Butachlor global market

Butachlor global market

Global Butachlor Market Research Report 2026

Explore the latest insights on the Butachlor global market. Get detailed analysis on market size, share, industry trends, key drivers, competitive landscape, and future forecast up to 2030.

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Date: 03-2026

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Global Butachlor Market – Industry Analysis & Forecast (2025–2036)

Market Overview

The global butachlor market is driven by its extensive use as a selective pre-emergence herbicide, particularly in rice cultivation and other crops. Butachlor plays a critical role in controlling grassy weeds, improving crop yield, and supporting agricultural productivity.

The market is witnessing steady demand across developing economies due to the growing need for food security, increasing agricultural intensification, and adoption of crop protection chemicals.

The market was valued at USD XX million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD XX million by 2036, growing at a CAGR of XX% during 2025–2036.


Key Market Players

Leading Companies

  • Corteva Agriscience (formerly Dow AgroSciences)

  • Bayer CropScience AG

  • Syngenta AG

  • Zhejiang Rayfull Chemicals Co., Ltd.

  • Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical Co., Ltd.

Additional Prominent & Regional Players

  • UPL Limited

  • Nufarm Limited

  • Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.

  • FMC Corporation

  • BASF SE

  • Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co., Ltd.

  • Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co., Ltd.

  • PI Industries Ltd.

  • Meghmani Organics Ltd.

  • Hubei Sanonda Co., Ltd.


Key Players


Market Segmentation Analysis

By Product Type

  • Technical Grade Butachlor
    Raw active ingredient used in formulation

  • Formulated Butachlor (Commercial Products)
    Includes emulsifiable concentrates (EC), granules (GR), and other ready-to-use products


By Formulation Type (New Segment)

  • Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)

  • Granules (GR)

  • Suspension Concentrates (SC)

  • Microencapsulated Formulations


By Application

  • Rice (Dominant Segment)

  • Wheat

  • Barley

  • Cotton

  • Peanut

  • Other Crops (Vegetables, Pulses – Emerging Segment)


By Mode of Application (New Segment)

  • Soil Treatment

  • Foliar Spray

  • Seed Treatment (Limited Use)


By End-Use (New Segment)

  • Agriculture (Primary)

  • Horticulture

  • Plantation Crops


Regional Analysis

Asia-Pacific (Dominant Market)

  • China and India are the largest consumers

  • High demand due to extensive rice cultivation

India

  • Strong demand in paddy farming regions

  • Increasing adoption of herbicides due to labor shortages

China

  • Major producer and exporter

  • Large-scale agricultural operations

Southeast Asia

  • Significant usage in rice-growing countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia

North America

  • Limited use due to regulatory restrictions and preference for alternative herbicides

Europe

  • Strict environmental regulations limiting growth

Latin America

  • Moderate growth, especially in Brazil

Middle East & Africa

  • Emerging demand with expansion of agriculture


Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

  • Threat of New Entrants: Low
    High regulatory barriers and approval requirements

  • Supplier Power: Medium
    Dependence on chemical intermediates

  • Buyer Power: Medium to High
    Farmers are price-sensitive

  • Threat of Substitutes: High
    Availability of alternative herbicides

  • Competitive Rivalry: High
    Strong presence of global and generic agrochemical players


SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Effective weed control in rice cultivation

  • Widely used and well-established product

  • Cost-effective herbicide

Weaknesses

  • Environmental and toxicity concerns

  • Dependence on specific crops (mainly rice)

