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 2.72 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 3.83 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	5.85%
Fastest Growing Segment	Agricultural
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

The increasing cultivation of genetically modified glufosinate-tolerant crops and the growing problem of herbicide-resistant weeds

Two core drivers are shaping the global glufosinate market: the rising cultivation of genetically modified glufosinate-tolerant crops and the escalating spread of herbicide-resistant weeds. Genetically modified crops engineered to tolerate glufosinate allow farmers to apply the herbicide post-emergence without harming the crop, significantly improving weed control efficiency and yield. Fundacion Antama's May 2023 "Global GM Crop Area Review" reported that 202.2 million hectares of GM crops-including herbicide-tolerant varieties-were cultivated in 2022, reinforcing the market's demand foundation. Meanwhile, the growing threat of herbicide-resistant weeds makes glufosinate essential in resistance-management programs. As glyphosate-resistant species proliferate, growers require herbicides with differing modes of action. According to the International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds (Heap), cited in The Global Challenge of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds (September 2023), 530 herbicide-resistant cases across 272 species in 72 countries had been recorded, prompting increased reliance on glufosinate. Financial results from major producers reflect these dynamics; BASF's 2024 Report noted its Agricultural Solutions segment recorded EUR 9,798 million in sales, though glufosinate-ammonium prices faced pressure-illustrating the market's sensitivity to pricing despite strong structural demand.

Key Market Challenges

The stringent regulatory frameworks governing pesticide usage in several key regions

Strict and evolving regulatory frameworks significantly constrain the growth of the global glufosinate market. Pesticide regulations often involve complex, lengthy approval timelines and can result in usage restrictions or bans, directly limiting market access. In the European Union, approval extensions for 13 active substances-including glufosinate-were issued under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2781 due to delays in risk assessments, prolonging approvals only until May 2027. These regulatory uncertainties increase operational costs and complicate strategic planning for manufacturers. The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) highlighted in June 2024 that ongoing delays in Great Britain's pesticide regulatory system are creating business uncertainty and making certain active substances uneconomical to maintain in smaller markets. Such challenges impede the introduction and long-term viability of glufosinate-based products, thereby limiting market growth.

Key Market Trends

Technological advancements in glufosinate formulations

Advancements in formulation technologies are significantly improving glufosinate's efficacy, stability, and application efficiency. Innovations aim to increase active ingredient performance while reducing application rates. For instance, BASF Agricultural Solutions introduced Liberty ULTRA in November 2023-a new glufosinate formulation using Glu-L Technology that reduces use rates by 25% and is expected to be fully launched in 2025. Substantial investment in R&D supports these advancements; a 2024 CropLife International Members Survey by AgbioInvestor reported a 31.6% increase in synthesis and formulation research costs, reaching USD 64 million per new pesticide. These innovations enable more precise and effective weed control while supporting sustainability goals.

Key Market Players

Bayer AG
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
UPL LTD
Nufarm Limited
Jiangsu Huangma Agrochemicals Co., Ltd
BASF SE
Hebei Veyong Bio-Chemical Co. Ltd
ZHEJIANG YONGNONG CHEM. IND. CO., LTD
Clariant AG

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Glufosinate Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Glufosinate Market, By Crop Type:

Genetically Modified Crops
Conventional Crops

Glufosinate Market, By Application:

Agricultural
Non-Agricultural

Glufosinate Market, By Form:

Liquid
Dry

Glufosinate Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Glufosinate Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Glufosinate Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Crop Type (Genetically Modified Crops, Conventional Crops)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Agricultural, Non-Agricultural)
- 5.2.3. By Form (Liquid, Dry)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Glufosinate Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Crop Type
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By Form
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Form
- 6.3.2. Canada Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Form
- 6.3.3. Mexico Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Form

7. Europe Glufosinate Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Crop Type
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By Form
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Form
- 7.3.2. France Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Form
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Form
- 7.3.4. Italy Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Form
- 7.3.5. Spain Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Form

8. Asia Pacific Glufosinate Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Crop Type
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By Form
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Form
- 8.3.2. India Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Form
- 8.3.3. Japan Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Form
- 8.3.4. South Korea Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Form
- 8.3.5. Australia Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Form

9. Middle East & Africa Glufosinate Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Crop Type
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By Form
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Form
- 9.3.2. UAE Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Form
- 9.3.3. South Africa Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Form

10. South America Glufosinate Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Crop Type
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By Form
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Form
- 10.3.2. Colombia Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Form
- 10.3.3. Argentina Glufosinate Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Crop Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Form

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Glufosinate Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Bayer AG
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
15.3. Syngenta Crop Protection AG
15.4. UPL LTD
15.5. Nufarm Limited
15.6. Jiangsu Huangma Agrochemicals Co., Ltd
15.7. BASF SE
15.8. Hebei Veyong Bio-Chemical Co. Ltd
15.9. ZHEJIANG YONGNONG CHEM. IND. CO., LTD
15.10. Clariant AG