Glyphosate Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type (Conventional Crops, GM Crops), By Application (Grains and Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds, Fruits and Vegetables, Commercial Crops, Other Crop Types), By Region and Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 9.01 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	4.26%
Fastest Growing Segment	Genetically modified (GM) crops
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Size (2031)	USD 11.57 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Glyphosate Market will grow from USD 9.01 Billion in 2025 to USD 11.57 Billion by 2031 at a 4.26% CAGR. Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum, systemic herbicide widely utilized in agriculture to eliminate perennial weeds by disrupting the synthesis of essential plant amino acids. The market is fundamentally driven by the extensive cultivation of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops, particularly soybeans and maize, which allow farmers to apply the chemical for effective weed management without damaging the harvest. Additionally, the global adoption of conservation tillage and no-till farming practices acts as a robust catalyst for growth, as these methods rely heavily on chemical herbicides to maintain soil structure and reduce mechanical labor costs.

Despite its entrenched role in modern agriculture, the industry faces significant impediments arising from stringent regulatory scrutiny and ongoing public health concerns regarding potential toxicity. According to the China Crop Protection Industry Association, in 2025, the export volume of glyphosate from the world's leading producer reached 37,021 tons in August alone, underscoring the sustained global demand amidst these pressures. However, increasing legislative bans and restrictive environmental policies in key jurisdictions remain a critical challenge that could restrain future market expansion and compel manufacturers to navigate a complex compliance landscape.

Key Market Drivers

The widespread cultivation of genetically modified (GM) glyphosate-tolerant crops serves as the primary engine for the Global Glyphosate Market, enabling farmers to implement blanket herbicide applications that control weeds without harming the harvest. This compatibility has cemented glyphosate's status as a critical input for high-volume commodities like soybeans and maize, particularly in major agricultural powerhouses where acreage continues to expand to meet production goals. According to Conab, October 2025, in the '1st Survey of the 2025/26 Grain Crop', Brazil's soybean planted area is projected to increase by 3.3% to reach 49.1 million hectares, a record expansion that directly correlates with higher herbicide consumption rates. Such extensive adoption ensures sustained procurement volumes, as producers prioritize yield optimization through established, chemically intensive weed management protocols.

Superior cost-effectiveness and broad-spectrum efficiency further solidify the chemical's market dominance, as it offers a solitary solution for diverse perennial weeds that is often more economical than mechanical alternatives or complex herbicide cocktails. This economic advantage is particularly compelling for generic manufacturers and end-users facing tight margin pressures, driving robust segment performance across the industry. According to Nufarm, November 2025, in the 'FY25 Full Year Results', the company's crop protection underlying EBITDA rose by 18%, reflecting strong demand and improved commercial conditions for essential chemistries. To meet this active consumption, supply chains have tightened significantly; according to King Quenson, in 2025, domestic glyphosate inventory in China decreased to approximately 51,200 tons by early June, highlighting significant destocking to satisfy the persistent global requirement for efficient weed control.

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Key Market Challenges

The global glyphosate market is grappling with a severe impediment arising from stringent regulatory scrutiny and an increasing number of legislative bans driven by environmental and public health concerns. Governments in major agricultural regions, particularly in Europe and parts of North America, are enforcing rigorous policies that restrict the application of glyphosate-based herbicides due to potential toxicity risks. This hostility creates a climate of deep uncertainty, forcing manufacturers to navigate a volatile trade environment where market access can be suddenly revoked. Consequently, producers face escalated compliance costs and are compelled to adopt cautious operational strategies to avoid oversupply in jurisdictions where the chemical's future is precarious.

This regulatory pressure is directly impacting supply chain stability and production planning. According to the China Crop Protection Industry Association, in June 2025, domestic glyphosate inventory levels stood at approximately 51,200 tons, representing a year-on-year decrease of nearly 8%. This contraction highlights how manufacturers in the leading production hub are scaling back inventory or limiting output to mitigate the financial risks associated with fluctuating international regulations. Such defensive destocking, driven by the fear of new prohibitions, constrains the industry’s ability to maintain consistent supply levels and inhibits long-term market expansion efforts.

Key Market Trends

The integration of glyphosate with precision application technologies is fundamentally reshaping consumption patterns by transitioning the market from blanket spraying to targeted, efficiency-driven usage. AI-driven systems spray weeds selectively, significantly reducing chemical waste while maintaining efficacy, allowing farmers to preserve glyphosate's utility within conservation tillage systems despite rising input costs. According to Oklahoma Farm Report, December 2025, in the 'John Deere's See & Spray Cuts Herbicide Use in Half' article, this targeted technology was deployed on over 1,000 machines covering more than 5 million acres in 2025. This shift compels manufacturers to prioritize formulation compatibility with advanced equipment over pure volume sales.

