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Based on Type, the market is segmented as Benoxacor, Fluchloralin, Dichlormid, and others. Benoxacor held a majority market value of USD 396.3 million in 2023. Benoxacor is a popular herbicide safener in the market due to its effectiveness in enhancing the safety and tolerance of crops to herbicides. Its widespread adoption can be attributed to its ability to mitigate the phytotoxic effects of certain herbicides, allowing farmers to use herbicides more efficiently without compromising crop health.
Based on crop type, the herbicide safener market is segmented as Corn, Soybean, Wheat, Sorghum, Barley, and Rice and others. Soybean held a dominant market share of around 40% in 2023 and is expected to grow at a lucrative pace by 2032. Soybeans are particularly vulnerable to certain herbicides that may result in growth inhibition or yield reduction. The adoption of herbicide safeners becomes crucial in soybean farming to mitigate these effects, ensuring optimal crop yield and quality. The popularity of soybean as a major cash crops globally, especially in countries like the United States and Brazil, has led to increased demand for herbicide safeners tailored to address the crop's specific needs.
Based on Herbicide Selectivity, the market is segmented as Pre-emergence Herbicides, Post-emergence Herbicides. Pre-emergence Herbicides held a dominant market share of around USD 684.4 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a lucrative pace by 2032. Pre-emergence herbicides have gained popularity in the herbicide safener market primarily because they provide a proactive approach to weed control, targeting unwanted plants before crop emergence. This early application allows for a strategic and preemptive use of herbicide safeners to protect crops from herbicide-induced stress. Pre-emergence herbicides are applied before weeds emerge, reducing competition for resources and minimizing the risk of yield loss.
North America dominated the herbicide safener market with majority market share and a revenue of USD 441.4 million in 2023 and is anticipated to expand at a significant pace from 2024-2032. The region's extensive agricultural activities, particularly in the United States and Canada, contribute to the higher demand for herbicides and, consequently, herbicide safeners. Farmers in North America are increasingly adopting advanced farming technologies and precision agriculture practices, necessitating the use of herbicide safeners to protect crops from potential herbicide-induced stress. Government initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture and the need for effective weed management further drive the market.