Key Market Indicators
Pesticide consumption in Sweden is forecast to reach 1,240 metric tons by 2026, down 2% from 1,400 metric tons in 2021. Since 1995, the market has decreased by an average of 3% each year. In 2021, Sweden was 82nd in the world rankings, with Syria overtaking at 1,400 metric tons. The United States, Brazil and Argentina came in at numbers 2, 3 and 4, respectively. Swedish pesticide imports are expected to reach 55,700 metric tons by 2026, rising at an average rate of 4.9% each year since 2005. In 2021, Sweden was 11th in the world rankings, with the Netherlands overtaking at 41,510 metric tons. Thailand, Germany and Taiwan came in at numbers 2, 3 and 4, respectively. In 2018, Swedish pesticide exports fell dramatically to 3,610 metric tons from 30,340 metric tons in 2017, a drop of 88.1%. Since 2001, exports have declined 32.4% each year. In 2018, France overtook Sweden, with 3,610 metric tons. Germany, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom were ranked numbers 2, 3 and 4, respectively.
