Global Paraquat Market
Market Status, Forecast, and Strategic Analysis
1. Market Overview
This report provides an in-depth assessment of the global Paraquat market, analyzing market size, production trends, consumption patterns, regulatory impact, and long-term outlook. The study segments the market by manufacturer, product type, application, and region, covering North America, Europe, China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, and other regions including Central & South America and the Middle East & Africa.
Paraquat is a non-selective, fast-acting contact herbicide widely used for weed and grass control. Despite its effectiveness, paraquat is recognized as highly toxic, leading to strict regulations, bans, and phased withdrawals in multiple regions. These regulatory pressures have fundamentally reshaped the global market, shifting it into a structural decline phase.
2. Regulatory Environment and Industry Structure
The paraquat industry is policy-driven rather than demand-driven. Over the past decade, health, environmental, and occupational safety concerns have resulted in:
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Full bans in the European Union, Switzerland, and several countries in Africa and Asia
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Restricted use under licensing systems in the United States and select other markets
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Termination of domestic production and registration in China
As a result, global paraquat supply has contracted sharply, and remaining demand is concentrated in a limited number of developing agricultural markets with regulatory allowances.
Industry concentration has increased as smaller producers exited the market, leaving a reduced group of legacy manufacturers and formulators serving declining but persistent demand.
3. Market Size and Forecast Outlook
The global paraquat market was valued at approximately USD 130 million in 2017 and is projected to decline to around USD 60 million by 2025, reflecting a negative compound annual growth rate during the period.
From 2026 to 2036, the market is expected to continue gradual contraction, driven by:
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Ongoing regulatory tightening
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Substitution by less toxic herbicides
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Increasing public and institutional resistance
Any residual market activity will likely be short-term, region-specific, and tightly regulated.
4. Market Segmentation
By Product Type
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Paraquat aqueous solution
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Paraquat soluble granules
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Paraquat water-soluble gel
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Other formulations
By Concentration
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Low-concentration formulations
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Standard commercial grades
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Customized / diluted formulations
By Application
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Farms (row crops and field crops)
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Plantations and estates
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Non-agricultural weed control
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Other limited uses
5. Key Market Players
The remaining paraquat market is served by a small number of producers and regional formulators, including:
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Syngenta (legacy technology and brand influence)
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Nanjing Redsun
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Shandong Luba Chemical
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Hubei Sanonda
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Willowood USA
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Sinon Corporation
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Solera
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Shandong Lufeng
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Kexin Biochemical
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Zhejiang Yongnong
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Hubei Xianlong
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Qiaochang Chemical
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Shandong Dacheng
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HPM
Most active players now focus on export markets, formulation services, or diversified agrochemical portfolios rather than paraquat expansion.
6. Regional Analysis
North America
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Highly restricted usage
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Limited to licensed applicators
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Stable but minimal demand
Europe
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Complete ban in most countries
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No commercial growth potential
Asia-Pacific
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China: production and domestic use terminated
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Southeast Asia: residual demand in selected countries
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India: declining usage under regulatory scrutiny
Central & South America
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Historically strong demand
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Gradual replacement by alternative herbicides
Middle East & Africa
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Fragmented regulations
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Limited but persistent usage in select markets
7. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants: Very Low
Regulatory barriers and negative market outlook -
Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Low
Declining demand and excess capacity -
Bargaining Power of Buyers: Moderate
Buyers increasingly shift to alternatives -
Threat of Substitutes: Very High
Safer herbicides and integrated weed management -
Competitive Rivalry: Low to Moderate
Shrinking market reduces active competition
8. SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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High efficacy and fast weed control
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Broad-spectrum herbicidal action
Weaknesses
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Extreme toxicity
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Severe regulatory restrictions
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Negative public perception
Opportunities
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Short-term demand in specific regions
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Controlled, professional application systems
Threats
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Global bans and phase-outs
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Legal liabilities and reputational risks
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Rapid substitution
9. Trend Analysis
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Continuous decline in global production
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Shift from bulk production to controlled formulations
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Replacement by low-toxicity herbicides
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Increased focus on regulatory compliance and liability management
10. Drivers and Challenges
Key Drivers
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Cost-effective weed control in limited regions
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Resistance management in specific crops
Key Challenges
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Regulatory bans and license restrictions
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Health and environmental risks
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Shrinking customer base
11. Value Chain Analysis
The paraquat value chain includes:
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Chemical synthesis
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Formulation and dilution
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Packaging and compliance labeling
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Distribution through licensed channels
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End-use by trained applicators
Value creation has shifted away from production toward compliance, formulation safety, and distribution control.
12. Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Manufacturers: Gradually exit or diversify away from paraquat
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Distributors: Focus on compliance and controlled handling
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End Users: Transition to safer weed control alternatives
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Investors: Avoid long-term exposure; treat as sunset market
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Policy Stakeholders: Support transition to safer agricultural practices
Table of Contents
Global Paraquat Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Paraquat
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Paraquat
1.1.1 Definition of Paraquat
1.1.2 Specifications of Paraquat
1.2 Classification of Paraquat
1.2.1 Paraquat Aqueous Solution
1.2.2 Paraquat Soluble Granule
1.2.3 Paraquat Water Soluble Gel
1.2.4 Others
1.3 Applications of Paraquat
1.3.1 Farms
1.3.2 Plantations and Estates
1.3.3 Non-agricultural Weed Control
1.3.4 Others
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 Paraquat
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Paraquat
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Paraquat
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Paraquat
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Paraquat
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Paraquat Major Manufacturers in
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Paraquat Major Manufacturers in
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Paraquat Major Manufacturers in
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Paraquat Major Manufacturers in
4 Global Paraquat Overall Market Overview
4.1 -E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 -E Global Paraquat Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 Paraquat Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 -E Global Paraquat Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 Paraquat Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 -E Global Paraquat Sales Price
4.4.2 Paraquat Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Paraquat Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Paraquat Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Paraquat Market Overview
5.1.2 North America -E Paraquat Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America -E Paraquat Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America Paraquat Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Paraquat Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Paraquat Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe -E Paraquat Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe -E Paraquat Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe Paraquat Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Paraquat Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Paraquat Market Overview
5.3.2 China -E Paraquat Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China -E Paraquat Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China Paraquat Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Paraquat Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Paraquat Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan -E Paraquat Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan -E Paraquat Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan Paraquat Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Paraquat Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Paraquat Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia -E Paraquat Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia -E Paraquat Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia Paraquat Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Paraquat Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Paraquat Market Overview
5.6.2 India -E Paraquat Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India -E Paraquat Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India Paraquat Market Share Analysis
6 Global -E Paraquat Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global -E Paraquat Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Paraquat Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Paraquat Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Paraquat Aqueous Solution Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Paraquat Soluble Granule Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.3 Paraquat Water Soluble Gel Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.4 Others Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global -E Paraquat Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global -E Paraquat Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Paraquat Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Paraquat Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Farms of Paraquat Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Plantations and Estates of Paraquat Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Non-agricultural Weed Control of Paraquat Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Others of Paraquat Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Paraquat
8.1 Nanjing Redsun
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 Nanjing Redsun Paraquat Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Nanjing Redsun Paraquat Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Syngenta
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 Syngenta Paraquat Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 Syngenta Paraquat Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Shandong Luba Chemical
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 Shandong Luba Chemical Paraquat Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Shandong Luba Chemical Paraquat Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Hubei Sanonda
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 Hubei Sanonda Paraquat Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 Hubei Sanonda Paraquat Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Willowood USA
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 Willowood USA Paraquat Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Willowood USA Paraquat Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Solera
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 Solera Paraquat Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 Solera Paraquat Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Sinon Corporation
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Sinon Corporation Paraquat Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Sinon Corporation Paraquat Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Shandong Lufeng
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 Shandong Lufeng Paraquat Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 Shandong Lufeng Paraquat Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 Kexin Biochemical
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 Kexin Biochemical Paraquat Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 Kexin Biochemical Paraquat Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Zhejiang Yongnong
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 Zhejiang Yongnong Paraquat Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 Zhejiang Yongnong Paraquat Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 HuBei XianLong
8.12 HPM
8.13 Qiaochang Chemical
8.14 Shandong Dacheng
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Paraquat Market
9.1 Global Paraquat Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Paraquat Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Paraquat Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Paraquat Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Paraquat Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Paraquat Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Paraquat Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Paraquat Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Paraquat Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Paraquat Consumption Forecast
9.3 Paraquat Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Paraquat Market Trend (Application)
10 Paraquat Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Paraquat Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Paraquat International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Paraquat by Region
10.4 Paraquat Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Paraquat
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 Paraquat Market Professional Survey Report
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Paraquat
Table Product Specifications of Paraquat
Table Classification of Paraquat
Figure Global Production Market Share of Paraquat by Type in
