Key Market Indicators
Belgian pesticide consumption is projected to decrease by 0.8% year-on-year on average, dropping to 5,820 metric tons by 2026. Since 2005, the country's market has declined by 2.5% year-on-year. In 2021, Belgium ranked 53rd, with 6,130 metric tons of consumption, while Israel topped the list with the same amount. The United States, Brazil and Argentina followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively. Meanwhile, Belgian pesticide imports are expected to increase by 5% year-on-year on average, reaching 19,430 metric tons by 2026. Since 2004, the country's demand has risen by 61.9% year-on-year. In 2021, Belgium occupied 14th place, with 14,430 metric tons of imports, as France came out on top with the same amount. Thailand, Germany and Taiwan followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively. In 2018, Belgium landed 5th place with 335,250 metric tons of consumption. The United Kingdom took the lead with the same amount, while Germany, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively.