United Kingdom: Insecticide Market 2025

Insecticide Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK insecticide market increased by 7.8% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +101.4% against 2015 indices. Insecticide consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Insecticide Production in the UK

In value terms, insecticide production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -3.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Insecticide Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, overseas shipments of insecticides decreased by -25.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, insecticide exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for insecticide exports from the UK, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, insecticide exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ghana (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium stood at +25.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (+9.1% per year) and France (+6.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for insecticides exports from the UK, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled +22.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average insecticide export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -39.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Insecticide Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, the amount of insecticides imported into the UK contracted to X tons, falling by -10.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, insecticide imports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of insecticide imports to the UK, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +22.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of insecticides to the UK, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to -7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average insecticide import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -43% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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