Key Market Indicators
Irish pesticide consumption is forecast to drop slightly to 2,590 metric tons by 2026. This figure is down 0.3% year on year compared to 2021's total of 2,640 metric tons. Since 1995, the Irish market has grown by an average of 0.5% annually. In 2021, Ireland came in at 64th place while Moldova topped the rankings with 2,640 metric tons. The United States, Brazil and Argentina followed in second, third and fourth place, respectively. Since 1997, Irish demand has decreased by nearly 29% year on year. In 2018, Ireland ranked 30th while New Zealand overtook with 11.84 metric tons. Thailand, Germany and Taiwan followed in second, third and fourth place respectively.
