Pesticides production in the UK in 2023 stood at 1.11 Billion Euros. Over the past decade, the production has showcased both positive and negative growth trends. The year-on-year variation highlights fluctuations with peaks in 2014 and 2015 due to significant increases of 15.87% and 13.61% respectively, followed by a notable decline in 2016 with a drop of 12.33%. Recent years show a stabilization trend, with modest year-on-year increases from 2020 onwards, reaching 1.36% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stood at 0.29%, indicating a slight average annual increase.
Future trends:
- From 2024 to 2028, the forecasted CAGR is 1%, suggesting a steady but slow growth rate.
- The total forecasted growth rate over the next five years is 5.11%.
- Potential factors to influence future trends include regulatory changes, technological advancements in pesticide production, and shifts in agricultural demands.