Figure Paraquat Aqueous Solution Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Paraquat Aqueous Solution
Figure Paraquat Soluble Granule Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Paraquat Soluble Granule
Figure Paraquat Water Soluble Gel Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Paraquat Water Soluble Gel
Figure Others Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Others
Table Applications of Paraquat
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Paraquat by Application in
Figure Farms Examples
Table Major Consumers in Farms
Figure Plantations and Estates Examples
Table Major Consumers in Plantations and Estates
Figure Non-agricultural Weed Control Examples
Table Major Consumers in Non-agricultural Weed Control
Figure Others Examples
Table Major Consumers in Others
Figure Market Share of Paraquat by Regions
Figure North America Paraquat Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
Figure Europe Paraquat Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
Figure China Paraquat Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
Figure Japan Paraquat Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Paraquat Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
Figure India Paraquat Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
Table Paraquat Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Paraquat in
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Paraquat
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Paraquat
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Paraquat Major Manufacturers in
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Paraquat Major Manufacturers in
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Paraquat Major Manufacturers in
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Paraquat Major Manufacturers in
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Paraquat -E
Figure Global -E Paraquat Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global -E Paraquat Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table -E Global Paraquat Capacity and Growth Rate
Table Global Paraquat Capacity (MT) List (Company Segment)
Table -E Global Paraquat Sales (MT) and Growth Rate
Table Global Paraquat Sales (MT) List (Company Segment)
Table -E Global Paraquat Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table Global Paraquat Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (MT) of Paraquat -E
Figure North America -E Paraquat Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America Paraquat Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (MT) of Paraquat -E
Figure Europe -E Paraquat Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe Paraquat Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (MT) of Paraquat -E
Figure China -E Paraquat Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China Paraquat Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (MT) of Paraquat -E
Figure Japan -E Paraquat Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan Paraquat Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (MT) of Paraquat -E
Figure Southeast Asia -E Paraquat Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia Paraquat Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (MT) of Paraquat -E
Figure India -E Paraquat Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India Paraquat Sales Market Share
Table Global -E Paraquat Sales (MT) by Type
Table Different Types Paraquat Product Interview Price
Table Global -E Paraquat Sales (MT) by Application
Table Different Application Paraquat Product Interview Price
Table Nanjing Redsun Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Nanjing Redsun Paraquat Revenue (Million USD), Sales (MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Nanjing Redsun Paraquat Business Region Distribution
Table Syngenta Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Syngenta Paraquat Revenue (Million USD), Sales (MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Syngenta Paraquat Business Region Distribution
Table Shandong Luba Chemical Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Shandong Luba Chemical Paraquat Revenue (Million USD), Sales (MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Shandong Luba Chemical Paraquat Business Region Distribution
Table Hubei Sanonda Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Hubei Sanonda Paraquat Revenue (Million USD), Sales (MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Hubei Sanonda Paraquat Business Region Distribution
Table Willowood USA Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Willowood USA Paraquat Revenue (Million USD), Sales (MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Willowood USA Paraquat Business Region Distribution
Table Solera Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Solera Paraquat Revenue (Million USD), Sales (MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Solera Paraquat Business Region Distribution
Table Sinon Corporation Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Sinon Corporation Paraquat Revenue (Million USD), Sales (MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Sinon Corporation Paraquat Business Region Distribution
Table Shandong Lufeng Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Shandong Lufeng Paraquat Revenue (Million USD), Sales (MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Shandong Lufeng Paraquat Business Region Distribution
Table Kexin Biochemical Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Kexin Biochemical Paraquat Revenue (Million USD), Sales (MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Kexin Biochemical Paraquat Business Region Distribution
Table Zhejiang Yongnong Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Zhejiang Yongnong Paraquat Revenue (Million USD), Sales (MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Zhejiang Yongnong Paraquat Business Region Distribution
Table HuBei XianLong Information List
Table HPM Information List
Table Qiaochang Chemical Information List
Table Shandong Dacheng Information List
Figure Global -2025 Paraquat Market Size (MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Paraquat Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Paraquat Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Paraquat Consumption Volume (MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Paraquat Consumption Volume (MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Paraquat Consumption Volume (MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Paraquat Consumption Volume (MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Paraquat Consumption Volume (MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Paraquat Consumption Volume (MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (MT) of Paraquat by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (MT) of Paraquat by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Paraquat by Region
Market Segmentation
By Product Type
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Paraquat aqueous solution
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Paraquat soluble granules
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Paraquat water-soluble gel
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Other formulations
By Concentration
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Low-concentration formulations
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Standard commercial grades
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Customized / diluted formulations
By Application
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Farms (row crops and field crops)
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Plantations and estates
-
Non-agricultural weed control
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Other limited uses
5. Key Market Players
The remaining paraquat market is served by a small number of producers and regional formulators, including:
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Syngenta (legacy technology and brand influence)
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Nanjing Redsun
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Shandong Luba Chemical
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Hubei Sanonda
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Willowood USA
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Sinon Corporation
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Solera
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Shandong Lufeng
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Kexin Biochemical
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Zhejiang Yongnong
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Hubei Xianlong
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Qiaochang Chemical
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Shandong Dacheng
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HPM
