Soil Active Herbicides Market Report 2026

The soil active herbicides market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.58 billion in 2025 to $8.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial farming operations, rising weed resistance challenges, increased herbicide application in cereals and grains, availability of synthetic herbicide formulations, growth of mechanized farming.

The soil active herbicides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to pricing pressure from sustainable agriculture regulations, rising adoption of bio-herbicides, expansion of precision agriculture practices, increasing demand for long-lasting weed control, growing focus on environmental safety in crop protection. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of pre-emergence weed control solutions, rising use of bio-based herbicides, growing focus on soil residual activity, expansion of integrated weed management practices, enhanced crop yield protection.

The growth of the population and shifting dietary preferences toward plant-based foods are expected to drive the growth of the soil-active herbicides market going forward. Population growth is influenced by factors such as an imbalance between births and deaths, limited family planning, and migration. Plant-based foods, which exclude meat and dairy products, are gaining popularity as people in both developed and developing countries focus on health and balanced diets. Rising population levels increase the need for higher food production, which drives the use of herbicides and other natural or chemical fertilizers to achieve higher yields. For example, in September 2025, the United Nations (UN), a US-based international organization, projected the global population to reach 8.5 billion by 2030 and 9.7 billion by 2050. Thus, population growth and changing dietary habits are fueling the soil-active herbicides market.

Major companies in the soil-active herbicides market are developing innovative solutions, such as advanced residual herbicide technologies, to meet growing demand for improved weed control, higher crop productivity, and enhanced crop tolerance across diverse agricultural conditions. These technologies offer longer-lasting soil activity, increased stability, and broader-spectrum control compared to traditional post-emergence herbicides. For instance, in February 2024, Corteva Agriscience, a U.S.-based agricultural chemical company, launched Enversa Herbicide, an innovative soil-active residual herbicide. Enversa features a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor formulation targeting broadleaf and grass weeds while maintaining high crop tolerance in soybeans and cotton. Its flexible application window and strong tank-mix compatibility make it adaptable for various farming programs. The product’s low water solubility allows it to remain on the soil surface after rainfall, improving persistence and stability and ultimately contributing to higher yields and more reliable weed suppression.

In May 2023, Syngenta Crop Protection AG, a Switzerland-based agricultural technology company specializing in crop protection and sustainable farming solutions, acquired Macspred Pty Ltd for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Syngenta aims to strengthen its presence in non-crop vegetation management, particularly in forestry and infrastructure sectors, by integrating Macspred’s portfolio of soil-active and residual herbicides along with its manufacturing and formulation assets. Macspred Pty Ltd is an Australia-based vegetation-management company specializing in soil-active weed-control products used in forestry and other non-crop environments.

Major companies operating in the soil active herbicides market are Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, BASF Societas Europaea, Syngenta Group, Corteva, Inc. (Corteva Agriscience), FMC Corporation, UPL Limited, Nufarm Limited, Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Nissan Chemical Corporation, Albaugh LLC, Sipcam Oxon S.p.A., Arysta LifeScience Corporation, Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd., Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co., Ltd., Rotam CropSciences Ltd., Sinon Corporation, PI Industries Limited, Gharda Chemicals Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the soil active herbicides market share in 2025. The regions covered in the soil active 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 soil active herbicides market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The soil active herbicides market consists of sales of several herbicide formulations with high control activity and their persistence in soil. 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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