Global Dicamba Herbicide Market Size By Time of Application (Pre-Emergence, Post-Emergence), By Physical Form (Liquid, Dry), By Formulation (Acid, Salt), By Crop Type (Oilseeds And Pulses, Cereals And Grains), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Dicamba Herbicide Market Size And Forecast

Dicamba Herbicide Market size was valued at USD 5.33 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 11.87 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.53% from 2024 to 2031.

Dicamba Herbicide Market is being driven by shrinking arable land, changing climatic conditions, and a rise in the popularity of pre-emergence herbicides. The Global Dicamba Herbicide Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Dicamba Herbicide Market Definition

Dicamba is being used in non-commercial and home applications to control broadleaf weeds. Inhalation or dermal absorption of this substance can make humans sick. Dicamba Herbicide Market is dominated by the agriculture business. Most agricultural applications on the market now use dicamba instead of glyphosate. The Dicamba Herbicide Market will profit greatly from increased information about agricultural production. The vapor pressure of a chemical can be used to determine its propensity for volatilization. Volatilization is more likely with herbicides with greater vapor pressure. Dicamba is less volatile than clomazone but more volatile than the herbicide active components glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D, and trifluralin.

The great propensity for volatility isn’t the only element driving large-scale dicamba harm. The extremely high sensitivity of soybean to dicamba, the presence of more susceptible vegetation during a post-emergence application timing (trifluralin and clomazone are applied at preemergence), and more field areas treated with dicamba compared to some other volatile herbicides all contribute to the high frequency of dicamba injury observed in soybean compared to these other herbicides. Dicamba is a soil pesticide that is fairly persistent. Dicamba is more likely to decompose quickly in soils with rich microbial populations, although it takes longer to degrade in hardwood forests and wetlands.

The great propensity for volatility isn’t the only element driving large-scale dicamba harm. The sorption of dicamba in acidic and highly organic soil layers is likely to blame for the slower than expected field dispersion. Dicamba is an herbicide that kills both annual and perennial broadleaf weeds. Weed management for grain crops and turf areas is its main commercial application. It’s also used to keep brush and bracken out of pastures, as well as legumes and cactus under control. In rangeland land and other noncrop areas, dicamba can be used in conjunction with a phenoxy herbicide or with other herbicides to manage weeds (fence rows, roadways, and wastage). Dicamba is harmful to coniferous trees, while it is less dangerous to grasses in general.

Global Dicamba Herbicide Market Overview

Dicamba herbicide is a widely used weed killer that is extremely soluble in water. This pesticide is used to control broadleaf plant growth that is undesired. Dicamba herbicides increase crop productivity and operate as auxin-like plant hormones. Herbicides containing dicamba have been on the market for more than 40 years. This indicates that the farmers have increasingly gained confidence in the product. The growing use of herbicides in the cultivation of genetically modified crops, rising awareness of herbicide benefits, rising demand for ISO-approved agrochemicals, and rising global consumption of fruits and vegetables will all contribute to the growth of the Dicamba Herbicide Market.

Other important factors promoting the growth of the Dicamba Herbicide Market include rising concerns about food safety, a shift in consumption pattern due to a fast-paced lifestyle, increasing rate of industrialization, increasing growth of bacteria and other unwanted growing around crops, and rising expenditure for research and development proficiencies in regards to new product launches. The Dicamba Herbicide Market will see lucrative and remunerative growth prospects as precision farming and protected agriculture become more popular, as well as an increase in demand for healthy and organic foods. However, side effects from direct contacts, such as breathing issues, skin rashes, and dizziness, will represent a significant barrier to the Dicamba Herbicide Market’s expansion.

In addition, changing raw material costs, a lack of awareness, herbicide drift produced by vaporization and blanket spray, and a lack of essential infrastructural facilities in developing nations may inhibit the growth rate of the dicamba herbicide industry. According to the United States Census Bureau, the global population will reach 9 billion by 2044, a rise of 50% in 45 years. The major area of worry is meeting the growing population’s food needs while farmland continues to diminish. Furthermore, the spread of numerous pests across crops is lowering crop yield. As a result, crop protection chemicals, such as herbicides, are in high demand to achieve this global food security.

