The import of herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant-growth regulators to China experienced fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. Significant growth was noted between 2013 and 2014, with imports peaking at 29.19 million kilograms in 2014. However, the period following showed a general declining trend, most notably in 2018 with a 34.25% year-on-year decrease. By 2023, imports had settled at 14.73 million kilograms, reflecting a gradual but continued decline.
The year-on-year import variation indicated fluctuating trends: it peaked with a 22.99% increase in 2014, while 2018 experienced a sharp fall of 34.25%. The last five years saw a minor decrease, averaging a −2.58% annual decline, translating to a forecasted 12.24% overall reduction by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include China's agricultural policy adjustments, technological advancements in crop management, and potential growth in domestic production capabilities. These factors will likely influence the import volumes of these agricultural inputs in the coming years, possibly mitigating the declining trend observed thus far.
