U.S.: Herbicide Market 2025

Herbicide Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. herbicide market expanded notably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.6% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Herbicide Production in the U.S.

In value terms, herbicide production expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -5.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Herbicide Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Herbicide exports from the United States declined to X tons in 2021, which is down by -4.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, herbicide exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for herbicide exports from the United States, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, herbicide exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), fivefold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+7.4% per year) and Argentina (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest markets for herbicide exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +9.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average herbicide export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Herbicide Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, herbicide imports into the United States expanded significantly to X tons, increasing by 11% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +23.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 54%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, herbicide imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +19.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 25%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the UK (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of herbicide imports to the United States, together comprising 61% of total imports. Colombia, Poland, Germany, Israel, Canada and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest herbicide suppliers to the United States were Germany ($X), India ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Colombia, Israel, Canada, Poland and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +25.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average herbicide import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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