Key Market Indicators
Chile's pesticide consumption is forecast to drop by 0.5% year-on-year over the next five years, settling at 9,380 metric tons in 2026. The country's pesticide consumption has declined by 0.3% annually since 1995. In 2021, Chile was ranked 41st in the world with 9,680 metric tons, behind Turkmenistan. The United States, Brazil and Argentina were ranked second, third and fourth respectively. Chile's pesticide imports are expected to increase by 3.6% year-on-year over the next five years, reaching 0.37 metric tons in 2026. Since 1999, the country's pesticide imports have grown by 14.3% annually. In 2021, Chile ranked 47th in the world with 0.3 metric tons, behind Nepal. Thailand, Germany and Taiwan were ranked second, third and fourth respectively.