Opportunities

  • Growth in emerging agricultural markets

  • Development of safer and eco-friendly formulations

  • Increasing mechanization in farming

Threats

  • Regulatory bans and restrictions

  • Competition from newer herbicides

  • Climate change affecting crop patterns


Market Trends

  • Shift toward low-toxicity and environmentally safer herbicides

  • Increasing demand for pre-emergence weed control solutions

  • Growth in integrated weed management practices

  • Rising focus on precision agriculture and optimized chemical usage


Market Drivers

  • Growing global population and food demand

  • Expansion of agricultural activities in developing countries

  • Rising adoption of herbicides due to labor shortages

  • Increasing awareness of crop yield optimization


Market Challenges

  • Stringent environmental regulations

  • Resistance development in weeds

  • Volatility in raw material prices

  • Competition from bio-based herbicides


Value Chain Analysis

  1. Raw Material Suppliers
    Chemical intermediates and active ingredients

  2. Manufacturers
    Production of technical and formulated butachlor

  3. Formulators & Blenders
    Development of commercial products

  4. Distributors & Retailers
    Agrochemical dealers and supply chains

  5. End Users
    Farmers and agricultural enterprises


Competitive Landscape

  • Market is moderately fragmented

  • Multinational companies dominate innovation and branding

  • Regional players compete on cost and distribution

  • Increasing focus on product differentiation and regulatory compliance


Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders

  • Invest in Safer Formulations: Develop eco-friendly herbicide variants

  • Expand in Asia-Pacific: Focus on India and Southeast Asia

  • Strengthen Distribution Networks: Improve rural market penetration

  • Farmer Education Programs: Promote correct usage and dosage

  • Diversify Product Portfolio: Reduce dependence on single herbicide

  • Adopt Digital Agriculture Tools: Improve application efficiency


Conclusion

The butachlor market remains a vital segment within the global agrochemical industry, particularly in rice-producing regions. While regulatory pressures and competition from alternatives pose challenges, continued demand for effective and affordable weed control solutions will sustain market growth.

Companies that emphasize sustainability, innovation, and regional expansion will be best positioned for long-term success.

Table of Contents

Global Butachlor Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Butachlor
    1.1 Definition and Specifications of Butachlor
        1.1.1 Definition of Butachlor
        1.1.2 Specifications of Butachlor
    1.2 Classification of Butachlor
        1.2.1 Type I
        1.2.2 Type II
    1.3 Applications of Butachlor
        1.3.1 Wheat
        1.3.2 Barley
        1.3.3 Beet
        1.3.4 Cotton
        1.3.5 Peanut
    1.4 Market Segment by Regions
        1.4.1 North America
        1.4.2 Europe
        1.4.3 China
        1.4.4 Japan
        1.4.5 Southeast Asia
        1.4.6 India

2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Butachlor
    2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
    2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Butachlor
    2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Butachlor
    2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Butachlor

3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Butachlor
    3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Butachlor Major Manufacturers in
    3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Butachlor Major Manufacturers in
    3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Butachlor Major Manufacturers in
    3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Butachlor Major Manufacturers in

4 Global Butachlor Overall Market Overview
    4.1 -E Overall Market Analysis
    4.2 Capacity Analysis
        4.2.1 -E Global Butachlor Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
        4.2.2  Butachlor Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
    4.3 Sales Analysis
        4.3.1 -E Global Butachlor Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
        4.3.2  Butachlor Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
    4.4 Sales Price Analysis
        4.4.1 -E Global Butachlor Sales Price
        4.4.2  Butachlor Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)

5 Butachlor Regional Market Analysis
    5.1 North America Butachlor Market Analysis
        5.1.1 North America Butachlor Market Overview
        5.1.2 North America -E Butachlor Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.1.3 North America -E Butachlor Sales Price Analysis
        5.1.4 North America  Butachlor Market Share Analysis
    5.2 Europe Butachlor Market Analysis
        5.2.1 Europe Butachlor Market Overview
        5.2.2 Europe -E Butachlor Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.2.3 Europe -E Butachlor Sales Price Analysis
        5.2.4 Europe  Butachlor Market Share Analysis
    5.3 China Butachlor Market Analysis
        5.3.1 China Butachlor Market Overview
        5.3.2 China -E Butachlor Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.3.3 China -E Butachlor Sales Price Analysis
        5.3.4 China  Butachlor Market Share Analysis
    5.4 Japan Butachlor Market Analysis
        5.4.1 Japan Butachlor Market Overview
        5.4.2 Japan -E Butachlor Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.4.3 Japan -E Butachlor Sales Price Analysis
        5.4.4 Japan  Butachlor Market Share Analysis
    5.5 Southeast Asia Butachlor Market Analysis
        5.5.1 Southeast Asia Butachlor Market Overview
        5.5.2 Southeast Asia -E Butachlor Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.5.3 Southeast Asia -E Butachlor Sales Price Analysis
        5.5.4 Southeast Asia  Butachlor Market Share Analysis
    5.6 India Butachlor Market Analysis
        5.6.1 India Butachlor Market Overview
        5.6.2 India -E Butachlor Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.6.3 India -E Butachlor Sales Price Analysis
        5.6.4 India  Butachlor Market Share Analysis

