Key Market Indicators
Austria's pesticide consumption is expected to reach almost 6,000 metric tons by 2026, growing at an average of 1.6% annually since 1995. In 2021, the country placed 54th in the consumption rankings, with Belgium overtaking Austria's 5,280 metric tons. The United States, Brazil and Argentina respectively placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Austria's pesticide exports fell by 1.2% in 2021, amounting to 0.35 metric tons, a decrease of 13.7% since 2001. This placed Austria at number 26 in the export rankings, with Spain coming in first with 0.35 metric tons. Germany, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom respectively placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Austria's pesticide imports are projected to reach 2,180 metric tons by 2026, growing at a rate of 0.2% annually since 1999. In 2021, the country ranked 18th in the import rankings, with Nigeria overtaking Austria's 2,150 metric tons. Thailand, Germany and Taiwan respectively placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
