Key Market Indicators
Consumption of pesticides in Saudi Arabia is projected to reach 13,370 metric tons in 2026, up from 11,210 metric tons in 2021. This would be an average annual growth rate of 3%. Since 1995, Saudi market demand has grown by 7.1% year-on-year. In 2021, the country was ranked 35th, with Costa Rica ahead at 11,210 metric tons. The United States, Brazil, and Argentina came in at numbers two, three, and four respectively in this ranking. Saudi pesticide exports are expected to reach 537,160 metric tons by 2026, up from 499,120 metric tons in 2021. This would be an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. Since 1996, Saudi supply has dropped by 2.6% year-on-year. In 2021, the country was ranked third, with Germany ahead at 499,120 metric tons. Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom were ranked two, three, and four respectively in this ranking. In 2018, Saudi pesticide imports came in at 79.55 metric tons, up from 59.52 metric tons in 2017, representing an increase of 33.7% compared to the previous year. Since 1997, Saudi demand has decreased by 55% year-on-year. The country was ranked 22nd in 2018, with Iran ahead at 79.55 metric tons. Thailand, Germany, and Taiwan were ranked two, three, and four respectively in this ranking.
