세계 글루포시네이트 시장 규모는 2024년 26억 달러에 달했습니다. 향후 IMARC Group은 시장이 2033년까지 50억 달러에 달하고, 2025-2033년 6.97%의 연평균 성장률(CAGR)을 보일 것으로 전망하고 있습니다. 이 시장은 특히 농업 분야에서 효과적인 제초제에 대한 수요 증가로 인해 안정적인 성장세를 보이고 있습니다. 또한, 유전자 변형 작물 채택 증가, 대체 제초제에 대한 엄격한 규제, 지속 가능한 농법의 발전은 주요 지역에서 시장 확대를 더욱 촉진하고 있습니다.
유전자 변형 작물 채택 증가
세계 글루포시네이트 시장의 주요 동향 중 하나는 유전자 변형(GM) 작물 재배 증가입니다. 업계 보고서에 따르면, 2023년 세계 유전자변형 작물 재배 면적은 1.9% 증가하여 2억 626만㎡에 달할 것으로 예측됩니다. 또한, GM 작물의 성장은 주로 남미가 주도하고 있습니다. 글루포시네이트는 면화, 옥수수, 콩 등 제초제 내성을 가진 GM 작물에 주로 활용되고 있습니다. 또한, GM 작물의 상업적 이용을 승인하는 국가가 점차 늘어남에 따라 글루포시네이트에 대한 요구도 눈에 띄게 증가하고 있습니다. 또한, 이 제초제는 작물에 해를 끼치지 않고 광범위한 잡초를 방제할 수 있기 때문에 경작자들 사이에서 선호되는 선택이 되어 시장 확대에 크게 박차를 가하고 글루포시네이트 시장의 긍정적인 전망에 기여하고 있습니다.
지속 가능한 농업 관행에 대한 중요성 증가
글루포시네이트 시장을 적극적으로 주도하고 있는 주요 신흥 트렌드는 지속가능성입니다. 전 세계적으로 환경에 대한 관심과 규제가 강화됨에 따라 농업 사업자와 농부들은 현재 환경에 미치는 영향을 최소화하는 제초제 활용을 중요하게 여기고 있습니다. 그 결과, 글루포시네이트는 대체 제초제에 비해 잔류 영향이 적고 생분해성이 우수하여 빠르게 성장하고 있습니다. 업계 보고에 따르면, 글루포시네이트는 토양에서 불활성 상태로 유지되고 미생물에 의해 빠르게 분해되기 때문에 30년간 안전하게 이용되어 왔습니다고 합니다. 또한, 이 제초제는 100가지 이상의 작물의 건강한 재배를 촉진했습니다. 또한, 물과 토양을 보존하는 기술인 무경운 농법을 장려합니다. 이러한 지속 가능한 농업 관행과의 연계로 글루포시네이트는 친환경 잡초 관리를 원하는 작물 시장에서 선호되는 솔루션으로 자리매김하고 있습니다.
제초제 내성 관리의 혁신
제초제 내성 관리는 세계 글루포시네이트 시장을 형성하는 중요한 추세입니다. 잡초가 글리포세이트와 같은 제초제에 대한 내성을 빠르게 개발함에 따라 농부들은 효율적인 대안으로 글루포시네이트를 선택하게 되었습니다. 2023년 4월 Agronomy지에 게재된 연구 논문에 따르면, 콩의 수확량을 헥타르당 12-27kg 감소시키는 가장 방제가 어려운 잡초 중 하나인 E. colona가 글리포세이트에 내성을 가지고 있는 것으로 밝혀졌습니다. 그 결과, 글루포시네이트의 채택이 촉진되었습니다. 또한, 글루포시네이트는 저항성 잡초 종을 방제할 수 있기 때문에 특히 저항성이 가장 큰 문제인 지역에서 널리 사용되고 있습니다. 또한, 이러한 추세는 제초제 개발의 연구 개발 노력을 촉진하고 있으며, 주요 기업들은 글루포시네이트의 효능을 높이고 지속가능성을 유지하면서 저항성을 관리할 수 있는 새로운 제형 개발에 주력하고 있습니다.
The global glufosinate market size reached USD 2.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 5.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.97% during 2025-2033. The market is witnessing stable growth, mainly driven by escalating demand for effective herbicides, especially in agriculture. In addition, increased adoption of genetically modified crops, strict regulations on alternative herbicides, and advancements in sustainable farming practices further bolster the market's expansion across key regions.
