Europe Herbicide Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The Europe Herbicide Market is segmented by Application Mode (Chemigation, Foliar, Fumigation, Soil Treatment), by Crop Type (Commercial Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, Turf & Ornamental) and by Country (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom). The report offers market size in both market value in USD and market volume in metric ton. Further, the report includes a market split by application mode and crop types.

Europe Herbicide Market Size

Europe Herbicide Market Summary
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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 5.49 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 6.68 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Application Mode Soil Treatment
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 4.01 %
svg icon Largest Share by Country France
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

Key Players

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Europe Herbicide Market Analysis

The Europe Herbicide Market size is estimated at 5.49 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 6.68 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.01% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

5.49 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

6.68 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

-0.91 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

4.01 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Application Mode

46.64 %

value share, Soil Treatment, 2023

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Soil treatment can help control troublesome weeds at early stages, like seeds and seedlings. It is also useful to slow down the development of herbicide resistance.

Largest Segment by Crop Type

62.03 %

value share, Grains & Cereals, 2023

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Grains and cereals consumed the largest portion of herbicides as they are susceptible to various problematic weeds like Echinochloa, Cyperus, Scirpus juncoides, and sedges.

Largest Segment By Country

22.01 %

value share, France, 2023

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Increasing yield losses due to weeds, shortage of labor, increased wages, and problems in manual weeding practices have propelled the herbicides market in the country.

Leading Market Player 1

18.16 %

market share, Bayer AG, 2022

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Bayer has partnered with Oerth Bio to develop next-generation crop protection products based on Oerth Bio's innovative protein degradation technology.

Leading Market Player 2

16.36 %

market share, Syngenta Group, 2022

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Syngenta focuses on innovative technologies like AIR TM technology, a herbicide tolerance system for sunflower cultivation in Europe to manage herbicide resistance.

In Europe, soil treatment holds the utmost importance as the primary mode of herbicide application

  • In Europe, various modes of herbicide application are employed to efficiently manage weeds in agriculture. By selecting appropriate application methods, farmers can achieve cost-effective solutions, ensuring precise coverage of targeted areas and minimizing wastage. This enhanced efficiency optimizes herbicide usage, ultimately leading to reduced input costs for farmers.
  • In agricultural practices, soil application stands out as the predominant mode of herbicide usage, which represented 48.2% of the total herbicide application segment in 2022. This method is majorly employed in the cultivation of grains and cereals, which holds the largest market share at 62.0%. The preference for soil treatment of herbicides is driven by their efficacy in protecting the quality of grains and cereals by preventing or minimizing weed growth. They are effective in controlling weeds during their pre-emergent and early growth stages.
  • Furthermore, the foliar application method secured the second-largest market share by value, which accounted for 30.6% in 2022. This application technique has proven to be advantageous for weed control, particularly in crops that require accurate targeting, for instance, when applied directly onto the leaves of target plants. This method is effective for controlling post-emergence weeds and is commonly used in many agricultural crops.
  • In the European agricultural sector, herbicide usage is focused on optimizing crop productivity and enhancing overall profitability. The market is expected to witness significant growth, with a projected CAGR of 4.1% in terms of the US herbicide market share.
Europe Herbicide Market

Growing weed infestations in major crops like wheat, maize, and sugar beet and extending cultivation area under this crops may drive the market

  • Apart from fungal diseases and insect pests, weeds are becoming a threat to the European agriculture sector, causing huge damage to the major crops in the region. The consumption of herbicides in the region occupied a majority market share, which accounted for 34.7% of the European crop protection chemical market, with a market value of USD 4.93 billion in 2022.
  • Grains and cereal crops dominated the European herbicide market with a 61.7% market share in 2022. This dominance was attributed to the higher cultivation area and increased weed infections in these crops. There are numerous weed species causing crop losses. According to an experiment conducted, researchers found 108 weed species in France's wheat crops, and 197 weed species were found in five European countries' wheat cultivations (Denmark, Finland, Germany, Latvia, and Sweden). These increased weed species caused damage to major crops such as wheat, maize, sugar beet, and other crops. On average, every year, uncontrolled weeds cause wheat crop loss of 25-30%, maize crop loss of 60-85%, and sugar beet crop loss of 90-95%.
  • The application of herbicide products through soil treatment is gaining popularity in European countries. This application mode occupied a major market share of 48.2% in 2022. The dominance is majorly related to the effectiveness of controlling weeds in the early growth stage, which could give more strength to the crops for faster germination, reducing the herbicide's necessity in the later stages. Due to these benefits, the application mode is projected to grow, registering an estimated CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period.
  • The European herbicides market is anticipated to grow, registering a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast, driven by increased weed infestations in major crops.

