Australia: Fungicide And Bactericide Market 2025

Fungicide And Bactericide Market Size in Australia

In 2021, the Australian fungicide and bactericide market increased by 9.4% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Fungicide And Bactericide Production in Australia

In value terms, fungicide and bactericide production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 2,683%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Fungicide And Bactericide Exports

Exports from Australia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments decreased by -22% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fungicide and bactericide exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of fungicide and bactericide exports from Australia, together comprising 73% of total exports. The Philippines, South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +177.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fungicide and bactericide exported from Australia were China ($X), New Zealand ($X) and the Philippines ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam and India, which together accounted for a further 19%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +111.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fungicide and bactericide export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fungicide And Bactericide Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, overseas purchases of fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments increased by 26% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fungicide and bactericide imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +73.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of fungicide and bactericide imports to Australia, with a combined 49% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, the UK, Austria, Japan, Peru, Mexico, Spain, Chile and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest fungicide and bactericide suppliers to Australia, with a combined 50% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +16.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fungicide and bactericide import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 38%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+37.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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