Pioneered by Japan's Kumiai Chemical Industry, the novel herbicide Pyroxasulfone is rapidly becoming a star product in the agrochemical market, thanks to its outstanding performance and flexible global partnership strategy. Through licensing and joint development agreements with industry giants such as BASF, Bayer, and FMC, a series of innovative combination products have been launched across major global markets. This strategy has significantly driven its market expansion, achieving remarkable success, particularly in the United States and South America. Data shows that the active ingredient's global sales have seen astonishing growth, reaching $508 million in 2023. The industry further forecasts this figure will climb to $586 million by fiscal year 2026.

Amid this wave of globalization, the application of Pyroxasulfone in China has also reached a milestone. Recently, its combination products were registered in China for the first time, marking a crucial step in the localization of this high-efficiency ingredient and filling a previous market gap.
Specifically, the two newly approved mixture products are:

An 80% Pyroxasulfone + Metribuzin Water-Dispersible Granule (WDG) from Shandong Kexaijinong Biological Engineering Co., Ltd., approved for controlling annual weeds in summer corn and soybean fields. This directly addresses the weed management needs of major domestic crops.
A 32% three-way mixture product from Jiangsu Qingyuan Noguan Weeds Control Co., Ltd.—a Suspension Concentrate (SC) of Pyroxasulfone + Bicyclopyrone + Isoproturon. This registration is currently limited to export to Cambodia, reflecting a strategic move by a domestic company to leverage this ingredient for international market expansion.

From a technical standpoint, Pyroxasulfone is widely regarded as an ideal replacement for traditional amide-based pre-emergence herbicides, possessing immense application potential. On the international market, R&D surrounding Pyroxasulfone mixtures has been highly active, leading to the emergence of various mature combination solutions. Formulations with Saflufenacil and Flumioxazin are particularly common. Furthermore, it can act synergistically with other active ingredients like Mesotrione, Fluroxypyr, and Sulfentrazone, greatly expanding its application scenarios and control spectrum.
With the launch of the first batch of combination products in the Chinese market, it is foreseeable that Pyroxasulfone's value potential in the country will be further unlocked, and its role in future crop protection solutions is poised to become increasingly significant.