Europe Herbicide Market Trends

Farmers are expected to increasingly rely on herbicides as a key tool to manage weed challenges

  • Europe has experienced substantial growth in the consumption of herbicides, primarily driven by various factors. One significant factor is the shortage of workers available for manual weeding, as millions of people have migrated from rural to urban areas. As a result, herbicide usage has emerged as an effective and cost-efficient method to enhance both the quality and quantity of crop yields. This trend was particularly notable from 2019 to 2022, with herbicide consumption in the region increasing by 31.4%.
  • Among European countries, Germany and France have high herbicide usage rates compared to others in the region. In 2022, Germany recorded a usage rate of 3.1 thousand per hectare, while France followed closely with 2.8 thousand per hectare. These countries heavily rely on the application of chemical pesticides, including herbicides, to ensure the stability, quantity, and food security of their agricultural production. The persistence and adaptability of weeds have necessitated higher rates of herbicide application in these regions.
  • Furthermore, the increasing European population has projected a rapid growth in food demand over the next three decades. Consequently, the demand for herbicides is also expected to rise to meet the increasing need for food production by increasing the yield and protecting crops from harmful weeds.
  • Therefore, the rising demand for food, labor shortages, and climate change are expected to drive the consumption of herbicides during the forecast period (2023-2029). Farmers will increasingly rely on herbicides as a key tool over the coming years to address these challenges and meet the increasing food demand, ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity.
Europe Herbicide Market

Among countries in Europe, the price of glyphosate in 2022 was highest in Germany and France, priced at USD 1.15 thousand per metric ton

  • In 2022, Metribuzin was valued at USD 16.7 thousand per metric ton. It represents a synthetic organic compound widely utilized as a herbicide with selective control over specific broadleaf weeds and grassy weed species. The applications of Metribuzin are used in vegetable and field crops, turf grasses in recreational areas, and non-crop areas. Its available formulations include wettable powder, emulsifiable concentrate, water-dispersible granules (dry flowable), and flowable concentrate. Various methods, such as aerial, chemigation, and ground application, are employed for Metribuzin's application.
  • Pendimethalin is a pre-emergence herbicide with residual activities that deliver broad-spectrum control against annual grasses and broadleaf weeds across different crops, including horticultural, turf, and forestry. Its primary mode of action involves inhibiting cell division and elongation in susceptible weeds, thus impeding root and shoot growth. In 2022, this herbicide was priced at USD 3.3 thousand per metric ton.
  • Glyphosate-based herbicides maintain their position as the most widely used herbicide in Europe, which accounts for 33% of the EU herbicide market. In 2022, the price of glyphosate-based herbicides stood at USD 1.2 thousand per metric ton. The usage of glyphosate-based herbicides continues to witness significant growth, while sales in Europe, especially in larger agricultural member states of the European Union, remain substantial. Data from the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) indicates a general increase in farmers' spending on pesticides.
  • Among EU countries, the price of glyphosate in 2022 was highest in Germany and France, each priced at USD 1.15 thousand per metric ton, followed by the United Kingdom at USD 1.14 thousand per metric ton.
Europe Herbicide Market

Europe Herbicide Industry Overview

The Europe Herbicide Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 60.81%. The major players in this market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, Nufarm Ltd and Syngenta Group (sorted alphabetically).

Europe Herbicide Market Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. Bayer AG

  3. Corteva Agriscience

  4. Nufarm Ltd

  5. Syngenta Group

Europe Herbicide Market Concentration

Other important companies include ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., FMC Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd, UPL Limited, Wynca Group (Wynca Chemicals).

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Europe Herbicide Market News

  • December 2023: ADAMA introduced its most advanced cross-spectrum herbicide called Kampai for the grain business. The new product provides the broadest application window for broadleaf and narrow-leaf weed control for cereal crops.
  • January 2023: Bayer formed a new partnership with Oerth Bio to enhance crop protection technology and create more eco-friendly crop protection solutions.
  • November 2022: Syngenta launched the new A.I.R. TM technology, which is the most powerful herbicide tolerance system for sunflower agriculture that helps farmers in Europe overcome the difficulties associated with weed management.

