Key Market Indicators
Pesticide consumption in South Africa is set to reach 27,300 metric tons by 2026. In 2021, the country was 19th highest in the world at 27,010 metric tons. Thailand led the ranking with the United States, Brazil and Argentina following in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place. South African pesticide imports were up 17.4% in 2018 compared to 2017, at 0.13 metric tons. Since 2005, the country's demand has decreased by 11.8% year-on-year. In 2018, Singapore came first in the ranking, with Thailand, Germany and Taiwan in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place. Meanwhile, South African pesticide supply has gone down 62.1% since 2007. The country was 30th in the world in 2018, with Australia leading the ranking at 0.02 metric tons. Germany, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom respectively followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place.
