Key Market Indicators
Austria's pesticide consumption is predicted to reach 5,860 metric tons by 2026, an increase of 1.6% year on year. This is up from the 5,280 metric tons recorded in 2021, and a 7.6% rise since 1995. Belgium was the top consumer in 2021, with 5,280 metric tons, followed by the US, Brazil, and Argentina. Austria's pesticide exports dropped by 1.2% in 2021, to 0.35 metric tons, compared to the previous year. Since 2001, exports have been decreasing by 13.7%. Spain came in first in 2021 with 0.35 metric tons, followed by Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the UK. Austrian pesticide imports are expected to reach 2,180 metric tons by 2026, a 0.2% year on year increase. This is down from 2,150 metric tons in 2021, and a 1.5% decrease since 1999. Nigeria was the top importer in 2021, with 2,150 metric tons, followed by Thailand, Germany, and Taiwan.
