Key Market Indicators
Pesticide consumption in Canada is set to reach 103,550 metric tons by 2026, growing at a rate of 1.6% year on year since 1995. In 2021, Canada was the fifth highest consumer at 93,710 metric tons, while Argentina was the leader. The US, Brazil, and Argentina were the second, third, and fourth highest consumers respectively. Canadian pesticide imports fell drastically in 2018, down 42.9% from the year before to 8.54 metric tons. Since 1995, demand has decreased by 8.9% year on year. Canada was the 32nd highest importer in 2018, while Ireland took the lead. Thailand, Germany, and Taiwan followed in second, third, and fourth place respectively. Export of Canadian pesticide products rose 31.1% in 2018 compared to the year before, to 2.97 metric tons. Since 1995, supply has increased by 11% year on year. Canada was the 22nd largest exporter in 2018, with Switzerland coming in first. Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the UK followed in second, third, and fourth place respectively.
