Trifluralin Market Size, Share, By Type (Miscible Oil and Granula), By Crop (Field Crops, and Fruit & Vegetable Crops), By Application (Annual Grasses, Wireweed, Spurrey, Fathen, and Others), and By Region - Trends, Analysis, and Forecast till 2034

Trifluralin Market was valued at USD 151.2 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% to reach USD 239.5 Billion by 2034.

Trifluralin is a widely utilized pre-emergent herbicide extracted with dichloromethane. It can be detected through a nitrogen-phosphorus detector using capillary gas chromatography. It is majorly used to control annual grasses and broadleaf annual weeds on variety of crops, shrubs and flowers. Trifluralin is a manmade herbicide which occurs in yellowish orange solid. This herbicide can be applied directly to the soil to provide control on crops, shrubs, flowers etc. It is commercially available as granular formula or emulsifiable concentrate. It is utilized to control broad-leaved weeds and annual grasses by inhibiting their cell division and disturbing mitosis during root development. The herbicide interferes in ropes protein synthesis, which is responsible for chromosome separation during cell division process. Trifluralin possesses the ability to form strong bonds with soil and has low solubility in water. Wide range of pests can be targeted through trifluralin, including bristle grass, chickweed, carpetweed, cupgrass, and silver crabgrass. Trifluralin is one of the largest used herbicide in the United States where as this herbicide is banned in the European Union, due to its high toxicity to aquatic life. During degradation process trifluralin undergoes extreme transformation process and has negative impact on environment.

Development of the Agricultural Sector and Increase in Demand for Herbicides

Development of the agricultural sector and increase in demand for herbicides are the major factors that drive the growth of the tirfluralin market. Trifluralin prevents the growth of meristem. It penetrates in the roots of developing plants and hampers the cell growth and division of the plant. Special preventive measure should be followed while using trifluralin in selective plants to avoid any negative impact on the growth of that plant. The international market for trifluralin is anticipated to witness a strong advancement with its significant applications in the growing agriculture industry. The herbicide cancels the need to wait for a longer time until the unwanted plantings, especially weeds, are eliminated completely. While tiling is the most commonly used method of decomposing weeds naturally, modern-day techniques which use trifluralin are taking precedence quickly. Trifluralin helps to accelerate the turnaround time for crops while minimizing the dependence on the tiling activity. The herbicide is also a great mode of weed removal which encourages cost-effectiveness and reduction in labor and time. In this regard, the worldwide trifluralin market is envisaged to take advantage of the necessity for faster crop production and the rising agricultural sector.

Function as an Inhibitor of Weed Growth

Trifluralin market is projected to rise on the back of its main function as an inhibitor of weed growth. With key applications in the agriculture industry, the global market will ride on a robust demand for trifluralin products. Trifluralin helps to control the germination of a variety of broadleaf weeds by restraining their cell division and interrupting mitosis during the development of roots. The herbicide interferes with the synthesis of protein ropes that separate chromosomes during the process of cell division. In most cases, trifluralin is employed as a pre-emergent herbicide. It is studied that the ability of trifluralin to cling with organic matter and substandard water solubility could affect its efficacy and use. However, the crucial advantages provided by trifluralin in different applications compensate for its faint negations.

Conversely, high cost and increase in competition from substitutes hamper the market growth of the trifluralin market during the forecast period.. However, rise in demand for weed removing chemicals from developed and developing economies is expected to provide potential growth opportunities for market expansion.

Trifluralin market is segmented based on the type, crop, application, and region.

On the basis of the type, the trifluralin market is segmented into miscible oil, and granula. Based on crop, the target market is classified into field crops, and fruit & vegetable crops. Based on application, the global market is distributed into annual grasses, wireweed, spurrey, fathen, and others.

Regional Insights:

In the region, the trifluralin market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.  North America and Asia Pacific is the major markets for trifluralin, led by the upturn in growth of agricultural sector. The trifluralin companies in Latin America are investing more in research and development, which have led to demand for trifluralin in Latin America market. The demand in the developed regions, such as the U.S. and Australia, of the trifluralin market is favorable. However, China as part of a developing region has been struggling due to the regulatory issues that are inhibiting the growth of its manufacturing plants. The short supply of intermediate chemicals required for production is also adding to the gradual downslide. This has resulted in an augment in the price of trifluralin over the past few years. The Chinese manufacturers have been cancelling supply contracts because of the steady price increase. New contracts have seen a rise, however with increased prices and generally, reduced supply.

Trifluralin Market Report Scope:

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2024 to 2034.  For the purpose of this study, has segmented the trifluralin market report based on type, crop, application, and region.

Trifluralin Market, By Type:

• Miscible Oil
•  Granula

Trifluralin Market, By Crop:

• Field Crops
• Fruit & Vegetable Crops

Trifluralin Market, By Application:

• Annual Grasses
• Wireweed
• Spurrey
• Fathen
• Others

Trifluralin Market, By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

The key players operating in the trifluralin market include Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd., BASF SE, Chongqing Shurong Chemical Co., Ltd., Dow AgroSciences LLC, Haoyang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Aijin Agrochemical Co., Ltd., Nufarm S.A.S., Shandong Qiaochang Chemical Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Sunrising Industry Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Kangfeng Chemicals Co., Ltd.

The prominent players are constantly involved in the development of new or combination of product. Growth strategies activities include collaboration and partnership. For instance, in January 2020, Adama announced that ADAMA and Tel Aviv University collaborated to establish a First-of-a-Kind research and teaching center for the development of innovative crop protection solutions.

• Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.
• BASF SE
• Chongqing Shurong Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Dow AgroSciences LLC
• Haoyang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
• Jiangsu Aijin Agrochemical Co., Ltd.
• Nufarm S.A.S.
• Shandong Qiaochang Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Shenzhen Sunrising Industry Co., Ltd.
• Zhejiang Kangfeng Chemicals Co., Ltd.