Herbicides Market Report 2026

The herbicides market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $44.29 billion in 2025 to $47.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to mechanization of agriculture, need for higher crop yields, labor shortage in farming, widespread weed infestation, availability of chemical herbicides.

The herbicides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $63 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of sustainable farming, regulatory pressure on chemicals, innovation in bioherbicides, adoption of smart farming tools, climate driven weed proliferation. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of selective herbicides, growing use of bio based herbicides, increased focus on weed resistance management, expansion of post emergent applications, integration with precision farming practices.

The rising outbreaks of pests are expected to drive the growth of the herbicide market going forward. A pest outbreak refers to a sudden and extensive increase in the population of harmful organisms such as insects, rodents, or other pests that can adversely affect crops, livestock, or the environment, often resulting in damage or economic losses. In response, farmers may rely on herbicides to manage both pests and weeds simultaneously, thereby increasing demand for herbicides in agricultural operations. For example, in November 2025, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based federal agency, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) expanded the Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) quarantine in Santa Clara and Alameda Counties. The initial expansion added less than 1 square mile, followed by an additional approximately 7 square miles, bringing the total quarantine area to about 205 square miles. Therefore, the increasing outbreaks of pests are fueling the growth of the herbicides market.

Major companies operating in the herbicides market are prioritizing the development of advanced solutions to improve weed management, enhance crop safety, and reduce chemical inputs. Precision herbicide formulations refer to products engineered to maximize efficacy, minimize environmental impact, and support modern agricultural practices such as drone-based application and variable-rate spraying. For instance, in October 2024, BASF, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced Liberty ULTRA, its next-generation glufosinate-based herbicide designed to provide superior weed control in glufosinate-tolerant crops such as soybean, cotton, corn, and canola. Developed with proprietary “Glu-L Technology,” the product enables precise application, improves performance against a wide range of grass and broadleaf weeds, and supports sustainable agriculture by reducing active ingredient usage while maintaining high effectiveness.

In March 2023, Albaugh LLC, a US-based chemical manufacturing company, acquired Corteva’s Glyphosate Business for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Albaugh LLC aims to enhance its portfolio of crop protection products, helping farmers improve yields and effectively manage pests and diseases. Corteva’s Glyphosate Business is a US-based manufacturer specializing in glyphosate-based herbicides.

Major companies operating in the herbicides market are Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd., BASF SE, Bayer AG, DuPont de Nemours Inc., FMC Corporation, Nufarm Limited, Syngenta AG, Dow Chemical Company, Monsanto Company, Nissan Chemical Corporation, Drexel Chemical Co. Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., UPL Limited, Heranba Industries Ltd., AMVAC Chemical Corp., Albaugh LLC, Cheminova A/S, Gowan Company LLC, Isagro S.p.A., Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., Rotam CropSciences Ltd., Sipcam Agro USA Inc., Valent USA LLC, Willowood USA LLC, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the herbicides market in 2025. South America was the second-largest region in the global herbicides market. The regions covered in the herbicides market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the herbicides market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The herbicides market consists of the sales of contact herbicides and translocated herbicides. 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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