Key Market Indicators
By 2026, New Zealand is expected to consume 5,280 metric tons of pesticides, a 0.4% growth from the 5,150 metric tons used in 2021. This 0.4% growth rate is slightly lower than the 0.3% growth rate seen since 1995. In 2021, New Zealand ranked 55th in the world, behind Austria with 5,150 metric tons. The United States, Brazil and Argentina ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. New Zealand's pesticide import is projected to reach 14.95 metric tons in 2026, a 1.7% annual growth from the 13.48 metric tons in 2021. Since 2002, demand has decreased by 28.4% on average each year. In 2021, New Zealand ranked 28th, behind Belarus with 13.48 metric tons. Thailand, Germany and Taiwan were 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
