Glufosinate Market Report 2026

The glufosinate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.75 billion in 2025 to $3.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising herbicide-resistant weed populations, expansion of commercial crop farming, increasing adoption of chemical weed control, availability of non-selective herbicide formulations, growth of large-scale agriculture.

The glufosinate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory pressure on glyphosate use, rising demand for effective weed management solutions, expansion of genetically modified crop cultivation, growing focus on sustainable herbicide practices, increasing investments in agrochemical innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption as an alternative to glyphosate, rising use in weed resistance management, growing demand for broad-spectrum herbicides, expansion of pre-plant burndown applications, enhanced focus on crop-specific herbicide programs.

The expanding agriculture sector is expected to drive the growth of the glufosinate market in the coming years. The agriculture sector, also referred to as agribusiness, includes all activities related to land cultivation, crop production, and animal husbandry for food, raw materials, and other agricultural products. Growth in this sector is being fueled by rising population levels, which increase food demand, supportive government policies offering subsidies and incentives, and advancements in climate-resilient farming techniques that help farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions. Glufosinate efficiently controls a wide range of weeds, including those resistant to glyphosate, allowing crops to grow healthier by reducing competition for nutrients, sunlight, and water. For example, in January 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture reported that U.S. agricultural exports increased by $1.8 billion in 2024, representing a 1% rise compared to 2023. Consequently, the growth of the agriculture sector is propelling the expansion of the glufosinate market.

Leading companies in the glufosinate herbicide market are prioritizing technological innovations, such as Glu-L technology, to improve weed control effectiveness, crop safety, and environmental sustainability. Glu-L technology enhances the herbicidal performance and selectivity of glufosinate-based products, allowing for wider application across various crops. For example, in August 2023, BASF, a Germany-based global chemical company, introduced Liberty ULTRA, the first U.S. herbicide utilizing Glu-L technology. The product delivers effective weed management, promotes sustainable agricultural practices, and meets the growing demand for high-performance, environmentally responsible herbicides.

In September 2024, UPL Ltd., an India-based global agrochemical company, completed the full acquisition of PT Excel Meg Indo for $6.85 million. Through this acquisition, UPL aims to strengthen its footprint in the Indonesian agrochemical market, expand its crop protection portfolio, enhance operational efficiencies, and drive long-term growth in the Asia-Pacific region. PT Excel Meg Indo, based in Indonesia, specializes in the production and distribution of crop protection solutions.

Major companies operating in the glufosinate market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva, Inc., UPL Limited, Nufarm Limited, ADAMA Ltd., Syngenta Group, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., FMC Corporation, Sinon Corporation, Lier Chemical Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Sevencontinent Green Chemical Co., Ltd., Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Yongnong Chemical Co., Ltd., Hebei Veyong Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd., Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical And Chemicals Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Zhonghe Chemical Co., Ltd., Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co., Ltd., Rotam CropSciences Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the gulfosinate market in 2025. The regions covered in the glufosinate market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the glufosinate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The glufosinate market consists of sales of L-glufosinate ammonium (active) and D-glufosinate ammonium (inactive). 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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