Glyphosate Market Size and Share
Market Overview
| Study Period | 2020 - 2030 |
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| Market Size (2025) | USD 9.5 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 11 Billion |
| Growth Rate (2025 - 2030) | 3.60% CAGR |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order Image © Mordor Intelligence. Reuse requires attribution under CC BY 4.0. |
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Glyphosate Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The global glyphosate market stands at USD 9.5 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 11 billion by 2030, advancing at a 3.6% CAGR. Stable demand reflects glyphosate’s entrenched role in conservation tillage, large-scale row-crop systems, and carbon-credit-linked no-till programs. North America’s early adoption of herbicide-tolerant crops underpins consistent usage, while Asia-Pacific’s rapid mechanization and rise in biotech acreage accelerate volume growth. Supply fundamentals remain tight because Chinese plants that supply more than 80% of global exports are curbing output to meet environmental rules, and Bayer has warned of a possible production exit amid litigation costs. Price visibility has improved as capacity consolidation limits extreme volatility, giving growers clearer cost forecasts and supporting steady adoption despite regulatory headwinds. Competitive dynamics also shape the glyphosate market: Chinese technical-grade producers control more than 80% of global export volume, while Bayer remains the most visible branded formulator.
Key Report Takeaways
- By crop type, grains and cereals held 43.5% of the glyphosate market share in 2024, while pulses and oilseeds are projected to expand at a 5.6% CAGR to 2030.
- By GMO adoption, non-GM crops commanded a 52.4% share of the glyphosate market size in 2024, whereas GM crops are advancing at a 4.32% CAGR through 2030.
- By region, North America led with 34% revenue share in 2024; Asia-Pacific is set to grow fastest at a 5.86% CAGR to 2030.
- By company concentration, Chinese producers accounted for more than 80% of global glyphosate exports in 2024, reflecting a highly consolidated upstream supply base.
Global Glyphosate Market Trends and Insights
Drivers Impact Analysis
| Driver | (~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast | Geographic Relevance | Impact Timeline |
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| Commercialization of GM herbicide-tolerant crops | +0.8% | Global, with a concentration in North America and South America | Long term (≥ 4 years) |
| Rising demand for effective weed control solutions | +0.6% | Global, particularly Asia-Pacific and Africa | Medium term (2-4 years) |
| Expansion of agricultural land and intensified farming | +0.5% | Asia-Pacific core, spill-over to Middle East | Long term (≥ 4 years) |
| Integration of glyphosate-tolerant traits in gene-edited crops | +0.4% | North America and Europe, expanding to Asia-Pacific | Long term (≥ 4 years) |
| Regenerative no-till carbon-credit programmes boost usage | +0.3% | North America and Europe | Medium term (2-4 years) |
| Capacity consolidation stabilizes long-term prices | +0.2% | Global | Short-term (≤ 2 years) |
| Source: Mordor Intelligence | |||
Commercialization of GM Herbicide-Tolerant Crops
China’s 2024 approval of glyphosate-tolerant seed traits opened more than 1 million mu to biotech varieties, echoing long-running adoption in the United States and Brazil. New stacked technologies, such as Bayer’s Vyconic soybeans, tolerant to five herbicides, including glyphosate, promise broader weed-control windows[1]Source: Bayer Communications, “Vyconic Soybeans Bring Five-Way Tolerance,” bayer.com. Continuous trait upgrades ensure herbicide programs remain effective, anchoring long-term glyphosate demand across large acreage crops.
Rising Demand for Effective Weed Control Solutions
Farmers face 530 confirmed herbicide-resistant weed biotypes worldwide, increasing the urgency for reliable broad-spectrum options. Glyphosate’s mode of action, application flexibility, and compatibility with precision spraying platforms make it integral to integrated weed management. In many African markets, generic formulations have improved affordability, driving uptake among smallholders who previously relied on manual weeding.