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Europe Herbicide Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  4. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Consumption Of Pesticide Per Hectare

    2. 2.2. Pricing Analysis For Active Ingredients

    3. 2.3. Regulatory Framework

      1. 2.3.1. France

      2. 2.3.2. Germany

      3. 2.3.3. Italy

      4. 2.3.4. Netherlands

      5. 2.3.5. Russia

      6. 2.3.6. Spain

      7. 2.3.7. Ukraine

      8. 2.3.8. United Kingdom

    4. 2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  5. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Application Mode

      1. 3.1.1. Chemigation

      2. 3.1.2. Foliar

      3. 3.1.3. Fumigation

      4. 3.1.4. Soil Treatment

    2. 3.2. Crop Type

      1. 3.2.1. Commercial Crops

      2. 3.2.2. Fruits & Vegetables

      3. 3.2.3. Grains & Cereals

      4. 3.2.4. Pulses & Oilseeds

      5. 3.2.5. Turf & Ornamental

    3. 3.3. Country

      1. 3.3.1. France

      2. 3.3.2. Germany

      3. 3.3.3. Italy

      4. 3.3.4. Netherlands

      5. 3.3.5. Russia

      6. 3.3.6. Spain

      7. 3.3.7. Ukraine

      8. 3.3.8. United Kingdom

      9. 3.3.9. Rest of Europe

  6. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and analysis of Recent Developments)

      1. 4.4.1. ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.

      2. 4.4.2. BASF SE

      3. 4.4.3. Bayer AG

      4. 4.4.4. Corteva Agriscience

      5. 4.4.5. FMC Corporation

      6. 4.4.6. Nufarm Ltd

      7. 4.4.7. Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd

      8. 4.4.8. Syngenta Group

      9. 4.4.9. UPL Limited

      10. 4.4.10. Wynca Group (Wynca Chemicals)

  7. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CEOS

  8. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE, GRAMS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. HERBICIDE VOLUME METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE VALUE USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOLIAR BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FUMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SOIL TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF COMMERCIAL CROPS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PULSES & OILSEEDS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF TURF & ORNAMENTAL BY APPLICATION MODE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF HERBICIDE BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRANCE, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY FRANCE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRANCE BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GERMANY, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY GERMANY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF GERMANY BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY ITALY, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY ITALY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ITALY BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY NETHERLANDS, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY NETHERLANDS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF NETHERLANDS BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY RUSSIA, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY RUSSIA, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF RUSSIA BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY SPAIN, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY SPAIN, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SPAIN BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY UKRAINE, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY UKRAINE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF UKRAINE BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY UNITED KINGDOM, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY UNITED KINGDOM, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 67:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF UNITED KINGDOM BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF EUROPE, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. HERBICIDE CONSUMED BY REST OF EUROPE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF REST OF EUROPE BY CROP TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 71:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, EUROPE, 2017-2022
  1. Figure 72:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, EUROPE, 2017-2022
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  2. MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, EUROPE 2023

Europe Herbicide Industry Segmentation

Chemigation, Foliar, Fumigation, Soil Treatment are covered as segments by Application Mode. Commercial Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, Turf & Ornamental are covered as segments by Crop Type. France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom are covered as segments by Country.

  • In Europe, various modes of herbicide application are employed to efficiently manage weeds in agriculture. By selecting appropriate application methods, farmers can achieve cost-effective solutions, ensuring precise coverage of targeted areas and minimizing wastage. This enhanced efficiency optimizes herbicide usage, ultimately leading to reduced input costs for farmers.
  • In agricultural practices, soil application stands out as the predominant mode of herbicide usage, which represented 48.2% of the total herbicide application segment in 2022. This method is majorly employed in the cultivation of grains and cereals, which holds the largest market share at 62.0%. The preference for soil treatment of herbicides is driven by their efficacy in protecting the quality of grains and cereals by preventing or minimizing weed growth. They are effective in controlling weeds during their pre-emergent and early growth stages.
  • Furthermore, the foliar application method secured the second-largest market share by value, which accounted for 30.6% in 2022. This application technique has proven to be advantageous for weed control, particularly in crops that require accurate targeting, for instance, when applied directly onto the leaves of target plants. This method is effective for controlling post-emergence weeds and is commonly used in many agricultural crops.
  • In the European agricultural sector, herbicide usage is focused on optimizing crop productivity and enhancing overall profitability. The market is expected to witness significant growth, with a projected CAGR of 4.1% in terms of the US herbicide market share.
Application Mode
Chemigation
Foliar
Fumigation
Soil Treatment
Crop Type
Commercial Crops
Fruits & Vegetables
Grains & Cereals
Pulses & Oilseeds
Turf & Ornamental
Country
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
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Market Definition