Simultaneously, the expansion of stacked-trait weed management systems is driving the industry toward multi-modal herbicide protocols to combat resistance. The market is pivoting toward seed platforms that tolerate multiple chemistries alongside glyphosate, preserving its role as a foundational tank-mix partner rather than a standalone solution. This evolution ensures continued market relevance by embedding the chemical into broader strategies. According to Corteva Agriscience, in 2025, in the 'The Enlist System — Taking it to U.S. Corn Acres' report, more than 65% of U.S. soybean acres were planted to Enlist E3 soybeans in 2025. This adoption stabilizes demand by necessitating the continued pairing of glyphosate with complementary herbicides.

Segmental Insights

Genetically modified (GM) crops constitute the fastest growing segment in the global glyphosate market, driven by the widespread adoption of herbicide-tolerant seed varieties. Agricultural producers increasingly prefer these crops, particularly soybeans and maize, as they allow for the application of glyphosate to eliminate weeds effectively without damaging the harvest. This compatibility offers a cost-effective solution for weed management and supports the higher production efficiency required to meet global food demand. Consequently, the expanding acreage dedicated to engineered seeds in major agricultural economies directly fuels the rising consumption of glyphosate-based herbicides.

Regional Insights

Based on insights from leading market research, Asia Pacific dominates the Global Glyphosate Market, serving as both the primary manufacturing hub and the largest consumption base. This leadership is largely driven by China, which controls the majority of the global supply chain as the world's top producer and exporter of glyphosate technicals. Furthermore, the region’s massive agricultural sector—particularly in India and China—sustains high demand for the herbicide to manage weeds in major commercial crops such as rice, cotton, and tea. The critical need to maximize crop yields for food security continues to cement Asia Pacific’s commanding market position.

Recent Developments

• In September 2025, Nufarm announced the advancement of its research partnership with a biotechnology firm to the next stage of development for a novel herbicide. The collaboration focused on identifying and commercializing new modes of action to address the growing threat of weed resistance to established chemistries, including glyphosate. Following successful field trials across North America and Europe that demonstrated effective control of resistant weed populations, the companies moved to select a lead candidate for global regulatory registration. This breakthrough research represented a significant step toward introducing the first new broad-spectrum herbicide mechanism in decades to the global agricultural market.
• In June 2024, Corteva Agriscience announced the commercial launch of a new herbicide premix designed to enhance weed control in corn production. The product, branded as Resicore REV, combined three active ingredients—acetochlor, mesotrione, and clopyralid—to provide robust management of difficult weeds, including glyphosate-resistant varieties like Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. The formulation was engineered for improved tank-mix compatibility with glyphosate and other crop inputs, offering growers greater flexibility for pre-plant and post-emergence applications. This launch expanded the company's portfolio of solutions intended to support integrated weed management programs in herbicide-tolerant cropping systems.
• In June 2024, Adama Agricultural Solutions Canada registered a new high-load herbicide formulation developed specifically as a tank-mix partner for glyphosate. The product, marketed as Priority HL, was designed to improve the control of resistant weeds such as volunteer canola and winter annuals during pre-seed and post-harvest burndown applications. By increasing the concentration of the active ingredients, the company aimed to reduce packaging waste and enhance handling efficiency for agricultural producers. This product launch highlighted the industry's continued focus on optimizing glyphosate-based weed control strategies through the development of complementary and sustainable formulation technologies.
• In April 2024, a leading crop science company spearheaded the formation of the Modern Ag Alliance, a strategic collaboration involving over 60 agricultural organizations. This coalition was established to advocate for legislative certainty regarding pesticide labeling and to safeguard the continued availability of essential farming tools, specifically focusing on glyphosate-based herbicides. The alliance aimed to reinforce the scientific consensus on the safety of these products and oppose state-level regulations that conflicted with federal findings. This initiative addressed the ongoing challenges of regulatory fragmentation and litigation in the global market, seeking to ensure farmers maintained access to critical weed management technologies.

Key Market Players

• Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd
• BASF SE
• Bayer Cropscience AG
• UPL Limited
• FMC Corporation
• Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Company Ltd
• Nufarm Limited
• DuPont de Nemours, Inc
• Syngenta Crop Protection AG
• The Dow Chemical Company

By Type	By Application	By Region
Conventional Crops GM Crops	Grains and Cereals Pulses and Oilseeds Fruits and Vegetables Commercial Crops Other Crop Types	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

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

• Glyphosate Market, By Type:

• Conventional Crops
• GM Crops

• Glyphosate Market, By Application:

• Grains and Cereals
• Pulses and Oilseeds
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Commercial Crops
• Other Crop Types

• Glyphosate 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