Expansion of Agricultural Land and Intensified Farming
Brazil anticipates 311 million tons of grain in 2025, up 5.8% year on year, propelled by new acreage and double-cropping. Similar expansion corridors in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa are adopting conservation tillage that depends on glyphosate for pre-plant burndown. As larger farms deploy high-horsepower equipment and GPS mapping, chemical weed control displaces labor-intensive methods, sustaining volume growth even where per-hectare rates moderate.
Integration of Glyphosate-Tolerant Traits in Gene-Edited Crops
CRISPR-enabled point mutations in the EPSPS gene have produced glyphosate-tolerant rapeseed, rice, and chickpeas without foreign DNA insertion[2]Source: PubMed Authors, “CRISPR/Cas9-Engineered Rice Exhibits Enhanced Herbicide Resistance,” pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Many jurisdictions classify these varieties outside strict GMO regulations, shortening approval cycles and encouraging multinational seed firms to add glyphosate resilience to crops previously excluded from biotech pipelines. Wider crop coverage spreads herbicide use beyond corn, soy, and cotton, diversifying the glyphosate market base.
Restraints Impact Analysis
| Restraint | (~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast | Geographic Relevance | Impact Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory restrictions | -0.7% | Europe's core, expanding to other developed markets | Medium term (2-4 years) |
| Shift toward organic and bio-herbicides | -0.5% | Global, led by North America and Europe | Long term (≥ 4 years) |
| Litigation-driven exit risk of branded suppliers | -0.4% | North America, with global supply implications | Short term (≤ 2 years) |
| Accelerating weed resistance in major crop belts | -0.3% | Global, concentrated in intensive farming regions | Medium term (2-4 years) |
| Source: Mordor Intelligence | |||
Regulatory Restrictions
The European Union renewed glyphosate for 10 years in 2023 but gave member states leeway to impose stricter limits. Germany moved from an outright ban to restricted use in 2024, and legal challenges continue. Similar uncertainties have surfaced in New Zealand, where proposals to raise residue limits prompted 3,100 public submissions. Fragmented rules complicate stewardship, raise compliance costs, and may shift demand toward countries with clearer approval frameworks.
Shift Toward Organic and Bio-Herbicides
Brazil’s bio-inputs market reached USD 780 million in 2024 with a 14.5% CAGR, and global bioherbicides could rise to USD 1.84 billion by 2029. Organic wine grapes in California fetched premiums of USD 1,500-1,800 per ton versus USD 550-700 for conventional fruit, incentivizing growers to reduce synthetic herbicide use. Start-ups are trialing natural molecule formulations that target similar pathways, gradually eroding glyphosate usage in high-value specialty crops.
Segment Analysis
By Crop Type: Grains Dominate Despite Oilseed Acceleration
Grains and cereals generated 43.5% of the glyphosate market in 2024, reflecting heavy use in corn and wheat conservation systems worldwide. Continued double-cropping in Brazil and expanded sorghum acreage in China anchor demand. The pulses and oilseeds segment is forecast to post a 5.6% CAGR through 2030 as South American soybean hectares and Indian mustard cultivation rise.
Technology advances such as variable-rate sprayers optimize doses, yet total treated hectares keep volumes steady. Cotton and sugarcane remain important in tropical zones where manual weeding costs are high. Although horticultural producers apply more restrictive regimes, dripline injection, and shielded sprayers maintain a baseline of usage in orchards and vineyards.
Note: Segment shares of all individual segments available upon report purchase
By GMO Adoption: Non-GM Majority Faces GM Acceleration
Non-GM crops retained 52.4% of the 2024 glyphosate market size, reflecting the wide cultivation of conventional wheat, rice, and specialty grains in Europe and Asia. However, GM acreage is expanding at a 4.32% CAGR as stacked-trait soybeans and maize extend into new territories.
China’s green light for domestic glyphosate-tolerant seed varieties should accelerate biotech penetration, lowering barriers in neighboring economies. Gene-edited lines classified as non-GMO in several jurisdictions blur traditional categories, but they support continued herbicide reliance by embedding resistance directly into local cultivars.
