Glyphosate: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Glyphosate in Thousand Metric Tons. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, The Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 103 companies including many key and niche players such as Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Cheminova, Inc., Dow AgroSciences LLC, E. I. du Pont Canada Company, Fujian Sannong Group Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Good Harvest-Weien Agrochemical, JingMa Chemicals Co. Ltd., Makhteshim Agan Industries Limited, Monsanto Company, Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical Co., Ltd., Nufarm Limited, Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical, Syngenta AG, United Phosphorus Limited, Zhejiang Jinfanda Biochemical Co. Ltd., and Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Group Co. Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Prelude
A Glimpse of the Global Agro-Chemicals Market
Table 1: Global Herbicide Market by Crop (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Herbicide Consumption In Volume Terms for Cereals, Soy Beans, Fruits and Vegetables, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Herbicide Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Revenues by Company – Monsanto, Syngenta, Bayer CropScience, Dow AgroSciences, BASF, DuPont, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
The Emergence and Rise of Glyphosate
Current & Future Analysis
China Dominates Global Glyphosate Production
3.MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES
Overcapacity and Recession Clobber Glyphosate Prices
The Story Behind Price Volatility
The Chinese Distress
Sea of Change in 2009
Adoption of Glyphosate Ready GM Crops - A Promising Growth Driver
Weed Resistance Threatening Sustainability of Global Glyphosate Market
Upcoming Selective Herbicides Threaten Market Share of Glyphosate
Increase in Growth of Biological Fuel to Drive Glyphosate Demand
Factors Influencing Growth in the Global Glyphosate Industry
4.COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Monsanto Reigns Global Glyphosate Industry
Table 3: Global Glyphosate Production Capacity by Company (2010): Breakdown of Capacity In Thousand Metric Tons for Monsanto, and Chinese Producers
Development of New Herbicide-Tolerant Traits Gathers Steam
China: World’s Glyphosate Production Hub with Largest Production Capacity
Leading Players Vie for Larger Share of the Pie
Syngenta Plays Safe during Downturn
5.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction to Agro-Chemicals and Herbicides, in a Nutshell
Definition
Physical & Chemical Properties of Glyphosate
Mode of Action
Formulations of Glyphosate
Chemical Structure
The History of Glyphosate in a Nutshell
Select Trade Names
Manufacturing Processes
Glycine Process
Iminodiacetic Acid (IDA) Pathway
Methods of Glyphosate Application
Applications of Glyphosate
Glyphosate as a Broad Spectrum Systemic Herbicide
Miscellaneous Applications
Genetically-Modified Crops
6.TOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Harmful Ingredients and Metabolites Present in Commercial Glyphosate Products
Impact of Glyphosate on Agroecosystem
Soil Persistence
Water Persistence
Soil Microorganisms
Plant Diseases
Weed Resistance to Glyphosate
Glyphosate Replacements
Alternative Herbicides
Alternative Weed Management
7.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Bayer CropScience Introduces GlyTol® Glyphosate-Tolerant Technology
Nufarm Intends to Diversify Glyphosate Portfolio; Intensifies Participation in Sorghum Seeds
Nufarm to Undergo Strategic Review
Rack Petroleum Enters into a Supply Agreement with DuPont for Polaris
Monsanto Inks Agreements with Bayer CropScience, Valent, and Makhteshim Agan
Fuhua Nongke Commences Trial Operations in Glyphosate Herbicide Plant
Farmoz Introduces Wipe-Out Accelerate Herbicide
Origin Biotechnology Enters into Agreement with Sichuan Biotech and CAS
Sichuan Huaying Initiates Construction of Renovation Project at Chengdu Plant
Chongqing Sanxia Paints to Construct Glyphosate Project
Bayer CropScience Receives USDA Approval for GlyTol™ Cotton Technology
Drexel Chemical Inks Licensing Agreement with Monsanto
Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical to Construct New Glyphosate Herbicide Plant
MEY Obtains Canadian Registration Approval for Wise Up Plus™ Herbicide
Nantong Jiangshan Inks Supply Contract with Syngenta
Nantong Jiangshan Enters Supply Agreement with Helm AG
Redsun Group to Establish Glyphosate Production Lines in Nanjing City
CAC to Establish Glyphosate Technical Production Line in Nantong City
Monsanto Expands Glyphosate Production Capacity at Louisiana Facility
Nufarm Acquires AH Marks and Etigra
Sinochem International Acquires Alachlor and Butachlor Operations of Monsanto’s Pesticide Business
8.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. (China)
Cheminova, Inc. (US)
Dow AgroSciences LLC (US)
E. I. du Pont Canada Company (Canada)
Fujian Sannong Group Co. Ltd. (China)
Jiangsu Good Harvest-Weien Agrochemical (China)
JingMa Chemicals Co. Ltd. (China)
Makhteshim Agan Industries Limited (Israel)
Monsanto Company (US)
Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
Nufarm Limited (Australia)
Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical (China)
Syngenta AG (Switzerland)
United Phosphorus Limited (India)
Zhejiang Jinfanda Biochemical Co. Ltd. (China)
Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Group Co. Ltd. (China)
9.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Glyphosate by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Historic Review for Glyphosate by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Glyphosate by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
10.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
An Overview of the North American Glyphosate Market
Glyphosate Dominates The US Herbicide Market In 2010
Glyphosate Pricing Trends in the US
Table 7: Fluctuation in Glyphosate Prices in the US: 2007-2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 8: The US Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: The US Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
11.CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