6 Global -E Butachlor Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
    6.1 Global -E Butachlor Sales by Type
    6.2 Different Types of Butachlor Product Interview Price Analysis
    6.3 Different Types of Butachlor Product Driving Factors Analysis
        6.3.1 Type I Growth Driving Factor Analysis
        6.3.2 Type II Growth Driving Factor Analysis

7 Global -E Butachlor Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
    7.1 Global -E Butachlor Consumption by Application
    7.2 Different Application of Butachlor Product Interview Price Analysis
    7.3 Different Application of Butachlor Product Driving Factors Analysis
        7.3.1 Wheat of Butachlor Growth Driving Factor Analysis
        7.3.2 Barley of Butachlor Growth Driving Factor Analysis
        7.3.3 Beet of Butachlor Growth Driving Factor Analysis
        7.3.4 Cotton of Butachlor Growth Driving Factor Analysis
        7.3.5 Peanut of Butachlor Growth Driving Factor Analysis

8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Butachlor
    8.1 Dow AgroSciences
        8.1.1 Company Profile
        8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.1.2.1 Product A
            8.1.2.2 Product B
        8.1.3 Dow AgroSciences  Butachlor Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.1.4 Dow AgroSciences  Butachlor Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.2 Bayer CropScience
        8.2.1 Company Profile
        8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.2.2.1 Product A
            8.2.2.2 Product B
        8.2.3 Bayer CropScience  Butachlor Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.2.4 Bayer CropScience  Butachlor Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.3 Syngenta
        8.3.1 Company Profile
        8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.3.2.1 Product A
            8.3.2.2 Product B
        8.3.3 Syngenta  Butachlor Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.3.4 Syngenta  Butachlor Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.4 Zhejiang Rayfull Chemicals
        8.4.1 Company Profile
        8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.4.2.1 Product A
            8.4.2.2 Product B
        8.4.3 Zhejiang Rayfull Chemicals  Butachlor Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.4.4 Zhejiang Rayfull Chemicals  Butachlor Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.5 Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical
        8.5.1 Company Profile
        8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.5.2.1 Product A
            8.5.2.2 Product B
        8.5.3 Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical  Butachlor Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.5.4 Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical  Butachlor Business Region Distribution Analysis

9 Development Trend of Analysis of Butachlor Market
    9.1 Global Butachlor Market Trend Analysis
        9.1.1 Global - Butachlor Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
        9.1.2 Global - Butachlor Sales Price Forecast
    9.2 Butachlor Regional Market Trend
        9.2.1 North America - Butachlor Consumption Forecast
        9.2.2 Europe - Butachlor Consumption Forecast
        9.2.3 China - Butachlor Consumption Forecast
        9.2.4 Japan - Butachlor Consumption Forecast
        9.2.5 Southeast Asia - Butachlor Consumption Forecast
        9.2.6 India - Butachlor Consumption Forecast
    9.3 Butachlor Market Trend (Product Type)
    9.4 Butachlor Market Trend (Application)

10 Butachlor Marketing Type Analysis
    10.1 Butachlor Regional Marketing Type Analysis
    10.2 Butachlor International Trade Type Analysis
    10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Butachlor by Region
    10.4 Butachlor Supply Chain Analysis

11 Consumers Analysis of Butachlor
    11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
    11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
    11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
    11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis

