Atrazine Market Report 2026

The atrazine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.79 billion in 2025 to $1.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to high reliance on chemical weed control in corn farming, cost effectiveness compared to alternative herbicides, widespread adoption in large scale agriculture, limited availability of selective weed control solutions, strong agrochemical distribution networks.

The atrazine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to tightening environmental regulations on herbicides, growth in sustainable farming practices, increasing adoption of precision agriculture, rising demand for crop yield optimization, innovation in safer atrazine formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing regulatory scrutiny on atrazine usage, growing shift toward low dosage herbicide formulations, rising adoption of integrated weed management practices, higher focus on groundwater protection measures, expanding use of atrazine blends with complementary herbicides.

The increasing demand for higher crop yields is expected to drive the growth of the atrazine market in the coming years. Higher crop yields refer to increased crop production per unit of land area, which is essential for improving food security, enhancing farm profitability, and meeting global food requirements. The demand for higher crop yields is rising due to several factors, including population growth, climate change, and concerns related to food security. Atrazine helps improve crop yields by controlling a wide range of weeds, thereby reducing competition for water, nutrients, and light. This supports healthier crop growth and increases overall productivity. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an Italy-based United Nations agency, global cereal production in 2023-24 was projected at 2.836 billion tonnes, representing a 1.2% increase compared with 2022-23. Therefore, the growing demand for higher crop yields is driving the growth of the atrazine market.

Leading companies in the atrazine market are concentrating on developing advanced innovations, such as SPF technology, to gain a competitive edge. SPF technology improves crop tolerance to herbicidal effects through specialized formulation processes that enhance safety and effectiveness in weed control applications. For instance, in October 2024, Insecticides (India) Ltd., an India-based agrochemical company, introduced Torry Super, a post-emergence herbicide containing Tembotrione 9% + Atrazine 45% WG. This product provides faster weed control with visible results within 3-5 days, extended residual activity of up to 15 days beyond conventional herbicides, and easy application for maize crops. Companies are adopting such innovations to improve productivity and support sustainable farming practices. However, regulatory compliance remains a challenge in certain regions.

In March 2023, Albaugh LLC, a US-based manufacturer of agricultural crop protection products, acquired Corteva Agriscience for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Albaugh's global presence in glyphosate DMA salt formulations and registrations, enhance its market reach in previously underrepresented regions, and strengthen its glyphosate offerings in key markets, including the U.S., Canada, and Brazil. Corteva Agriscience is a US-based agricultural chemical company known for producing atrazine-based herbicides.

Major companies operating in the atrazine market are BASF SE, Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd., UPL Limited, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, Rallis India Limited, Drexel Chemical Company, HPM Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd., Albaugh LLC, Ram Shree Chemicals, Krishi Rasayan Exports Private Limited, Sipcam Agro USA Inc., Zhejiang Zhongshan Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd., Peptech Biosciences Ltd., Bharat Certis AgriScience Ltd., CANARY AGRO CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, Kalyani Industries Limited, Kenvos Group, Parijat Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd., Zagro Corporation, Saraswati Agro Life Science, Shanghai Skyblue Chemical Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the atrazine market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the atrazine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the atrazine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The atrazine market consists of sales of atrazine granules, atrazine suspended concentrate, atrazine wettable powders, and pre-mixed solutions. 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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