E. I. du Pont Canada Company – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 10: Canadian Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: Canadian Historic Review for Glyphosate - Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12.JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 12: Japanese Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: Japanese Historic Review for Glyphosate - Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
An Overview of the Glyphosate Market in Europe
B. Market Analytics
Table 14: European Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: European Historic Review for Glyphosate by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: European 15-Year Perspective for Glyphosate by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13A.FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 17: French Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: French Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13B.GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Focus on Select Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 19: German Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: German Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13C.ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 21: Italian Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: Italian Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes correspondingm Graph/Chart)
13D.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 23: The UK Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: The UK Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13E.SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 25: Spanish Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: Spanish Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13F.RUSSIA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 27: Russian Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: Russian Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13G.REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Syngenta AG (Switzerland) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 29: Rest of European Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate – Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: Rest of European Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Expanding Market for Glyphosate in the Asian Region
B. Market Analytics
Table 31: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current, and Future Market Analysis for Glyphosate by Country – China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Glyphosate by Country – China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Glyphosate by Country – Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14A.CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
What Makes Chinese Glyphosate Industry Vulnerable?
Industry Snapshots
China’s Pledge of ‘Green Olympics’ Constricts Global Supply of Glyphosate
Surge in Raw Material Prices Affects Prices of Herbicides
Competition Heats Up in the Chinese Glyphosate Industry
Table 34: Top Ten Chinese Glyphosate Producers by Capacity: 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Argentina Overtakes US as the Largest Destination for Chinese Glyphosate Exports
Table 35: Chinese Exports of Glyphosate by Destination Country (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Exports in Value Terms for Argentina, US, Malaysia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
End-Use Profile Set to Alter in Chinese Glyphosate Market
Export Volumes of Glyphosate Formulations with High AI Content Rise during 2010
Glyphosate Manufacturers Update Formulations Following Government Regulation
Glyphosate Formulation 41% IPA Gains Popularity in China, Following the 10%SL Ban
Trends and Issues
Chinese Glyphosate Industry in Trouble amidst Multiple Issues, Tough Times Likely to Resurface
Regulations to Check Pollution Increase Cost of Production, Affect Production Capacity
Manufacturers Succumb to Negative Market Forces, Profits Take a Plunge
Chinese Manufacturers Expand Production Capacity, Despite of Low Demand
Consumption Levels Remain Low, While Production Increases
Industry Reorganization Likely in the Future
Strategic Corporate Developments
Focus on Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 36: Chinese Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37: Chinese Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14B.INDIA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
United Phosphorus Limited – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 38: Indian Current and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39: Indian Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14C.REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Australian Chemical Producers Welcome Chinese Export Rebate Abolishment
Farmers Rue Potential Increase in Glyphosate Prices
Strategic Corporate Development
Nufarm Limited (Australia) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 40: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Glyphosate – Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15.LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
An Insight into the Brazilian Glyphosate Industry
High Anti-dumping Rate Stagnates Market Growth in Brazil
B. Market Analytics
Table 42: Latin American Current and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43: Latin American Historic Review for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Monsanto Dominates the South African Glyphosate Market
Makhteshim Agan Industries Limited (Israel) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 44: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Glyphosate - Annual Consumption Figures Analyzed in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45: Rest of World Historic Review for Glyphosate - Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 103 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 110)
Region/CountryPlayers
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Canada
Europe
Germany
The United Kingdom
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
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