South Africa: Fungicide And Bactericide Market 2025

Fungicide And Bactericide Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African fungicide and bactericide market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fungicide And Bactericide Exports

Exports from South Africa

Fungicide and bactericide exports from South Africa expanded significantly to X tons in 2021, increasing by 13% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 45%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fungicide and bactericide exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main destinations of fungicide and bactericide exports from South Africa, together accounting for 49% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +50.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fungicide and bactericide exported from South Africa were Turkey ($X), Zambia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), with a combined 46% share of total exports. Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Botswana, Morocco, Uganda and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +52.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average fungicide and bactericide export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Mozambique (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fungicide And Bactericide Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments were imported into South Africa; approximately equating the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fungicide and bactericide imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +55.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fungicide and bactericide to South Africa, accounting for a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, fungicide and bactericide imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+9.1% per year) and China (-6.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest fungicide and bactericide suppliers to South Africa were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 54% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, India, the UK, Israel, the United States, Italy, Belgium, Brazil and Chile, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +21.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average fungicide and bactericide import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, fungicide and bactericide import price increased by +35.4% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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