12 Conclusion of the Global Butachlor Market Professional Survey Report
    Methodology
    Analyst Introduction
    Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
    Figure Picture of Butachlor
    Table Product Specifications of Butachlor
    Table Classification of Butachlor
    Figure Global Production Market Share of Butachlor by Type in
    Figure Type I Picture
    Table Major Manufacturers of Type I
    Figure Type II Picture
    Table Major Manufacturers of Type II
    Table Applications of Butachlor
    Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Butachlor by Application in
    Figure Wheat Examples
    Table Major Consumers in Wheat
    Figure Barley Examples
    Table Major Consumers in Barley
    Figure Beet Examples
    Table Major Consumers in Beet
    Figure Cotton Examples
    Table Major Consumers in Cotton
    Figure Peanut Examples
    Table Major Consumers in Peanut
    Figure Market Share of Butachlor by Regions
    Figure North America Butachlor Market Size (Million USD) (-)
    Figure Europe Butachlor Market Size (Million USD) (-)
    Figure China Butachlor Market Size (Million USD) (-)
    Figure Japan Butachlor Market Size (Million USD) (-)
    Figure Southeast Asia Butachlor Market Size (Million USD) (-)
    Figure India Butachlor Market Size (Million USD) (-)
    Table Butachlor Raw Material and Suppliers
    Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Butachlor in
    Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Butachlor
    Figure Industry Chain Structure of Butachlor
    Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Butachlor Major Manufacturers in
    Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Butachlor Major Manufacturers in
    Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Butachlor Major Manufacturers in
    Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Butachlor Major Manufacturers in
    Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Butachlor -E
    Figure Global -E Butachlor Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
    Figure Global -E Butachlor Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
    Table -E Global Butachlor Capacity and Growth Rate
    Table  Global Butachlor Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
    Table -E Global Butachlor Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
    Table  Global Butachlor Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
    Table -E Global Butachlor Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Table  Global Butachlor Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
    Figure North America Capacity Overview
    Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Butachlor -E
    Figure North America -E Butachlor Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure North America  Butachlor Sales Market Share
    Figure Europe Capacity Overview
    Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Butachlor -E
    Figure Europe -E Butachlor Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure Europe  Butachlor Sales Market Share
    Figure China Capacity Overview
    Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Butachlor -E
    Figure China -E Butachlor Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure China  Butachlor Sales Market Share
    Figure Japan Capacity Overview
    Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Butachlor -E
    Figure Japan -E Butachlor Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure Japan  Butachlor Sales Market Share
    Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
    Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Butachlor -E
    Figure Southeast Asia -E Butachlor Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure Southeast Asia  Butachlor Sales Market Share
    Figure India Capacity Overview
    Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Butachlor -E
    Figure India -E Butachlor Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure India  Butachlor Sales Market Share
    Table Global -E Butachlor Sales (K MT) by Type
    Table Different Types Butachlor Product Interview Price
    Table Global -E Butachlor Sales (K MT) by Application
    Table Different Application Butachlor Product Interview Price
    Table Dow AgroSciences Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Dow AgroSciences Butachlor Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Dow AgroSciences Butachlor Business Region Distribution
    Table Bayer CropScience Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Bayer CropScience Butachlor Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Bayer CropScience Butachlor Business Region Distribution
    Table Syngenta Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Syngenta Butachlor Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Syngenta Butachlor Business Region Distribution
    Table Zhejiang Rayfull Chemicals Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Zhejiang Rayfull Chemicals Butachlor Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Zhejiang Rayfull Chemicals Butachlor Business Region Distribution
    Table Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical Butachlor Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical Butachlor Business Region Distribution
    Figure Global - Butachlor Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Global - Butachlor Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Global - Butachlor Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
    Figure North America - Butachlor Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure China - Butachlor Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Europe - Butachlor Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Southeast Asia - Butachlor Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Japan - Butachlor Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure India - Butachlor Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Butachlor by Type -
    Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Butachlor by Application -
    Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Butachlor by Region

Key Market Players

Leading Companies

  • Corteva Agriscience (formerly Dow AgroSciences)

  • Bayer CropScience AG

  • Syngenta AG

  • Zhejiang Rayfull Chemicals Co., Ltd.

  • Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemical Co., Ltd.

Additional Prominent & Regional Players

  • UPL Limited

  • Nufarm Limited

  • Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.

  • FMC Corporation

  • BASF SE

  • Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co., Ltd.

  • Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co., Ltd.

  • PI Industries Ltd.

  • Meghmani Organics Ltd.

  • Hubei Sanonda Co., Ltd.


Key Players


Market Segmentation Analysis

By Product Type

  • Technical Grade Butachlor
    Raw active ingredient used in formulation

  • Formulated Butachlor (Commercial Products)
    Includes emulsifiable concentrates (EC), granules (GR), and other ready-to-use products


By Formulation Type (New Segment)

  • Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)

  • Granules (GR)

  • Suspension Concentrates (SC)

  • Microencapsulated Formulations


By Application

  • Rice (Dominant Segment)

  • Wheat

  • Barley

  • Cotton

  • Peanut

  • Other Crops (Vegetables, Pulses – Emerging Segment)


By Mode of Application (New Segment)

  • Soil Treatment

  • Foliar Spray

  • Seed Treatment (Limited Use)


By End-Use (New Segment)

  • Agriculture (Primary)

  • Horticulture

  • Plantation Crops

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