Glyphosate represents the largest selling agrochemical product worldwide. As of 2009, Glyphosate accounted for a share of about 25% of the global herbicides market. The herbicide continues to be a major contributor in the global crop protection sector, despite being a generic product. Current market environment in the Glyphosate market is characterized by intense competition, with several generic players operating in the market, which predominantly include Chinese manufacturers. Of late, the industry has been reeling under severe surplus capacity issues, and prices plunged substantially, creating a near crisis in the industry. The drop in demand due to factors such as the global recession brought these issues to the fore. However, things do not appear as grim for glyphosate in the future. Demand for glyphosate began picking up, and the market is expected to post positive growth in 2011, following two years of significant declines. However, much of the growth foreseeable for 2011 and 2012 is expected to be a result of volume growth, as prices continue to lurch at levels lower than the peak witnessed in 2008. Glyphosate prices began witnessing an increase in late 2010, in part accredited to increase in prices of raw materials used in its manufacture.
Asia-Pacific represents the largest regional market for glyphosate worldwide, as stated by the new market research report on Glyphosate. The US trails behind the Asia-Pacific market. Growth in the market would be led by Asia-Pacific, which is projected to be the fastest growing regional market during the analysis period, growing at a compounded annual growth rate of more than 10%. In terms of production, China is the leading producer of glyphosate in the world. In 2008, China contributed to more than 30% of the world's total glyphosate production. More than 80% of China's total glyphosate production is exported to around 95 countries around the globe.
Glyphosate has been employed as a non-specific herbicide for nearly three decades, and the continuous usage of the herbicide in crops resulted in the emergence as well as spread of glyphosate-resistant weeds in crops, such as corn, cotton, and soybeans. Resistance from problematic weeds has turned out to be one of the major concerns for the glyphosate industry, as it endangers the survival of economic crop plants. Moreover, this poses a threat to farmers employing glyphosate as the primary weed control agent. Launch of glyphosate tolerant, genetically modified crops, and the innovation of newer glyphosate formulations that possess a mode of action different from the traditional glyphosate, constitute the two ways of managing resistant weeds, and resultantly strengthening the position of glyphosate on the herbicides market. The growing adoption/planting of glyphosate ready genetically modified crops is expected to drive growth in the global glyphosate market through to the year 2017.
Significant revenue growth and profits from the manufacture of glyphosate attracted several new players to the market after the original product, Monsanto's Roundup, went off-patent in late 2000. Presently, Monsanto and several players in China manufacture glyphosate. In addition to these players, the glyphosate industry is also dotted with the presence of several other players, who are primarily engaged in the purchase and resale of glyphosate ingredient, and in the manufacture of glyphosate-based herbicides. Major players profiled in the report include Monsanto Company, Syngenta AG, Nufarm Limited, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical Co. Ltd., Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical, Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Dow AgroSciences LLC, among others.
The report titled “Glyphosate: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the glyphosate market, current market trends, key growth drivers, the production scenario and China's dominance in the global production, an overview of competitive landscape, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as the regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for the glyphosate market for the years 2009 through 2017 for the following geographic markets - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Also, a six-year (2003-2008) historic analysis is provided for additional perspective.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLYPHOSATE (Complete Report) Pages : 360 | $4200
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study 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.....II-13
Development of New Herbicide-Tolerant Traits Gathers Steam
China: World 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
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
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抯 Pledge of 慓reen 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.....II-84
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
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.....II-94
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).....II-99 1 $100
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)