Because of its capacity to suppress the growth of perennial weeds in crops, dicamba herbicides are being used more frequently as a pre-emergence herbicide in agriculture around the world. Dicamba, a growth-controlling herbicide, is used to selectively control invasive broadleaf plants like Palmer amaranth, sometimes known as pigweed. Pigweed is a widespread annoyance in the agricultural industry, with soybeans bearing the brunt of the infestation. There are a variety of dicamba products on the market, but only those designated for dicamba cotton can be lawfully used. XtendiMax, Engenia, FeXapan, and Cavium have currently approved dicamba products. Dicamba cotton cannot be treated using standard Banvel-type or Clarity-type products.

Global Dicamba Herbicide Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Dicamba Herbicide Market is segmented on the basis of Time of Application, Physical Form, Formulation, Crop Type, And Geography.

Dicamba Herbicide Market, By Time of Application

• Pre-Emergence• Post-Emergence

Based on Time of Application, the market is segmented into Pre-Emergence and Post-Emergence. Herbicides that inhibit seed germination are known as pre-emergent herbicides. Crabgrass and other weeds are frequently targeted. Pre-emergent prevents unwanted weed seeds from germinating. Herbicides sprayed late in the spring when new weeds are small and actively growing, perform best. Because actively growing weeds are more likely to absorb the herbicide and disseminate it throughout the weed, all the way down to its roots, it is much easier to remove little weeds.

Dicamba Herbicide Market, By Physical Form

• Liquid• Dry

Based on Physical Form, the market is segmented into Liquid and Dry. Herbicides for pre-emergent use are available in liquid or granular form. Compared to granular pre-emergent herbicides, liquid pre-emergent herbicides have two major advantages. Water-soluble herbicides, suspensions, and emulsifiable concentrates are all options for liquid herbicides. All of them can be mixed in water, and some of them can also be mixed in oil carriers. All of these can be used as spray solutions. Using a specialized spot gun, some, such as Velpar L, can be administered undiluted to the soil around undesirable plants. The herbicide is then absorbed by the roots of the plants that have been treated.

Dicamba Herbicide Market, By Formulation

• Acid• Salt

Based on Formulation, the market is segmented into Acid and Salt. Herbicide is formulated as a derivative of the parent acid it’s vital to note that the parent acid is what makes the formulation herbicidally active. The parent acid is what causes plant death by binding to the herbicide target site within the plant. The salt or ester element of the designed product may allow for higher plant absorption, but it has no effect on herbicide target site binding. Herbicides like 2, 4-D, and others are frequently manufactured as amine salt or ester. The vapor pressure of esters is higher than that of amines. In comparison to amines, ester formulations are often more active against weeds.

Dicamba Herbicide Market, By Crop Type

• Oilseeds & Pulses• Cereals & Grains• Pastures & Forage Crops

Based on Crop Type, the market is segmented into Oilseeds & Pulses, Cereals & Grains, and Pastures & Forage Crops. Pulses are leguminous crops grown mainly for dried seeds. Dried beans, lentils, and peas are the most well-known and commonly eaten pulses. Green-harvested crops (e.g., green peas, green beans) are classed as vegetable crops and are not included in the category of pulses. Soybeans, peanuts, flaxseed (linseed), rapeseed, cottonseed, coconuts (copra), oil palm, and sunflower seeds are among the oilseeds used to make oil cake for animal feed. The woody hulls and shells of cottonseed and peanuts are usually removed before processing.

Dicamba Herbicide Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the world

On the basis of Regional Analysis, the Global Dicamba Herbicide Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Europe proved to be the region accountable for the major business of the market, because of the presence of a significant number of market players. The forecast period could see a rise in demand due to the Global Dicamba Herbicide Market is being driven by shrinking arable land, changing climatic conditions, and a rise in the popularity of pre-emergence herbicides.

Key Players

The “Global Dicamba Herbicide Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Monsanto Company, BASF SE, Bayer Cropscience AG, Nufarm Limited, The Andersons, Inc., Helena Chemical Company, Syngenta AG, The DOW Chemical Company, E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company, and Alligare, LLC.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated for such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight to the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• On Apr 2018, Monsanto Teams Up with Adjuvants Unlimited to Create a Cleaner Sprayer System.

• In January 2018, Monsanto Company provided an update on its research and development (R&D) pipeline advancements over the previous year. Across the company’s five R&D platformsdata science, plant breeding, plant biotechnology, crop protection, and ag biologicals, a record number of projects moved to the next step.

• On Nov 2020, Engenia Prime, a premix containing pyroxasulfone (Zidua), imazethapyr (Pursuit), and dicamba, is expected to be released by BASF (Engenia).

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