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Pesticide Prices in China

China Pesticide Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the pesticide price stood at $4,849 per ton (FOB, China), dropping by -4.5% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2022 when the average export price increased by 2.7% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $5,466 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($7,419 per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($3,241 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Myanmar (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Pesticide Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments ($6,849 per ton), while the average price for exports of disinfectants ($2,265 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: insecticide (+1.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced a decline.

China Pesticide Exports

In September 2022, overseas shipments of pesticides decreased by -16.1% to 173K tons, falling for the second month in a row after three months of growth. In general, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 53% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 239K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pesticide exports contracted rapidly to $836M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 44% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 1.2M tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

China Pesticide Exports by Type

Herbicides (112K tons) was the largest type of pesticide exported from China, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, herbicides exceeded the volume of the second product type, insecticides (34K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by disinfectants (14K tons), with a 7.9% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of herbicides stood at -3.4%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: insecticides (-1.3% per month) and disinfectants (-1.0% per month).

In value terms, herbicides ($538M) remains the largest type of pesticide exported from China, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by insecticides ($184M), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments, with a 9.7% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of herbicides stood at -5.4%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: insecticides (-0.4% per month) and fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments (-2.8% per month).

China Pesticide Exports by Country

Brazil (25K tons), Australia (17K tons) and the United States (14K tons) were the main destinations of pesticide exports from China, with a combined 33% share of total exports. Thailand, Nigeria, Indonesia, Argentina, the Philippines, South Africa, Russia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($186M) remains the key foreign market for pesticide exports from China, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($67M), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.3% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to Brazil was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Australia (-10.4% per month) and the United States (-7.4% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pesticide market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20201930 - Goods of HS
Prodcom 20201980 - Rodenticides and other plant protection products put up for retail sale or as preparations or articles (excluding insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and disinfectants)
Prodcom 20201600 -
Prodcom 20201130 - Insecticides based on chlorinated hydrocarbons, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201140 - Insecticides based on carbamates, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201150 - Insecticides based on organophosphorus products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201160 - Insecticides based on pyrethroids, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201190 - Other insecticides
Prodcom 20201515 - Inorganic fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201530 - Fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments based on dithiocarbamates, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201545 - Fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments based on benzimidazoles, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201560 - Fungicides, bactericides and seed treatment based on triazoles or diazoles, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201575 - Fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments based on diazines or morpholines, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201590 - Other fungicides, bactericides and seeds treatments (ex: Captan,...)
Prodcom 20201220 - Herbicides based on phenoxy-phytohormone products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201230 - Herbicides based on triazines, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201240 - Herbicides based on amides, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201250 - Herbicides based on carbamates, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201260 - Herbicides based on dinitroanilines derivatives, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201270 - Herbicides based on urea, uracil and sulphonylurea, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201290 - Herbicides p.r.s. or as preparations/articles excluding based on phenoxy-phytohormones, triazines, amides, carbamates, d initroanaline derivatives, urea, uracil, sulphonylurea
Prodcom 20201350 - Anti-sprouting products put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201370 - Plant-growth regulators put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201430 - Disinfectants based on quaternary ammonium salts put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Prodcom 20201450 - Disinfectants based on halogenated compounds put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations
Prodcom 20201490 - Disinfectants put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (excluding those based on quaternary ammonium salts, those based on halogenated compounds)

Country coverage:

China

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023