Increasing Adoption of Genetically Modified Crops
One of the key trends in the global glufosinate market is the increasing cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops. As per industry reports, global area for GM cultivation increased by 1.9% in 2023, reaching 206.26 million. Furthermore, GM crops growth was chiefly driven by South America. Glufosinate is predominantly leveraged in GM crops that are produced to have herbicide-resistant characteristic, such as cotton, corn, and soybean. Moreover, as more nations are gradually approving the commercial utilization of GM crops, the requirement for glufosinate is notably escalating. In addition, the efficacy of this herbicide in controlling a broad range of weeds without causing any damage to the crops establishes it as a preferable choice among cultivators, significantly fueling market expansion and contributing to the positive glufosinate market outlook.
Heightened Emphasis on Sustainable Agricultural Practices
A major emerging trend that is actively steering the glufosinate market is sustainability. As the environmental concerns and regulatory restrictions are intensifying globally, the agricultural businesses and farmers are currently emphasizing on utilizing herbicides that have minimum environmental impact. As a result, glufosinate is rapidly gaining momentum due to its lower residual impacts and excellent biodegradability in comparison to alternative herbicides. As per industry reports, glufosinate has a proven record of 30 years of safe utilization as it remains inactive in soil and is quickly degraded by micro-organisms. Moreover, this herbicide has facilitated the healthy cultivation of more than 100 crops. In addition, it facilitates the no-till farming, a technique that aids the conservation of water and soil. This magnified alignment with sustainable agricultural practices positions glufosinate as a preferred solution in crop markets seeking environmentally friendly weed management.
Innovations in Herbicide Resistance Management
The management of herbicide resistance is a crucial trend shaping the global glufosinate market. With weeds rapidly developing resistance to herbicides, such as glyphosate, farmers are increasingly opting for glufosinate as an efficient alternative. According to a research article published in the journal Agronomy, in April 2023, E. colona, one of the most difficult to control weed, which can lower soyabean yield by 12 to 27kg per hectare, is found to be resistant against glyphosate. Resultantly, this has prompted the adoption of glufosinate. In addition, the ability of glufosinate to control weed species with resistant properties has fueled its extensive usage, especially in regions where resistance is the prime challenge. Moreover, this inclination is encouraging research and development efforts in herbicide development, with major companies emphasizing on enhancing the efficacy of glufosinate and formulating new products to manage resistant while adhering to sustainability.
Oilseeds and pulses accounts for the majority of the market share
Oilseeds and pulses is the leading segment in the global glufosinate market mainly due to their widespread cultivation globally. The escalating demand for oilseed crop, including sunflower, canola, and soyabean, has propelled the demand for herbicides with high efficacy, such as glufosinate. Moreover, such crops profit substantially from glufosinate's capability to inhibit a broad range of weeds, enhancing both quality and yield. In addition, the heightening cultivation of genetically modified (GM) oilseeds further solidifies this segment's domination in the global glufosinate market.
Soluble (liquid) concentrate holds the largest share of the industry
Soluble (liquid) concentrate is the dominant formulation type in the global market, preferred for its exceptional efficiency and ease of application. This formulation facilitates the easy blending with water, offering homogenous coverage and better crop infiltration. In addition, it is also preferred for its broad-scale farming operations where effective and quick herbicide application is requisite. Moreover, the requirement for liquid concentrates is fueling, chiefly driven by their excellent compatibility with numerous spraying technologies, establishing them as an ideal choice among commercial cultivators as well as farmers.
Herbicides represent the leading market segment
Herbicides account for the largest application segment, principally driven by the accelerating demand for efficient weed management in farming practices. Glufosinate is extensively leveraged as a non-selective variety of herbicide, providing control over a wide spectrum of weeds in numerous crop types, such as pulses, oilseeds, and cereals. Moreover, the amplifying adoption of herbicide is further boosted by its crucial role in countering weed resistance and its efficacy in no-till agricultural practices. In addition, this application segment is expanding significantly as global need for high-yield and sustainable crop production soars.
North America leads the market, accounting for the largest glufosinate market share
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America represents the largest regional market for glufosinate.
North America has emerged as the leading regional market for glufosinate, mainly driven by the widespread cultivation of GM crops, especially in the countries like Canada and the U.S. According to industry reports, the U.S. accounts for the 38% of the global GM crop cultivation. Moreover, five countries grow 91% of total GM crops around the world, including Canada and the U.S. The region's expansive agricultural sector, combined with elevated utilization rates of herbicides for efficient weed management, fortifies its leadership. In addition, North America's stringent regulatory standards endorse the usage of glufosinate as a safer alternative to various prohibited herbicides. Furthermore, the escalating awareness regarding sustainable cultivation methods and the presence of major companies further reinforce the region's position as the dominant regional market.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)