Geography Analysis
North America’s 34% share of the glyphosate market in 2024 stems from extensive no-till soy and corn systems, where over 80% of growers depend on herbicides for burndown and in-crop applications. Canada mirrors these practices across prairie wheat and canola, while Mexico’s transition to mechanized maize farming introduces steady incremental demand. Litigation remains the main destabilizer, with pending cases threatening domestic supply if Bayer exits. State-level liability shields enacted in Georgia and other jurisdictions aim to safeguard continued manufacture.
Asia-Pacific is projected to deliver the fastest regional growth at a 5.86% CAGR by 2030. China’s pesticide volumes have stabilized at around 240,000-250,000 tons, yet glyphosate remains a top-10 active ingredient. India’s agrochemical value chain is scaling, and generic glyphosate volumes rise as farmers adopt low-cost weed control. Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand show growing adoption of pre-plant burndown to support double-cropping. Australia’s broadacre cereal farms maintain mature but steady demand, reinforced by precision guidance systems that fine-tune application.
South America ranks second in overall consumption, anchored by Brazil’s 322.3 million-ton grain harvest in 2025, which drives high herbicide intensity. No-till covers more than 35 million hectares, making glyphosate indispensable for grass weed control before planting. Argentina’s currency challenges add price sensitivity but do not diminish acreage reliance. New regional tech hubs, such as Syngenta’s USD 65 million facility in Paulínia, focus on tropical-climate formulations that preserve efficacy under high humidity, supporting long-term growth.
Competitive Landscape
The glyphosate market maintains moderate concentration, with major players Bayer, Zhejiang Wynca, Nantong Jiangshan, and Fuhua Tongda controlling a substantial portion of technical-grade production. Bayer's USD 16 billion litigation provisions have created significant market uncertainty regarding its position, and any potential withdrawal from the market could severely disrupt formulator supply chains and create challenges for downstream manufacturers.
Chinese manufacturers have implemented coordinated facility shutdowns in response to stringent environmental audits, effectively reducing market oversupply and supporting price stability across the industry. Companies maintaining diverse product portfolios have gained operational flexibility in the market, as evidenced by FMC's strategic partnership with Bayer to distribute Isoflex herbicide across 30 million hectares of EU cereals, successfully integrating new action modes with existing glyphosate applications.
Industry organizations, including the Modern Ag Alliance, continue to advocate for science-based regulatory assessments to maintain glyphosate availability in agricultural markets. Digital agriculture platforms have enhanced product value proposition by incorporating comprehensive tank-mix guidance, detailed residual analysis, and advanced drift-control recommendations, resulting in stronger and more sustainable customer relationships throughout the supply chain.
Glyphosate Industry Leaders
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BASF SE
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Syngenta AG
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Wynca Group
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Bayer AG
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UPL Ltd
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Recent Industry Developments
- May 2025: Bayer signals potential end to glyphosate production within months if litigation risks remain unresolved, intensifying supply-security concerns, Environmental Health News.
- May 2025: Georgia passes a statute limiting pesticide manufacturer liability, becoming the first of 11 US states to advance such protections, High Plains Journal.
- March 2025: FMC and Bayer partner to commercialize Isoflex herbicide on 30 million hectares of European Union winter cereals.
- April 2024: China approves glyphosate-tolerant crop herbicides from Jiangshan and Wynca.
Research Methodology Framework and Report Scope
Market Definitions and Key Coverage
Mordor Intelligence defines the glyphosate herbicide market as the sale value of technical-grade and formulated glyphosate products used for crop and non-crop weed control, tracked at the point they leave manufacturers or major formulators and flow through agricultural input channels worldwide.
Scope exclusion: Products blended with other active ingredients where glyphosate is less than 50 percent of the formulation are kept out to avoid double counting.
