The 2025 Glyphosate Report Card: Some Good, Some Bad
By Eric Sfiligoj
Published May 21, 2025 on CropLife
As the calendar gets ready to turn to June, school children across the country are anticipating what their final report cards will look like.
In this spirit, let’s consider how the 2024-25 report card looks for glyphosate. Overall, it’s been a mix of positive and negative grades for one of agriculture’s most popular herbicides.
First, let’s look at some of the failing grades. For years now, glyphosate (and its primary supplier Bayer) have been the subject of thousands of lawsuits from individuals claiming repeated use of the herbicide caused them health problems.
This has resulted in billions of dollars in damage awards from juries. In fact, things have gotten so bad that Bayer has hinted that it would stop producing its Roundup brand glyphosate “in the near future.”
F Grade (For Financial Burden).
More recently, the Make America Heathy Again (MAHA) Commission is preparing to release a report that insiders say could blame “U.S. farmers [for] harming Americans through their production practices.” This likely would point the finger at crop protection products such as glyphosate.
In anticipation of this report, several ag trade groups such as the American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers and the National Corn Growers Association have released statements criticizing the MAHA report.
I Grade (For Incomplete Information).
But there are some passing grades as well. Over the past two months, two states – North Dakota and Georgia – have passed legislation affirming that federal warning labels on crop protection products such as glyphosate are “ample warning of health risks and supersede the need for additional state and/or local warning labels.”
This will remove one of the key arguments used by plaintiffs in glyphosate damage lawsuits across the country. Other states such as Missouri, Iowa and Tennessee are also considering similar legislative protections for crop protection products.
A Grade (For About Time).
Finally, Bayer has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to officially weigh in on the question of federal vs. state/local warning labels. This potentially could open the door for a national precedent being set regarding current and future warning label issues.
B (For Better Late Than Never).
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Worldwide Glyphosate Market Expected to Witness Market Growth of 9%
From Data Bridge Market Research, published December 2021
The glyphosate market is expected to witness market growth at a rate of 8.95% between 2022 and 2029.
The global glyphosate market in 2021 was driven by the increasing demand for herbicides in the agriculture sector. Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides worldwide due to its effectiveness in controlling weeds. The market witnessed steady growth in 2021, with a focus on sustainable agriculture practices and the need for higher crop yields to feed the growing population.
GMO Crops Were Key
The adoption of genetically modified crops that are glyphosate-resistant also contributed to the market growth in 2021. Governments and regulatory bodies around the world have recognized the importance of glyphosate in modern agriculture, leading to its widespread use across various regions. However, concerns about the impact of glyphosate on the environment and human health continued to pose challenges for the market.
Looking ahead to 2029, the global glyphosate market is expected to witness significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of herbicides in agricultural practices. The market is projected to expand as farmers seek efficient and cost-effective weed control solutions to enhance crop productivity. The demand for glyphosate is expected to rise in developing countries, where agriculture forms a significant part of the economy.
With advancements in biotechnology and crop protection, glyphosate formulations are expected to become more advanced and environmentally friendly by 2029. Sustainable agriculture practices and the need for integrated weed management strategies will further fuel the demand for glyphosate in the market. However, regulatory scrutiny and the emergence of alternative herbicide products may pose challenges to the market growth in 2029.
In 2021, the global glyphosate market saw significant growth driven by the rising demand for herbicides in the agriculture sector. Glyphosate, being one of the most popular weed control solutions globally, played a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity. The market was influenced by the increasing emphasis on sustainable farming practices and the necessity for improved crop yields to cater to the expanding population. Moreover, the adoption of genetically modified crops that are glyphosate-resistant further propelled the market growth.
Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide acknowledged the importance of glyphosate in modern agriculture, leading to its widespread use across different regions. While the market experienced growth, concerns regarding the potential environmental and human health impacts of glyphosate persisted, posing challenges to its continued adoption and market expansion.
Looking ahead to 2029, the global glyphosate market is anticipated to witness significant growth as the demand for herbicides continues to rise in agricultural practices. Farmers are increasingly seeking cost-effective and efficient weed control solutions to boost crop productivity, thus driving the demand for glyphosate.
Developing countries, where agriculture plays a critical role in the economy, are expected to contribute significantly to the market expansion. With advancements in biotechnology and crop protection, glyphosate formulations are projected to become more advanced and environmentally friendly by 2029. The focus on sustainable agriculture practices and the implementation of integrated weed management strategies are likely to further bolster the demand for glyphosate in the market. However, regulatory scrutiny and the emergence of alternative herbicide products may present challenges to market growth in the coming years.
Key Glyphosate Players
Some of the major worldwide players operating in the glyphosate market report are Bayer AG, Syngenta, Corteva Agriscience, Nufarm Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Co., Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemicals Limited Liability Co, ADAMA India Private Limited, UPL, BASF SE, Excel Crop Care, PI Industries, Insecticides (India) Ltd, Sikko Industries, SinoHarvest, Certis, De Sangosse, FMC Corporation, IsAgro SpA, and Koppert Biological Systems.