  • Function - Herbicides are chemicals used to control or prevent weeds from preventing crop growth and yield loss.
  • Application Mode - Foliar, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment, Chemigation, and Fumigation are the different type of application modes through which crop protection chemicals are applied to the crops.
  • Crop Type - This represents the consumption of crop protection chemicals by Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, Turf, and Ornamental crops.
Keyword Definition
IWM​ Integrated weed management (IWM) is an approach to incorporate multiple weed control techniques throughout the growing season to give producers the best opportunity to control problematic weeds.​
Host​ Hosts are the plants that form relationships with beneficial microorganisms and help them colonize.​
Pathogen​ A disease-causing organism.​
Herbigation​ Herbigation is an effective method of applying herbicides through irrigation systems.​
Maximum residue levels (MRL)​ Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is the maximum allowed limit of pesticide residue in food or feed obtained from plants and animals.
IoT​ The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud.​
Herbicide-tolerant varieties (HTVs)​ Herbicide-tolerant varieties are plant species that have been genetically engineered to be resistant to herbicides used on crops.​
Chemigation​ Chemigation is a method of applying pesticides to crops through an irrigation system.​
Crop Protection​ Crop protection is a method of protecting crop yields from different pests, including insects, weeds, plant diseases, and others that cause damage to agricultural crops.​
Seed Treatment​ Seed treatment helps to disinfect seeds or seedlings from seed-borne or soil-borne pests. Crop protection chemicals, such as fungicides, insecticides, or nematicides, are commonly used for seed treatment.
Fumigation​ Fumigation is the application of crop protection chemicals in gaseous form to control pests.
Bait ​A bait is a food or other material used to lure a pest and kill it through various methods, including poisoning.
Contact Fungicide​ Contact pesticides prevent crop contamination and combat fungal pathogens.​ They act on pests (fungi) only when they come in contact with the pests.
Systemic Fungicide​ A systemic fungicide is a compound taken up by a plant and then translocated within the plant, thus protecting the plant from attack by pathogens.​
Mass Drug Administration (MDA)​ Mass drug administration is the strategy to control or eliminate many neglected tropical diseases​.
Mollusks​ Mollusks are pests that feed on crops, causing crop damage and yield loss. Mollusks include octopi, squid, snails, and slugs.
Pre-emergence Herbicide​ Preemergence herbicides are a form of chemical weed control that prevents germinated weed seedlings from becoming established.​
Post-emergence Herbicide​ Postemergence herbicides are applied to the agricultural field to control weeds after emergence (germination) of seeds or seedlings.​
Active Ingredients​ Active ingredients are the chemicals in pesticide products that kill, control, or repel pests.​
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)​ The Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues​.
Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) ​ The WSSA, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds​.
Suspension concentrate​ Suspension concentrate (SC) is one of the formulations of crop protection chemicals with solid active ingredients dispersed in water.​
Wettable powder​ A wettable powder (WP) is a powder formulation that forms a suspension when mixed with water prior to spraying. ​
Emulsifiable concentrate ​ Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) is a concentrated liquid formulation of pesticide that needs to be diluted with water to create a spray solution.​
Plant-parasitic nematodes ​ Parasitic Nematodes feed on the roots of crops, causing damage to the roots. These damages allow for easy plant infestation by soil-borne pathogens, which results in crop or yield loss.
Australian Weeds Strategy (AWS)​ The Australian Weeds Strategy, owned by the Environment and Invasives Committee, provides national guidance on weed management.​
Weed Science Society of Japan (WSSJ) ​ WSSJ aims to contribute to the prevention of weed damage and the utilization of weed value by providing the chance for research presentation and information exchange.​
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Europe Herbicide Market Research FAQs

The Europe Herbicide Market size is expected to reach USD 5.49 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.01% to reach USD 6.68 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Europe Herbicide Market size is expected to reach USD 5.49 billion.

BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, Nufarm Ltd and Syngenta Group are the major companies operating in the Europe Herbicide Market.

In the Europe Herbicide Market, the Soil Treatment segment accounts for the largest share by application mode.

In 2024, France accounts for the largest share by country in the Europe Herbicide Market.

In 2023, the Europe Herbicide Market size was estimated at 5.49 billion. The report covers the Europe Herbicide Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe Herbicide Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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