Segmentation Overview
- By Crop Type
- Grains and Cereals
- Pulses and Oilseeds
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Commercial Crops
- Other Crops
- By GMO Adoption
- GM Crops
- Non-GM Crops
- By Geography
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Middle East
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Turkey
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- Rest of Africa
- North America
Detailed Research Methodology and Data Validation
Primary Research
Mordor interview teams spoke with farm-input distributors, large growers, regional procurement heads, and regulatory officers across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. These dialogues verified application rates, discount structures, and impending policy shifts, filling gaps left by desk work and guiding our final assumptions.
Desk Research
Our analysts began with tier-1 public datasets such as FAOSTAT planted-area files, USDA-NASS pesticide use surveys, Eurostat COMEXT trade codes, and ISAAA biotech-acreage briefs, which anchor volume estimates across regions. We layered these with regulatory dockets from the US EPA, EFSA, and Brazil's MAPA to flag ban or usage-cap timelines, and then scanned academic journals like Weed Science for resistance-incidence trends. Company disclosures, investor decks, and press releases provided pricing guidance, which was cross-checked in D&B Hoovers and shipment traces from Volza. The sources cited above illustrate the mix; many others informed smaller clarifications.
Market-Sizing & Forecasting
A top-down model converted production, import, and export tonnage into formulated-product revenue through regional average selling prices. Supplier roll-ups and distributor channel checks provided a bottom-up sense check, and the two views were reconciled. Key variables, including GM-crop acreage, glyphosate technical price index, Chinese capacity additions, weed-resistance prevalence, and exchange-rate movements, drive the base year and enable forecasts. Multivariate regression projects demand, while scenario analysis tests regulatory or price-shock sensitivities. Where bottom-up gaps appeared (for example, minor African distributors), we applied regional ratios derived from interviews before re-testing totals.
Data Validation & Update Cycle
Outputs pass variance screens against historical price-volume elasticities, peer reviews by senior analysts, and anomaly checks versus independent indicators. The model refreshes each year, and mid-cycle updates trigger when major regulatory or supply events occur.
Why Mordor's Glyphosate Baseline Commands Reliability
Published estimates often diverge because firms vary in scope choices, price assumptions, and refresh timing.
Key gap drivers include whether non-crop uses are bundled, how branded mark-ups are handled, and if Chinese export volumes are fully captured. Some publishers also roll forward earlier datasets without live interviews, whereas Mordor analysts revisit acreage, price, and policy inputs every cycle.
Benchmark comparison
| Market Size | Anonymized source | Primary gap driver |
|---|---|---|
| USD 9.5 B (2025) | Mordor Intelligence | - |
| USD 8.98 B (2024) | Global Consultancy A | Omits roadside and rail-corridor applications, narrower scope |
| USD 10.92 B (2024) | Regional Consultancy B | Adds distributor mark-ups and bundled salts, inflating value |
| USD 9.51 B (2024) | Trade Journal C | Limited primary validation; projects high CAGR from unverified resistance data |
In sum, Mordor's discipline in aligning clear scope, multi-source variables, and annual interview loops delivers a balanced, transparent baseline that decision-makers can retrace and trust.
Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current size of the glyphosate market?
The glyphosate market is valued at USD 9.5 billion in 2025 and is forecast to hit USD 11 billion by 2030 at a 3.6% CAGR.
Which region holds the largest glyphosate market share?
North America leads with 34% of global revenue in 2024, driven by extensive adoption in corn and soybean conservation systems.
Why is Asia-Pacific the fastest-growing region for glyphosate?
Rapid mechanization, expanding farmland, and recent approvals for biotech crops lift demand, supporting a 5.86% CAGR through 2030.
How are regulatory actions affecting glyphosate demand?
EU member-state restrictions and ongoing litigation introduce uncertainty, trimming predicted CAGR by 0.7% yet not reversing overall growth.
What role do gene-edited crops play in glyphosate’s future?
CRISPR-enabled herbicide tolerance is broadening crop coverage and easing regulatory hurdles, reinforcing long-term reliance on glyphosate programs.
Could supply shortages emerge if Bayer exits production?
Yes, Bayer supplies a significant share of branded formulations; a withdrawal would heighten dependence on Chinese technical-grade exports and tighten global availability.
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